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Iridium Jazz Club Announces Schedule Change: June 10

Source: DeBlaze & Associates
May 14, 2009

“Featuring Rising Star B.D. Lenz, Late Show's Will Lee and More"

“2008 Rising Star Award: Best Jazz Band (B.D. Lenz)" - GigMasters

New York, NY - May 14, 2009 - Due to changes in their programming for CD release shows on Wednesday nights, the Iridium Jazz Club will now feature funky jazz guitarist B.D. Lenz in one set at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2009.

Listen for Lenz's signature funky jazz in an album packed with firsts (June 2009). ...

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Jazz Jam Benefit for Calvin Weston's Son

Source: All About Jazz
May 13, 2009

The 18-year-old son of Philadelphia jazz drummer Calvin Weston was killed by a hit and run driver on May 8th in Philadelphia. A jam session/fundraiser will be held tomorrow night (Wednesday 5/13/09) to raise money for the burial costs.

Location of jam session:

The Fire 412 W. Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA 8PM-2AM Street Parking For info: call Derick at 267-671-9298

NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA - May 8, 2009 (WPVI) View ...

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Benny Powell to Battle the Bones for Frankie Manning Birthday Celebration

Source: All About Jazz
May 13, 2009

Benny Powell will be featured in a special musical performance billed as the “Battle of the Bones" with fellow trombonists Wycliffe Gordon and Art Baron, as part of the Frankie 95 Birthday Festival on the closing night of the Memorial Day weekend extravaganza being held in New York City May 21 - 25. Having taken center stage as headline performer; composer; educator and jazz advocate, many believe he is receiving well-deserved recognition for his contributions to the jazz community. Always ...

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Music Memorabilia Show in NYC - June 6th, July 11th, and August 8th

Source: All About Jazz
May 12, 2009

Music Memorabilia Show: LPs, 45rpm, 78rpm, sheet music, photos, posters, books, magazines, etc. Saturday – June 6th, July 11th and August 8th Time: 10am to 2pm Location: Tip Top Shoe Building, 155 West 72nd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY (near Broadway). Subway – Nos. 1, 2 or 3 to 72nd Street. Bus – Nos. 104, 7 or 11 to 72nd Street. Admission: FREE Information: (212) 579-0689, weekdays Email: [email protected] Over 10,000 items. From ...

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Cineplex Entertainment Presents Diana Krall "Live in Rio"

Source: All About Jazz
May 12, 2009

Cineplex Entertainment is excited to announce the High-Definition premiere of Diana Krall Live in Rio for one night only on Wednesday, May 20th at select Cineplex Entertainment theatres across Canada. “Imagine an evening that combines the spectacular setting of Rio de Janeiro, the sultry and sensuous voice of Diana Krall backed by her incredibly talented group of musicians, projected onto our giant screens, supported by superb digital surround sound and you have the makings of a great evening and a ...

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Uptown Blues Bash Comes to Cambridge, Ohio

Source: Just Roots PR
May 11, 2009

Meltdown Productions and Cambridge Elks Lodge present the winners of the 2009 River City Ohio Blues CompetitionLong Tall Deb and the Drifter Kings and regional heavyweights The Blues Cannibals and the Troubled Troubadours.

On Saturday, May 23, Award-winning Columbus act Long Tall Deb and the Drifter Kings will team up with Cambridge all-stars the Blues Cannibals and The Troubled Troubadours for a special blues event at the Cambridge Elks #448. The event is open to the public. Partial proceeds from ...

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Galaxie Gypsy Jazz Jam with Alfonso Ponticelli

Source: All About Jazz
May 9, 2009

CHICAGO, Ill. – Alfonso Ponticelli is set to lead the next gypsy jazz jam session at the Gaaxie on Thursday, May 21 from 8 to 11 pm. These sessions are open to jazz fans, musicians and dancers of all types and levels, as well as fans of vintage films. Previous sessions have featured bands such as the Deep Chicago Rhythm Owls, the Uptown Strings and Rhythm Futur. There have been as many as 12 different musicians in attendance, as well ...

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Joey Ramone Birthday Bash in NYC

Source: JamBase
May 9, 2009

2009 JOEY RAMONE BIRTHDAY BASH DETAILS UNVEILED AUDIENCE TO HEAR PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED JOEY RAMONE SOLO RECORDINGS

Joey Ramone Celebrating what would have been the 58th birthday of punk icon JOEY RAMONE, the annual JOEY RAMONE BIRTHDAY BASH will take place Tuesday, May 19 at The Fillmore at Irving Plaza in New York City. Mickey Leigh, event organizer and brother of Joey Ramone, has announced that, as part of the 9th annual Bash, fans will be treated to a ...

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