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Jazz Benefit to Raise Funds for O'Fallon HS Band

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
February 21, 2010

St. Louis area jazz musicians and student bands will perform to raise money for the marching band program at O'Fallon (IL) High School during “O' That Jazz," a benefit event at 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 26 at the Regency Conference Center, 360 Regency Park Drive in O'Fallon, IL.Performers will include the St. Louis Jazz All-Stars featuring trumpet player and singer Dawn Weber (pictured), Twilight Jazz Club, and the O'Fallon High School Band Jazz Combos, with radio personality Ross ...

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We Remember Wilby Fletcher, Jr. "A Celebration of the Life & Music of Wilby Jr."

Source: Michael Ricci
February 21, 2010

Join us to pay tribute to Wilmington musical legend, Wilbert “Wilby" Fletcher, Jr. The program, coordinated by the Fletcher family in partnership with CCAC, celebrates the life of this extraordinary drummer and features music, dance, photography and spoken word performances.

Musicians who have collaborated with Fletcher will also perform, including Philly's own violinist John Blake, Jr., pianist Barry Sames, the Alfie Moss/Dexter Koonce Project, Lonnie-Liston Smith, Sid Simmons, Doc Gibbs, John Swana, Sonny Fortune, Onaje Allen Gumbs, William “Spaceman" Paterson, ...

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A2im to Hold Social Media Seminars in NYC and Austin

Source: HypeBot
February 19, 2010

Indie label trade group A2IM is taking their popular invitation only Tech Day program on the road with a pair of events devoted to the role of social media in the music business.

Slated for February 23 in New York City and March 18th in Austin during SXSW, the events will also showcase the work of A2IM's New Media Committee, who will be presenting a white paper: “Social Networking - An Introduction." Included in this year's panels are the leaders ...

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Jazz Bridge Doundounba Benefit for Malaika on March 6

Source: Michael Ricci
February 18, 2010

On Saturday March 6th, there will be a night of West African drumming and dancing to benefit the injured little daughter of jazz drummer Khary Shaheed and dancer Alexandria Bradley at the Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA from 7-11PM. Tax deductible donations will be accepted at the door for the “Malaika Fund" by Jazz Bridge, a 501c3 nonprofit that assists jazz and blues musicians in crisis. For info, call David Wickman at 215-917-9922 or donate online.

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Carly Simon is Honoree at Our Time's 8th Annual Gala

Source: Seth Cohen PR
February 17, 2010

Legendary Carly Simon to be Honoree at 8th Annual Our Time Gala; Sarah Jessica Parker, Diane Sawyer & Mike Nichols are Honorary Chairs; Edie Falco to Host April 19th Event to Benefit Non-Profit Organization for Children Who Stutter Our Time is proud to announce that the legendary Carly Simon is confirmed to be the Honoree at their 8th Annual Gala, April 19th, 2010, at NYU's Skirball Center & Rosenthal Pavilion. For millions of children who stutter, there is no escape ...

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New Orleans French Quarter Costumed Mardi Gras 2010

Source: All About Jazz
February 18, 2010

Mardi Gras 2010 in New Orleans was a celebration to remember. Throngs of fun-seekers gathered in the French Quarter under as sunny skies and cool winds. The day was just what the city needed--a time to soak in the suds of the NFL World Championship Saints NFL Super Bowl victory.

Mardi Gras energy trumps Mother Nature's cold snap

NEW ORLEANS | Pete Fountain, clarinet in hand and looking dapper in a white tuxedo and fedora trimmed in gold, kicked off ...

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Four Views of Midem 2010

Source: HypeBot
February 17, 2010

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Benefit at Sheldon Concert Hall Raises More Than $20,000 for Haitian Relief

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
February 17, 2010

A news release issued today says that last Tuesday's benefit at the Sheldon Concert Hall raised more than $20,000 for Doctors Without Borders' relief efforts in Haiti. The “St. Louis Musicians for Haiti" concert was hosted by longtime St. Louis broadcaster Julius Hunter and featured performances from singer Brian Owens, folk group Mayor Taylor, the Bottoms Up Blues Gang, pianist Peter Martin, singer Mardra Thomas and pianist Reggie Thomas, singer Kim Massie, pianist Peter Henderson and singer Christine ...

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