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Jazzhouse Is Back!

Source: Rasmus Steffensen
June 11, 2012

Denmark's primary venue for contemporary jazz has opened it's doors again after a major renovation and is ready to present the brand new concert hall and the full program for June and July. Finally: Jazzhouse (formerly Copenhagen Jazzhouse) has reopened. Last summer Jazzhouse was flooded due to a heavy thunder storm and since August 2011 it has been closed for renovation. On June 1st 2012 the venue once again kicked open the doors to carry on with the mission of ...

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Tune into the River Concert with Miranda Russell on Friday, June 22, 2012

Source: Chris Rich
June 9, 2012

Please join us for a Benefit Concert celebrating: Kerry Mackin’s Retirement & Ipswich River Watershed Associations 35th Anniversary. Friday, June 22, 2012 – 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 Performing Arts Center Governor's Academy, Byfield MA Miranda Russell, perhaps best known for running Russell Orchard on the way to Crane Beach, is a powerful singer. She “will knock your socks off — should you be wearing any this close to the beach” (Boston Phoenix) ...

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Jazz @ Two Steps Down (Brooklyn) with the Steve Cromity Trio on June 10th

Source: Steve Cromity
June 8, 2012

Jazz @ Two Steps Down is a monthly event that features vocalist Steve Cromity and his trio: Marcus Persiani (keyboards), Eric Lemon (bass) and Craig Haynes (drums). Each month also includes a veteran guest performer and this month it's the fabulous Vinnie Knight. Open mic for vocalists and instrumentalists follows so bring your axe! This month also marks the season finale with the third season starting in September. Hear straight-ahead jazz by world-class musicians and emerging artists in a laid-back, ...

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New Music Seminar 2012 Kicks Off With Exclusive Red Carpet Opening Night Party At Webster Hall On June 17

Source: Michael Ricci
June 4, 2012

FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY HOODIE ALLEN, THE PIERCES, DIANE BIRCH, ANDY ROURKE (DJ), EVAN SHINNERS, ALEK SANDAR AND YOZMIT, THE FIERY SENSATIONS AND SPECIAL GUESTS New York, NY: New Music Seminar (NMS) announces the invitation-only, red carpet Opening Night Party at Webster Hall on Sunday, June 17, 2012 to kick off New Music Seminar (June 17-19) and the first ever NMS NY Music Festival (June 17-20.) NMS’ exclusive Opening Night Party is the not-to-be missed party of the year. The night, ...

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Asheville Percussion Festival To Take Place June 8th-10th, 2012 At The Creative Technology And Art Center – Odyssey School In Asheville, Nc

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
May 29, 2012

Asheville, NC: The first annual Asheville Percussion Festival will take place June 8th-10th, 2012 at the Creative Technology and Arts Center – Odyssey School in Asheville, NC. The theme is ‘Tradition to Innovation’. The festival will be hosted by Asheville’s ambassador to rhythm River Guerguerian. There will be workshops with Master teachers such as Jamey Haddad (Paul Simons percussionist), David Cossin (who tours with STING) and many other local and regional teachers. They will be covering topics such as performing, ...

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Jazz Legend Peggy Lee to be Memorialized by Her Childhood Hometown (Wimbledon, North Dakota)

Source: Michael Bloom Media Relations
May 19, 2012

(May 18, 2012 - Wimbledon, ND) World-renowned jazz legend Miss Peggy Lee is being memorialized by her childhood hometown of Wimbledon, North Dakota with a permanent installation of photos, music and memorabilia from her unparalleled career at the transportation depot where she lived a number of years as a child. The exhibition will be dedicated at a Grand Opening ceremony attended by Lee's grandchildren on Saturday, May 26, which would have been the singer's 92nd birthday. When Lee was a ...

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MCG Jazz To Stream A Concert Live Today!

Source: Renée J. Govanucci
May 18, 2012

MCG Jazz Live Stream and Archive of Amina Figarova Sextet and Tineke Postma Quartet Concerts: May 18 through July 17 Don’t miss the first ever high definition, live stream of an MCG Jazz concert featuring the Amina Figarova Sextet and Tineke Postma Quartet. Friday, May 18 beginning at 8 pm. Visit mcgjazz.org and follow the prompt to sign in for our live stream or visit anytime from May 18-July 17, to watch the concert at your convenience. Part of the ...

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Triple Threat, Jazz Sensation To Hit Canada By Storm

Source: Tanya Michell
May 18, 2012

Susie Mclean will be releasing her album “Til the Morning Comes" at The Screen Lounge at 7pm on Tuesday May 22 in Toronto for an intimate industry reception hosted by Anthony Mclean, former CBC TV Personality, Film Director and Motivational Speaker. What makes Susie Mclean a Triple Threat? She is not only a pure musician, soulful-jazz singer but also a model and actor who can be seen on TV shows (L.A. Complex) and National commercial campaigns throughout the U.S. and ...

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