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Christian McBride, Yuja Wang, And Ben Folds To Headline The 2027 Irving S. Gilmore International Piano Festival
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AMT Public Relations
The Irving S. Gilmore International Piano Festival, North America’s largest piano festival, today announced its headlining lineup for the upcoming 2027 Festival. Bringing together three of the most influential forces in classical, jazz and pop music, global piano sensation Yuja Wang, 11-time GRAMMY-winning jazz bassist Christian McBride, and indie-pop icon Ben Folds will anchor the Festival’s marquee performances. The complete line-up will be announced later this year, and tickets will go on sale in early 2027. Scheduled to take place ...
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Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF) Innovation Jazz Series Launched
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Dalmath Associates Inc.
The Rochester Regional Health Rochester International Jazz Festival presented by M&T Bank has launched the new RIJF Innovation Jazz Series, a seven-concert series that brings the energy, artistry, and excitement of the annual June Festival to Rochester audiences throughout the year. The new series is presented by M&T Bank. “We’re excited to expand the Rochester International Jazz Festival experience beyond our nine days in June and bring exceptional live jazz to Rochester audiences throughout the year,” said Marc Iacona, Festival ...
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Last Chance To Enter The 2026 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
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AMT Public Relations
Registration for the 15th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Closes September 8 as part of NJPAC’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) today announced that registration for the 15th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, the premier springboard for emerging vocalists, closes on September 8, 2026. The search is on for the next great jazz singer! Solo vocalists from around the world are encouraged to submit their entries before September 8, ...
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Victor Wooten And The Wooten Brothers To Teach The Language Of Music For The Interactive Masterclass At The 15th John Coltrane International Jazz And Blues Festival
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Nandrea Ward
The Friends of John Coltrane, Inc. invites musicians and music lovers of all ages to experience an unforgettable evening of creativity, collaboration and inspiration as five-time Grammy Award winner Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers present an interactive masterclass during the 15th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. Taking place on Friday, September 4, at the High Point Theatre, the masterclass will feature Victor Wooten on bass and vocals, Regi Wooten on guitar and vocals, Roy “Futureman" Wooten on ...
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John Coltrane International Jazz And Blues Festival Expands To Three Days For Landmark 15th Anniversary Celebration
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Nandrea Ward
Labor Day Weekend Festival Kicks-Off with Friday Golf Experience and Music Masterclass The John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival returns to Oak Hollow Festival Park on Sept. 5–6, 2026, for its 15th anniversary celebration, bringing an all-star mix of jazz, blues, soul, funk and contemporary crossover artistry to the city where John Coltrane’s musical journey began. Timed with Labor Day Weekend and the centennial year of John Coltrane’s birth, the festival stands out for its uncommon blend of major ...
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23rd Edition Rochester International Jazz Festival Starts Friday June 19th
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Dalmath Associates Inc.
The wait is over! The 23rd Edition of the Rochester Regional Health Rochester International Jazz Festival, presented by M&T Bank, starts Friday, June 19, launching nine days of extraordinary music, unforgettable performances, and festival excitement through June 27. From Jazz Street to concert halls across the city, more than 300 performances by artists from around the world will fill 19 venues, including over 110 free shows, nightly jam sessions, and workshops, making the festival one of the most anticipated annual ...
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Registration For The 15th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Is Now Open
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AMT Public Relations
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) today announced that registration is now officially open for the 15th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, the premier springboard for emerging vocalists. The search is on for the next great jazz singer! Solo vocalists from around the world are encouraged to submit their entries before September 8, 2026, by visiting SarahVaughanCompetition.com. In the Fall, the Top Five Finalists will be announced followed by a final competition and performance on the iconic ...
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Uriel Pascucci Receives Double Recognition At The Clouzine International Music Awards Spring 2026
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Uriel Pascucci
Award-winning pianist, composer and music producer Uriel Pascucci has been named a double award recipient at the Clouzine International Music Awards Spring 2026, an international distinction celebrating exceptional independent artists from around the globe, given by Clouzine Magazine. The Clouzine International Music Awards recognize originality, authenticity and artistic excellence across a wide spectrum of genres and cultures. Selected by an international panel of press and music professionals, this season’s awardees reflect innovation and artistic impact that transcends borders. At this ...
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'Everybody Digs Bill Evans' Film by Director Grant Gee Debuts at the Berlin International Film Festival
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All About Jazz
New York, June 1961. Legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans has found his musical voice and created the perfect trio, including bassist Scott LaFaro, his musical soulmate. A residency at New York’s Village Vanguard culminates in the live taping of two of the greatest jazz records of all time in one day. Only a few days later, LaFaro dies tragically in a car crash. Numb with grief, Evans stops playing for the first time since his childhood. This is the story ...
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Judith Owen Releases New Single “that’s Why I Love My Baby” Ahead Of International Tour
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Quite Great PR & Marketing
Acclaimed singer, songwriter and pianist Judith Owen releases her new single “That’s Why I Love My Baby”, the first single from her forthcoming new album, due out this Spring. Following the international success of Come On And Get It — hailed by The Times as “one of the most joyous releases of the year” and streamed millions of times worldwide — Owen returns with new music that is as sharp, warm and emotionally intelligent as ever. Written with Owen’s signature ...
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