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Inaugural Jazz Philadelphia Summit Announced

Source: All About Jazz
October 20, 2018

During the inaugural Jazz Philadelphia Summit on Nov. 2 and 3, 2018, regional and national jazz luminaries will gather in Center City Philadelphia to honor the city’s deep jazz roots and discuss its future. Musicians, jazz enthusiasts, advocates, funders, and the arts and culture community are gathering at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the University of the Arts for both high-level discussions and hands-on workshops about the art and business of jazz. Sessions will be held from ...

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Ottawa JazzWorks Launches “JazzWorks Presents” Concert Series With Performance By New York Bassist Dezron Douglas On October 5th At Festival Japan Restaurant

Source: Judith Humenick
October 2, 2018

“A-List” Bassist Dezron Douglas, lauded by the New York Times for his “deep and soulful sound”, visits Ottawa to play the first in a new series of jazz concert events, “JazzWorks Presents”, at Festival Japan Restaurant on Friday October 5th from 7:30 to 10:30 pm. Known for his musical versatility, Douglas, one of the most in-demand young bassists in jazz today, will be joined in a trio setting by Ottawa’s Steve Boudreau on piano and Petr Cancura on saxophones. “Ottawa ...

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Miggy Augmented Orchestra U.S. Debut Of "Colorful" This Sunday At Birdland On September 30th - Reserve Now!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
September 28, 2018

U.S. Debut for Colorful This Sunday at Birdland September 30th Reserve Now! 17-Piece Orchestra Miggy Augmented Orchestra Sunday, September 30th Birdland 315 W. 44th St. New York, NY 11036 6:00pm. $30 Miggy Augmented Orchestra New Release Colorful on artistshare! “A hidden treasure of New York." —Slide Hampton A story of inspiration. Fearless pursuit of passion. The key to living a rich and ...

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Abelita Mateus & Friends: "Mixed Feelings" CD Release Performance On October 2 At Dizzy's Club!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
September 28, 2018

October 2. ONE NIGHT ONLY! Featuring Guitarist Romero Lubambo, Bassist Peter Slavov, Diego Urcola on Trumpet and more! Abelita Mateus & Friends Dizzy's Club- October 2nd Broadway at 60th St., 5th Floor, NYC 7:30pm & 9:30pm / cover $35- students $20 Phone: 212-258-9595 Abelita Mateus: piano, vocals Peter Slavov: bass Diego Urcola: trumpet Matt Marantz: tenor saxophonist Alex Kautz: drums ...

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In Touch Entertainment Announces Its Fall/Winter Jazz Series Lineup at Zinc and Vitello’s

Source: Decibel
September 25, 2018

In Touch Entertainment has announced the Fall/Winter lineup of its highly successful jazz series held in a legendary New York music venue, Zinc. The programs consist of Piano Jazz, Guitar Masters, Trumpet Masters, Percussion Masters, Boss Tenors, Dangerous Rhythms, and Vocal Mania. The latter is also running concurrently on the West Coast, with performances held at Vitello’s Jazz and Supper Club in Studio City, CA. In addition to instrument and voice-centric programs started this spring, In Touch also launched a ...

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First Annual Jazz Industry Day Conference scheduled for September 13 in Philadelphia

Source: All About Jazz
September 4, 2018

A coalition of Philadelphia jazz organizations including representatives from WRTI 90.1 FM, Temple Performing Arts Center, Philadelphia Jazz Project, Jazz Lives Philadelphia, SOUTH Jazz Kitchen and All About Jazz & Jazz Near You are hosting the first annual Jazz Industry Day at Temple Performing Arts Center on Thursday, September 13th from 11:00am to 6:30pm with an after party scheduled at SOUTH Jazz Kitchen following the conference. The one-day conference will represent a gathering place for musicians, industry professionals, and educators ...

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Pittsburgh Jazz Days of Summer Pittsburgh’s Inaugural Jazz Week Commences With Great Success August 10-19, 2018

Source: All About Jazz
August 25, 2018

An initiative came together in the Pittsburgh Jazz community to create a ten-day series of events for the city. The program called Pittsburgh Jazz Days of Summer was developed by the committee that grew out of the JazzHubs America project. Pittsburgh was selected along with Phoenix, AZ; Portland, OR; and Washington, DC to hold a series of summits for their regional Jazz ecosystems. The JazzHubs America project concluded at the end of 2017; however, the Pittsburgh Jazz community formed a ...

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International Jazz Composers' Symposium Set for May 16-18, 2019 At The University Of Northern Colorado—Featured Artist Lineup Announced!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
August 21, 2018

The fourth International Jazz Composers' Symposium, co-sponsored by the University of Northern Colorado and the International Society of Jazz Arrangers and Composers (ISJAC), will be held in the new School of Music facilities at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO from May 16-18, 2019. The Symposium is designed as a forum to bring jazz composers of all ages and nationalities together for an informal exchange of ideas, information, and inspiration. This year's Symposium will include noted master artists ...

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