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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party on December 13

Source: Cheryl Ogden Picard
November 19, 2012

Union County Performing Arts Center presents BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY'S Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party Thursday, December 13, 2012 8:00 PM Known as “America's favorite little big band," Grammy-nominated Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is one of the hottest, hippest, and coolest swing bands on the scene. Get in the holiday mood with their festive blend of high-energy and old-school “suit and fedora wearin’ jive” with influences from swing, blues, rock, and New Orleans jazz. Big Bad ...

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Stephanie Jordan Joins New Orleans’ All-star Lineup For Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert

Source: Sylvain Music Notes
November 18, 2012

New Orleans jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan will join a star studded lineup of New Orleans musicians in a benefit concert which takes place at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 20th at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for a night of fantastic local music to raise funds for victims of Hurricane Sandy. In addition to Stephanie and her brother Marlon Jordan; the lineup includes Dumpstaphunk, Kermit Ruffins, Irvin Mayfield, Big Sam's Funky Nation, George Porter Jr., Amanda Shaw, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, ...

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Sheila Jordan In Berkeley: Master Class Dec. 2, Concert Tribute Dec. 3

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
November 17, 2012

NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan will be in Berkeley in early December to teach, to sing, and to be honored. She is leading a master class on Sunday 12/2, at 12:00 noon, at the Jazzschool, and will be the guest of honor at a Jazzschool fundraiser to be held on Monday 12/3, at 8:00 pm, across the street at the Freight & Salvage. “The ‘participant’ portion of the workshop is sold out,” says Laurie Antonioli, the Director of the Jazzschool’s ...

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Arts For Art Introduces The Under_Line Campaign Connecting The Past And The Present, To Build A Home For Un-Compromised Music In The Lower Eastside

Source: Peter Gordon
November 15, 2012

On Tuesday, December 4th, Arts for Art will launch the Under_Line campaign with a special benefit featuring the best musicians bridging different aesthetics under the banner Vision and Integrity. There will be a visual presentation portraying the history of jazz within the lower east side and art, across generations featuring the hip and the cool. The Under_Line will connect the past and present of un-compromised music and creative expression to the lower east side. From the Lower Eastside to the ...

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George Kahn Presents The 7th Annual Path Ventures Jazz & Blues Revue For The Homeless

Source: Imaginary Friends
November 15, 2012

Let the holidays begin…with an evening of great Jazz that’s also a benefit for the Los Angeles homeless community. On Wednesday, December 12th, 2012 PATH Ventures will host their 7th Annual Holiday Jazz Revue, an unforgettable evening of dinner, music, and fun at the classic Catalina Bar and Grill. The event will take place from 6:30-10:00 PM and feature Jazz Pianist and Composer, George Kahn with an all-star band of L.A. studio artists. Jazz legend Bubba Jackson from KJAZZ, will ...

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Columbus Jazz Orchestra And Marva Hicks Reunite For "Home For The Holidays" (Nov. 29-Dec. 2)

Source: Scott Vezdos
November 15, 2012

Columbus, OH – The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) returns to the historic Southern Theatre to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in “Home for the Holidays," November 29 – December 2. Broadway vocal sensation Marva Hicks makes a special return engagement to Columbus for the annual holiday spectacular. Each year promises a special yuletide surprise, and this year is no exception! Ms. Hicks has previously lit up the Broadway stage and captivated Columbus audiences for the ...

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Paulette McWilliams Performs Telling Stories at Aaron Davis Hall on December 14th

Source: Thysha M. Shabazz
November 13, 2012

New York, NY: Jazz Diva sensation Paulette McWilliams has recorded and toured with some of the world’s greatest musical artists, such as: Quincy Jones, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, among others, and in commercials as a jingle specialist. Now, she is sharing her dynamic voice and solo work in two musical concerts, Telling Stories (also the name of her critically–acclaimed album) with The Nat Adderly Jr. Quartet on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 7PM and at 9PM at Aaron ...

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Brooklyn Jazz Orchestra Performs Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite

Source: Brooklyn Jazz Orchestra
November 13, 2012

Sunday, December 2, 5 pm THE BROOKLYN JAZZ ORCHESTRA Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn's arrangement of “The Nutcracker Suite" Special guest performers include: Grammy-nominated singer Carla Cook and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra trombonist Vincent Gardner. Special Advanced Holiday Gift Ticket: The Brooklyn Jazz Orchestra and the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music have teamed up to offer a special advanced ticket that will benefit students who could not otherwise afford to attend this performance. The buyer of this $25 ...

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