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Another Big Jazz Rally in Dusseldorf

Source: Phillip Woolever
May 18, 2015

The 23rd edition of the Dusseldorf Jazz Rally, scheduled for May 21-24, promises to be another wonderful weekend of jazz in a distinctly upbeat destination. There are over seventy musical acts scheduled on a wide range of locations. Most shows are located throughout the central, old town area, which turns into a multi-block, carnival atmosphere in one of Europe's most dynamic cities. Since becoming a regular venue, the beautiful Rhein Terrace hall has proved to be very popular. This year, ...

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Jazzfest Bonn Off to a Fine Start

Source: Phillip Woolever
May 12, 2015

The city of Bonn is already well known as a stronghold of musical tradition, and since 2010 Jazzfest Bonn has added to that cultural foundation with an event that has quickly become a well-attended attraction. For this year’s 6th edition of the consistently blossoming festival, scheduled for May 7th – 16th, organizers continued to schedule events at a wide variety of lush locations that highlight further artistic perspective throughout the central Bonn area. Inspiring venues include the Beethoven House, Telekom ...

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Jazz for Syria 2015 in The Hague

Source: All About Jazz
April 28, 2015

By Phillip Woolever After completing dynamic, multi-national concerts in the Global Week for Syria series, the entertainment focus shifts completely onto jazz for a climactic, gala celebration in The Hague, Netherlands on International Jazz Day, Thursday April 30th. The project has indeed been an ongoing international affair, with fundraising events and concerts during April 18th – 30th. During Global Week, there were shows in Amsterdam, Beirut, Madrid, Paris, Prague and Vienna. A multitude of musicians and speakers gathered to promote ...

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Anna Calvi 2014 Tour Hits Germany

Source: Phillip Woolever
March 24, 2014

Rising British star Anna Calvi will make two stops in Germany during the final leg of her initial 2014 tour. Calvi and her band, now expanded with a keyboard player, will visit Cologne, at Kantine on March 25th and at St. Peter’s Church in Frankfurt on March 26th. The current tour includes focus on a new repertoire from One Breath, her most recent release last October. The tour began in February and will touch down from Britain through Switzerland. Calvi ...

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Rock Meets Classic 2014 Blasts Off

Source: Phillip Woolever
March 13, 2014

The 5th edition of the “Rock Meets Classic" tour blasted off in Berlin this week for this season's extraordinary collaboration, mixing a fresh improvisational format with some of the heaviest power chords in popular music history. As usual, the tour's electric, rocking foundation comes from the Mat Sinner Band, with the Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prague providing the strings. A series of twenty shows throughout Germany and Switzerland offers many fans of varied backgrounds a chance to experience a truly special ...

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Benefit for Haiyan Typhoon Victims at Shapeshifter Lab on December 21st

Source: Phillip Woolever
December 11, 2013

A very special holiday gift of giving is scheduled for December 21st by some very interesting and charitable New York musicians in a uniquely dynamic benefit performance. A diverse assembly consisting of some of New York City’s most creative musicians has joined forces to provide humanitarian aid to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the devastated Philippines. The benefit concert has been scheduled for December 21st at Shapeshifter Lab, 18 Whitwell Place, Brooklyn. The show features The Pookestra with director/arranger Carolin ...

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Another Great New Year's Eve at Bimhuis

Source: Phillip Woolever
November 29, 2013

In Amsterdam, the party is often the city itself, and that holds especially true on New Year’s Eve. For jazz fans, the local institution Bimhuis is consistently the finest fiesta in town. A mix of excellent entertainment, followed by early morning DJs, dancing and dining has established Bimhuis as one of Amsterdam’s premiere holiday destinations. This year’s gala opens with a dynamic quartet featuring Benjamin Herman on sax, Peter Beets on piano, bassist Ruud Jacobs and drummer Han Bennink, a ...

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Guinness Cork Jazz Festival Is A Traditional October Holiday

Source: Phillip Woolever
October 20, 2013

The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is said to be a place where there's a song for every heart. It only takes a single visit to Cork to understand why that claim proves true. This year's edition runs from October 25th through the 28th, and promises to fulfill the guarantee of great music in a fun loving city. The traditional October Holiday weekend means the music and the party will extend from Friday through Monday and include an inspiring Irish art ...

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