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Herbie Hancock Dazzled by Obama's

Source: All About Jazz
January 19, 2009

Herbie Hancock: It's one thing to have shaken the Obamas' hands. It's quite another to have them tell you they're fans of your work.

At the Democratic Convention in August, the last time Herbie Hancock had some face time with the future first couple, Michelle Obama “said some very nice things" about Hancock's last record, 2008's Grammy-winning album of the year River: The Joni Letters, an homage to Hancock's longtime friend, Joni Mitchell. “She said it helped her through some ...

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Ghostlight & In The Heights Host 100 Grammy U Students

Source: Seth Cohen PR
January 19, 2009

On Wednesday, January 14th, In The Heights and Ghostlight Records hosted 100 Grammy University Students with a free performance of the Tony Award Winning In The Heights at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

The performance was followed by a Talkback conversation with Tony- winning star Lin-Manuel Miranda, as well as co-producers and orchestrators of the In The Heights Original Cast Recording, Andres Levin, Bill Sherman and Alex Lacamoire (who also serves as the shows Musical Director.)

The news of a 2009 ...

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Inspiring Song, Spirit at Lincoln Memorial Concert

Source: Michael Ricci
January 18, 2009

Celebrities and tens of thousands of Americans converge on the National Mall to kickoff Obama's inauguration. Though the temperatures hovered around freezing and the sky was overcast, the excitement of the crowd was palpable.

Joined by tens of thousands of well-wishers who gathered at the foot of the evocative Lincoln Memorial, President-elect Barack Obama celebrated his imminent inauguration at a star-studded gala this afternoon filled with the electric sense of history as the nation prepared for its first African American ...

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Traditional Dixieland Jazz New Jersy

Source: All About Jazz
January 17, 2009

Cape May Traditional Jazz Society Presents Atlantic City Jazz Band Herb Roselle trombone, Franny Smith banjo, Bob Rawlins clarinet, and their Red Garter friends on trumpet, tuba and drums playing great Traditional Dixieland Jazz.

Sunday January 25, 2009 from 2 to 4 pm VFW Post 386 419 Congress St. Cape May, NJ 609-884-7961

Ticket charge - $10 advance purchase $15 at door everyone is welcome $10 CMTJS member ...

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The Obama Inauguration Music Guide

Source: All About Jazz
January 16, 2009

President-elect Barack Obama The official Presidential Inauguration kick-off event featuring Bono and Bruce Springsteen on Jan. 18 is one of dozens of Washington D.C. bashes celebrating President-elect Barack Obama's Jan. 20 swearing-in.

Aretha Franklin, the Grateful Dead, Beyonce, Death Cab For Cute and the Beastie Boys are among the diverse lineup of artists performing at the 10 official inaugural balls and a slew of other unofficial galas and concerts.

Below is an extensive schedule of inaugural events featuring ...

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Lincoln Center's "American Songbook" Week 3: February 4-7

Source: All About Jazz
January 16, 2009

Week three of Lincoln Centers acclaimed series American Songbook brings to The Allen Room a soulful tribute to black music, a bluegrass legend, a genre-busting singer and the concert debut of a gifted actor, all celebrating the diversity of American popular song.

On February 4th, Soul Deep, an ensemble of some of the top black singers from Broadway and beyond will perform music black music that is the basis for most of the popular music heard today. The next night, ...

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Inauguration Party On! Los Angeles

Source: Michael Ricci
January 16, 2009

Obama is being called 'the artist's president. Inauguration Day gives folks a great chance to party like it's 2009. Whether your candidate won or not, Tuesday night will feature plenty of places to kick up your heels.

Plane tickets to Washington are sky high, and space on the National Mall is at a premium, but that doesn't mean Angelenos are going to miss out on Inauguration Day parties. From irreverent political art parties to electric car parades, Southern ...

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The Dead/Haynes and Lots More Join Obama's Inaugural Ball

Source: JamBase
January 16, 2009

WARREN HAYNES TO PERFORM AT WASHINGTON LIFE MAGAZINE'S INAUGURAL WEEKEND KICKOFF PARTY AND JOINS THE DEAD AT MID-ATLANTIC INAUGURAL BALL

Warren Haynes Warren Haynes will be featured at two major inaugural events - as the sole performer at Washington Life magazine's Inaugural Weekend Kickoff Party and as part of The Dead for the Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball.

The Inaugural Weekend Kickoff Party, taking place on Friday, January 16, boasts a guest list that is a who's who ...

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