Event News

From Donn Bennett Drum Shop

Source: Seattle Jazz Scene
July 30, 2009

DRUMMERS!!!!!

There is a lot going on at Donn Bennett Drum Studio in Bellevue in the next week. Original CHICAGO drummer Danny Seraphine, jazz great Winard Harper and swingster Donny Osborne will all be here. Space is limited for these events, some are already sold out. If you want to check these out it’s best SIGN UP NOW!!

Private lessons and master classes must be paid in advance. $2.00 service fee for phone transactions. For the Danny Seraphine Clinic payment ...

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Memphis Music Community Presents Jim Dickinson Benefit Concert

Source: Michael Ricci
July 29, 2009

A benefit concert honoring Memphis music legend Jim Dickinson will take place in Memphis, Tennessee at the Peabody Skyway on August 8th at 6pm. Jim Dickinson is a celebrated musician and producer in the Memphis community, with credits that include The Rolling Stones, The Replacements, Aretha Franklin, Phineas Newborn, Ry Cooder Bob Dylan, and Big Star. Dickinson's current release is Dinosaurs Run in Circles on Memphis International record label. His sons Luther and Cody have achieved success on their own ...

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Seatte Jazz Composers' Ensemble Plays "Birth of the Cool" and Debuts New Works

Source: Michael Ricci
July 29, 2009

J&J Music and the Seattle Jazz Composers’ Ensemble are proud to present a tribute concert to the seminal Miles Davis album “Birth of the Cool”. The concert and live taping will take place at Lucid Jazz Lounge on August 21, 2009 and will feature a 9-piece ensemble with the original instrumentation. The SJCE is lead by directors Nate Omdal and Michael Owcharuk, and features some of Seattle’s finest musicians: Cynthia Mullis (alto sax), Brian Bermudez (bari sax), Jason Parker (trumpet), ...

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August 6 Full Moon Jazz Excitement on Hollywood Beach, Florida

Source: Michael Ricci
July 29, 2009

Full Moon Jazz on Hollywood Beach, Florida, on August 6, 2009 will feature very special artists Madd Jazz Quartet, Ira Sullivan and Oriente in the monthly free public performance series. Madd Jazz Quartet includes three young siblings from the family Maddox: Kevin (17), Chase (16), and Emily (14). Each began playing piano at an early age and picked up their second instrument, alto sax, guitar, and drums respectively, about 5 years ago. Their mentors include some of South Florida's premier ...

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Jazz Legend Barbara Morrison to be Honored

Source: Michael Ricci
July 28, 2009

On September 20th, 2009, jazz legend Barbara Morrison will be honored by the Levitt Pavilion Pasadena at their 6th annual gala. The event, themed A Night in New Orleans, will take place at Twin Palms Restaurant in Old Pasadena. Twin Palms will be transformed into “Club Orleans,” featuring southern food and drinks, live and silent auctions, Mardis Gras masks designed by prominent local artists and an intimate performance by Barbara Morrison herself. All proceeds from the event will help to ...

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2009 Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days - October 1-31 2009

Source: Michael Ricci
July 27, 2009

Please join Herbie Hancock, Elton John and many more in an international network of concerts using the power of music to reaffirm our commitment to tolerance and humanity.

Last year, more than 1,000 events in 59 countries commemorated the life of journalist- musician Daniel Pearl - a seeker of truth who used his pen and fiddle to foster tolerance, bridge cultural divides and spread friendship and humanity. Please visit danielpearlmusicdays.org to register your upcoming October events today.

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Zuhal Sultan's National Youth Orchestra of Iraq Sets 8/16 Gala

Source: Seth Cohen PR
July 27, 2009

Worldwide Debut of National Youth Orchestra of Iraq Confirmed for Next Month Gala Concert to Take Place in Suleymaniya on August 16th Teen Piano Prodigy Zuhal Sultan Forms Landmark Youth Orchestra, the First of its Kind – Grassroots Fundraising Sought to Keep NYOI Program Moving Forward Details have been confirmed for the first-ever NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF IRAQ: The final gala concert will take place in Suleymaniya on Sunday, August 16th, the culmination of an intensive two-week training course ...

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Jazz Flute Summit

Source: Michael Ricci
July 26, 2009

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