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The Dexter Gordon® Centennial Project (DEX100): Preserving A Legacy for the Next Century of Artistic Excellence

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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The Dexter Gordon® Centennial Project is a year-long celebration of the life and legacy of musical icon Dexter Gordon® beginning on the 100th anniversary of his birth - on February 27, 2023 - and commencing throughout the remainder of this year.

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  • The Dexter Gordon® Centennial Project is a year-long celebration of the life and legacy of musical icon Dexter Gordon® beginning on the 100th anniversary of his birth - on February 27, 2023 - and commencing throughout the remainder of this year.
  • Gordon's memory will be commemorated this year through worldwide collaborations with venues throughout 2023.
  • To support, sponsor, or to host an event or project for The Dexter Gordon® Centennial Project, visit dex100.org or dextergordon.org , or email [email protected] .
  • Please Note: The estate of Dexter Gordon respectfully requests that any projects planned in Gordon's memory first be formally approved in writing.

MakersPlace Announces Release of Thelonious Monk and Javier Arrés One-of-One NFT Artwork

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Friday, May 13, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MakersPlace, the premier marketplace for rare and authentic digital artworks, today announced the estate of 20th century jazz legend Thelonious Monk and world-renowned motion and GIF artist, Javier Arrés, have teamed up to release artworks inspired by Thelonious Monk's infamous "Underground" album cover as an NFT. It will be released exclusively on MakersPlace on May 19, 2022 at 3:30 PM PT.

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  • It also incorporates a never before heard Thelonious Monk audio, including a special narration from his son, T.S.
  • Javier, an incredibly fresh, 21st century artist, whom we officially love, and Thelonious Monk, a musical giant for the ages."
  • "These two Visual Toys are a tribute and collaboration with the work and spirit of Thelonious Monk, his rebellion, creativity and breaking of norms and barriers," says Javier Arrs.
  • Arrs' undeniably distinct artwork style sets him apart in the seemingly saturated world of digital art.

TNT Recordings and the Solo Piano Group Release New Music from Shock G Collection -"The Piano Man"

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TNT Recordings and the Solo Piano Group (SPG) today announced the release of a second single from Shock G, founder of digital underground who passed away in April 2022.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TNT Recordings and the Solo Piano Group (SPG) today announced the release of a second single from Shock G, founder of digital underground who passed away in April 2022.
  • "Round Midnight" is another example of the diversity of Shock G's talent and the musicians who influenced his talent," stated Atron Gregory, Shock G's manager and business partner.
  • Here's a quote from an interview that Shock G did with the Tampa Bay Nightlife TV in 2011 discussing his music: "I decided just rhyming wasn't enough.
  • Gregory assembled and released the first album from SOLO PIANO GROUP, MELLOW MOODS, in 2020 which includes a series of relaxing recordings from accomplished pianists from around the world."