Event News

Abba Foursome Make Rare Appearance

Source: All About Jazz
July 6, 2008

All four members of supergroup ABBA appeared together on Friday at the Swedish premiere of the film “Mamma Mia!", delighting fans with their first public showing for years.

Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Anni-Frid Lyngstad -- known as Frida - - and Agnetha Faltskog walked down the red carpet at a Stockholm movie theatre to the cheers of several thousand fans. The movie follows “Mamma Mia!" the musical, which toured worldwide and features 22 ABBA songs, including “Dancing Queen," “Take ...

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New York Songwriters' Circle Accepting Contest Submissions

Source: All About Jazz
July 6, 2008

The New York Songwriters' Circle announced that it is now accepting submissions for its third annual Songwriting Contest.

Twelve finalists will be selected to perform before a panel of music industry judges and a live audience at the NYSC finale event in November.

The contest will also include an International Award and a Young Writer Award. The International Award will be given to an outstanding songwriter originating from anywhere outside the U.S. to help further their career in the U.S. ...

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Yera Son: Free Latin Jazz at Waterside Plaza

Source: All About Jazz
July 6, 2008

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Jazz: Music to Hit Fort Collins Stage, Screen

Source: All About Jazz
July 4, 2008

Starting Tuesday, Fort Collins is offering six days dedicated to experiencing the music in a variety of ways, with outdoor shows, indoor gigs, films and more. On Thursday, the New Belgium Brewing Co.'s Bike-In Movie Night is showing Jazz on a Summer's Day, the captivating film of the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival, at 8 p.m. (500 Linden St., 970-221-0524). That same evening, guitarist Charlie Hunter brings his trio to the town's Aggie Theater (970-482-8300). Hunter's current CD, Mistico, displays his ...

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McCartney Headlines Quebec Anniversary Bash

Source: All About Jazz
July 1, 2008

Paul McCartney to Headline Quebec City's 400th Birthday Party

Paul McCartney will help Quebec City celebrate its 400th anniversary by performing in the French-Canadian province on July 20th. The show is expected to be Macca's only North American concert this year, and his first performance in Canada since 2005. “Music is a good way to celebrate an anniversary like this. It's a universal language which unites everyone," McCartney said in a video message. “Our two countries have historic links which ...

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Jazz Festival Featuring Jazz Greats, Bill Crow, Hendrik Meurkens and Chico Mendoza

Source: All About Jazz
June 30, 2008

Summer Jazz Festival at Mills Pond House The Smithtown Township Arts Council presents its third annual Summer Jazz Festival Saturday, July 12 from 5-10 pm. The concert will take place in the festival tent on the grounds of the Mills Pond House. Admission $15 ($10 by Advance Reservation) and $5 for students with ID. For more information, call 631-862-6575, or visit our Web site. Legendary Bill Crow Bill Crow has gained an international reputation as one of the finest double ...

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Tony Allen, Victoria Williams to Join Damon Albarn & the Honest Jon's Revue July 12

Source: All About Jazz
June 26, 2008

African drummer Tony Allen and southern singer/songwriter Victoria Williams to join Damon Albarn & The Honest Jon's Revue Saturday, July 12

Featuring Afel Bocoum, Kokanko Sata, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Lobi Traore, Simone White, Candi Stanton, Tony Allen, Victoria Williams and Damon Albarn

One performance: Saturday, July 12 at 8 p.m. Running time: approximately 2 hours, no intermission Avery Fisher Hall, Broadway at 64th Street Tickets: $30, 40, 50

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Jazzin' on Jefferson | Detroit

Source: All About Jazz
June 26, 2008

Now in its fifth year, Jazzin' on Jefferson has become one of Detroit's most soulful street fairs and certainly the most swinging. The event, which takes place all day Saturday on a blocked-off stretch of Jefferson on the city's east side, takes its inspiration from the jazz and blues heritage of the Detroit neighborhood around Jefferson and Chalmers. While the party has slimmed down this year, dropping Friday evening performances, it still boasts an impressive lineup of national headliners and ...

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