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The Supercruise III - Capital Jazz Fest at Sea - From Baltimore to the Bahamas!

Source: Inque Public Relations
June 30, 2009

Capital Jazz Fest At Sea October 10-17, 2009 Third Edition of World’s Largest Jazz Cruise Features Singer/Songwriter Kem Introducing Music from his Eagerly Anticipated Third Album, Plus Joe Sample, Patti Austin, David Sanborn, Jonathan Butler, Brian Culbertson, Candy Dulfer and MORE! Lovers of good times and great contemporary jazz will come together once again for the most exciting non-stop party at sea when SuperCruise III sets sail for the full week of October 10-17 – departing from Baltimore ...

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"A New Direction" the Oil Paintings of Riki R. Nelson - Jazz Portraits, Bar Scenes,

Source: All About Jazz
June 29, 2009

Two Upcoming Art & Jazz Events, Featuring Recent Art by Contemporary Realist Oil Painter, Riki R. Nelson Web site http://www.riki-arts.com/jazzy-jazz-art.html Email [email protected] Event #1 - “A New Direction" The Art of Riki R. Nelson - A Two Week Art Exhibition at Peabody Fine Art Gallery of Los Gatos, featuring recent and never before shown oil paintings of Jazz musicians and Bar Scenes, by contemporary realist painter, Riki R. Nelson - July 20th through August 3rd 2009 Event #2 - An ...

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An All-Star Tribute Recalls the Downtown Loft Scene

Source: Michael Ricci
June 26, 2009

Mark Morganelli waited until the last possible moment to blow his horn at the Rose Theater on Monday night. Walking out during the concert’s finale — “Ow!,” a standard Dizzy Gillespie ditty — he joined an all-star jam in progress, sidling up to the clarinetist Paquito D’Rivera. His fluegelhorn solo was brief and by no means flashy. Its directness and modesty suited Mr. Morganelli, just as it suited the tone of the evening. The occasion was a 30th anniversary tribute ...

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Jazz Pianist George Kahn Returns to Lacma Friday Night Summer Concert Series Friday, July 24th from 6 PM to 8 PM.

Source: Imaginary Friends
June 26, 2009

Los Angeles favorite, Jazz Pianist George Kahn, will perform again for the Friday Night Summer Concert Series put on by LACMA (The Los Angeles County Museum of Art). Appearing with his quintet, George will be joined onstage with veteran jazz musicians Karl Vincent (bass), John Fumo (trumpet), Clayton Cameron (drums) and Larry Klimas (saxophone). The concert is on Friday evening July 24th from 6 PM to 8 PM. George Kahn’s last summer concert was an enormous success, with an overflow ...

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Shows at Chalkers Pub & Bistro June 27-30, 2009

Source: All About Jazz
June 26, 2009

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Jazz Musicians Jymie Merritt and Trudy Pitts to be Honored

Source: All About Jazz
June 25, 2009

Jazz fair will be held July 12, 2009 at The University of the Arts Philadelphia, PA – On Sunday, July 12, jazz aficionados from the Philadelphia area and beyond will gather on the campus of The University of the Arts to celebrate the city’s rich musical legacy and to honor two of the area’s most distinguished jazz musicians. Philadelphia Jazz Fair 2009 will be presented by the Philadelphia Jazz Heritage Project and The University of the Arts. It will feature ...

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Harris-Stowe State University Presents "A Night of Jazz Greats"

Source: All About Jazz
June 24, 2009

Harris-Stowe State University, home of the Don and Heide Wolff Jazz Institute, will host a benefit concert of jazz greats on Saturday, August 29, 2009, at 7 p.m., in the Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Administration Buildings Main Auditorium. Atty. Don Wolff will serve as the emcee.

The concert will feature the sounds of drummer and vibraphone player Chuck Redd; trumpeter Randy Sandke; trombonist Wycliffe Gordon; jazz tenor saxophonist and record producer Houston Person; pianist Rossano Sportiello; bassist Nicki Parrot; drummer ...

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American Jazz Repertory Orchestra Concert in Pittsfield, Mass., July 2

Source: Ed Bride Associates
June 22, 2009

American Jazz Repertory Orchestra Tickets for July 2 Concert Now on Sale Online. and at Local Venues in Berkshire County, Massachusetts PITTSFIELD, Mass., June 23, 2009 Ticket locations have been established throughout Berkshire County for the July 2 concert by the American Jazz Repertory Orchestra. Presented by Berkshires Jazz, Inc., the concert will also feature Berkshires jazz all-stars Vikki True, Charlie Tokarz, Andy Kelly and Gary Miller. The concert starts at 7:30pm at First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn Street, ...

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