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Sadao Watanabe in Concert with Asia America Symphony Orchestra in LA on June 7

Source: All About Jazz
May 21, 2008

Pioneer Sponsors Asia America Symphony Orchestra Concert June 7 Featuring World Renowned Jazz Saxophonist, Sadao Watanabe

Twenty Hearing-Impaired Patrons to Experience Performance Using Pioneer's 'Listening through the Body' Technology

WHAT: Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. proudly sponsors the Asia America Symphony Orchestra for a concert on June 7, 2008 under the direction of David Benoit, featuring special guest world-renowned jazz saxophonist Sadao Watanabe. The performance also features a reading of Beethoven's Symphony #6 in F, Opus 68 “Pastorale," and the world ...

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Jon Faddis Performing with Woodlands Jazz Ensemble 5/22 7PM

Source: All About Jazz
May 21, 2008

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Rare Indoor & Outdoor Concerts Honor Miguel "Anga" Diaz

Source: All About Jazz
May 21, 2008

Dedicated to Miguel “Anga" Daz (1961 - 2006): Un Homenaje Para Ang

The Jazz Gallery joins “Make Music New York" on Saturday, June 21st, 2008 from 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM with a major open-air concert, culminating a series of events held earlier in the week dedicated to Miguel Anga Diaz (1961 - 2006): Un Homenaje Para Anga.

Performances earlier in the week include: Sunday, June 15th: Pedro Martinez's ensemble “Iborru", featuring Dafnis Prieto on drums. Commemorating what ...

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World-Renowned Jazz Musician David Amram Joins Roots Reggae and Hip-Hop Band Shem's Disciples

Source: All About Jazz
May 21, 2008

Inaugural Concert Celebrating the Debut of Groundbreaking Music Therapy Program at White Plains' Schnurmacher Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Jazz great David Amram joined Shem's Disciples, an eclectic group of cross cultural musicians, to mark Schnurmacher Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing's introduction of a renowned, cutting-edge music therapy program. Established by the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF) and the first to offer neurologically-based music therapy treatments in Westchester County, this internationally acclaimed program provides a complete continuum of ...

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Norah Jones & Ravi Coltrane Perform at 2008 Band Together Benefit

Source: All About Jazz
May 21, 2008

Norah Jones, nine time Grammy Award winning artist, will perform along with saxophonists Ravi Coltrane and Seamus Blake at the Lefrak Theater at the American Museum of Natural History (Central Park West & 79th Street, New York, NY) on June 2, 2008 to benefit the Center for Urban Community services (CUCS). The evening will celebrate CUCS' accomplishments and generate funding for its housing and service programs assisting more than 17,000 of NYC's homeless, disabled and low income households. CUCS has ...

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Old Hollywood Glamour: Around Town-Back in la by Katie Custer

Source: All About Jazz
May 20, 2008

Two weeks ago I was back in Los Angeles to work on Tamela D'Amico for Project Louisiana, a benefit hosted by the Playboy Mansion. Tamela was the featured jazz performer and of course, sang many of her classic jazz standards including a new addition 'Sway', a song made popular by Dean Martin. Even though the event had a Mardi Gras theme, there were many vintage inspired outfits spotted including many flappers. Tamela was gorgeous, decked out in a cabaret/jazz infused ...

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Free 1920s Jazz Dance Picnic on Governors Island, NYC June 7 and 8

Source: All About Jazz
May 19, 2008

Jazz-Age Lawn Party on Governors Island, New York Harbor Saturday and Sunday, June 7th and 8th, 2008 11:30 am to 7 pm Time to pack your picnic basket and hop on the ferry! Sunny days are here, and our yearly al fresco tradition continues on enchanting Governors Island. Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra invites you join us on this hidden gem just off the southeastern tip of Manhattan, nestled in the heart of majestic New York Harbor. Due to ...

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Jazzmobile Vocal Competition Finalists Announced

Source: All About Jazz
May 19, 2008

The 2008 JAZZ VOCAL COMPETITION FINALISTS ARE: Emilia “Wheatie" Cruz Keith A. Dames “LaRe"Laurie A. Dapice Danielle Eva Taeko Fukao Gregory Generet Connie Harvey Joycelyn Medina Queen Esther George Stella Kelley Suttenfield Rochelle Thompson

There will be 3 rounds of competitions that will be held on: Friday, May 30, 2008 Sweet Rhythms ...

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