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Hernando Jazz Society Presents "The USA In Song" On Sunday November 11

Source: John S Grout
November 2, 2012

This is a continuing series of monthly HJS events to continue raising funds for scholarships for local middle and high school musicians. The Hernando Jazz Society, now in its 18th season, will perform “The USA In Song” on Sunday November 11, 1:30 PM. Enjoy a nostalgic afternoon dancing to the live sounds of great tunes such as: “Moonlight In Vermont”, “Chicago”, Stars Fell on Alabama”, “Georgia”, “New York, New York”, and many more favorite tunes from years gone by, with ...

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New Orleans Heavyweights Joe Krown Trio Perform In Washington DC! Sol Roots Opens The Show!

Source: 9th Floor Music
October 31, 2012

Joe Krown Trio, featuring the best in New Orleans funk performs Tues Nov 13 at The Hamilton! Funky guitarist and soulful singer, Sol Roots opens the show! “A killer collaboration between three of New Orleans greatest players!" —Jan Ramsey, Offbeat Magazine Joe Krown Trio some of the greatest New Orleans funk and R&B musicians! Joe Krown grooves hard on the Hammond B-3. Joe toured steadily with the legendary Gatemouth Brown. Joe is joined by Walter Washington “Wolfman" Washington, who has ...

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Saxquest to Host Free Events with Oasis Saxophone Quartet, Dan Thomas, Trio Chymera

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
October 31, 2012

Saxquest, the south side shop that sells and repairs woodwind instruments and also houses a museum of vintage saxophones, has announced several additions to their schedule of free workshops and performances featuring visiting musicians. In addition to the event at 2:00 p.m. this Saturday with trumpeter Terell Stafford previously mentioned in this post, Saxquest also will host a performance and clinic by the Oasis Saxophone Quartet at 1:00 p.m. this Sunday, November 4. The Oasis Sax Quartet (pictured) is dedicated ...

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Jazz Revelation Records Presents: Ripple Effect - A Concert Celebration, November 15 In Boston

Source: Berklee Media Relations
October 30, 2012

Berklee College of Music’s student-run label Jazz Revelation Records (JRR) presents a concert featuring artists from the label’s latest album, Ripple Effect, on Thursday, November 15, at the Berklee Performance Center. Ripple Effect, JRR’s ninth release, showcases some of the college’s top young jazz players from around the world. The featured bandleaders – Daniel Rotem, Aris Valeris, Eduardo Mercuri, and Bryce Milano – hail from Israel, Greece, Brazil and the U.S. respectively. JRR artists speak the traditional language of jazz ...

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Jazz @ The Elks

Source: Jazz @ The Elks
October 30, 2012

The Plymouth Elks Lodge #1780 in Plymouth MI has Jazz @ The Elks in a beautiful club setting on the last Tuesday of every month from 7 pm to 10 pm. On Tuesday, October 30th for the first time at Jazz @ The Elks, we are happy to welcome the Latin group, Nuevo Jazz Detroit. The artists are Duncan Jones on Keyboard, Don Lewandowski on Bass, Patrick Fitzgibbon on Vibes, Chuck Golemba on Drums and Jerry LeDuff on Congas. Come ...

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Lauren Hooker Quartet In Concert

Source: Lauren Hooker
October 28, 2012

Teaneck Jazz Vocalist Lauren Hooker and Trio Perform Standards and Originals at the Puffin Cultural Forum Teaneck, NJ, Saturday, November 17 – While often compared to Dianne Reeves, Nancy Wilson, Anita O’Day, Sarah Vaughan or Dinah Washington, Lauren Hooker’s style remains uniquely her own. A jazz vocalist, pianist and educator, Lauren has performed and/or recorded with some of the best in the business including Rufus Reid, Allen Farnham, Bucky Pizzarelli, Reggie Workman and Billy Holiday’s former pianist, Mal Waldron. Her ...

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JazzMN Orchestra Presents A Tribute To New Orleans

Source: Connie Shaver LLC
October 28, 2012

It’s time to party – Mardi Gras style! The JazzMN Orchestra will take a trip down the mighty Mississippi to “The Big Easy,” bringing the distinctive sound of New Orleans jazz to Minnesota as they pay tribute to this unique American art form on Saturday, November 17. Long recognized as the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans is home to a plethora of jazz styles. The JazzMN Orchestra will showcase everything from blues to traditional jazz, tracing the many classics and ...

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U. S. Army Jazz Ambassadors Coming To Farmington (MN) High School Oct 29

Source: Connie Shaver LLC
October 28, 2012

KBEM Jazz 88 radio’s Big Band Scene will present the internationally acclaimed U. S. Army Jazz Ambassadors at Farmington High School next month. The Ambassadors from Washington, DC are the premier touring big band of the U. S. Army, and one of the finest big bands in the world today. They will perform a FREE concert on Monday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Farmington, MN High School. The Farmington High School Jazz Ensemble I, directed by Jeff Gottwig, will ...

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