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Eighth Annual Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Audition - March 19, 2012

Source: Seattle Jazz Scene
February 26, 2012

The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley presents for one night only the Eighth Annual Sister City Female Jazz Vocalist Audition. Doors open at 5:30 pm, auditions start at 6:30 pm and the evening will end around 9:30pm.

The 8th Annual Sister City Female Vocalist Jazz Audition at Jazz Alley is right around the corner so mark your calendars! The Seattle Kobe Sister City Association (SKSCA) is pleased to announce its Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Audition. SKSCA will select ...

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Second Annual Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival Set for May 7 - 13

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
February 23, 2012

The Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage and Jazzmobile Renew Partnership to Present Second Annual Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival May 7-13, 2012 Partners Celebrate Legacy of Jazz in Harlem Featuring Concerts by Emerging and Established Artists, Panel Discussions, Films and More NEW YORK, NY: The Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage and Jazzmobile, Inc. have joined forces again to present the second annual Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival May 7-13, 2012. Continuing the mission of the inaugural festival, the three venerable cultural organizations will present ...

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First Annual "Women in Jazz" Events Scheduled in March at the Jazzschool, Berkeley

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
February 22, 2012

The Jazzschool will kick off two annual events next month—a festival and a jazz and blues camp—highlighting the accomplishments and aspirations of women in jazz. “Our goal is to provide visibility for the large community of wonderful women jazz instrumentalists in the Bay Area," says trumpeter Ellen Seeling, who is co-producing both events with saxophonist Jean Fineberg. “The festival dates coincide with International Women's Day on 3/8—a reminder of the tradition of women's solidarity in working toward full equality and ...

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Celebrating Dr. Nina Simone's Legacy & 79th Birthday

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
February 21, 2012

February 21 marks the 79th birthday and celebrated life of Dr. Nina Simone. As the only child of one of the most extraordinary artists of the twentieth century, SIMONE, re-launched NinaSimone.com last Mother's Day, to honor the timeless treasures and milestones in her mother's career. In commemoration of Dr. Simone's music and civil rights legacy, the Estate of Nina Simone is holding an African Inspired Nina Simone Art Contest for aspiring artists, friends and fans to pay homage to the ...

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Prez Fest 2012 Celebrating Dizzy Gillespie at Saint Peter’s Church Sunday, March 4th

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
February 21, 2012

Prez Fest 2012 Celebrating Dizzy Gillespie: Trumpeter, Composer, Arranger, Bandleader and NEA Jazz Master

Featuring Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, David Sanchez Quartet, The New York University Jazz Orchestra conducted by Rich Shemaria featuring “Special Guest Trumpeter" and other festival participants: Donald L. Maggin, Stanley Crouch, Gary Giddins, Jimmy Heath, Mike Longo & Jeanie Bryson, on Sunday, March 4, 2012. at 619 Lexington (at 54th Street), New York City The Jazz Committee, Midtown Arts Common at Saint ...

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7 Strategies for Saving Money at Music Conferences

Source: HypeBot
February 18, 2012

From the eBook “Attending Music Conferences 101," a step-by-step look at the music conference experience and how to maximize it from a musician's point of view. Download it free here. Music conferences are an amazing opportunity to network, meet new people, and move your career forward. But, they can be quite expensive as well. Here are some ways you can save money when attending a conference so that it doesn't totally break the bank: 1. Volunteer for the conference If ...

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Bobby Blue Bland performs in Washington DC at new venue The Hamilton. Linwood Taylor, Sol Roots

Source: 9th Floor Music
February 17, 2012

On Saturday February 18th Blues legend Bobby Blue Bland will be performing from 8pm until 10pm at The Hamilton in Washington DC. Ticket price ranges between 35 and 45 dollars and includes a special afterparty with the Linwood Taylor Band with special guest Sol Roots. The Afterparty begins at 10:30pm. The Hamilton is Washington DC's newest upscale music venue located at 600 14th St. NW. Designed to capture DC's creative renaissance and a food-savvy audience that draws influence from every ...

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Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial Concert at London Palladium on April 2nd

Source: David Phillips
February 16, 2012

The Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial Concert takes place for the first time in the UK at the world-famous London Palladium on 2nd April 2012. The world-class lineup is confirmed as Dave Weckl, Gregg Bissonette, John Blackwell and Gregg Potter from the USA with Ian Paice, Ginger Baker, Gavin Harrison and Elliott Henshaw from the UK. Plus singing supremo Tony Christie will also appear. One of legendary drummer Buddy Rich's last requests to his daughter, Cathy, was to keep his ...

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