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Suzanne Cloud & Trio @ Phila. Center City Jazz Vespers Sunday May 20th!

Source: Jim Miller
May 9, 2012

Appearing at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2110 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA on Sunday, May 20th for their monthly jazz vespers will be singer Suzanne Cloud and her trio, featuring pianist Jim Ridl, bassist Steve Beskrone, and drummer Jim Miller. 5:00 PM, admission is free. Reception follows. Parking next to church is $7.00. For info: please call 215-567-3668. For this vespers, Suzanne Cloud will talk about her work with Jazz Bridge, a Philly-based nonprofit she co-founded that helps ...

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5th Annual Zannie-do Festival @ Phila.'s Mermaid Inn Sat. May 19th!

Source: Jim Miller
May 9, 2012

The Fifth Annual Zannie-Do Fest is happening on Saturday May 19th at the Mermaid Inn, 7673 Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia, with some fabulous blues groups giving their time and talent to raise money for Jazz Bridge in memory of the late Philly blues/jazz singer Zan Gardner, a founding member of the nonprofit who tragically died in a car accident five years ago. Appearing at the Zannie-Do Fest will be the Randy Lippincott Band, blues star Deb Callahan and her group, ...

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Coltrane's Ascension For Ascension Eve Jazz Vespers In Phila. Wed. May 16th!

Source: Jim Miller
May 9, 2012

Saxophonist Bobby Zankel and percussionist Craig McIver will be performing the John Coltrane composition Ascension for the Ascension Eve Jazz Vespers (marking the end of the Easter season) on Wednesday May 16th at the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, 8000 St. Martin's Lane, Philadelphia PA, at 7:00 PM. The service is free, but a voluntary collection will go to help restore the John Coltrane House (a designated National Historic Site), which has fallen into disrepair. For info: 215-247-7466. Saxophonist and bandleader ...

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Jazz This Week: Dafnis Prieto, Bobby Watson, New Music Circle Showcase, Denise Thimes with Tom Braxton, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
May 9, 2012

There are several noteworthy jazz and creative music shows happening this weekend in St. Louis, and for once, the schedule lays out so that it's possible to hear all the touring musicians coming through town, provided you've got the stamina and the necessary funds to go out five nights this week. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, drummer Dafnis Prieto (pictured) makes his St. Louis debut and opens a four-night engagement continuing through Saturday at Jazz at the Bistro. Prieto ...

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Sheldon Concert Hall Gets Grant for Peter Martin Commission; Jazz St. Louis Announces Gift Supporting Jazzu Program

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
May 8, 2012

Two of St. Louis' non-for-profit jazz presenters recently got some good news involving money. Jazz St. Louis today announced that they'll receive $30,000 from the Arthur and Helen Baer Foundation to support the JazzU education program in 2012-13. JazzU offers free weekly jazz ensemble instruction to 55 middle- and high-school students from all over the St. Louis area. Teachers include both local musician/educators and touring performers taking part in JSL's educational residency program. Students are selected through an audition process, ...

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Producer/Conductor Ryan Truesdell Releases "Centennial: Newly Discovered Works Of Gil Evans" May 17-20 At Jazz Standard

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
May 8, 2012

Join producer/conductor Ryan Truesdell as he celebrates the release of his debut CD CENTENNIAL: Newly Discovered Works of Gil Evans at the Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th Street, NYC for four nights: Thursday, May 17 – Sunday, May 20. Sets at 7:30 and 9:30 every night, with an 11:30 set on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $25 Thursday and Sunday, $30 Friday and Saturday. Call 212-576-2232. Joining conductor Truesdell for this performance are some 30 top musicians including Lewis Nash, ...

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John Brown's Body East Coast Tour

Source: Curtis Bergesen
May 8, 2012

On May 10th, progressive reggae band John Brown's Body kicks off a ten-date east coast tour. The octet will be releasing new studio material later this spring. In the past three years, John Brown's Body has completed first-ever tours of New Zealand, the UK, and Europe. Their latest album, “Amplify," debuted at #1 on Billboard's Reggae Chart. Quote from drummer Tommy Benedetti: “We have a bunch of new music in the works... five dubs and an unreleased fan favorite are ...

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The Wolff & Clark Expedition Featuring Jazz Legends Michael Wolff And Mike Clark To Play Two Shows In New Mexico

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
May 8, 2012

New York, NY: Dizzy Gillespie famously said, “One foot in the past and one in the future,” to which could be added – if you are talking about the Wolff & Clark Expedition – with feet firmly planed in the here and now. Featuring jazz legends Michael Wolff and Mike Clark, the Wolff & Clark Expedition, will be performing two shows in New Mexico this coming May. On May 16th the ensemble will be playing at the Gig Performance Space ...

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