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Laurie Verchomin Hosts Special Event in Celebration of Bill Evans's 82nd Birthday

Source: laurie verchomin
July 24, 2011

On Tuesday, August 16, 2011, the day that would have been the 82nd birthday of legendary jazz icon Bill Evans, Laurie Verchomin, namesake of his famous love song and one of his final and best known compositions, is hosting “The Big Love," a special event in Evans' memory which will include a reading from her debut book and a performance of his music. The event will take place at the Muttart Hall in Edmonton, Canada. Ms. Verchomin will read from ...

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Musicians for Harmony to Commemorate 10th Anniversary of 9/11 with "Concert for Peace"

Source: Seth Cohen PR
July 22, 2011

NYC Event at Merkin Hall to Feature Old Friends and New: Juilliard String Quartet, Kinan Azmeh with City Band, Kojiro Umezaki and Bassam Saba with New York Arabic Orchestra M4H Founder Allegra Klein Embraces Life in Iraq Musicians For Harmony will commemorate the tenth anniversary of September 11th with its most significant 'Concert For Peace' to date, featuring a powerful line-up of some of the world's finest international artists joining together to promote cross-cultural exchange and dialogue through music. This ...

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Jazz Flute at the National Flute Association Convention in Charlotte, NC - August 11-14

Source: Ann Rosenblum
July 22, 2011

Jazz Flute at the National Flute Association Convention in Charlotte, NC 2011 Convention “Unity Through Diversity: Many Flutists, One World" Charlotte, NC: The National Flute Association will host its 39th Annual Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, August 11-14, 2011, at the Charlotte Convention Center and the Belk Theater at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center including performances and workshops by some of the most exciting jazz and world flutists. The public is invited to attend the concerts and workshops Thursday through ...

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Michael White Quintet Unit 2 Kicks Off Collaborative Arts Initiative Tour The Arts.mwq With A New Series Beginning September 25

Source: Leisei Chen
July 21, 2011

SERIES COMBINES LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES, PRESENTATIONS BY VISUAL ARTISTS, AND EXHIBITIONS AT THE CROATIAN CULTURAL CENTER OF GREATER LOS ANGELES SEPTEMBER 25, OCTOBER 1, AND OCTOBER 8 Los Angeles, CA—The award-winning Michael White Quintet UNIT2 inaugurates their new initiative, tour the ARTS.MWQ, with a weekly series running Saturday, September 25 through Sunday, October 8 at the Croatian Cultural Center of Greater Los Angeles (CCCGLA) in San Pedro. The multicultural, uniquely collaborative events join performances from an array of musicians, conversations ...

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Bay Area Producers Conference August 20th

Source: HypeBot
July 21, 2011

The 3rd annual Bay Area Producer's Conference (BAPC) is set to take place at Ex'pression College for the Digital Arts in Emmeryville, CA on August 20th, 2011. While the event focuses on music producers and music production, the conference will cater to the creative interests and business needs of the entire music community. The BAPC is a full-day workshop of panels and educational activities consisting of high profile speakers, A&R executives, Grammy award winning producers, experienced personal managers, seasoned entertainment ...

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Leron Thomas CD Release Party at 92Y Tribeca on August 6th

Source: Michael Ricci
July 18, 2011

Leron Thomas delivers volume 3 of his Dirty Draws series with a CD Release Party at 92Y Tribeca—Saturday, August 6th at 9pm. Bringing his signature style of genre crossing antics, this new music will make for an incredible live show fusing humor and compositional prowess. Featuring; Yayo Serka-drums, Mark Kelley-bass, Theo Hill- keys, Jean-Christophe Milliard-guitar and Leron Thomas- vocals/trumpet. Tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door with ALL attendees receiving a free download of Dirty Draws Volume 3. ...

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Michael Wolff Plans 9/30 Benefit to Raise Funds for Scholarship in His Mother's Name

Source: Seth Cohen PR
July 15, 2011

Jazz pianist Michael Wolff plans a 9/30 benefit concert at the Berkeley Jazz School, to raise funds for a scholarship in his mother's name. Proceeds will benefit The Sanville Institute, a PHD program in social work—Wolff's mother, Elise Blumenfeld, was a PHD social worker. Wolff did a similar benefit in her name last year, which raised over $10,000 for the Scholarship fund. Additional details and band line-up will be announced soon. Wolff returns to his Bay Area roots next week ...

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Award Winning Jazz artist Michelle Cruz to join "George Wein and Friends" Special Event on August 3rd

Source: Michelle Cruz
July 14, 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 Top Deck of the SeaFair Mega Yacht 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 ...

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