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Highlights In Jazz Presents The Millennials Meet The Masters on Thursday, March 22, 2018 8pm at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
Something magical happens when outstanding jazz players ranging in age from their 20s to their 80s take to the stage and create common ground. That’s what you’ll experience at Highlights In Jazz’s upcoming “The Millennials Meet The Masters” concert, featuring saxophonists/clarinetists Peter and Will Anderson, trumpeter Dominick Farinacci, drummer Jimmy Cobb, bassist Buster Williams, trombonist Steve Turre, and pianist Tardo Hammer. For Highlights In Jazz founder Jack Kleinsinger, variety is the spice of concert production. He delights in bringing together ...
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Montpelier Arts Center Hosts Second Panel On Women In Jazz: “Building Community” on Sunday, March 18
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The Phillips Agency
On Sunday, March 18, Montpelier Arts Center in Laurel, Maryland will celebrate Women's History Month by turning the spotlight on women in jazz with a free program entitled “Building Community” from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The event falls on the last day of the Washington Women in Jazz Festival, which runs March 10-18 this year. The program features a panel discussion moderated by WPFW’s Katea Stitt and meant for women, men and teens. Professional musicians, community leaders, teachers, parents, ...
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Register Now: Jazzahead! 2018 Set for April 19-22 in Bremen, Germany
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All About Jazz
Where the jazz world gathers The international jazz trade fair jazzahead! 2018 in Bremen has a special focus on partner country Poland, an increase in participants from Central Europe and innovations in the conference programme. The jazz trade fair has seen an increase in registrations from its target markets This year’s jazzahead!, the 13th edition, will take place on 19-22 April in Bremen, Germany. The organizers are pleased to announce a stronger take-up from the countries which they have designated ...
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Led Zeppelin Embraces Record Store Day With New Release
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HypeBot
You may want to get in line early this Record Store Day. In advance of Led Zeppelin’s 50th Anniversary celebration, slated to commence this September, the band will wet fan’s appetites with their first ever Record Store Day release on April 21st, 2018. Produced by Jimmy Page and pressed on yellow vinyl, the limited-edition 7” single will feature two previously unheard studio mixes, handpicked by Page–the “Sunset Sound Mix” of “Rock And Roll” b/w the “Olympic Studios Mix” of “Friends.” ...
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How To Have A Successful SXSW 2018
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HypeBot
Love it or loath it, SXSW is an important time for the music industry and those involved with it, presenting a vast wealth of opportunities for growing your brand, networking, and also enjoying the show. With so many options, we here assist in how best to break down your time at SXSW, whether you're a first-timer or seasoned vet. Guest post by Angela Mastrogiacomo of Soundfly's Flypaper South by Southwest (SXSW) is one of the most exciting, chaotic times in the music ...
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Dr. Lonnie, Monaco & Gibbs: Hope College’s Jazz Organ Summit
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All About Jazz
By C. Andrew Hovan The old saying goes that everything old is new again. The same can also be said for the current resurgence in the use of the Hammond organ. Although the instrument never really went out of style with jazz practitioners, a new crop of players are dedicating themselves to advancing the vernacular established by their elders. Jared Gold, Pat Bianchi, and Cory Henry, are just a few of the names that come to mind when considering those ...
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James Brandon Lewis & Chad Taylor Launch 2018 Season In Beacon, NY
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James Keepnews
“James Brandon Lewis, a jazz saxophonist in his 30s, raw-toned but measured, doesn't sound steeped in current jazz-academy values and isn't really coming from a free-improvising perspective. There's an independence about him.” —The New York Times “With an insatiable appetite for music on the fringe, drummer Chad Taylor has been an active participant in the creative music environments of both Chicago and New York. Not confined to any particular style, Taylor threads an array of astounding patterns and cadences.” —All ...
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Highlights In Jazz 45th Anniversary Gala Thurs., Feb. 22nd 8pm
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
Thursday, February 22, 2018, at 8 P.M. featuring the Bucky Pizzarelli Trio with guitarist Russell Malone and bassist Martin Pizzarelli. Also Acclaimed Singer Allan Harris Plus a surprise special guest! Tribeca Performing Arts Center Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers Street New York, NY 10007 Box Office: 212-220-1460 Mark your calendar for other concerts scheduled for the 2018 Highlights In Jazz 46th season: Thursday, March 22, 2018, 8 P.M. The Millennials ...
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