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French Prog Legends Clearlight To Release Highly Anticipated New Cd The Impressionist Symphony Featuring Members Of Gong, The Muffins, Spirits Burning And Others

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James
March 20, 2014

Paris, France - Much to the excitement of progressive rock fans worldwide, legendary French prog ensemble Clearlight featuring Cyrille 'Clearlight' Verdeaux will be releasing their first new album in decades on March 24, 2014! 'The Impressionist Symphony' focuses on the artistic style of impressionism, painting and music as well with a Ravel, Satie and Debussy influence merged with Cyrille's progressive music experience and linked with the French impressionist school of painting. Featuring guest appearances by Steve Hillage (GONG), Tim Blake ...
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Jazz This Week: Kermit Ruffins, Nora Germain, Good 4 the Soul, All That Tap XXI, Dave Dickey Big Band, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
July 24, 2013

The weekend starts early for fans of jazz and creative music in St. Louis, as Kermit Ruffins - trumpeter, singer, entrepreneur, bon vivant and ambassador of New Orleans music - will be playing at The Gramophone tonight and again on Thursday evening. While he's in town, Ruffins also will be doing a meet-and-greet and signing copies of his new album We Partyin' Traditional Style on Thursday morning at Vintage Vinyl. Ruffins, who helped found the Rebirth Brass Band and has ...
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STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Partyin' Traditional Style with Kermit Ruffins

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
July 14, 2013

This week, let's check out some video clips featuring trumpeter Kermit Ruffins, who's coming to St. Louis to play on Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25 at The Gramophone. The 48-year-old New Orleans native first gained fame for co-founding the Rebirth Brass Band while still a high-school student. He's gone on to establish a career as a solo performer and crowd-pleasing entertainer, playing weekly gigs in his hometown at Vaughan's and his own club, Kermit's Treme Speakeasy, and occasionally ...
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Kermit Ruffins to Perform Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25 at the Gramophone

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
June 7, 2013

This just in: via the Twitter feed of Basin Street Records, StLJN has learned that New Orleans trumpeter and singer Kermit Ruffins (pictured) will be coming to St. Louis to perform on Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25 at The Gramophone. Ruffins is a fixture on the New Orleans scene, playing weekly gigs with his band the Barbecue Swingers at various spots, most notably Vaughan's Lounge, where he recorded a live album in 2007. Ruffins also has been a ...
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Stephanie Jordan, Irvin Mayfield, Kermit Ruffins, And Leah Chase Share Stage With Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

Source: Sylvain Music Notes
December 5, 2012

Liberty Bank Celebrates the Holidays and its 40th Anniversary with The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra NEW ORLEANS - Liberty Bank and Trust will celebrate the holiday season and their 40th Anniversary with a special holiday musical extravaganza featuring the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and some very special guests. “A Liberty Bank Christmas" with the LPO will take place on Saturday, December 8, 2012, 8 p.m. at Xavier University' Convocation Center, their new 4,000 seat arena, located at One Drexel Drive. Guest artists ...
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Mardi Gras Ball: Kermit Ruffins, Bonerama, Marco Benevento

Source: JamBase
January 27, 2012

6TH ANNUAL MARDI GRAS BALL EXPANDS TO TWO NIGHTS For the 6th year in a row, CEG Presents / NolaFunk.com—the New York-based event promoter that honors the musicians and spirit of New Orleans—will be bringing its annual Mardi Gras Ball to New York City, and for the first time, it will be a two-night event. On February 18 & 19, New Orleans royalty Kermit Ruffins and his band the BBQ Swingers will make a rare appearance at the Hiro Ballroom ...
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Kermit Ruffins's "Happy Talk" Due Out October 26, 2010 on Basin Street Records

Source: Michael Ricci
August 9, 2010

Tremé Star and New Orleans Icon Announces First Album of Big Band Music “An unabashed entertainer who plays trumpet with a bright, silvery tone." —The New York Times ..."the trumpeter who as been a leading light on the NOLA music scene for years now." —Relix There's a point in the first season of HBO's “Tremé" where Steve Zahn's character remarks “America needs it some Kermit." This fall, America will get it some Kermit Ruffins with the release of his latest ...
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Announcing the Winners of the "Kermit Ruffins - Livin' a Treme Life" Contest

Source: Michael Ricci
October 1, 2009

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Enter the Basin Street Records "Kermit Ruffins - Livin' a Treme Life" Giveaway Contest

Source: All About Jazz
August 31, 2009

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Basin Street Records “Kermit Ruffins - Livin' a Treme Life“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on September 29th. Click here to enter the contest

(Following Kermit Ruffins at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.)

Good luck! Your Friends at Basin Street Records

About Kermit Ruffins In a city where extraordinary musicianship is a routine assumption, the career ...
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Trumpeter/Vocalist Kermit Ruffins Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
June 30, 2009

There's a rebirth occurring in New Orleans music, and trumpeter/vocalist Kermit Ruffins finds himself front and center. While the post-Katrina recovery has meant many things for the Crescent City, in a number of ways it's been musicians who have taken the lead in bringing the city back to its traditions.

New Orleans is Ruffins' muse and it provides the fuel for a creative fire that started years ago when he first discovered the music he so loves today. But more ...
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