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Jazz at the White House

Source: Seattle Jazz Scene
June 17, 2009

The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz is honored to participate with First Lady Michelle Obama in the launching of the White House Music Series. The program will shine a national spotlight on music education, highlighting the important role music plays in the creativity and innovation that make this country great. Talented music students from six cities across the nation who receive free jazz instruction through the Institute will visit the White House on June 15. They will participate in “Jazz ...

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Shows at Chalkers Pub & Bistro June 20-25, 2009

Source: All About Jazz
June 17, 2009

Here's what's coming up at Chalkers Pub & Bistro. The club is located at 247 Marlee Ave., North York, in Toronto, Ontario. For more information: [email protected] or chalkerspub.com Saturday, June 20, 6-9 p.m., Richard Whiteman Quartet with Perry White on sax; Saturday, June 20, 9:30-2 a.m., Funk Till Ya Drop, R&B/Soul/Jazz/Rock; + DJ Andy Romero spinning tunes Sunday, June 21, 7-10 p.m., Lorne Lofsky Trio; Sunday, June 21 and every Sunday, 10 p.m. 2 a.m., Stiletto Sundays with DJ Andy ...

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At the White House, a Blend of Jazz Greats and Hopefuls

Source: Michael Ricci
June 17, 2009

WASHINGTON — It was not the full-force, let-a-thousand-saxophones-bloom, this-is-our-music festival that some might have wished from a White House where the language of jazz seems to have a place, at least in the president’s iPod. But it was a good start. On Monday afternoon, Michelle Obama invited about 150 high school jazz students to the White House for a program called Jazz Studio. There was a student clinic including five members of the Marsalis family and the clarinetist Paquito D’Rivera, ...

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Jazzmobile Launches Its Summerfest with June 21 Kick Off - Celebrates 45th Anniversary

Source: All About Jazz
June 17, 2009

CELEBRATING ITS 45TH ANNIVERSARY, JAZZMOBILE LAUNCHES ITS SUMMERFEST Longest-Running Major New York City Jazz Festival to Start on July 7 NEW YORK, NY--Jazzmobile, which presents New York's oldest continuous summer Jazz festival reaching approximately 100,000 annually, will kick off its 2009 summer season with a three-borough concert tour, featuring jazz great Randy Weston, on Sunday, June 21. The performances, are part of the Make Music New York Festival, a free day of outdoor concerts throughout the five boroughs held each ...

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Vicki Burns Trio Returns to North Square!

Source: All About Jazz
June 17, 2009

From Vicki Burns: Hello Everyone! Greetings from Harlem in New York City! I am very excited to be living here and I am delighted to inform you that I will be returning to North Square in the West Village backed by a superb duo. Paul Meyers will be on guitar once again and I am very excited to have Gene Perla on bass! Both Paul and Gene are accomplished jazz musicians, Paul has performed and recorded with the great ...

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Callahan's Announce Name Change & More Summer Shows!

Source: Just Roots PR
June 17, 2009

Callahan's Announce Name Change & More Summer Shows! Junior Brown, Jimmy Thackery, Kinsey Report, Cyril Neville & More ... Menu's have changed, beer selections have changed, staff have changed, but great local, regional, and national entertainment has also been featured at Callahan's in Auburn Hills. Formally know as Callahan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill the venue is changing its “official" name. Moving forward the venue will be called Callahan's Music Hall. “While most people will continue to ...

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At the White House, a Blend of Jazz Greats and Hopefuls

Source: Michael Ricci
June 16, 2009

Wynton Marsalis at a White House jazz clinic on Monday hosted by Michelle Obama.

It was not the full-force, let-a-thousand-saxophones-bloom, this-is-our-music festival that some might have wished from a White House where the language of jazz seems to have a place, at least in the presidents iPod. But it was a good start.

On Monday afternoon, Michelle Obama invited about 150 high school jazz students to the White House for a program called Jazz Studio. There was a student clinic ...

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Richard Thompson's 'Cabaret of Souls' Premieres -- Will It Ever Be Heard from Again?

Source: Michael Ricci
June 16, 2009

Officials at the International Society of Bassists wanted new music featuring the instrument to highlight its annual convention happenings this week in Philadelphia.

One of the composers they turned to for a commission was British folk-rock guitarist-singer-songwriter extraordinaire Richard Thompson.

Rather than dashing off a quick melody and variation, Thompson delivered an hour-plus song cycle of sorts titled Cabaret of Souls, the tale of a talent contest set in hell.

“Originally it was going to be eight to 10 minutes ...

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