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The Concert "For Every Heart" of Ukrainian Diva Jazz Jamala in Singapore on May 25

Source: Art March
April 26, 2011

There will be the concert “For Every Heart" of Ukrainian diva jazz Jamala with jazz band Her voice range is four octaves. There is even a documentary, Anatomy of a Voice, that has been made about her voice. She is wild, unique, enigmatic—and her name is Jamala! Jamala, one of the brightest stars of the young generation in Ukraine, comes to Singapore for the first time. And this event in not to be missed! She sings from the bottom of ...

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"Cloud Arrangers" Ziga Koritnik's photo exhibition in his hometown Ljubljana

Source: Ziga Koritnik
April 25, 2011

“Cloud arrangers" Jakopicevo sprehajalisce at Park Tivoli in Ljubljana—Slovenia / outdoor gallery opened 24h a day from 5th of May till 31st of July 2011 opening at 18h, at 20:30h Jazz Passangers concert Cloud Arrangers by Ziga Koritnik Being a jazz music photographer is very interesting. This work is my priority: to be close to musicians, to become their friend... Emotions are always very close to the surface, especially since the music often carries positive or negative messages. ...

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Jazz for Easter at the Beehive in Boston's South End, April 24

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
April 24, 2011

The Beehive Jazz Club in Boston's South End is celebrating Easter all day Sunday, April 24, 2011 with a feast of great jazz and great food prepared by noted executive chef Rebecca Newell. From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. check out the Prix Fixe Brunch with live jazz and an Easter egg hunt from kids. Then from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. there's a full menu with a speical performance of Boston Soul at 8:00 p.m. For more details, click here. ...

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Brooklyn Jazz Hall Of Fame Induction & Awards Ceremony, April 28, 2011

Source: Bob Myers
April 22, 2011

Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium (CBJC) created the Brooklyn Jazz Hall of Fame twelve years ago to recognize unheralded and renowned jazz musicians who call(ed) Brooklyn home. A museum component was created in 2009 to archive the rich jazz tradition of this borough for future generations. The induction and award ceremony for the hall of fame will take place on Thursday, April 28, 2011 from 6 to 8:00 pm at the Brooklyn Historical Society in Brooklyn Heights section of the borough. ...

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Boy Katindig "Where Jazz Lives" - The New Jazz Venue Coming Soon this May 2011

Source: Boy Katindig
April 22, 2011

MANILA, PHILIPPINES: The Bellagio in Las Vegas for New Year's eve, a packed house in The Promenade Gano Excel in Los Angeles, back in Hard Rock Cafe Makati for an all-hits concert, headlining the successful 2nd International Bacolod Jazz Fest and a stint with jazz greats, Scott Henderson and Indra Lesmana in Singapore—Philippine jazz icon, Boy Katindig, sure started the year with a bang. It's close to mid-year and the best is still yet to come as he announces the ...

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Jazz This Week: The Jazz Collective, Eric Person, the Sound Clinic, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
April 22, 2011

This weekend's schedule of jazz and creative music in St. Louis isn't as jam-packed as the last two, but there still are a number of noteworthy performances happening over the next few days. Let's go the highlights... As it happens, the best-known musicians in town this week are performing under the somewhat generic-sounding name The Jazz Collective on Friday and Saturday at Jazz at the Bistro. The all-star band includes drummer Jimmy Cobb, pianist Cedar Walton and bassist Buster Williams, ...

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Seven Jazz Leeds May 2011 programme

Source: Jazz Leeds
April 21, 2011

Its May, its summertime in Leeds. Celebrate the royal nuptials with some great jazz at Seven Arts Chapel Allerton Leeds UK during May. This coming Thursday 28th April we feature American guitarist Howard Alden with his trio, in concert with New York jazz vocalist Jeanne Gies. Later in May we have an evening with a jazz supergroup including Alan Barnes, Mark Edwards, Jeremy Price, Tony Kofi, Clark Tracey and bassman Arnie Somogyi, performing the music of jazz bassist Charles Mingus. ...

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Guitar Fest 2011 - featuring Hristo Vitchev / Rick Vandivier / Neil Kelly - April 28th at Club FOX (Redwood City, CA)

Source: Hristo Vitchev
April 20, 2011

Guitar Fest 2011 showcases three of the hottest jazz guitarists in the S.F. Bay Area. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of these completely unique musicians on one stage. The impressionistic styling of Hristo Vitchev, the bluesy and groovy melodies of Rick Vandivier, and the hard-bop swing of Neil Kelly will simply fascinate you! Backed up by a seasoned rhythm section of none other than Jason Lewis on drums and Dan Robbins on bass, we promise you that ...

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