Event News

The Song Project: Art of the Song Shows

Source: Michael Ricci
March 18, 2010

Guitarist Derek Lee Bronston and trumpeter Mark Rapp are taking their online recording collaboration “The Song Project" live. The Duo will debut with 3 New York City appearances: The Rockwood Music Hall, Paula Barr Studios in Chelsea and an invitation- only event in a private residence in Brooklyn. Rapp and Bronston continue to embrace the cutting-edge in technology and all 3 shows will be streamed live and available worldwide via computer, iPhone, Blackberry, Facebook, MySpace and more. The two have ...

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Music for Film Networking Event and Contest, April 10

Source: Michael Ricci
March 17, 2010

The Learning Center and the Film Scoring Department at Berklee College of Music will host the fifth annual Music for Film networking event and associated film scoring contest on Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 1:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center at 150 Massachusetts Ave. The event is free and open to the public. For further event information, contact Alison Plante, assistant chair of the Film Scoring Department at [email protected], or visit learningcenter.berklee.edu. As the only film event ...

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Artfact Live! Presents Collection of Jazz Vinyl LPS & CDs

Source: Michael Ricci
March 17, 2010

On March 17, 2010, Quinn's Auction Galleries, located in Fall Church, VA, will host its Collection Of Jazz Vinyl Lps & Cds Auction live online with Artfact Live!. In this exclusive sale, Quinn's Auction Galleries will offer more than 300 lots of Jazz Vinyl Lps and Cds. A The Complete Capitol Recordings Of The Nat King Cole Trio is the top estimated lot, requiring a minimum bid of $210 and expected to sell between $400-$600. If you can't join the ...

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7 Ways to Pretend You're at SXSW 2010

Source: HypeBot
March 17, 2010

#SXSW

The film and tech folks are already in Austin and the music mavens arrive today. But perhaps your nasty boss is cutting back because of the economy or you blew your travel budget on a trip to Cannes. Either way, you can't afford heading to SXSW this year, but still don't want your hip rating to sink to the Osmond Family level. There's still hope. Just use these 6 strategies to pretend that you jetted into Texas for a ...

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Stars of Broadway and Jazz Sing and Swing for Haiti

Source: Michael Ricci
March 16, 2010

One Night Only Benefit to be Held March 28, 2010 South Orange, NJ (March 8, 2010): In response to the devastating January 12, earthquake, a star-studded line-up of Broadway actors and jazz musicians will take the stage at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) in South Orange, New Jersey on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 7:00pm. The event will feature performances by: Geri Allen, Shane Bland, Cecil Brooks III, Catherine Brunnell, Kristin Carbone, Maurice Chestnut, Kenny Davis, Bradley Dean, ...

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Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) Coming in April 2010

Source: JAZZzology by Richard Watters
March 16, 2010

Okay...get ready! With the month of April 2010 comes the 9th annual Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) festivities courtesy of The Smithsonian Institute and the sponsors/partners for “JAM" You can find out more at the designated website below (image on left is the JAM 2010 Poster by Leroy Neiman): smithsonianjazz.org/jam

Here is the calendar of events at The Smithsonian for April 2010 to commemorate Jazz Appreciation Month: April 1, Concert, Carmichael Auditorium, “Tango/Jazz."April 2, Talk/Dance Exhibition, Carmichael Auditorium, with ...

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Chamber Music Society of New York Presents Chopin, Schumann, and Beyond by Kenny Drew, Jr. on March 24th

Source: Michael Ricci
March 15, 2010

Ever thought you would hear Chopin, Schumann, and Jazz all in the same sentence? Come celebrate Chopin and Schumann's 200th anniversaries with jazz pianist Kenny Drew, Jr. in a rare New York City appearance at the Lyric Chamber Music Society of New York. Drew Jr. will perform pieces by Chopin, Schumann, as well as his own Variations on a Theme of Schumann. Playing a mix of jazz and classical styles, Drew is sure to impress all who attend. Meet the ...

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Benefit Performance by Barry Harris Trio

Source: Michael Ricci
March 15, 2010

UNIVERSITY OF THE STREETS PRESERVATION CAMPAIGN Join us for an evening of exciting musical performances, delicious food, drink and fun with friends. University of the Streets celebrates its 41st year as a thriving institution of the New York arts community. Thanks For The Memories: A Musical Tribute to Muhammad Salahuddeen To benefit the University of the Streets Preservation Campaign Saturday, March 27th, 2010 7:00p.m. (followed by Open Mic & JAM) Muhammad Salahuddeen Memorial Jazz Theatre, 2nd Floor 130 ...

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