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"Run for the Roses" a Rex Foundation Benefit
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JamBase
FEATURING TIM & NICKI BLUHM, MELVIN SEALS, ROBIN SYLVESTER, JOHN KADLECIK AND MORE On December 3, The Fillmore in San Francisco will host “Run for the Roses," a one-of-a-kind musical evening benefiting the Rex Foundation and celebrating the music of Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter and The Jerry Garcia Band. Reception/Concert Tickets are available through the Rex Foundation at 415-561-3135 and www.rexfoundation.org, GDTS TOO at www.gdtstoo.com, and Ticketmaster. Click here to download the Reception /Concert Ticket Order Form. At the pre-concert ...
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Pablo Picasso Exhibition and French Music in Sydney
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Peter Rappolt
A landmark exhibition of the works of Pablo Picasso will be conducted at the Art Gallery of New South Wales from the 12th November until the 24th March 2012. The works at the Exhibition are provided by the Musée National Picasso in Paris. Viva the Trio is engaged to provide a French and Spanish theme with their music during the exhibition on the 8th, 15th and 22nd February. Viva the Trio is comprised Peter Rappolt (guitar and Flute) Marie Rappolt ...
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Jazz Bridge presents Manifest III at the Kennett Flash (Kennett Square) on November 2nd
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Jim Miller
Appearing on Wednesday, November 2nd at the Kennett Flash, 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, PA will be the jazz group Manifest III featuring pianist Dennis Fortune, bassist Michael Cruse, guitarist Gerald “Twig" Smith and drummer Harry “Butch" Reed. Showtime: 7:30 p.m. One show. Tickets: $10/$5 students. No advance sales. For more info: Call 484-732-8295. Band bio: Pianist Dennis Fortune, the leader of the group, made his mark initially as the musical director for singer Billy Paul of “Me and Mrs. ...
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Jazz Bridge presents Jeannie Brooks at the Cheltenham Art Center on November 2nd
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Jim Miller
Appearing at the Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Rd, Cheltenham, PA on November 2, 2011 will be jazz vocalist Jeannie Brooks with pianist Sean Gough, bassist Steve Varner, and drummer Doug Hurlinger. One show: 7:30-9PM. Tickets: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. Free Refreshments! For more info: 215-517-8337. Singer Jeannie Brooks has been performing in Philly, New York and Europe for many years. Coming from a prominent musical family and raised on gospel, rhythm & blues and all the jazz ...
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Zbigniew Seifert in Memoriam in Berlin - the Polish Presidency 26th November 2011 at 8 pm.
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Norek
A concert dedicated to the great Polish violinist, saxophonist and composer will be held on 26th November 2011 at 8 pm Venue: the French Institute, Kurfürstendamm 211, Berlin Performers: Mateusz Smoczyński Ack van Rooyen Richie Beirach Glen Moore Janusz Stefański ATOM STRING QUARTET Dawid Lubowicz Mateusz Smoczyński Michał Zaborski Krzysztof Lenczowski Artists about Zbigniew Seifert Prof. Richie Beirach: Zbiggy was an angel ...
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Jazz Bridge Presents Julian Pressley at the Collingswood Community Center on November 3rd
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Suzanne Cloud
Appearing at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 E. Collings Ave, in Collingswood, NJ, on November 3rd, 2011 will be alto saxophonist Julian Pressley with his band, featuring organist Dan Kostalnick and drummer Craig McIver. One Show: 7:30-9 p.m. Admission: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. Free Refreshments! For info: 856-858-8914 Alto saxophonist Julian Pressley has performed and recorded with R&B artists such as Aretha Franklin, the Four Tops, and the Temptations, but this jazz giant also has a stellar background ...
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Grammy and Tony Award-winning Jazz Vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater appears at United Nations World Food Day
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Muse Media
GRAMMY AND TONY AWARD-WINNING JAZZ VOCALIST DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER APPEARS AT UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD DAY EVENT OCTOBER 27TH IN NEW YORK CITY As a Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Bridgewater continues to appeal for international solidarity to finance global grass-roots projects in the fight against world hunger. New York, New York. In observation of the 31st United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's World Food Day and coinciding with the 66th anniversary of the ...
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