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Chris Hazelton Trio New Release On Artists Recording Collective Label

Source: Artists Recording Collective + the ARC Record Label
April 23, 2012

The first time Chris ever saw a real Hammond B-3 organ was in a dark club in Kansas City, MO called Bobby’s Hangout. After taking an interest in the sound of the instrument on some recordings, Jim Mair (his college professor) recommended he go to see the man at the helm, renowned organist Everette DeVan. Chris knew instantly that night that the B-3 was the instrument he was destined to tackle. After several weeks of going to Bobby’s and some ...

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Ramsey Lewis Sun Goddess Tour Closes Gem Theater Season May 19

Source: Artists Recording Collective + the ARC Record Label
April 23, 2012

The Sun Goddess Tour featuring Ramsey Lewis and His Electric Band will close out the 2011-2012 Jammin' at the Gem concert series with a performance in the historic Gem Theater in Kansas City, MO on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 8:00 PM. With the release of “Ramsey, Taking Another Look" Ramsey started touring last summer with a 5 piece electric band including Henry Johnson, Tim Gant, Joshua Ramos and Charles Heath. Received with wide spread enthusiasm and sold out shows ...

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April Is Jazz Appreciation Month In Austin, Texas

Source: Fito Kahn
April 21, 2012

The Mayor of Austin has proclaimed April as Jazz Appreciation Month in Austin. In a ceremony held in the Austin city council chambers Thursday April 12th, Mayor pro-tem Sheryl Cole presented the proclamation to founding members of the Austin Jazz Alliance, Fito Kahn and Paul Klemperer. the proclamation read: Be it Known that Whereas, The Austin Jazz Alliance shines the spotlight on the extraordianry history of jazz and its importance to the American culture; and Whereas,Through concerts, lectures, films ...

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Playboy Jazz Festival Presents Latin Jazz Artist Jose Rizo And His New 9-piece Band "Mongorama" In Free Beverly Hills Concert May 6th

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April 21, 2012

Beverly Hills will sizzle when acclaimed Latin Jazz artist Jose Rizo brings his new nine–piece Latin jazz ensemble, Mongorama to the city for a free community concert, Sunday, May 6th. Presented by the Playboy Jazz Festival as part of their free community event series, the concert will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Civic Center Plaza, located at 450 North Rexford Drive, between Santa Monica Boulevard and Burton Way. The concert is the first ...

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Berkshires Jazz Announces 2012 Programming, Student Art Contest Winners

Source: Ed Bride Associates
April 21, 2012

PITTSFIELD, MA: Berkshires Jazz, Inc., which organizes and presents festivals, concerts, and other jazz events in Berkshire County, has announced the winners of its annual Student Art Contest, as well as its 2012 season programming. Performance highlights include: a special concert on May 4 at the conclusion of Pittsfield's first “First Friday Artswalk"; the new Berkshires Gateway Jazz Weekend, Sept. 14-16; and the 8th annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival, Oct. 3-13. The twofold mission of Berkshires Jazz is to present jazz ...

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Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival: Harlem Stage Presents Celebrating Cecil, May 8 & 9

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
April 21, 2012

2012 Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival Presents Tribute to Club Harlem: Celebrating Cecil May 8-9, 8:00 and 10:00 pm, at Harlem Stage Gatehouse Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival Runs May 7-13, 2012 All Tickets Just $10 or Free! The prestige of the past. The pulse of the present. HARLEM, USA, April 19, 2012 – The inaugural Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival debuted in 2011, and paid tribute to the legendary clubs and venues of the Harlem Renaissance. For its stunning encore, ...

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Lyor Cohen, Jon Irwin, Just Blaze and More Join New Music Seminar 2012

Source: HypeBot
April 18, 2012

New Music Seminar 2012, taking place in NYC June 17 - 19, previously announced an impressive list of speakers including Bob Pittman and Sean Parker. They've now expanded their of “announced players" to include a broad range from Lyor Cohen, CEO of Recorded Music of Warner Music Group, to Jon Irwin, CEO of Rhapsody and Just Blaze, music producer. New Music Seminar Founder and Executive Director Tom Silverman states: “The U.S. music business is flat at around $7 billion. This ...

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Women Get Their Groove On With Incredible, Percussive Participation During “Hit Like A Girl”; Voting Ends April 15 With A Live Show Featuring Finalists April 19

Source: JCM Media
April 17, 2012

San Jose, Calif., —Enter Music Publishing today reported incredible, rhythmic results for the “Hit Like A Girl” drum competition. From February 1 through April 15, 350 get-your-groove-on girls uploaded videos; 300,000 votes were cast during that time. Additionally, 750,000 visits were recorded over the same time period to the link hitlikeagirl2012.com “This event has made hittin’ history,” noted Phil Hood, co-founder and publisher of DRUM! Magazine and Enter Music Publishing. “The response to this competition is quite amazing and provides ...

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