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Steve Slagle "Dedication" CD Release Thurs., Feb. 22nd at SMOKE - Three Sets - Starts at 7pm

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 22, 2018

Steve Slagle Dedication CD Release Tonight! Sets 7pm-9pm-10:30pm SMOKE 2751 Broadway New York, NY 10025 DownBeat Editors Pick January 2018 By Ed Enright Steve Slagle dedicates each track on his new album to people, places and things that have served as sources of artistic inspiration during his five-decade career as a saxophonist/flutist, composer, educator, arranger and bandleader on the New York scene. Dedication starts with a kick as Slagle (on alto), pianist Lawrence Fields, ...

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Bandsintown Produces SXSW's First Data Driven Showcase

Source: HypeBot
February 15, 2018

Concert discovery platform Bandsintown is producing its first ever showcase at SXSW. Dubbed the music conference's first ever data driven showcase, participating artists were chosen from Bandintown's Big Break program made up of touring acts that have grown from 100 to 5,000 or more followers on the platform in last 6 months. “We know how hard it is for developing acts to reach the next level, and we're passionate about helping them to achieve this milestone," said Bandsintown co-managing partner Fabrice Sergent ...

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“jazz Superstars” Join To Celebrate The 10 Year Anniversary Of The Thailand International Jazz Conference - TIJC 2018

Source: Thailand International Jazz Conference
January 11, 2018

The 10th Anniversary of TIJC – the Thailand International Jazz Conference will be on January 26-28, 2018. The conference includes four main signature events; Jazz Music Performances, Jazz Education Activities, Jazz Solo Competition and Jazz Camp. Dr. Narong Prangcharoen Dean of College of Music, Mahidol University, reveals that TIJC is an important event for music development and awareness in Southeast Asia. Since the first TIJC was held, the public has become more aware and appreciative of jazz music. This event ...

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Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Eventbrite Go To Court To Protect Net Neutrality

Source: HypeBot
January 9, 2018

The more than 50 members of the Internet Association which include Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Eventbrite, Netflix, Twitter, Microsoft, Snap and others has pledged to lead legal action to stop the FCC's recent rule changes that effectively gut net neutrality. Internet Association President & CEO Michael Beckerman issued this statement regarding the FCC's “Restoring Internet Freedom Order” that will gut net neutrality protections for consumers, startups, and other stakeholders: “The final version of Chairman Pai’s rule, as expected, dismantles popular ...

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Highlights In Jazz - 45th Anniversary Gala in New York City

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 4, 2018

Announcing a lineup update: Vocalist Allan Harris tapped for opening concert, following the passing of the great Kevin Mahogany The Highlights In Jazz 45th Anniversary Gala launches the 46th season, Thursday, February 22, 2018, at 8 P.M., featuring the Bucky Pizzarelli Trio with guitarist Russell Malone, and bassist Martin Pizzarelli. Acclaimed singer Allan Harris just added to the gala lineup! Only at BMCC TRIBECA Performing Arts Center Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers Street

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You're invited to the Philadelphia Jazz Professionals Meetup on December 12th (4-7pm) at South Kitchen & Jazz Parlor

Source: All About Jazz
December 1, 2017

Dear Fellow Jazz Professional or Arts Patron, You’re invited to the Philadelphia Jazz Professionals Meetup (#phillyjazzmeetup) at SOUTH Restaurant on 600 N Broad Street in Philadelphia on Tuesday, December 12th between 4-7pm. It's an exciting time for Philadelphia jazz and it’s my hope to continue to bring us together biannually to network, discuss new ideas and potential collaborations with the goal of developing a deeper level of cohesiveness in our community. We all share similar goals so let’s reconnect and ...

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Marcus Anderson And Special Guest JJ Sansaverino Up Close And Personal Smooth Jazz Affair

Source: Helen Taylor
November 2, 2017

ACT Jams Productions presents an Up Close and Personal Smooth Jazz Affair featuring Billboard Artists Marcus Anderson and JJ Sansaverino on Friday, November 10 in the Palace Theater Orchestra Lobby located at 100 East Main Street. The artists are joined by band members Steve Clarke (bass), Dexter Pettaway Sr. (drums), and Sean Uliasz (keys). The show is followed by an Old School Dance Party. Hosted by Al Taylor of ACT Jams Productions. Tickets are $40 and it's a limited seating ...

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Join Us On The Inaugural Bandwagon Excursions Philly Jazz JAWNt For Larry McKenna & The Barry Harris Quartet on November 12

Source: All About Jazz
October 31, 2017

Ride with us to see Larry McKenna & The Barry Harris Quartet at the Shea Center for the Performing Arts at William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 4 pm Bus leaves 1575 The Fairway, Jenkintown, PA (in front of Whole foods Market) at 12:45 pm on Sunday, November 12 Bus arrives back in Jenkintown around 8pm Price: $75 per person (Price includes ticket to show, bus ride, boxed supper & special gift) BYOB GET ...

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