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THIS Week we feature jazz legend Charlie "Bird" Parker
Charles "Charlie" Parker, Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955), also known as "Yardbird" and "Bird",[2] was an American jazz saxophonistand composer. Miles Davis once said, "You can tell the history of jazz in four words: Louis Armstrong. Charlie Parker."[3]
Born in Kansas City, Ks and raised in Kansas City, Mo. Parker was a highly influential jazz soloist and a leading figure in the development of bebop,[4] a form of jazz characterized by fast tempos, virtuosic technique, and improvisation. Parker introduced revolutionary harmonic ideas, including rapid passing chords, new variants of altered chords, and chord substitutions. His tone ranged from clean and penetrating to sweet and somber. Many Parker recordings demonstrate his virtuoso playing style and complex melodic lines, sometimes combining jazz with other musical genres, including blues, Latin, and classical.
Parker acquired the nickname "Yardbird" early in his career[5] and the shortened form, "Bird", which continued to be used for the rest of his life, inspired the titles of a number of Parker compositions, such as "Yardbird Suite", "Ornithology", "Bird Gets the Worm", and "Bird of Paradise."
Parker was an icon for the hipster subculture and later the Beat Generation, personifying the jazz musician as an uncompromising artist andintellectual, rather than an entertainer.[
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Chicago bred rap superstar Kanye West led a slew of new rap music debuts on the U.S. weekly Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday, as his latest album "Yeezus" topped the chart but fell below industry sales projections.
"Yeezus," West's seventh solo studio album, sold 327,000 copies in its first week, according to figures from Nielsen SoundScan, falling below Billboard's expectation of 500,000 copies sold.
The album scored the third biggest opening week sales this year, behind singer Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience," which opened with 968,000 copies in March, and French electro-dance duo Daft Punk's "Random Access Memories" debuting with 339,000 copies in May.
Unlike most albums that are promoted heavily ahead of release, "Yeezus" was released on June 18 after West debuted new tracks at a music festival earlier in the month.
Despite the hurried release, critics gave the album positive reviews, saying West's aggressive lyrics and dance beats were "daring and "ambitious.
Rapper J. Cole landed at No. 2 this week as his sophomore album "Born Sinner" sold 297,000 copies, exceeding industry projections that placed sales around the 150,000 mark.
Indie rapper Mac Miller's "Watching Movies with the Sound Off" debuted at No. 3 with 101,000 copies sold.
Ten-time GRAMMY® Award winner and Chicago native Chaka Khan will be honored for her stellar 40-year career in music and entertainment in the place where it all began—Chicago, Illinois.
Chaka Khan will participate in the unveiling of Chaka Khan Way on S. Blackstone Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets on Saturday, July 27. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Fourth Ward Alderman William Burns and other city officials, business and community leaders and celebrity friends of Chaka’s are all scheduled to be in attendance.
On Sunday, July 28, she will be honored in a ceremony proclaiming that day “Chaka Khan Day.” Chaka is set to perform at a free outdoor concert in Millennium Park after she accepts the honors from the city.
“Chicago is where it all began for me,” said Chaka. “Even before Rufus, I sang with local groups such as The Babysitters, Lock and Chain and Lyfe. As a young girl, growing up on Carpenter Street, my parents introduced me to a very rich musical foundation—starting with jazz and opera. I owe this city so much, and I’m deeply honored by this tribute. Chicago will always be a part of me, and with this street naming, I now will always be a part of it. It’s a blessing to me and my family. We are profoundly grateful to all the people of Chicago.”
The Chicago Blackhawks justified their Presidents' Trophy accolade by ultimately emerging as Stanley Cup champions in the 2013 playoffs, and now it's time for the city to celebrate.
This Friday morning at 10:30 Central Time marks the start of the victory parade, and that's followed by a rally at 11 a.m. in Grant Park's Hutchinson Field.
The Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup for the second time in four seasons with a stunning comeback, 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Monday night
Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane became the fourth American to win the Conn Smythe Trophy on Monday.
The 24-year-old received the award, given to the NHL’s most valuable player in the postseason, moments after the Blackhawks secured their second Stanley Cup in four years with a 3-2 win against the Boston Bruins.
Chicago native comedian and talk show Sherri Shepherd made an announcement recently on The Tom Joyner Morning Show that she’s having a baby but she and hubby Lamar Sally are using a surrogate to have a child together as soon as possible.
“We found a drama-free uterus,” Shepherd told Tom and Sybil. “We found a girl that didn’t have any drama in her life. We’re putting in our egg and Sal’s sperm and we’ll let you know how it progresses.”
Aside from that, Shepherd is keeping busy with other endeavors. Her book “Plan D: How to Lose Weight and Beat Diabetes” was just released and she has a new wig line LUXHAIRNOW by Sherri Shepherd that came to QVC on June 13. She also will star in Chris Rock's upcoming new comedy "Finally Famous." that will also star comedians Kevin Hartp and J.B. Smoove
The movie “Finally Famous” follows a comedian-turned-movie-star named Andre, played by Chris Rock, who looks to revive his career as a serious actor.Shepherd c was last seen on the big screen in the Katherine Heigl movie "One For the Money."
