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Legendary Joey Arias gives homage to Billie Holiday in "Strange Fruit"

Source: Keridwyn Deller
September 30, 2010

GLADD Award Winner & Cirque du Soleil emcee brings back his critically acclaimed Seattle-born show for one night only. SEATTLE— Legendary underground entertainer-turned international cabaret sensation Joey Arias returns to Seattle's historic Triple Door on Tuesday, October 12 at 7:30pm, for an evening of homage to the great Billie Holiday, with all the bawdiness, elegance, and musical genius needed to properly channel the magic of “Lady Day." Joey Arias will be accompanied by his longtime pianist and creative co-conspirator, Eliot ...

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One of the World's Most-Recorded Trumpet Players Visits the Lied Center; Wayne Bergeron with the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra Performs October 15 at 7:30PM

Source: Lied Center for Performing Arts
September 30, 2010

Lincoln, NE—Come experience a night of world-class music as Wayne Bergeron teams up with the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra (NJO). Expect nothing less than swinging jazz, amazing ensembles, as well as one-liners, inside jokes and general hilarity from Bergeron in this concert featuring “Waynard plays Maynard." Ed Love, music director for NJO, says that “[the NJO is] thrilled to play with Wayne, a real legend among trumpet players and jazz lovers. His work with Maynard Ferguson's band endeared him to people ...

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The SXSW of World Music: Womex 2010

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
September 29, 2010

It's an all-day, all-night dance and listening party, where old hands and grand dames share space with wild newcomers. It's a business platform where people from remote villages and well-heeled megalopolises meet and discuss how to sustain musical diversity. It's the best place to launch a successful career, whether you're a striking traditional singer from Afghanistan or the best rock guitarist in Zanzibar. It's WOMEX, the world's premier world music expo and music event (October 27-31, 2010 in Copenhagen, Denmark). ...

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Unique Tulane University Concert Series Teams Jazz Musicians with Students and Faculty in New Orleans

Source: Melissa A. Weber
September 28, 2010

Now in its third year, Jazz at the Rat, a free and unique series of live jazz jams on selected Thursday nights, gives students and faculty members of Tulane University's Jazz Studies program an opportunity to perform live with nationally-renowned jazz artists and local rising stars of New Orleans. Each musical showcase features special themes ranging from the timeless compositions of John Coltrane to a “Tap Jam" with rhythm tap artist Michela Lerman of New York. Curated by jazz pianist ...

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Y'all Of NY's Seventh Annual Friend Of The Family Awards Concert

Source: Nioka Workman
September 28, 2010

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Premik Russell Tubbs at Peacesmiths Coffee House with Anna Dagmar

Source: Premik Russell Tubbs
September 28, 2010

As a part of PeaceSmiths Cofee House concert series Anna Dagmar and Premik lend and blend their talents to provide a performance that will be remembered for years to come. This evening's highlighted music program will truly fit the description of 'a-typical, music, poetry and whatever coffeehouse' ...as one never knows what rhythms or instruments Premik might surprise us with...coupled with Anna's seemingly effortless piano skills and lyrics that free fall. Her haunting voice and poetic storybook tunes of a ...

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CMA First Tuesdays Begin October 5th with Mariah Wilkins and Luis Bonilla in "Talking Business"

Source: Susan Dadian
October 5, 2010

NEW YORK, NY—Chamber Music America (CMA), in partnership with Saint Peter's Jazz Ministry and the Midtown Arts Commons, announces the start of its eighth annual First Tuesdays series, free professional-development seminars for musicians and presenters that focus on a wide range of practical issues critical to the working ensemble. Seminars take place on the first Tuesday of the month, from 3:00-5:00 p.m., beginning in October at Saint Peter's Church at 619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street in New York City. ...

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The Artwork of Cal Schenkel at Roller's Flying Fish in Chestnut Hill on September 26th (2-6pm)

Source: Michael Ricci
September 25, 2010

The Art Of Cal Schenkel, with music by Jim Dragoni Sunday, September 26, 2-6 PM Roller's Flying Fish 8142 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 Free admission; cash bar Meet the artist who created the Frank Zappa albums covers! New work, paintings and prints, as well as album cover originals and memorabilia in all price ranges! About Cal Schenkel Cal Schenkel was born in Philadelphia and attended the Philadelphia College of Art but left in 1967 after ...

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