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Victor Little, Lauded Session Bassist/Composer, Announces CD Release Party at Yoshi’S San Francisco

Source: PRThatRocks.com
May 28, 2009

Victor Little, Lauded Session Bassist/Composer, Announces CD Release Party At Yoshi’s San Francisco May 28, 2009, San Francisco, California – Victor Little, one of the Bay Area’s most lauded musical residents, is proud to announce his CD Release Party at Yoshi’s San Francisco, Monday, June 29th, at 8 p.m. Victor, whose bona fides include over 20-years as the consummate ‘first call bassist’ laying down the low-end foundation for legends Patti Austin, Billy Preston, Joyce Cooling, and Booker T. Jones, takes ...

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Dolores Hope Celebrates Her 100th Birthday

Source: Michael Ricci
May 28, 2009

Dolores Hope celebrates her 100th birthday with friends and family In the backyard of the Toluca Lake home she shared with her husband, comedian Bob Hope, the party features a picture kiosk for each decade of her life.

Bob Hope's widow may well have been thinking “thanks for the memory's nudge" Wednesday as she celebrated her birthday with friends in Toluca Lake.

Dolores Hope was turning 100, after all. And people she first met seven decades ago were mingling around ...

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Benefit for Joe Raglani This Saturday, May 30 at White Flag Projects

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
May 28, 2009

Via the fine folks at the Open Lot performance space, news comes that St. Louis electronic musician Joe Raglani recently had thousands of dollars worth of equipment stolen while on tour in Brooklyn, NY. To help Raglani recover from the loss, friends and fans are throwing a benefit party at 9:00 p.m. this Saturday, May 30 at White Flag Projects, 4568 Manchester Ave. Here's the official press release:“For the first four months of this year, local electronic musician Joe ...

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Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola July 2009 Lineup

Source: All About Jazz
May 27, 2009

Wednesday-Sunday, July 1-5 Eddie Palmieri Afro Caribbean Jazz Sextet 7:30pm & 9:30pm only Featuring Eddie Palmieri (piano), Ruben Rodriguez (bass), Jose Claussell (timbales), Vicente Little Johnny Rivero (congas), Ivan Renta (tenor saxophone), Richie Viruet (trumpet). After Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, July 1-4 Chembo Corniel Latin Jazz Quintet w/ Elio Villafranca, Carlo DeRosa, Vince Cherico and Ivan Renta. Monday-Monday, July 6-13 Closed for maintenance. Tuesday-Sunday, July 14-19 Joe Chambers Outlaw Band w/ George Cables, Vincent Herring, Essiet Essiet & Steve Berrios Featuring Joe ...

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Australian Blues Superstar Fiona Boyes Makes First Appearance in Columbus, Ohio June 4

Source: Just Roots PR
May 23, 2009

Bear in the Chair Productions presents an evening with Australian Finger Pickin Blues Superstar Fiona Boyes. This one night engagement only will be her first ever performance in Columbus.

Fiona Boyes has been nominated for 'Acoustic Album of the Year' 2009 Blues Music Awards, Memphis TN; nominated for 'Contemporary Female Blues Artist of the Year'- 2008 Blues Music Awards and 'Contemporary Blues Album of the Year' - 2007 Blues Music Awards.

Fiona Boyes Acoustic Concert June ...

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Vegas Welcome Sign Gets Historic Designation

Source: All About Jazz
May 23, 2009

The Welcome to Las Vegas, sign on the Strip has gained a listing on the National Register of Historic Places, to fit with the county's centennial celebration this year.

LAS VEGAS - The iconic “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign is now officially a piece of national history.

Clark County officials on Thursday announced that the sign has gained listing on the National Register of Historic Places, to fit with the county's centennial celebration this year.

County Commission Chairman Rory ...

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Westin La Paloma to Host Father's Day Weekend Smooth Jazz All Stars Show

Source: All About Jazz
May 22, 2009

The stars will be out on Saturday June 20 as the Westin La Paloma prepares to host the Fathers Day Weekend Smooth Jazz All-Star Party! Concert-goers will get three shows in one when a Triple Crown of contemporary jazz stars shine on Tucson. The star-studded line up features Grammy nominated keyboard legend Jeff Lorber, sax powerhouse Everette Harp and fiery guitarist, Jay Soto. The All-Star event will also feature bassist Mario Mendivil and drummer Ira King winning musicians at the ...

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Ropeadope 10th Ann on 6/10 w/ Medeski, Hunter, Martin...

Source: JamBase
May 22, 2009

ROPEADOPE 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION JUNE 10 at SULLIVAN HALL in NEW YORK CITY To Benefit Longtime Ropeadope Producer Scotty Hard

The Ropeadope 10th Anniversary Celebration touches down Wednesday, June 10 in the land where it all began, New York City, for an old school improv-mash-up at Sullivan Hall. The house band for the evening defines the label's exquisite aesthetic over the last decade:

JOHN MEDESKI - keys JOHN ELLIS - horns ...

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