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Phil Marino Songs (and Sinatra) Tell the Story of This Life

Source: Michael Ricci
May 31, 2009

STORY of a guys life, told in wine vintage terms. As Ervin Drake tells it, that was the note to himself that led to his writing a song, back in 1961, that earned a Grammy for Frank Sinatra.

At the time, Mr. Drake was in the office of a music publisher who told him that Bob Shane of the Kingston Trio would be coming in the following morning to select a new song, so he decided to compose one on ...

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An All-Star Benefit for Guitarist Joe Diorio

Source: All About Jazz
May 31, 2009

An All-Star Benefit for Guitarist Joe Diorio With John Abercrombie, George Garzone, Vic Juris, Dave Stryker, Paul Bollenback, Ron Affif, Sheryl Bailey, Gene Bertoncini, Andreas Oberg, David Becker, John Beasley

and many more to be announced...

Tuesday, June 9 @ 8:30 & 11pm Music Charge: $25

Birdland 315 W 44th St. New York, NY 212-581-3080

Guitarist and Connecticut native Joe Diorio earned his reputation as a creative jazz soloist in ...

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Bob Hope U.S. Stamp Issued

Source: Michael Ricci
May 31, 2009

Bob Hope is making one more appearance with the troops.

The comedian famed for his tireless travel to entertain American military personnel around the world is being honored with a 44-cent postage stamp today in ceremonies aboard the aircraft carrier Midway in San Diego.

“I think that he would be thrilled, absolutely honored and love the thought of it," said his daughter, Linda Hope.

Hope made two appearances aboard the Midway in a career launched in the 1930s and including ...

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Jazz Picnic in the Park in Lauderhill, Florida

Source: All About Jazz
May 30, 2009

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Columbus. Ohio Welcomes Fiona Boyes for One Night Only Engagement, June 4

Source: Just Roots PR
May 30, 2009

Fiona Boyes Acoustic Concert June 4, 2009. 8PM (7:30 PM opening time) Vonn Blues 2151 W. Dublin Granville Rd Columbus, OH 43085 (614) 888-6133 $10 cover Reservations Strongly Suggested

Columbus, Ohio will welcome finger picking Blues superstar Fiona Boyes for a one night engagement at Vonn Blues. This engagement will feature Boyes in an acoustic set that is certain to entertain. Nominated ...

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On the Corner Program Notes, Merkin Hall Concert 5/25/09

Source: Jazz Beyond Jazz by Howard Mandel
May 29, 2009

Miles Davis intended On The Corner to be a personal statement, an esthetic breakthrough and a social provocation upon its release in fall of 1972. He could hardly have been more successful: the album was all that, though it has taken decades for its full impact to be understood.

On The Corner was also a snapshot of its time, place and progenitor, a reorganization of music's conventional structures and one of the most prophetic works of the 20th century. ...

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Fete de la Musique - Think Music. Think Albion (MI)

Source: All About Jazz
May 29, 2009

SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2009, NOON TO MIDNIGHT, DOWNTOWN ALBION Join us for World Music Day, celebrating the first day of summer in 340 cities in 110 countries. Anyone and everyone can participate. Amateurs, part-time professionals, and established artists of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. Downtown sidewalks and parks will become impromptu musical stages, dance floors, and social meeting points. Amateur musicians, in every genre, will be able to play on the sidewalks for the biggest crowds of their lives. ...

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Kindred Cool Opens in NOLA on May 30

Source: All About Jazz
May 28, 2009

Please Join us for the opening reception of KINDRED COOL: Portraits of Jazz Friendships Photography by Laylah Amatullah Barrayn Saturday, May 30th 6 - 9 p.m. Kindred Cool is a photography project that uses relationship between Ralph Ellison, Romare Bearden and Albert Murray as an inspiration for documenting other friendships forged and fostered through a shared appreciation for jazz. Through photographic portraits, Kindred Cool serves as a visual documentary project showcasing the diversity of the jazz diaspora, that ...

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