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Norma Winstone, Tessa Souter, Tim Garland, Tony Kofi in Final Made in the UK Shows at Sweet Rhythm NY

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2009

The Made in the UK concert series comes to an end this weekend with two double bills at Sweet Rhythm (88 7th Ave South) featuring four out of nine of the bands who have proved such a success at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival this week. Norma Winstone with Gareth Williams / Tessa Souter Quartet Saturday 20th June / 8pm and 10pm / $20 Tim Garland's Lighthouse Trio / Tony Kofi Quartet Sunday 21st June ...

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NYC: Ron Kaplan Sings New York! July 10 and 11, 2009

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2009

Great American Songbook Preservationist and classic-jazz-standards singer Ron Kaplan is making a rare concert appearance in New York City on July 10 and 11 to present his “New York Song Collection" (a select group of songs taken from his album entitled New York). Kaplan will perform at Feinstein's at the Regency Hotel, located at 540 Park Avenue, NYC. Singer Ron Kaplan keeps the flame burning brightly to illuminate jazz standards, the Great American Songbook and the classic sound of singers ...

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DHR Music Experience Opening Celebration Series #2

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2009

Get ready for the experience of a lifetime. DHR Music is proud to announce the second in the series of grand opening celebrations for DHR Music Experience. A successful internet-based guitar dealer, the company expanded its efforts by offering a unique showroom experience. DHRME is located at 9466 Montgomery Rd in the historic section of Montgomery, Ohio. In addition to selling world-class instruments and related products, DHR Music is focused on creating a total experience, promoting the concept of music ...

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Nichelle Colvin Performance at Dusty's Restaraunt

Source: All About Jazz
June 20, 2009

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Cape May Traditional Jazz Society Presents Dixieland Jazz on July 12th

Source: All About Jazz
June 20, 2009

Cape May Traditional Jazz Society Presents Dixieland Jazz! Sunday July 12, 2009 from 2 to 4 pm VFW Post 386 419 Congress St. Cape May, NJ 609-884-7961 “Atlantic City Jazz Band" Herb Roselle trombone, Franny Smith banjo, Bob Rawlins clarinet, Paul Grant trumpet Harry Soloti tuba, Tom Angello drums, Nancy Rawlins keyboard playing great Traditional Dixieland Jazz. $10 advance purchase 609-884-7961 $15 at door--everyone is welcome $10 CMTJS member price ...

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Stax Music Academy Salutes Motown with Help of Mentor Kirk Whalum and Others on June 27th

Source: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
June 19, 2009

The Stax Music Academy, located next door to the Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis at the original site of Stax Records, is paying home to that label's slicker cousin Motown on Saturday, June 27th,7 p.m., at the Buckman Performing Arts Center in Memphis. This year, the academy's SNAP! Summer Music Camp has brought in a coalition of Memphis music-industry professionals, including Artist in Residence Kirk Whalum, and Malvin Massey, musician and program director for the city's premier ...

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Warning: Collision Ahead for Jazz and Hip-Hop

Source: All About Jazz
June 19, 2009

Detroit native Karriem Riggins will give fans a glimpse into the future of jazz and hip-hop. Vtech presents “The Karriem Riggins Virtuoso Experience" a unique and imaginative live event for the 21st century. June 22nd at Seattle's premiere venue Triple Door, two worlds will collide in a spectacular musical event. Featured guests include Mulgrew Miller, Warren Wolf, Joe Sanders and DJ Dummy. June 24th and 25th at Yoshi's Oakland, the collision continues with a live taping of event. Featured guests ...

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Low Show II in Nashville July 17th: Features Bryan Beller, Doug Johns, Sean O'Bryan Smith, and Roy Vogt

Source: All About Jazz
June 19, 2009

POWERHOUSE BASSISTS BRYAN BELLER, DOUG JOHNS, SEAN OBRYAN SMITH AND ROY VOGT BRING THE LOW SHOW TO NASHVILLE NAMM AT THE RUTLEGDE ON FRIDAY 7/17 Nashville, TN -- Bassists/bandleaders Bryan Beller (Steve Vai, Dethklok), Doug Johns (Buddy Miles), Sean O'Bryan Smith (Billy Ray Cyrus, Rebecca St. James) and Roy Vogt (Dickey Betts, Jerry Reed) will band together to present Nashville's second installment of The Low Show on the Friday night of this years Nashville NAMM show, July 17, at The ...

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