Event News

Thelonious Dub, the Brad Rabuchin Trio, and Stephen Lockwood Group Play Fundraiser for New Orleans Musicians Clinic

Source: SoCal Creative Music
April 16, 2010

Thelonious Dub, The Brad Rabuchin Trio, and Stephen Lockwood Group are helping with a project for the musicians of New Orleans. April 29th.The funding for their beloved Musicians Clinic has recently been cut to the bone leaving many of them with nowhere to turn for important health care services.We're going to get together and do something about it. Come to the show and bring a donation. $7 suggested.Take a look at the video on ...

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Jimmy Cliff, Joss Stone, W. Colon Join Weir, Roots for Earth Day

Source: JamBase
April 16, 2010

JIMMY CLIFF, JOSS STONE, WILLIE COLON TO JOIN BOB WEIR, STING, JOHN LEGEND, THE ROOTS & OTHERS FOR EARTH DAY 2010 CLIMATE RALLY ON THE NATIONAL MALL ON 4/25

Jimmy Cliff Earth Day Network has announced today that Jimmy Cliff, Joss Stone, Robert Randolph, Willie Colon, Honor Society and Tao Rodriguez-Seeger will join the list of distinguished and diverse talent already confirmed to perform at The Climate Rally on The National Mall in Washington, DC on Sunday, April ...

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2010 Jazzy Jam-Pasadena

Source: Michael Ricci
April 15, 2010

Every year the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) students lose a bit more as arts programs are sacrificed and teachers are pink-slipped due to state funding cuts. Such solutions are supposed to be temporary, but in reality once the arts and enrichment programs are cut, few will ever be restored, and its the students who will lose.

The second annual Education for Empowerment Jazz Benefit Concert JAZZY JAM - PASADENA will support enrichment programs for Pasadena students. Proceeds from the ...

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Jazz Bridge Presents Monkadelphia!

Source: Michael Ricci
April 15, 2010

To close out our sixth successful season of the Jazz in the Wood Neighborhood Concerts Series in Collingswood, NJ., on May 6th, Monkadelphia will be celebrating their new CD release at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 Collings Avenue. Monkadelphia features vibist Tony Miceli, saxophonist Chris Farr, pianist Tom Lawton, bassist Micah Jones, and drummer Jim Miller.

One show: 7:30-9PM. Tickets: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. Free buffet! For info: 856-858-8914

Some reviews of this terrific group that has dedicated ...

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Jazzschool Institute Vocalists Present Miles Davis's "Kind of Blue" at Yoshi's Oakland, May 10

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
April 15, 2010

Miles Davis's masterpiece Kind of Blue is not only the best-selling jazz album in history, but it has been a creative touchstone for jazz musicians and fans since its release in 1959. Instrumentalists and singers alike have for years been drawn to this music, and “All Blues," often performed with its Oscar Brown Jr. lyrics, has emerged as a jazz anthem. On Monday, May 10 at 8:00 pm, the Jazzschool Institute freshman vocal class will take to the stage at ...

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Randy Weston Returns to the Berkshires for Career Retrospective in May

Source: Ed Bride Associates
April 15, 2010

“Berkshire Blues" composer will perform in concert, and meet the press, at Pittsfield's Berkshire Museum

PITTSFIELD, Massachusetts, April 15, 2010 Berkshires Jazz, Inc., today announced that pianist/composer Randy Weston will appear in a special concert in Pittsfield on Saturday, May 29 at The Berkshire Museum. After nearly a 10-year absence, the NEA Jazz Master returns to the place of his discovery, The Berkshires, for a career retrospective that will include an open panel discussion and a concert featuring his African ...

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An Evening with Pat Martino at 4th Annual Jazz Bridge Benefit on Sunday April 25th

Source: Michael Ricci
April 14, 2010

Internationally acclaimed guitarist Pat Martino and his band will be appearing in concert for the 4th Annual Jazz Bridge Benefit on Sunday April 25th from 5-9 p.m. at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 W. Collings Ave, Collingswood NJ. Prior to the concert, there will be a screening of the critically received documentary Martino Unstrung and a Q&A with the guitarist, who will talk about his many musical connections to the Philadelphia area.

Unknown to many, Pat Martino was involved in ...

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Jazz St. Louis Benefit Gala Raises More Than $150,000

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
April 14, 2010

Jazz St. Louis has announced that their benefit gala held last Sunday at the Hilton at the Ballpark netted more than $150,000, an increase of more than 30% from the 2009 event. The benefit featured music from saxophonist Houston Person, Good 4 The Soul, the Funky Butt Brass Band, and the Jazz St. Louis All-Stars student ensemble, with proceeds going towards JSL's education and outreach programs. Speaking of those education programs, JSL has posted online a set of ...

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