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Columbus Jazz Orchestra Kicks Off 40th Anniversary Season With Doc Severinsen

Source: Scott Vezdos
September 13, 2012

Columbus, OH – The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) is proud to present the 40th anniversary season of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra (CJO) under the direction of world-renowned bandleader and trumpet virtuoso Byron Stripling. Helping to kick off the ruby season of the CJO is none other than legendary Tonight Show bandleader and Grammy Award-winner Doc Severinsen in “40 Years with Jazz Arts Group" (Sept. 28-29, 2012 at the Southern Theatre). This exclusive two-night performance will also feature one ...

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David Leibman, Odean Pope, and Warriors of the Wonderful Sound To Perform Bobby Zankel’s Adaptation Of John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme"

Source: Victor L. Schermer
September 10, 2012

Bobby Zankel, saxophonist, composer, arranger, and leader of the pioneering big band, Warriors of the Wonderful Sound, has written his own composition based on the four parts of John Coltrane’s iconic suite and record album, A Love Supreme (Impulse, 1965). It will be premiered on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 6pm in the open air space at the Walnut Street West Free Library. (The space can be accessed from 40th Street, just below Walnut.) The concert is part of the ...

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Lorraine Feather & Russell Ferrante To Perform At Seattle's Earshot Jazz Festival

Source: Michael Bloom Media Relations
September 10, 2012

On October 12th & 13th vocalist Lorraine Feather and pianist Russell Ferrante will perform (as a duo) for two nights at Tula’s in Seattle, as part of the Earshot Jazz Festival. Lyricist/singer Lorraine Feather has been heard on numerous records, in films and on television. She has received seven Emmy nominations as a songwriter. She began focusing on solo recording projects as an artist in 2001, first featuring her lyrics to instrumental classics by Fats Waller and Duke Ellington, then ...

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Grammy Nominated Denise Donatelli’s " Soul Shadows " 2012-2013 CD Release Tour To Launch On October 12-13, 2012 At Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club In Los Angeles

Source: April Williams
September 8, 2012

Grammy nominated vocalist Denise Donatelli releases new recording Soul Shadows on Savant Records. “Donatelli rises towards the highest levels of the jazz vocal art" —Don Heckman “Donatelli slides between the role of singer and musician with the cool acrobatics of an athlete.” —John McDonough, DOWNBEAT “Denise Donatelli triumphs!” —Jonathan Takiff, Philadelphia Inquirer “The stellar, sensitive playing by all members of her band had to be top notch to mesh with Denise’s nonpareil vocal abilities. Simply her best work to date! ...

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Kris Bowers at Joe's Pub on Saturday, September 15 @ 9:30pm

Source: All About Jazz
September 9, 2012

JOE’S PUB PRESENTS Thelonious Monk First Place Competition Winner KRIS BOWERS Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 9:30 p.m. New York, NY: Kris Bowers definitely qualifies as one of the brightest young jazz players to emerge in recent years. Just 23-years-old with a Master's Degree from Juilliard, he recently won the prestigious Thelonious Monk piano competition at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Thelonious Monk Institute of ...

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NJPAC and WBGO Jazz88.3 FM Announce New Events for TD James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
September 7, 2012

New Jersey Jazz Clubs Added to Festival Lineup Newark, NJ: The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and WBGO Jazz 88.3FM announced today the complete schedule of programming for the TD James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival, a week-long celebration (October 15 – 21) of jazz and the musical legacy of long-time Newarker and beloved jazz artist James Moody. The Festival’s centerpiece events include three unique performances at NJPAC. Concerts For Love of Moody: A Jazz Celebration featuring jazz icons ...

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Rachael Sage Hand-picked By Judy Collins For High-profile Nyc Concert At Cafe Carlyle On 9/22

Source: Seth Cohen PR
September 4, 2012

The Legendary Collins Praises Sage as “A Marvelous Young Artist” Indie singer/songwriter/producer Rachael Sage is honored to have caught the eye of one of music’s legendary artists, Judy Collins. Collins has hand-picked Sage to perform at New York’s renowned Cafe Carlyle, on September 22nd. The 10:45pm show by Sage will be a stand-alone concert following Collins’ residency performance, which will take place earlier that evening. Rachael Sage at Cafe Carlyle 35 East 76th Street Saturday, ...

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Peach Music Festival Worldwide Webcast Replay! Sept. 8th & 9th

Source: All the Things... New York Jazz and More
August 30, 2012

PEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL WORLDWIDE WEBCAST REPLAY! SEPT. 8th & 9th Everyone at Moogis hopes that you were among the lucky people who were able to enjoy the webcast of the Peach Music Festival earlier in August. It was a fantastic weekend of great music, warm weather and good friends. That's the perfect recipe for a memorable webcast. Tens of thousands of people throughout the world had the opportunity to view the very first Peach Music Festival live stream. And it ...

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