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Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival Returns In November 2025
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Jazz Beyond Borders
The Chesapeake Bay and an historic city nestled along its shores form the perfect back drop for the Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival held weekends November 7-16. Now in its fourth year, the musical feast was founded in the maritime neighborhood of Eastport. In 2025, the festival extends to surrounding areas and includes eight venues. Most events are free; two require admission. Reservations are strongly advised for all events. This year’s theme is “World Travelers & Hometown Heroes." Events celebrate ...
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Annapolis Hosts A Jazz And Roots Festival In Early November 2023
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Jazz Beyond Borders
Maryland's centuries old capital hosts a world of music in the second year of the Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival. On two weekends from November 3rd, 2023, the historic port will come alive with music from many countries and cultures performed by international and regional artists. Some events require admission; others are free. They are held at four sites in Eastport, the Maritime heart and soul of Annapolis. With sweeping views of the Chesapeake Bay, Eastport has a fun, laid-back ...
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Ravita Jazz with bassist Phil Ravita Release 'Oriana'
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Jazz Beyond Borders
Ravita Jazz releases Oriana in April 2023. Writing in the liner notes, jazz journalist and author Bill Milkowski says: “Together with his like-minded colleagues, bassist-composer-bandleader Ravita takes listeners on a kinetic, contemplative and ultimately expansive ride on Oriana.” Ten tracks feature originals by Ravita and other band members with creative takes on “Black Coffee” and “Caravan.” This is Phil Ravita’s first album as sole leader. The acoustic/electric bassist is one of the Mid-Atlantic’s busiest players. Having worked with such jazz ...
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Annapolis Launches Jazz And Roots Festival November 4-15, 2022
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Jazz Beyond Borders
Maryland's capital city will host the Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival on two consecutive weekends this fall. From November 4-15, 2022, the historic port will reclaim an important part of its musical heritage with concerts and lectures for adults, families and children. Some are ticketed—many are free. Inaugural year events will be presented at four sites in Eastport, the “Left Bank" of Annapolis. Once known as a Jazz and Rhythm & Blues stronghold, Annapolis was home to concerts at resorts ...
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Bassist Mark Wade Trio Releases 'True Stories'
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Jazz Beyond Borders
Modern jazz composer and bassist Mark Wade is open to appreciating and co-creating great music in all its forms, and clearly not limited by genre. True Stories, his fourth album, shows the breadth of his musicality and inventive compositional style. Eight original tracks (and one cover) were inspired by a wide range of influences, drawing on themes from composers such as Miles Davis, Charles Mingus and Igor Stravinsky. The result: a unique expression of jazz linking past to present. Wade’s ...
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Jazz Beyond Borders Launches Maryland Festival - Art In The Park!
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The Phillips Agency
Jazz Beyond Borders launches a new jazz festival on Sunday, September 19 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Created as an annual event, the attraction features top shelf jazz groups, great food and fine art in the courtyard and interior of Cafe Mezzanotte at 760 Ritchie Highway (Route 2) in Severna Park, Maryland. The rain date is September 26. Parking is free and plentiful. The courtyard and gardens will open to ticket holders at 1:00 p.m. giving attendees an opportunity ...
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Vocalist Hazel Mitchell-Bell Releases 'Sack Full Of Dreams'
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The Phillips Agency
Washington, D.C.-based jazz vocalist Hazel Mitchell-Bell unveils her new album Sack Full of Dreams with a release in May 2021. On this project, she partners with pianist, arranger and producer Vince Evans and a team of accomplished musicians from the Washington, D.C. area. This second independently produced album reflects a heightened level of artistry and a broadening of repertoire for the already popular vocalist. Liner notes by jazz journalist John Murph sweeten the pot by supplying a wealth of information ...
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Jazz At The Mezz Celebrates One Year Anniversary With Unified Jazz Ensemble on November 15
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The Phillips Agency
On Sunday, November 15 Jazz Beyond Borders marks the one-year anniversary of its supper time world music and jazz concerts held monthly at Café Mezzanotte in Severna Park, Maryland. Listeners will enjoy a concert and a surprise gift to mark the occasion and a new fall menu will be unveiled featuring items from the restaurant’s organic garden. Currently the only live music series offered in mid-Anne Arundel County, the series has featured leading performing and recording artists since culture vultures ...
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