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17-Yr Old Zuhal Sultan Forms National Youth Orchestra of Iraq

Source: Seth Cohen PR
June 15, 2009

17-Year Old Pianist Zuhal Sultan Forms First-Ever NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF IRAQ A Promising New Beginning for Young Musicians in the Conflict Zone; August Debut is Planned for Northern Kurdish Region Visionary Project Gains Support of British Council, Iraqi Government and Charities Making Music & Musicians For Harmony 17-year-old Iraqi piano prodigy Zuhal Sultan has confirmed plans for the first-ever NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF IRAQ. Her ambitious program will debut in August 2009 in the northern Kurdish region, and will ...

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The Microtime Tour Lands on the Upper West Side of Manhattan on Friday in Tri-City Tour, June 19th

Source: Just Roots PR
June 13, 2009

The MicroTime Tour Lands on the Upper West Side of Manhattan on Friday in Tri-City Tour, June 19th

FreeNote Music announces the MicroTime Tour featuring New York City's Harmonically Tuned electric blues ensembles, 13 O'Clock Blues Band and Willie McBlind, both led by innovative guitarist and composer, Jon Catler. MicroTime will cut a swath of the Northeast, with appearances slated in Jersey City, Boston and New York City. The MicroTime Tour lands on the Upper West Side of Manhattan on ...

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Marcel and Beyond the Sun Helps Celebrate 25th Year of Free Summer Jazz Concerts

Source: All About Jazz
June 13, 2009

The Shoreline Arts Alliance continues its 25+ year history of bringing free outdoor summer entertainment to the Guilford Green, Guilford, Connecticut. On July 5th at 6:30pm Marcel & Beyond the Sun, presented by the Shoreline Arts Alliance, will be bringing smooth jazz to Guilford. Performing from their new CD “Black Coffee" they plan will help celebrate the 4th of July weekend with a free concert. The concert is family-friendly and is free to the public. In the event of rain ...

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Welcome Home Concert for Kemba Cofield

Source: All About Jazz
June 13, 2009

Atlanta's Kemba Cofield return's home to celebrate her successful South American Tour. June 8, 2009(ATLANTA, GA) Kemba Cofield, one of Atlanta's most celebrated jazz vocalists, is returning to Atlanta after performing overseas for the past three months. Kemba Cofield return's to Atlanta to celebrate her successful South American Tour. This dynamic jazz vocalist, will show her versatility in performing various genres of music. Each evening will offer a unique blend of flavors from Latin and R & B, to soul ...

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Icelandic Pianist Sunna Gunnlaugs in VA. Beach, Sat. June 13th

Source: Cyber PR
June 11, 2009

This will be her only Tidewater appearance. The internationally acclaimed jazz pianist from Iceland Sunna Gunnlaugs will be joined by bassist Jimmy Masters and drummer Scott McLemore for a night of music from her recent release “Songs from Iceland" as well as new originals (to be recorded with her quartet in NY later this month). June 13th, 2009 at 7:30pm Fellowship of the Inner Light 620 14th St, Virginia Beach, VA (757) 428-5782

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"Inimitable" Annie Ross!

Source: All About Jazz
June 10, 2009

Riverbank State Park, in association with Brownstone Entertainment Complex, LLC, for our fifth consecutive year are pleased to present: “Jammin' On The Hudson." 'Jammin'; The Summer Concert Series for the 'serious' Jazz Lover! What could be more inviting than listening to the sounds of great Jazz Artists, cast out over The Hudson River, at sunset, for Free?! Our Season 'kicks-off' on Sunday July 12th with... a Legendary vocalist who once stood in for the one-and-only “Lady Day" (Ms. Billie Holiday) ...

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35th Annual Jazz Record Collectors’ Bash June 19th - 20th Hilton Woodbridge Iselin, NJ

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 7, 2009

Announcing the 35th Annual Jazz Record Collectors’ Bash June 19th - 20th, 2009

78s, LPs, CDs & memorabilia. Hilton Woodbridge 120 Wood Avenue South Iselin, NJ 08830 hiltonwoodbridge.com

Reservations: Call either the toll free number 1-800-HILTONS (800 445-8667) or the Hilton Woodbridge (732) 494-6200. Mention JAZZ RECORD COLLECTORS GROUP to get discount.

Email: [email protected]

Rate with discount is $119.00 + tax per night. Please note: There are a limited number ...

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Dionne Warwick and Sinbad to Headline the First Annual Applause for the Cause Benefit Concert at the Oakland Convention Center

Source: PRThatRocks.com
June 6, 2009

Alta Bates Summit Foundation, in cooperation with Comcast and KBLX-FM 102.9, is proud to announce tickets have gone on sale for the First Annual Applause for the Cause Charity Concert featuring Dionne Warwick and Sinbad, June 6, 2009 at the Oakland Convention Center. Proceeds will benefit the new Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland. The 2009 Applause for the Cause Dionne Warwick and Sinbad concert joins an ever-growing list of unique and ...

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