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Announcing Preliminary Jazz 2024-25 Season At New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ
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AMT Public Relations
Tickets Go on Sale Friday, May 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. New Jersey Performing Arts Center 1 Center Street Newark, NJ 07102 (888) 466-5722 Free-$149. To purchase, contact NJPAC at 1.888.GO.NJPAC / 1.888.466.5722 or visit NJPAC.org. SUN 9.29 @ 7:00 p.m. Herbie Hancock Herbie Hancock – piano 14x GRAMMY winner Herbie Hancock returns to NJPAC in a highly anticipated one-night only concert. The last time he graced the NJPAC stage was in 2017 as a special ...
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Violinist Meg Okura Releases New Album 'Lingering' On Adhyâropa Records—Available Now
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AMT Public Relations
In Celebration of National Chamber Music Month and Asian American Heritage Month Available Adhyaropa Records and and all major online retailers Hailed as “the queen of chamber jazz (All About Jazz),” Tokyo-native violinist Meg Okura and American jazz pianist Kevin Hays celebrate the release of their debut album as a duo, Lingering on Adhyâropa Records (#AR00061). With recognition such as the highly competitive Jazz Road Tours grant, which took them over 5,000 miles to Hawaii, Okura and Hays have been ...
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Jazz Power Initiative's Celebration 20 Honors The Miranda Family, Award-winning Filmmaker Phil Bertelsen And Corporate Leader Td Bank
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SM Communication Solutions
For the past two decades, Jazz Power Initiative (JPI) has been an influential part of the arts education community. By utilizing the power of jazz music and jazz tradition to educate and transform the lives of young people, the organization has fostered positive self-expression, a sense of community, teamwork, and diversity. On May 15th, at One Vanderbilt Avenue (TD Conference Center), the organization will host Jazz Power Celebration20 in recognition of its numerous accomplishments. In addition to honoring The Miranda ...
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Wolfgang Schalk Announces New Album 'Dear Earth' Showcasing A Tribute Track To Arnold Schoenberg
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Wolfgang Schalk
Wolfgang Schalk, the acclaimed LA-based Austrian guitarist/composer, announces his latest album, Dear Earth, a heartfelt dedication to our planet and a testament to the power of artistic expression. Featuring nine original compositions, Dear Earth marks Schalk's ninth album as a leader and follows his critically acclaimed release, ObSession (Frame Up Music, 2019). With a stellar band featuring the remarkable rhythm section of Grammy Award-winning bassist Carlitos DelPuerto and Grammy-nominated drummer Oscar Seaton, with outstanding contributions from Latin Grammy-nominated pianist Andy ...
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Acclaimed Jazz Saxophonist Nick Stefanacci Headlines At Williams Center For A Good Cause
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EMPKT PR
Renowned saxophonist Nick Stefanacci, hailing from Wayne, New Jersey, is set to grace the stage of the Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ once again with his captivating performance and magnetic stage presence. The occasion? The unveiling of his latest musical endeavor, the much-anticipated Secrets EP, scheduled for release on May 10, 2024. Stefanacci, accompanied by his esteemed ensemble of musicians, will command the Black Box Stage of the Williams Center on Saturday, May 11, 2024, starting at 8:00 PM. Tickets ...
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The Marta Karassawa Quintet Release 'Tempo Bom'
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Marta Karassawa
Introducing the Marta Karassawa Quintet, a group of exceptional musicians led by pianist, composer, and arranger Marta Karassawa. Graduating from Berklee College of Music, Marta has brought together a stellar lineup for her original album Tempo Bom, including Teco Cardoso (tenor saxophone and flutes), Sidmar Vieira (trumpet and flugel), Frank Herzberg (double bass) and Zé Eduardo Nazário (drums). Also appearing on Tempo Bom are guests, Jacques Schwarz-Bart (saxophonist who played with Roy Hargrove, D'Angelo), Stephanie Borgani (voice) and Chico Macedo ...
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Rochester International Jazz Festival 2024 Mobile App Released For Download
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Dalmath Associates Inc.
The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival updated official App for iPhone and Android smartphones is now available for download. The 2024 app is loaded with a deep array of features that allows users to experience the festival's many facets anywhere, anytime. It is sponsored by Harris Beach, PLLC, and is free to download now at rochesterjazz.com. The nine-day Festival is one of the world's leading and largest jazz festivals. It will be held from Friday, June 21 to Saturday, June ...
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Brazilian Group O Som Do Jazz Releases 'Aberto'
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David Manson
Aberto is the fourth recording by Brazilian group O Som Do Jazz, based in the Tampa Bay area. On the Isospin Lab label, the title means “open” in Portuguese. With members from Brazil, Colombia, Puerto Rico and the U.S., the group has been performing for over fifteen years in Florida and has backed visiting Brazilian artists in concerts including Diego Figueiredo, Antonio Adolfo, Jovino Santos Neto and Francois de Lima. The recording has seven original compositions by trombonist David Manson ...
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