After the success of an exhibition soccer match at Busch Stadium in May, another is coming to St. Louis — this time to the Edward Jones Dome.
From reports, plans were announced Thursday for an exhibition match between Real Madrid and F.C. Internazionale on Aug. 10. It will be the first-ever men’s soccer match at the dome, though the U.S. women’s national team played there in 2007.
Tickets go on sale Monday and prices range from $40 to $225.
Officials said a natural-turf field will be installed for the match. The dome will be configured to seat 67,000 spectators.
Manchester City and Chelsea played in front of a sold-out crowd May 23 at Busch Stadium.
It was announced this week that on Tuesday, August 6th, The St Louis Cardinals will have a special tribute to American Grammy Award-winning, hip hop recording artist, entrepreneur and St. Louisian - Nelly... Nelly will be on hand for a pregame ceremonial first pitch, and those in attendance who purchases the special Nelly Night Theme ticket will receive their own exclusive and unique Nelly Cardinals bobblehead.
St Louis native shock jock J.C. Corcoran is coming back to STL radio.On July 8, will return on STL airwaves at KFNS 93.7 FM, The Arrow. He will do the morning show from the Houston studios of Clear Channel that owns the STL radio station. He will do 10 am to noon on weekdays. Cocrchrian was fired from STL radio station KTRS in March.
After arriving in STL in 1984, Corcoran worked at — and often got fired from — STL's most prominent stations. An unofficial count includes KSHE, KSD (twice), KIHT, KLOU, KTRS, KYKY and KMOX.
A photo crew was in St Louis this week to take pics with props from the upcoming summer film, "Lone Ranger". The crew took pics at the Malcolm Martin Memorial Park locate din downtown St Louis. The project was part of a nationwide picture tour of the props at various landmarks from New York to Los Angeles. St Louis was chosen for its landmark, The Gateway Arch. The pictures can be seen on the Lone Ranger Facebook page. (Photo by Maatology)
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name:Candace Keevil
occupation:Personal Trainer
age:26
favorite cheat meal: Hot Wings and Sweets.. especially Fritz's Strawbana Frozen Custard
favorite body part to train: Back
biggest obstacle to overcome: self image, the difference of how I feel and how I look. everyone is always their biggest critic
overall competition goal: Look and feel my personal best on stage
what is your motivation: my family, friends and clients: to show them even I can accomplish something I never thought possible.
what made you start competing: A friend in the gym was talking about her current training for a show and asked me to join her. Being a trainer I thought it was a good opportunity to try something completely different
what is your determination to be a natural bodybuilder: I want others to see it doesn't matter who you are or where your current level of fitness stands, you can always set a higher goal to achieve.
are you on a team or sponsored: Team Dudas (uFit)
do you use a physique coach or do your own diet/training: I found a trainer who specializes in competition training to assist my training and nutrition to hold me accountable and keep my mind stress free of planning my own training.
do you believe there is an off season or stay focused all year round: There is an off season just like other sports but my focus will not be on show prep but to build more power and strength.
TTTtThis week we feature St Louis raised actor/comedian Cedric (Kyles) The Entertainer who is seen at the Directors Guild of America Awards earlier this yea. Here is wore a dapper tux with bowtie and a well trimmed haircut and salty beard with glasses giving a distinguished look. Kyles can be seen in the second season of The Soul Man, that he also exec produces, that can be seen Wednesdays on TV LAnd.
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Why did Paula Deen say "I is what I is?" And why did she call on Jeesie Jackson to help her?Why did Zimmerman's attorney open the floor with a knock knock joke?Why didnt TrayvonMartins defense help coach Rachel Jeantal before she got on the witness stand?An why is Zimmerman falling to sleep in court? Why cant the FBI find Edward Snowden? Why was the Juvenille concert in St Louis move from the Colleseum to the Loft? Why did Ludacris get hit with a bottle in a club? Why did the robbers of 2 Chains put his drivers license and credit card info pic on Instagram? Why is Mylie Cyrus trying to be urban and hood? Why did Rick Ross think Africa was a country? And Why is the club issue continuing to be an issue in East St Louis?
Why cant the FBI find Edward Snowden
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THE WIZ has been HELD OVER at The Grandel Theatre until JULY.
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CASTING CALL
Spike Lee Productions has announced that award winning and first feature film maker and STL native Michael J. Larnell will hold a casting call for the movie “Cronies”.
Cronies is set St. Louis and is about a day in the life of Louis, and his effort to ditch a childhood friend, only to realizes that the relationship is meant for life.
If you want to be considered for the casting call, you need to do the following:
STL mover and shaker Blake S. Harris has a new weekly event poppin off for those who want to unwind, mingle and hear great talent on the mic. Young STL presents: #TheRehearsal Open-Mic Night Wednesdays at The InSpot (5854 Delmar) in the Central West End of St Louis. Doors open at 6pm. $$No Cover$$ Happy Hour Food & Drink specials until 9pm. Call 314-223-1168 or inbox Blake for more details.
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