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Jazz Conference Has Eye on St. Louis

Source: DeBlaze & Associates
May 8, 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, 2020, 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 expand one's knowledge of jazz through on stage performances

COST: 3-day Conference: $150 / member, ...

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Unity Music Head Back to Louisiana State Penitentiary

Source: Michael Ricci
May 8, 2010

BACK TO LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY MUSICIANS JAMIE DAVIS, SCOTTY BARNHART, DENNIS WILSON, GREG ERRICO MAKE A RETURN VISIT

Louisiana State Penitentiary (LSP), Angola LA

Burl Cain, Warden of Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola) invited back,internationally renowned Jazz and Gospel musicians to participate with prisoners in workshops and a concert from April 29th to April 30th 2010. As in 2009, the Project has been organised by Unity Music LLC, New Horizons Foundation and The Navigators in a bid to bring the power ...

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Kirk Franklin and Others Honored by American Heart Association at World-Famous Apollo Theater

Source: One Creative Publicist & Management
May 7, 2010

Sax Star Alfonzo Blackwell Returns to the World-Famous Apollo Theater Stage to perform in support of the American Heart Association in NYC. New York, NY (USA) The American Heart Association's Power To End Stroke (PTES) campaign initiative is gearing up for an exciting and major event this Friday, May 7, 2010. The 4th Annual Power Awards Gala celebration is coming to the world-famous Apollo Theater in New York City. The event will be hosted by comedian George Willborn with special ...

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"Intuition: The Music of Bill Evans" at Jazz at Lincoln Center (May 14-15)

Source: Michael Ricci
May 6, 2010

INTUITION: THE MUSIC OF BILL EVANS. FEATURING BILL CHARLAP, THE JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA AND GUEST JIM HALL ON MAY 14-15 Bill Evans, one of the most influential pianists of modern jazz, possessed a lyrical style that has inspired generations of musicians. Led by guest music director Bill Charlap, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will play big band arrangements of Evans' best-loved works such as “Waltz For Debby." Jim Hall, the venerable guitarist and one of Evans great ...

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Picasso Sets Record Sale Price for His Mistress

Source: Michael Ricci
May 6, 2010

His 1932 portrait 'Nude, Green Leaves and Bust' fetches $106.5 million.

Some mistresses are more valuable than others. On Tuesday night, Christie's New York sold Pablo Picasso's bold 1932 portrait of his lover Marie-Therese Walter, “Nude, Green Leaves and Bust," for $106.5 million, making it the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. “I think the Picasso illustrates what has been true in good and bad economic times the very best works of art continue to sell at a premium," ...

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Recording Academy Readies Benefit

Source: All About Jazz
May 4, 2010

The Recording Academy takes up some of its most important work on Friday when it mounts its annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit, which provides money for addiction treatment and sober living resources in the music community. This year's benefit at Club Nokia salutes former first lady Betty Ford, whose own battle with addiction led her to found the Betty Ford Center. Her daughter Susan Ford Bales, chair of the Ford Center, will accept on her behalf. The femme-skewed evening will ...

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Columbus Jazz Orchestra and Cleveland Jazz Orchestra Face off in NEA Jazz Masters Live "Battle of the Bands"

Source: Michael Ricci
May 4, 2010

COLUMBUS JAZZ ORCHESTRA AND CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA FACE OFF IN NEA JAZZ MASTERS LIVE BATTLE OF THE BANDS Columbus, OH The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) will present the Columbus Jazz Orchestra in an NEA Jazz Masters Live battle royale match against the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, Saturday, June 5, in two performances at the historic Lincoln Theatre. Both orchestras will duke it out by performing a commissioned work by NEA Jazz Master and Grammy Award-winner Frank Foster in each ...

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Roberta Flack & Other Legends to Play Jazz Foundation's Great Night in Harlem Benefit May 20th at Apollo

Source: Michael Ricci
May 3, 2010

ROBERTA FLACK, LITTLE JIMMY SCOTT, CHEVY CHASE & MADELEINE PEYROUX JOIN THE JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA FOR ITS 9TH ANNUAL “A GREAT NIGHT IN HARLEM" GALA BENEFIT

Over 50 legends of jazz and blues take the Apollo stage on May 20th

NEW YORK, NY - On Thursday, May 20th, at 8:00 PM the Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) will present its 9th annual “A Great Night in Harlem" gala concert to benefit its Jazz Musicians' Emergency Fund. The evening will ...

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