Event News

NFL Awards 2013 Super Bowl to New Orleans

Source: All About Jazz
May 19, 2009

New Orleans is a Super Bowl city again. Big Easy beats out Miami and Glendale, Ariz., gets title game for 10th time.

NFL owners voted Tuesday to play the 2013 Super Bowl in New Orleans, the first time the championship game will be played there since Hurricane Katrina shredded parts of the Louisiana Superdome. The hurricane caused 1,600 deaths and devastated the Gulf Coast four years ago.

New Orleans beat out Miami which sought a record 11th Super Bowl and ...

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American Jazz Repertory Orchestra to Open Independence Day Weekend

Source: All About Jazz
May 18, 2009

The American Jazz Repertory Orchestra makes its Pittsfield debut on July 2 with a concert that features big-band renditions of Jazz instrumentals, plus a tip-of-the-hat to 'the great American song book.' Sponsored by Berkshires Jazz, the 16-piece big band will be supplemented by Berkshires Jazz All-Stars, comprising local standout soloists including Charlie Tokarz, Gary Miller, Andy Kelly, and Vikki True. The program will be divided into two segments, the first presenting the memorable songs of the big-band era. Performed in ...

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Louis Armstrong Collages at Jazz at Lincoln Center: May 2 September 26, 2009

Source: All About Jazz
May 18, 2009

Jazz at Lincoln Center presents a free art exhibition entitled The Collage Aesthetic of Louis Armstrong: “In the Cause of Happiness." The exhibition is open to the public and features large scale images of collages created by Armstrong from clips of photographs, news stories, postcards, letters, telegrams and other materials that Armstrong artfully affixed to the boxes of his vast private collection of audio tapes. In a letter to a friend in 1953, Louis Armstrong said, “My hobbie (one of ...

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Jazz in June: An Evening with Uri Caine

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2009

Jazz in June: An Evening with Uri Caine

Join us for an evening of savory food, wine and exceptional music with Grammy-nominated jazz pianist and composer, Uri Caine.

Enjoy a rare opportunity to experience this groundbreaking performer in an intimate setting while benefiting cutting-edge advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS.

All proceeds from this event will support the work of The Center for HIV Law and Policy - a national organization dedicated to securing the human and civil rights of ...

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Lebowski Fest Hits the East Coast

Source: All About Jazz
May 16, 2009

After a legendary 2-night run in Los Angeles, that included re-enactments by stars from the film, a video greeting from Jeff Bridges, a performance by 9-year-old guitar prodigy Yuto, and roughly 2,500 Los Angeles Achievers, Lebowski Fest is loading up the ‘Speed of Sound' tour bus and hitting the road. In addition to the previously announced West Coast dates, Lebowski Fest will be spreading the gospel of The Dude in Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, Toronto, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, the DC ...

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Benefit Concert for NOLA Artists

Source: JamBase
May 15, 2009

MUSICIANS BRINGING MUSICIANS HOME V: A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR NEW ORLEANS ARTISTS

Jolie Holland

WHO: Musicians Wayne Kramer (MC5), Jolie Holland, John Langford (Waco Brothers, Mekons), Saul Williams, Scott McCaughey (Young Fresh Fellows, Minus 5, R.E.M.), Laura Veirs, Vijay Iyer, Erin McKeown, Bonerama, Al “Carnival Time" Johnson, Martn Perna (Antibalas, Ocote Soul Sounds) and Paul Sanchez.

WHAT: a special evening of music to benefit Sweet Home New Orleans a coalition of non-profit organizations that helps find affordable housing ...

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Instruments a Comin' | 04.27 | New Orleans

Source: JamBase
May 15, 2009

Words & Images by: Dino Perrucci

Instruments A Comin' :: 04.27.09 :: Tipitina's :: New Orleans, LA

Theresa Andersson & Big Sam :: 04.27 Tip's Immediately following the first weekend of Jazz Fest, New Orleans welcomed the 8th Annual “Instruments A Comin'" benefit. If you're not familiar with the event it is always held the Monday between weekends of Jazz Fest at Tipitina's. While the music lineup traditionally makes it one of the best nights of the year, this ...

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Armen Nalbandian & Little Dragon Perform May 24th

Source: All About Jazz
May 15, 2009

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