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Mission Possible! Planning Stan Kenton Tributes for 2011

Source: Robert J. Robbins
August 30, 2010

From: Anthony J. Agostinelli “Good Morning Mr. Phelps, your mission, should you decide to accept it," is a challenging one! Given that Stan Kenton would have been 100 years old" in 2011, we should all try to arrange for as many TRIBUTES to Stan Kenton as we can manage. You may consider these resources 'fair game': LIBRARIES: book and CD promotions, displayed prominently; literary events—jazz people lecturing about Kenton; performances (should your library permit them); and other things thought about ...

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Memorial for Vibraphonist Carl Leukaufe to be Held at Chicago's Jazz Showcase

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
August 29, 2010

Chicago, IL: Carl Leukaufe, a vibraphonist who was considered a treasure of the Chicago jazz scene for the past several decades, passed away on August 18 after a brief illness. He was 76. Hazel, his wife of 53 years, passed away in November, 2009. A memorial to celebrate his life and music will take place on Monday, October 11 at 8pm at Chicago's Jazz Showcase. The Jazz Showcase is located at 806 South Plymouth Court in Chicago. Leukaufe's daughter Susan ...

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Stax Museum of American Soul Music Hosts Kirk Whalum Release Party

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
August 27, 2010

Please help us celebrate the release of Kirk Whalum's newest CD, Everything is Everything: The Music of Donny Hathaway on Tuesday, August 31, 2010, from 5:30׭:30 p.m. There will be light snaks and refreshments and FREE ADMISSION! Join Kirk Whalum as he autographs and plays selections from his new CD and tour the entire museum! Receive 10% discount on some Items in the Stax Museum Gift Shop* with the purchase of Kirk's new CD! * Items include all non-discounted items. ...

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Fab Faux Celebration John Lennon's 70th Birthday, 9/25 at Radio City Music Hall

Source: Seth Cohen PR
August 27, 2010

John Lennon's 70th Birthday Celebrated at Radio City Music Hall, September 25th, by The Fab Faux “A Night In The Life" to Feature Two Sets of John Lennon's Greatest Music From The Beatles and His Solo Career, Multimedia Show, Guest Players and More! Portion of Evening's Proceeds to Benefit John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 'Spirit Foundation' On September 25th at legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City, The Fab Faux will present 'A Night In The Life—A John ...

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NYC Royal Family Ball: Soulive, Lettuce, Scofield

Source: JamBase
August 26, 2010

TALIB KWELI, QUESTLOVE, CHRISTIAN SCOTT, SHADY HORNS, NIGEL HALL ALSO ON THE BILL Soulive will host the 3rd annual New York City Royal Family Ball at Terminal 5 on Saturday, October 2. Joining Soulive's Eric Krasno, Neal and Alan Evans and their Royal Family crew on this evening will be a who's who of modern hip- hop, jazz and New Orleans' music luminaries, including John Scofield, Talib Kweli, Questlove, Christian Scott and Big Sam. The bill will be topped off ...

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Music Icons of the 20th Century

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
August 25, 2010

Icons of the 20th Century is the latest collection from pop easel artist Sidney Randolph Maurer (www.maurereditions.com). MUSIC ICONS OF THE 20TH CENTURY will be the first segment of the Icons collection to debut. Maurer is arguably the only artist who has painted more than 150 of the most important people of his own time.

The exhibition opens free to the public on Sept. 22, 2010 at the West Gallery in the Art and Design Center of the California State ...

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Dave Peck Birthday Bash at Tula's This Weekend

Source: Seattle Jazz Scene
August 25, 2010

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Carlinhos Brown Headlines Brazilian Day: New York City - September 5 & Madrid - September 11

Source: Evangeline Kim
August 25, 2010

New York City: Singer, composer and instrumentalist Carlinhos Brown was chosen to lead the 26th Brazilian Day, September 5, 2010, in New York City. After last year's success of the 'Cleansing of 46th Street'—the street also known as Little Brazil, Brown once again this year headlines the main stage event at 43rd Street and Avenue of the Americas (6th Ave.), with expected 1.5 million fans. In addition to his New York appearance, Brown will also headline the first edition of ...

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