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Got Big Ears? John Hollenbeck's Large Ensemble at Painted Bride on February 28 and March 6

Source: All About Jazz
February 21, 2009

With a huge sound and mesmerizing subtlety, John Hollenbeck's Large Ensemble combines the sonic range of a big band and the intimacy of a small group of closely-knit musicians. Hollenbeck is striking for his compositional process, one that is deeply immersed in personal experience and that uses the accumulation of simple elements to create a complex, yet coherent whole. His large ensemble work is informed by his experience playing in a formidable roster of big bands, including Bob Brookmeyer's New ...

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Jazz & Japanalia -- Mega Sale to Support Litchfield Jazz Camp Scholarships

Source: All About Jazz
February 19, 2009

The Litchfield Jazz Festival and Japanalia announce Jazz & Japanalia, a event benefiting Litchfield Jazz Camp scholarships on Saturday, March 7th from 11 AM 7 PM at Kent Green in Kent, CT. The One-Day-Only Mega Sale offers 50-80% off designer clothes for all seasons, light refreshments provided by the Fife n Drum Restaurant and music provided by the Litchfield Jazz Festival. To add to the excitement, the Litchfield Jazz Festival, which will be held for the first time in Kent, ...

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Mardi Gras in Wilmington

Source: JamBase
February 19, 2009

BERNIE WORRELL AND LEO NOCENTELLI JOIN FORCES FOR ONE NIGHT

Bernie Worrell The Light Up The Queen Foundation is bringing together legends of funk, rock, jazz and soul music for a one-night-only, once-in-a-lifetime musical celebration of New Orleans Mardi Gras. The 1st Annual Mardi Gras on Market Street will bring the spirit of New Orleans culture to Wilmington, DE to benefit the Light Up the Queen Foundation and its mission to restore the historic Queen Theater on 5th and Market ...

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Memorial Tribute to Kenn Cox in Detroit

Source: JazzStage Productions
February 17, 2009

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Jerry Dammers Presents Cosmic Engineering - A Tribute to Sun Ra at London's Barbican on March 10

Source: All About Jazz
February 16, 2009

A very special concert at London's Barbican on Tuesday March 10th at 7:30pm Jerry Dammers Spatial A.K.A. Orchestra present Cosmic Engineering a Tribute to Sun Ra and other musical mavericks The spirit of intergalactic jazz traveller Sun Ra watches over the latest project from the Specials and 2-Tone founding father Jerry Dammers: a hypnotically grooving, 19 member cosmic funk ensemble. With blistering arrangements that conjure up the outer-spatial sounds of the Arkestra and fellow interplanetarians like Alice Coltrane and Pharaoh ...

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Simon and Garfunkel Reunite in New York

Source: Billboard Magazine
February 16, 2009

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel joined forces for a surprise reunion last night (Feb. 13) at New York's Beacon Theatre, which was hosting its first event after a seven-month renovation by Madison Square Garden Entertainment. The pair performed “The Sound of Silence," “The Boxer" and “Old Friends" during the encore, marking what is believed to be just their third appearance together since concluding a 2004 reunion tour. Garfunkel had flown in from Florida, where he played in Key Largo the ...

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Jazz In The Hills at the Appian Way Restaurant in Fountain Hills (AZ)

Source: All About Jazz
February 16, 2009

Jazz In The Hills

Friday March 6, 2009

FOUR PIANISTS plus Bass and Drums Armand Boatman, Barb Catlin, Dan Delaney and Nick Matson Plus Warren Jones and Dom Moio

Doors will open at 7:45 PM Concert: 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM Free Anniversary Cake; Coffee, Wine and Water available All Ages Welcome $10 Donation at the door, Tax Deductible

The Appian Way Restaurant Appia Room Corner ...

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White House Plans Concert to Honor Stevie Wonder

Source: All About Jazz
February 14, 2009

The White House is planning a concert this month to honor Stevie Wonder, whose music provided part of President Obama's campaign soundtrack.

The White House says the president and first lady Michelle Obama will present Wonder with a Library of Congress award on Feb. 25. The concert will be broadcast the next day on PBS as part of its Performance at the White House series.

The award-winning and chart-topping Wonder performed at the Democratic National Convention in Denver on the ...

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