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Music Industry

International Music Network Announces New Ownership: 40-Year Legacy Continues Under Leadership Of Veteran IMN Agents

Source: Lydia Liebman Promotions
August 21, 2025

Director and Founder of International Music Network (IMN), Scott Southard proudly announces the transition of ownership to veteran IMN agents, Jeanna Disney & Alycia Mack, effective January 1, 2026. Scott will remain manager of clients Brad Mehldau, Joe Lovano, and Danilo Pérez and Alycia & Jeanna will take over leadership of agency business, continuing to provide top-tier performance booking services to these and the other exceptional artists on the IMN roster including Chucho Valdés, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, John Scofield, Lila ...

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Education

International Association Of Schools Of Jazz (IASJ) Announces New Executive Director: Ed Partyka

Source: Lydia Liebman Promotions
August 4, 2024

The International Association of Schools of Jazz (IASJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Partyka as its new Executive Director, effective January 1, 2025. A renowned arranger, composer, conductor and educator, Partyka brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the core values of the organization. Initiated 35 years ago by renowned jazz artist and educator Dave Liebman, the IASJ has evolved into a preeminent global network of 70 member schools and affiliates, dedicated to advancing ...

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Festival

Festival Of New Trumpet Music (font Music) Announces 2024 Festival

Source: Lydia Liebman Promotions
August 3, 2024

The Festival of New Trumpet Music (FONT Music) is thrilled to announce its 2024 program, celebrating trumpet music from around the globe. This year’s festival will be held from September 9-15, 2024, and will comprise both virtual and in-person programming, held at venues across New York City, Queens, and Brooklyn, and even Buffalo NY. This year, FONT will honor the legendary Jon Faddis with the 2024 Award of Recognition, which will be awarded at the Louis Armstrong House Museum. FONT ...

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Award / Grant

Wayne Shorter To Be Honored By Berklee Global Jazz Institute

Source: Lydia Liebman
November 22, 2013

The Berklee Global Jazz Institute (BGJI) will honor legendary jazz saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter with the Berklee Global Jazz Institute Jazz Master Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions as a saxophonist, educator and composer. The award ceremony will take place following the Wayne Shorter 80th Birthday Celebration concert at Symphony Hall on Sunday, November 24 at 5:00 pm. This is the first year of the BGJI Jazz Master Award presentation. Considered to be “the most important living composer ...

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Radio

Pat Metheny Headlines the Premier of Reeds & Deeds II

Source: Lydia Liebman
January 10, 2012

Reeds & Deeds II, the popular jazz radio program broadcast from Emerson College in Boston, premiers a 4th season this Sunday, January 15th at 6pm. The show is continuing on its great success of the past three season. From September to December 2011, Reeds & Deeds II interviewed greats such as Kurt Elling, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Stanley Sagov and The Jacob Fred Odyssey as well as up and coming jazz students including Jeremy De Jesus and The 427 Factory. This seasons' ...

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Radio

Kurt Elling, Rudresh Mahanthappa and more on Reeds & Deeds II

Source: Lydia Liebman
October 17, 2011

Reeds and Deeds II presents its current line up! The jazz program is thrilled to announce two interviews and two in studio performance/interviews for the next coming weeks. The schedule is as follows: October 23: Kurt Elling Interviewed October 30: Rudresh Mahanthappa Interviewed November 6: The Jeremy De Jesus Quintet Interviewed with in studio performance November 13: The 427 Factory with Willy Rodriguez interviewed with in studio performance Reeds & Deeds II broadcasts every Sunday from 6 to 8 on ...

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Radio

Jazz Radio Returns a Second Time! Lydia Liebman's Reeds & Deeds II is back!

Source: Lydia Liebman
September 11, 2011

'Reeds & Deeds II' is returning for a second full year on WECB! The jazz radio program that made a big splash on the internet airwaves is back with more exclusive content, brand new tracks and exciting interviews. Lydia Liebman's radio program ran from September to May last year on Emerson College's internet radio station, WECB. Interviews were held with Dave Liebman, George Garzone, Mermans Kenkosenki, Jason Yeager, Ilona Kudina, Gregory Porter, Jay Phelps, and Somi as well as a ...

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Radio

The John Coltrane You Haven't Heard airs on Reeds & Deeds II

Source: Lydia Liebman
April 4, 2011

This Sunday's broadcast of radio program Reeds & Deeds II on WECB will feature exclusive, rare, and in some cases, never before heard tunes from jazz legend John Coltrane. Live performances from Penn State 1963, Paris 1961, outtakes from Coltrane's 1965 “Sun Ship" sessions with McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, and Elvin Jones, as well as the only live recording of the complete “A Love Supreme" are among the featured tracks. Lydia Liebman will be hosting the broadcast from 6 to ...

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