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Big Changes for Midem 2012. Midemlab Startup, Apps Competition Opens

Source: HypeBot
August 3, 2011

As we announced two weeks ago, producer Reed Midem is shifting gears for the 2012 edition of its signature music industry gathering Midem. In response to a changing industry, the conference is creating an “all-new midem" (new logo to left) that adds more “D.I.Y., technology and brands" to the mix. Gone is popular decade old sub-conference MidemNet, which had become an essential gathering for the global music tech community. But music tech still plays a central role at Midem. Since ...

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Jazz Concert on Friday, August 26 to Benefit Family of Police Dispatcher

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
August 3, 2011

Trumpeter Jim Manley's Wild, Cool and Swingin' Orchestra (pictured) and singers Dean Christopher and Valerie Tichacek will perform in a benefit concert at 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 26 at the Parkway United Church of Christ, 2841 N. Ballas Rd. Proceeds from the performance will benefit the children of Lisa O'Brien, a police dispatcher in Town and Country who died suddenly last month at age 31 of complications from a respiratory illness. O'Brien is survived by her husband, a five-year-old son ...

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NEA Jazz Masters Program Morphs into Museum of Jazz Masters

Source: John Kelman
August 1, 2011

By Fradley Garner It's happened every year since 1982, but it won't again after 2012, when the honors- loaded gravy train arrives at its 30th and last stop. The National Endowment for the Arts' Jazz Master Awards, America's highest honor in its own music genre, then goes the way of the space shuttle. For three decades, the arts endowment has honored living legends that have made vital contributions to the music. With this new class, 124 awards will have been ...

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Award Winning Jazz Artist Michelle Cruz to join "George Wein and Friends" event on August 3rd

Source: Michelle Cruz
July 30, 2011

A Newport Bridge Fest SPECIAL EVENT: Join founder of the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals, impresario George Wein, for a discussion with Newport Jazz Festival performer Anat Cohen and Newport Daily News' Jim Gillis at 5pm. Join us at 7pm on the 41 North dock for a post discussion reception with award winning jazz artist Michelle Cruz with Aaron Cote (drums), Matt Passeroni (bass) and Nick Sanfilppo (piano). This is a FREE EVENT! This event is proudly sponsored by the ...

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Del Yeah: Del McCoury, Cornmeal, Drew Emmitt

Source: JamBase
July 28, 2011

2ND ANNUAL DEL YEAH ON LABOR DAY WEEKEND IN ATHENS, GA AND BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC After a very successful 2010 labor day weekend with over 2500 fans in attendance, Del McCoury music is excited to announce the 2nd annual Del Yeah weekend a multi-day, multi-venue 'happening' taking place over Labor Day weekend, 2011 in North Carolina and Georgia. The idea of Del Yeah is to create a festival atmosphere in an outdoor setting or otherwise non-traditional venue complete with impromptu ...

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Jazz Standard Presents Two Rare Nights With Legendary Jazz Bassist Robert Hurst on August 2-3

Source: Dorothy Riley
July 27, 2011

WINNER OF 6 GRAMMY AWARDS AND 4 EMMY AWARDS TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2-3 2011 2 SHOWS 7:30pm & 9:30pm NEW YORK, NY—Jazz Standard presents legendary Jazz bassist and film composer Robert Hurst in a rare and special performance for two nights only at New York's premier nightclub: JAZZ STANDARD. The event is Tuesday & Wednesday August 2nd & 3rd, 2011, two shows 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm, ticket price $25.00. About Robert Hurst ...

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The Cecil Taylor Art Museum Benefit held on September 14, 2011 in NYC

Source: Susan Frances
July 27, 2011

The Cecil Taylor Art Museum Benefit will be held on September 14, 2011 at Brooklyn Borough Hall in Downtown Brooklyn. The venue is being donated for this event by Brooklyn's Borough President Marty Markowitz. The Benefit will feature a vast assortment of speakers, poets, and musicians. The list of performers can be found here: The focus of the Benefit is to raise funds through donations for the construction of the Cecil Taylor Art Museum in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Mr. Taylor's ...

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Jambalaya Brass Band Live at the WSME 91.7 FM Radio Backyard Barbecue on July 31

Source: Carol Green, Redwood Entertainment
July 25, 2011

New York, NY—Jambalaya Brass Band will be performing live at the WSME 91.7 FM Radio Backyard Barbecue in Cathedral Square Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 4:00 PM. Along with the phenomenal music of the Jambalaya Brass Band and other dynamite bands, the Backyard Barbecue will feature sumptuous summer food from some of the areas great restaurants, a stunning custom car & bike show and, new to this year's event, a youth side stage featuring a ...

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