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All Jason Parker Quartet CD Sales Donated to Haiti Quake Relief Through Jan. 22nd

Source: Michael Ricci
January 14, 2010

As you know, there is severe devastation in Haiti right now in the aftermath of the 7.0 earthquake that hit the island. This is a tragedy not only for the people in Haiti but also for those around the world that have family and friends there. One of our own is just such a person.

David, my good friend and the owner of Lucid Jazz Lounge in Seattle, has family in Haiti. He is leaving tomorrow to go down there ...

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Jazz Heritage Center Announces Initiative on Jazz and Film

Source: Michael Ricci
January 13, 2010

New exhibit, mini jazz film festival, lectures by jazz film experts, weekly jazz film screenings highlight programming

Screening of Legend of Bop City, formal opening of JHC Media and Education Center kick off initiative on January 17

San Francisco, CA -- The Jazz Heritage Center (JHC), San Francisco's only permanent complex dedicated to jazz culture, art and history, announced today a special initiative on jazz and film. This new effort includes the formal opening of the JHC's new Media and ...

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Singer Pamela Rose Brings Her Multimedia "Wild Women of Song" Show to Bay Area Venues in February & March

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
January 12, 2010

Following her sold-out Yoshi's San Francisco concert in November--a rollicking multimedia showcase drawn from her Wild Women of Song CD--jazz and blues vocalist Pamela Rose will be kicking off the new year with three Bay Area performances devoted to this same dynamic repertoire. “It goes beyond a jazz show," says Bruce Kelley of San Francisco magazine. “It's a swinging honors course in womankind!" Rose and her band will be featured at a special Valentine's Day show in San Jose Jazz's ...

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Cross Roads Blues Band-the Resurrection Prepares to Take the World Stage

Source: Just Roots PR
January 11, 2010

Kalamazoo's Crossroads Blues Band is preparing to travel to perform at the 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. This event will take place January 21-23, with the semi-finals being held on Thursday and Friday on Beale Street, January 21 and 22, and the Finals being held at the Orpheum Theater in Memphis, TN, January 23.

This will be the fourth time Cross Roads has been chosen by a Michigan Blues society to compete in the IBCs. Each time has ...

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Keyboardist Ryan Burns CD Release Show Announced

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

Keyboardist Ryan Burns' new group will perform at Tula's Nightclub in Seattle, WA Thursday March 11, 2010 in conjunction with Burns' first electric CD as a leader. The recording Birds (2010 OddBird Records) prominently features analog keyboards such as Fender Rhodes, Hammond Organ, and Moog Synthesizer. The recording of all original material also features bassist Geoff Cooke, drummer Jose Martinez, and saxophonist Mark Taylor. An acoustic 1st set starts at 7:30pm, and the 2nd set will be electric, with lots ...

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BBC Top Brass Pitch in for Jazz Broadcasting Debate

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

Jazz On The Beeb - A Love Supreme Or Kind Of Blue? 19th January 2010, Cockpit Theatre, Marylebone BBC Radio 3 Controller And Radio 2/6 Music Head Of Programmes To Respond To Charges Of Public Sector Radio “Failing The Jazz Community" Leading Academic And Critic Prof. Stuart Nicholson To Lead The Argument Against The Corporation Full Line Up Of Speakers Announced The University of Westminster's music business network MusicTank is excited to announce the final line up of speakers for ...

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The George Kahn Quintet Helps to Raise $11,400 to Assist Los Angeles' Homeless

Source: Imaginary Friends
January 11, 2010

(LOS ANGELES) - Jazz enthusiasts gathered once again in Hollywood this December, to enjoy the music of The George Kahn Quintet while at the same time raising money to help the homeless. This was Jazz Pianist, George Kahn's fourth year hosting a benefit concert to raise money for PATH Ventures (People Assisting The Homeless). The show, which took place on December 6th, was wildly acclaimed by those in attendance. This year's concert was, enthusiastically, the best one yet. Sponsored by ...

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Excitement Builds Around Bobby Bland's 80th Birthday Celebration

Source: Just Roots PR
January 11, 2010

Time: January 27, 2010 at 7pm to January 28, 2010 at 2am Location: Sams Town Casino and Hotel Street: 1477 Casino Strip Resort Blvd City/Town: Robinsonville/Tunica Mississippi Website or Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?h... Phone: (662) 363-0711 Event Type: concert, and, birthday, party Organized By: Heritage Entertainment

The excitement is growing around the 80th birthday celebration of The Worlds Greatest Blues Singer . All roads lead to Sam's Town ...

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