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Event

JAZZ.FM91 Announces 2013 Sound Of Jazz Concert Series Lineup

Source: Jessica Frohman
September 3, 2013

Toronto, Ontario: The JAZZ.FM91 2013 Sound of Jazz Concert Series returns this Fall for a 38th season of shows from an all-star mix of international and local jazz artists. This season features 6 concerts running from September through December at The Old Mill Inn, Toronto, on Monday nights at 8:00PM. The season kicks off September 30th with music legend Dick Hyman on solo piano. Hyman, a pianist, composer, arranger and music director has scored over a dozen Woody Allen films, ...

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Education

Jazz.FM91 Announces "Jazz 101: The Beginners Guide To Jazz"

Source: Jessica Frohman
July 16, 2013

After the very successful launch of “Jazz 101: The Beginner’s Guide to Jazz” in May, JAZZ.FM91 announced the Fall release of this course. Designed for jazz fans, these 6-week jazz appreciation courses are interactive and engaging guides to the icons and innovators. Through engaging lectures, listening, demonstration, and discussion, participants will learn from jazz experts and gain a basic understanding of jazz. The courses are $125 (includes all 6 lectures) and enrollment can be made online by visiting jazz.fm. Jazz ...

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Festival

JAZZ.FM91 World Music Festival

Source: Jessica Frohman
July 10, 2013

JAZZ.FM91 announced the first annual JAZZ.FM91 World Music Festival with 5 concerts running from Tuesday, August 6, 2013 to Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Hugh’s Room. The festival showcases jazz fusion from around the world featuring an eclectic mix of international and local jazz artists. “In just a few years, JAZZ.FM91 has grown from being Canada’s premier jazz station to a global premier jazz station. With the ability to stream JAZZ.FM91 anywhere in the world, we now have a loyal ...

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Award / Grant

JAZZ.FM91 President & Ceo Ross Porter Named To The Order Of Canada

Source: Jessica Frohman
July 10, 2013

Toronto, Ontario (July, 2013) – Ross Porter, President & CEO of JAZZ.FM91 was named a Member of the Order of Canada on June 28, 2013 by His Excellency, the Governor General of Canada, David Johnston. The Board of Directors and staff extend congratulations to Mr. Porter on receipt of the highest recognition for a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Ross is acknowledged as one of North America’s preeminent broadcasters and his commitment ...

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