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W. Eugene Smith and the Jazz Loft Project

Source: All About Jazz
May 18, 2010

From 1957 to 1965, W. Eugene Smith took thousands of photographs and recorded thousands of hours of audio in his loft building, capturing the legendary musicians of the day.

Smith exposed 1,447 rolls of film at his loft, making roughly 40,000 pictures, the largest body of work in his career, photographing the nocturnal jazz scene as well as life on the streets of the flower district, as seen from his fourth-floor window.

He wired the building like a surreptitious recording ...

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CareFusion Jazz Festival New York - Final Updated Schedule

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
May 17, 2010

CAREFUSION JAZZ FESTIVAL NEW YORK PRESENTS SEVEN FREE CONCERTS AND 27 EVENTS PRICED AT $15 OR LESS FROM BROOKLYN TO THE BRONX JUNE 17 - 26 Festival Schedule Updates Announced NEW YORK, NY -- With 47 concerts at 22 venues, the CareFusion Jazz Festival New York covers the city June 17 - 26 with some of the best in jazz. Of the 47 events, seven are free and 27 are priced at $15 or less. “We are pleased to present ...

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Doug Lawrence Session at Vernon's Jazz Club

Source: Michael Ricci
May 15, 2010

Vernon's Jazz Club The Doug Lawrence Session Wednesday nights 7:00-- 10:30 6844 4th Street NW Village de Los Ranchos, Albuquerque Just $5 general, $2 for musicians! Appetizers available. Come down for the DOUG LAWRENCE SESSION Wednesday evenings from 7:00-10:30 pm. Bring your axe- you just might get called up to the Vernon's Jazz Club stage to play! About Doug: Born October 11th, 1956 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, saxophonist ...

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Sol & Funk Root in Richmond, Virginia, May 21

Source: Just Roots PR
May 15, 2010

"Sol is a fierce guitarist and soulful singer"- Jambase

What: Sol & Funk Root in Richmond VA When: Friday May 21, 2010 at 8:00pm Where: Capital Ale House Downtown Music Hall 623 East Main Street Richmond, Virginia 23219

Sol & Funk Root perform in Richmond VA on Friday May 21! featuring an all-star cast of top notch musicians: Sol, Mike Tony Echols, Scott Rabino, and Bobby Thompson.

Sol has performed ...

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Jazz Has the Blues: A New Series at Vernon's Jazz Club

Source: Michael Ricci
May 15, 2010

We're, “Making a way out of no way," starting May 14th, 8:30PM til MIDNIGHT! Jazz Has the Blues, a monthly series kicks off with the incomparable Cathryn McGill! Cathryn McGill is an award-winning singer/songwriter-- she infuses her jazz, R&B and soul with a special vocal flavor that is uniquely her own. On May 14th, Cathryn McGill serves up 'Gospel-cooked, Blues for the body and soul, just for YOU. See you at Vernon's! 6855 4th. St. NW Village of ...

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Andre Canniere Group at Charlie Wright's

Source: Michael Ricci
May 13, 2010

The Andre Canniere Group has been creating a stir in the modern jazz scene since its formation in New York City in 2005. The group performs challenging yet accessible music full of evocative harmonic explorations and complex rhythms, complemented by thoughtful improvisation. Much of the music, all of which is composed by Canniere, is rooted in jazz, but also draws heavily upon other genres including pop, classical and folk music.

In 2008, Canniere relocated to London where he is now ...

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Jazz Stars Appear at Evening J.E.N. Concerts

Source: DeBlaze & Associates
May 13, 2010

Who: Educators, Students, Musicians (professional & amateur), Industry Representatives,Technicians, Producers, Exhibitors, Jazz Enthusiasts, Media

What: Jazz Education Network Inaugural Conference “Shaping the Future of Jazz Education"

When: May 20 - 22, 2010 Concert Series: 8 p.m. nightly Conference: 9 a.m. - 1 a.m. daily

Where: University of Missouri - St. Louis campus

Why: A unique opportunity to network, visit with music product professionals, review materials and exhibits that provide innovative solutions, and ...

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Cesaria Evora Cancels Tour Due to Illness, Including 6/25 NYC Carefusion Concert

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
May 12, 2010

DUE TO HEALTH PROBLEMS, CESARIA EVORA CANCELS SUMMER TOUR, INCLUDING CAREFUSION JAZZ FESTIVALNEW YORK CONCERT AT CARNEGIE HALL ON JUNE 25 ALL TICKETS WILL BE REFUNDED AT POINT OF PURCHASE NEW YORK, NY, May 12, 2010 - Due to health problems, the Cape Verdean singer Cesaria Evora, has cancelled her summer tour, including her CareFusion Jazz Festival New York concert at Carnegie Hall on June 25, 8:00 pm, it was announced by The Bowery Presents and George Wein's New Festival ...

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