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Duane Eubanks at Society Hill Playhouse on Nov. 17th
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Jim Miller
Appearing at the new Jazz Bridge Neighborhood Concerts series Jazz at the Playhouse at Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th Street, Philadelphia on November 17th will be trumpeter Duane Eubanks and his band . One Show: 7:30-9 p.m. Admission: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. For info: 215-517-8337 or 856-858-8914. Parking is right across the street. Jazz Bridge, a 501C3 nonprofit that assists our local jazz and blues musicians in crisis, is sponsoring this concert. Duane Eubanks was born into ...
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Pianist Mark Kramer on Nov. 16th in Media (PA) at the Unitarian Universalist Church
Source:
Jim Miller
Appearing at the Jazz Bridge Neighborhood Concerts at Jazz in Media! will be pianist Mark Kramer at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 145 W. Rose Tree Road in Media, PA, on November 16th, 2011. With him will be bassist Gary Mazzaroppi and drummer John Mosemann. One Show: 7:30-9 p.m. $10/$5 students. No advance sales. For info: 610-745-301. Free refreshments and free on-site parking. Kramer's history is unique in a field that is brimming with talented jazz pianists. From simple beginnings, he ...
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International All-Star Lineup Pays Tribute to a Legend in Still Black, Still Proud: An African Tribute to James Brown at the Annenberg Center
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AAJ Staff
Philadelphia, PA: The Boston Globe calls them “a pancontinental Funk-soul supergroup." All About Jazz proclaims they are simply “explosive." On Sunday, November 20 at 7 PM, the legendary Pee Wee Ellis and an ensemble of international music greats, kick off the 11/12 Annenberg Center African Roots series with Still Black, Still Proud: An African Tribute to James Brown. Paying homage to the “Godfather of Soul," this extraordinary lineup featuring Maceo Parker, Vusi Mahlasela and Cheikh Lo, celebrates the points at ...
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Rising Stars Derrick N. Ashong & Soulfege Release Their New Video: Love Rain Down
Source:
Carol Green, Redwood Entertainment
New York, NY: Ghana-born Derrick N. Ashong & Soulfège are set to release their new video of the song “Love Rain Down" on November 7, 2011, the first video and one of the most popular cuts from their latest successful CD release, AFropolitan. This band of very talented musicians from a diverse variety of impressive backgrounds has brought together a festive amalgam of musical styles on AFropolitan. With this new video they provide the viewer/listener an outstanding sample of their ...
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Galactic: NYE at Tipitina's
Source:
JamBase
PRE-SALE STARTS TODAY AT 10 AM; PUBLIC ON SALE SET FOR NOVEMBER 9 Celebrate the arrival of 2012 with Galactic and special guests for a very special show at Tipitina's. The evening will feature very special guest Anders Osborne in addition to Corey Glover (of Living Colour) and Corey Henry (of Rebirth Brass Band). The Eric Lindell Trio will open. This will be a long crazy night with surprises expected. A limited number of special VIP packages are available for ...
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Dutch Swing College Band Concert for Thailand Flood Victims
Source:
Ian Patterson
Come, join and participate in this important charity event to raise desperately needed funds to support Thailand's flood victims. Kindly note that all proceeds from this event will be contributed to help flood victims. The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Bangkok and their affiliated supporters have put together this must-see concert featuring, direct from Holland, the The Dutch Swing College Band. regarded as Holland's best swing band. Going since 1945, this national jazz institution has toured all five ...
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Charitable Events to Feature Jazz Performers
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
If you're a St. Louis area jazz fan who likes the idea of combining your musical enthusiasms with a bit of personal philanthropy, you may be interested in one of these upcoming charitable events featuring live jazz from local performers: The Classical Jazz Quartet will provide the music for a benefit for Five Acres Animal Shelter to be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. this Sunday, November 6 at The Landings at Spirit Golf Club, 180 N. Eatherton Rd ...
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Woodmere Art Museum presents Friday Night Jazz weekly October through December
Source:
Rosaria Mineo
PHILADELPHIA: Woodmere Art Museum in historic Chestnut Hill is expanding its music series after a successful series of jazz performances this past Spring. Music offerings at Woodmere now include Classic Sundays in addition to the popular Friday Night Jazz series, offered weekly beginning October 9. Visitors are invited to enjoy music and art together while touring Woodmere's galleries. The Friday Night Jazz series celebrates a succession of themes in this influential American music genre, featuring weekly performances by vocalists and ...
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