Posted by Admin | Posted in Profile | Posted on 07-07-2010
Everybody knows that Johnny Depp is a talented actor. Just look at his acting in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean. Now, after a successfully playing as Jack Sparrow, the pirate, Johnny Depp has reportedly been nominated to become the leading issue in the big screen version of the popular Doctor Who series in the UK.
Indeed there is no certainty about the role as a doctor who is a humanoid from another planet is however certain that Johnny was the best candidate for this role. “Johnny Depp is the right choice – he is an actor who can get into the Time Lord’s mind and play it well. And certainly, to Hollywood, a box office class actor like him is required to give guarantee,” said a source quoted from Splash News.
Search for a Doctor Who actor was not an easy job because it requires actors who really can bring reliable for this complex character. “Search for a Doctor Who actor was difficult because anyone who will play it must have a mysterious aura, but also ‘crazy’,” continued the same source. So far this news is a new status as rumors because there is no certainty about whether or not so Depp plays Doctor Who. To be sure, soon, the actor will reappear as Jack Sparrow in the movie PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES is going to be released later in 2011.
Posted by Admin | Posted in Jazz News, Profile | Posted on 18-06-2010
As a musician, Duke Ellington was known as one of jazz’s most influential figures in the United States. He is one of the most famous black musicians in the 20th century. In addition to producing many recordings, Ellington also starred in several movies. Ellington and his orchestra group regularly toured the United States and Europe before and after the World War II.
His reputation is getting higher after his death. He received numerous awards. One special award was from the Pulitzer Prize Board. Duke Ellington was born on 29 April 1899 in Washington DC. Throughout his life, Duke Ellington received many awards. Among others, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1966. Between the years 1959-1999, Duke collected 12 Grammy Awards, nine albums and singles into the Grammy Hall of Fame Award and various other music awards.
In addition, Duke also received numerous awards from governments such as the Presidential Medal of Honor from the U.S. Government in 1969 and the Legion of Honor from the French Government in 1973. Duke Ellington passed away on May 24, 1974 due to lung cancer and pneumonia; it was a month after his 75th birthday. The funeral service was held at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. There were 12,000 people attended. Duke Ellington was buried in Woodlawn cemetery, Bronx, New York.
Posted by Admin | Posted in Business, Jazz News, Profile | Posted on 08-06-2010
After nine colorful seasons with the San Diego Chargers, running back LaDainian Tominson was let go by the team. Tominson was released by the Charges on Moday after being part of the franchise for long time. The 30-year-old National Football League star is both happy and sad over the latest turn of event in his professional career. Its also year of fifa. Get your Chicago White Sox Tickets in advance.
The NFL most valuable player in 2006 had been a potent force for the team especially during his MVP season where he set the Chicago Cubs Tickets records with 31 touchdowns and 186 points. After his MVP season however, it was a downhill trend for the running-back as his averages dropped from 113.4 in 2006 to only 52.1 in 2009.
In his storied NFL career, Tomlinson ranks eight on the all-time rushing list with 12,490 yards. His 138 career rushing touchdowns rank second, and his 153 total touchdowns rank third. Chargers general manager A.J. Smith expressed sadness over the decision of the team to drop Tomlinson who had been a loyal and efficient member of the team. Minnesota Twins Tickets are also hot these days.
Posted by Admin | Posted in Profile | Posted on 04-12-2009
He has released at least 16 albums under the flag of GRP records. The recipe is clear, a concoction of pop, R & B, and Brazilian music and Latin jazz. It is reasonable to see the bloody backdrop of Puerto Rico. Born in New York, April 29, 1952, the instrument is the flute skills, although initially studied Latin percussion such as the bongo and conga. At that time he was only nine years old.
Teachers who taught him the instrument flute, Hubert Laws on Valentine’s suggested to not play the saxophone because of the unique sound of the flute game. He had studied at Bronx Community College and attended the High School of Music and Art as an outstanding talent. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Admin | Posted in Bassist, Profile | Posted on 14-10-2009
Esperanza Spalding calls in recent years is probably not imagine if she actually did not initially attracted to the school. “It was horrible. I hated it, so I did not ever go. It wasn’t good place for me, “she said in an interview” But the good thing is that by the end I had picked up the bass. “
So, when she’s music teacher discovered Esperanza holding these low-pitched instruments, she teaches blues tone. And that’s what her bass teacher encouraged her to go to Berklee on a full scholarship.
Portland Oregon girl born October 18, 1984 was brought up with her brother by her mother who is a single parent. She admitted that his first semester at Berklee is not much fun. But perhaps it fate, she survived and even to become one of the musicians who frequent this famous campus required. Read the rest of this entry »