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Dutch Rock Legends Focus To Undertake Worldwide Tour In Support Of Forthcoming CD Release "Focus X"

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
October 23, 2012

London, UK - Much to the excitement of music fans across the planet, Dutch rock legends Focus will be undertaking a worldwide tour beginning November 2012 in support of their forthcoming CD 'Focus X'. With their unique brand of progressive rock, Focus manifested themselves at the start of the '70s as the most successful and appreciated of all the Dutch pop-rock exports. Fronted by founding member Thijs Van Leer, and best known for their hits “Hocus Pocus”, “House of The ...

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South Orange Performing Arts Center Announces Jazz Line-up For Nov 2012 to May 2013

Source: AMT Public Relations
October 23, 2012

South Orange Performing Arts Center is located at One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ, 07079. All artists and prices are subject to change at the time of this release. For more details on the upcoming season, including a complete schedule and ticket information, visit SOPACnow.org, or contact the SOPAC Box Office at 973.313.2787 (ARTS) SUN 11/4 @ 7:00PM: JAZZ IN THE LOFT: MIKE LEE FAMILY $15 Cover, Cash Bar, No Drink Minimum As part of SOPAC’s “IN THE ...

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Jazz At NEC: November & December Highlights

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
October 23, 2012

November 29 NEC Jazz Orchestra in Rebirth of the Third Stream November 16 Jason Moran Piano Seminar and December 4 Jason Moran Master Class Nov. 13 - Dec. 13 In the Mix, concerts by Jazz Stars of Tomorrow Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra NEC Youth Jazz Orchestra November 13 - December 13 In the Mix Discover the jazz stars of tomorrow with In the Mix, 35 free 1-hour concerts, Tuesday, November 13 through Wednesday, December 12 at New England Conservatory's Pierce ...

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New Late-Night Shows At Metropolitan Room

Source: Emily Blumen
October 23, 2012

Every night of the week, the club now has a special late night Jazz session. We feature regional jazz pros, each with a unique style of their own. The late night sessions are from 11:30-12:30 in a special session called “Late Night Jazz Spot" You could spend your late nights craning your neck, looking through a telescope, or you could head to The Metropolitan Room in the Flatiron District to see a jazz star be born. This cosmically great, 115-seat ...

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Marc Hoffman Returns To Childress Vineyard

Source: Marble Arch PR
October 20, 2012

Pianist/vocalist/composer plays original and standard jazz CHARLOTTE, NC: Virillion Music recording artist Marc Hoffman will perform this Saturday, October 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, NC as part of the “Music In the Vineyards” series. Hoffman, a NC native will include original instrumental and vocal jazz in his performance, as well as standards, Broadway and pop. “I’m really excited to be back for another performance on the “Music in the Vineyards” series,” Hoffman said. ...

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Bobby McFerrin to Headline the Sheldon's 2013 Gala on Thursday, April 25

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
October 19, 2012

Singer Bobby McFerrin will headline the Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries' annual fundraising gala next year, performing at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at the Sheldon. McFerrin (pictured) is best known for his hit song “Don't Worry, Be Happy," but also has a long history as an improvising vocalist, cutting his first sides with Pharoah Sanders and Grover Washington Jr. and going on to record and perform with Charles Lloyd, Weather Report, Herbie Hancock, and many other well-known jazz ...

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Westchester Jazz Orchestra Performs Greatest Hits On December 1st -- Multi-grammy-winner Alan Broadbent To Guest Conduct

Source: Emily Tabin
October 19, 2012

Westchester, NY – The 16-piece Westchester Jazz Orchestra has risen to prominence for their “stunning performances” and “brilliant ensemble playing” (Jazz Journal) — and for the 150-plus new arrangements commissioned by the group. On Saturday, December 1, WJO will treat fans to the best of these works in “10th Season Retrospective: Our Greatest Hits.” Jazz radio personality Gary Walker will host the concert, which begins at 8pm at the Irvington Town Hall Theater, Irvington, NY. While Artistic Director Mike Holober ...

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Saxophonist Tony Williams In Cheltenham Pa On 11/7/2012!

Source: Jim Miller
October 19, 2012

Appearing at Jazz Bridge in Cheltenham! at the Cheltenham Center for the Arts—439 Ashbourne Road in Cheltenham—on November 7th is alto saxophonist Tony Williams and his group. One show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 610-745-3011. Jazz Bridge, a 501C public charity that assists area jazz and blues musicians in crisis, is sponsoring this event and others in the Jazz Bridge in Cheltenham! series. Tony Williams virtually personifies ...

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