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Saxophonist Steve Wilson to Perform with the William Paterson Jazz Orchestra on March 4
Source:
Michael Ricci
Jazz saxophonist Steve Wilson will join the William Paterson University Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Pete McGuinness on Sunday, March 4 on the University's in Wayne as part of the Spring 2012 Jazz Room Series. The concert will begin at 4 p.m. in the Shea Center for Performing Arts on the campus. Prior to the concert, Wilson will be the guest for “Sittin' In," an informal discussion about jazz, at 3 p.m. in room 101 of Shea Center. Tickets ...
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Bryn Mawr Organist Jeffrey Brillhart Joins Canadian Brass in Verizon Hall, March 10
Source:
Michael Ricci
As part of The Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Series Dressed in black suits coupled with white athletic shoes, the Canadian Brass, which performs works in the classical repertoire, with daring leaps into jazz and popular standards, will be joined by renowned organist Jeffrey Brillhart on March 10, 2012 at 3 p.m. in Verizon Hall. On the heels of their latest album release, Canadian Brass Takes Flight (January 31, 2012), this special organ and brass program will contain works from ...
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Bassist/Composer Alexis Cuadrado Presents The World Premiere of "A Lorca Soundscape"
Source:
Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
Musical compositions of Alexis Cuadrado with lyrics from “Poeta en Nueva York" by Federico García Lorca. “A Lorca Soundscape" is a 2011 commission by Chamber Music America, “New Jazz Works" program Featuring The Alexis Cuadrado Group Claudia Acuña— Voice Miguel Zenón—Saxophone Dan Tepfer—Piano Alexis Cuadrado—Bass Mark Ferber—Drums Tuesday., March 27, 7:30pm The Center for Latino Arts and Culture at Rutgers University Nicholas Music Center Douglass Campus ...
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Columbia Celebrates Contemporary Composers with Four Visionary Events in March
Source:
Dean Minderman
Columbia, MO: For the past two years, the Mizzou New Music Summer Festival has brought visionary composers and musicians to Columbia in July for a week of concerts and workshops. Now the Mizzou New Music Initiative, which presents the Festival, will team up in March with the Columbia Civic Orchestra and Odyssey Chamber Music Series to present another week of performances focusing on the future of music. “4C: Columbia Celebrates Contemporary Composers" will take place from Sunday, March 4 through ...
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Clarence Clemons' Nephew Jake Joins the E Street Band
Source:
JamBase
NEW ADDITIONS TO THE E STREET BAND ANNOUNCED The expanded lineup for the upcoming Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band world tour will feature singers Cindy Mizelle and Curtis King, it has been announced. Trombonist Clark Gayton and trumpeter Curt Ramm, both of whom have toured with Bruce in the past, will also join the E Street Band on the road, along with newcomer Barry Danielian on trumpet. E Street stalwart Eddie Manion, also known as the “Kingfish," and ...
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Vocalist Gregory Porter Will Tour To Support Release Of "Be Good"
Source:
GoMedia PR
Sophomore Release from Grammy Nominee Will Be Released on Motema Music on February 14, 2012 East Coast Shows Scheduled For Boston, New York, Detroit, Chicago and Pittsburgh From March 15 Through April 3 In the short fifteen months since Gregory Porter exploded onto the international music scene with his debut CD, Water (Motema Music, 2010), he has racked up a continuing stream of accolades and awards. Porter's Water garnered a 'Best Jazz Vocal ' Grammy nomination (a rare feat for ...
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The Wolff & Clark Expedition Featuring Jazz Legends Michael Wolff and Mike Clark To Play Famed Jazz Kitchen In Indianapolis
Source:
Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
New York, NY: The jazz community is buzzing with excitement over the news of a special live engagement at the famed Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis by the Wolff & Clark Expedition on Saturday February 25, 2012. Featuring jazz legends Michael Wolff and Mike Clark, the concert is sure to be an unforgettable evening of hot jazz and funk. The group also features local Indianapolis musicians Rob Dixon on tenor sax and and popular jazz bassist Frank Smith. Hot off the ...
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Ringo Starr: 13th All Starr Band and Summer Tour Dates
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JamBase
13TH ALL STARR BAND FEATURING STEVE LUKATHER, GREGG ROLIE, RICHARD PAGE, TODD RUNDGREN, MARK RIVERA, GREGG BISSONETTE Today Ringo Starr announced his 13th All Starr Band, which will launch June 14, 2012 from Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario and conclude July 21, 2012 at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, California. New to the All Starrs are Steve Lukather (Toto) and Gregg Rolie (Santana & Journey) who will join All Starr alumni Richard Page, Todd Rundgren, Mark Rivera, and ...
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