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WBGOs Kids Jazz Concert Series Continues Saturday With Maurice Chestnut

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
October 11, 2012

WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM’s Award-Winning Kids Jazz Concert Series Continues with Maurice Chestnut’s Jazz & Tap! Saturday, October 13, 12:30 pm, at Newark Symphony Hall NEWARK, NJ: WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM’s award-winning, free Kids Jazz Concert Series, which brings jazz culture and dynamic performances to young people in the Spring and Fall, continues this Saturday, October 13, at 12:30 pm when Maurice Chestnut brings Jazz & Tap! to Newark Symphony Hall. Chestnut began dancing at age five and became a ...

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Berklee, NPR Music & WBGO To Broadcast The Checkout - Live At Berklee

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
October 12, 2012

Berklee, NPR Music, and WBGO to broadcast and webcast worldwide: The Checkout – Live at Berklee from the Red Room @ Café 939 October 18 begins year two of the popular concert broadcast series featuring prominent New York-based Berklee alumni Boston, MA: Famed New York area radio station WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM/wbgo.org, NPR Music, and Berklee College of Music are teaming up to present a second year of the Checkout – Live at Berklee. The series brings critically acclaimed, New ...

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The All-Star Jazz Quartet To Appear At Chris' Jazz Cafe'

Source: Bruce Klauber
October 11, 2012

Pianist Andy Kahn, drummer Bruce Klauber, bassist Bruce Kaminsky and saxophonist Asher Stein comprise “The All-Star Jazz Quartet," a hard-swinging group of veterans—save newcomer Stein—who will be appearing at Chris' Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia on Thursday, December 13th. Shows begin at 7 p.m. and tickets are $10, $5 for students. Chris' is located at 1421 Sansom Street. For further information, call 215-568-3131 or visit chrisjazzcafe.com. Kahn, Klauber and Kaminsky have been playing jazz professionally—just about everywhere and with just about ...

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Fulbright In Brazil, Daniel Barry Music

Source: Daniel Barry
October 11, 2012

Composer, multi-instrumentalist and SWOJO director Daniel Barry premieres new music written during his recent three-month Fulbright residency in Brazil, Oct. 15, 8pm at the Royal Room (206) 906-9920. He performs with two bands. the Walk All Ways is Daniel Barry (trumpet), Jim DeJoie (woodwinds), Alicia DeJoie (voilin), Brad Hawkins (cello), Steve Rice (accordion), Chris Symer (bass), Scott Ketron (drums). The 2 Hemispheres group is Daniel Barry (keyboards), Kate Olson (woodwinds), Naomi Siegel (trombone), Chris Symer (basses) and Nonda Trimis (drums). ...

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Columbus Jazz Orchestra Opens 2012-13 Swingin' With The CJO Season With Come Together: From Gershwin To The Beatles Featuring Gerald Clayton

Source: Scott Vezdos
October 11, 2012

Columbus, OH – Under the direction of world-renowned band leader and trumpet virtuoso Byron Stripling, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, now in its 40th year, continues to break new ground while honoring the rich heritage of America's classical music – jazz. The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) kicks off the 2012-13 Swingin' with the CJO season with “Come Together: From Gershwin to the Beatles" (October 25-28 at the Southern Theatre). Join the CJO for a magical mystery tour of the ...

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Jazz In The Hills in Fountain Hills on October 12th

Source: Rich Tews
October 11, 2012

This weekend Jazz in the Hills has agreed to immediately move it's concert series to Alchemy at CopperWynd 13220 N. Eagle Ridge Drive Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 As you may know this restaurant and wine bar is known for it's magnificent views, ambiance and great dining experience. Now we are adding Jazz to that list for the Phoenix metro area. Concerts will be presented in various places on the property depending on weather and the size ...

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Gordon Bahary’s Unbreakable Breaks Through At Retail And Radio

Source: Lydia Sherwood
October 9, 2012

Major showcase gigs announced for NYC’s Metropolitan Room Some artists make their big splash and then fade away before you can blink, while others enjoy long, uninterrupted careers. Then there’s Gordon Bahary. The New York-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist made his initial artistic statements more than three decades ago, enjoyed a large wave of success, then took a hiatus from his recording career to pursue other avenues both inside and outside of the music world. But now, Gordon Bahary is back, ...

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Tito Puente: Celebrating The History Of Latin Music And The Man Who Helped Create It

Source: Richard Blondet
October 8, 2012

FREE SEMINAR SERIES “Tito Puente: Celebrating the History of Latin Music and the Man Who Helped Create It" This free seminar series will highlight the history of Latin Music and Tito Puente based on the book “Mambo Diablo: My Journey with Tito Puente" and the impact Tito had on music the world over. Hosted by author Joe Conzo, noted music historian and producer, these seminars will kick off with a book signing and discussion about Tito Puente's remarkable life and ...

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