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Herbie Hancock's "Headhunters" Among Cultural Treasures

Source: All About Jazz
May 14, 2008

Library of Congress Cultural Treasures

The best-selling pop album on planet Earth and a disc sent hurtling into deep space are among recordings the Library of Congress will preserve for their cultural significance. Twenty-five selections were added to the National Recording Registry on Wednesday, part of the library's attempt to save America's aural history by archiving recordings deemed “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant." The inductees range from Michael Jackson's 1982 all-time-bestseller “Thriller" and jazz artist Herbie Hancock's 1973 fusion smash ...

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Playboy's Free Community Concerts Continue

Source: All About Jazz
May 14, 2008

Playboy's Celebrating it's 30th Jazz at The Bowl

Let the celebration begin! Leading up to the big birthday weekend at the Hollywood Bowl three smaller community concerts, all free and open to the public.

June 1st/ Warner Center

Michael Lington, Ernie Andrews, B-Side Players, Raya Yarbrough, and the Chatsworth High School Band under the direction of Larry Williams will take the stage 1:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 1 at Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills. Lavay Smith and ...

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DeeAnne Gorman Jazz Duo Appears in Peter Chelnik's "East Coast Jazz Poetry Explosion"

Source: All About Jazz
May 13, 2008

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Marcus Goldhaber Live @ The Kitano on Wednesday, May 28th - 8PM & 10PM

Source: AMP3 Public Relations
May 13, 2008

WHEN: Wednesday, May 28th

WHO: Marcus Goldhaber

WHERE: The Kitano, a coveted Manhattan venue known for its top shelf jazz.

This concert will feature new material and preview a few tracks from his upcoming album, TAKE ME ANYWHERE. At this performance, Marcus will team up once again with The Jon Davis Trio: Martin Wind, bass and Marcello Pellitteri, drums. These new songs were born out of a demand from Marcus' audience for original material. ...

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First-Ever Playboy Jazz Cruise Will Sail Jan. 25-Feb. 1, 2009

Source: All About Jazz
May 13, 2008

Bassist Marcus Miller will host inaugural floating jazz party + special guest Herbie Hancock

The first-ever Playboy Jazz ocean cruise, marking the festival's 30th anniversary, will feature acclaimed bassist Marcus Miller as musical host with 2008 Grammy winner Herbie Hancock as special guest among the lineup of stars.

The inaugural cruise, Jan. 25 to Feb. 1, 2009 will leave Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Holland America's M/S Westerdam, for the ports of San Juan, Saint Barth's, Nevis and the private island ...

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Retirement Celebration for Legendary Music Teacher Robert Knatt on June 7

Source: All About Jazz
May 13, 2008

An event celebrating the musical legacy of Robert Knatt will be held Saturday, June 7 at Seattle's Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave. The formal program begins at 7 p.m.; doors open at 5 p.m. Knatt is retiring from teaching this year. He has been the jazz band and concert band teacher at Seattle's Washington Middle School since 1991. His bands have been perennial winners at major festivals in the Northwest and throughout the country; his students have provided the core ...

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Musician's Union, Local 47 Erupts with a Volcano of Art Form

Source: All About Jazz
May 12, 2008

The dues have been paid...Honor and Homage were made to the true art form in L.A. this Day. The California jazz Foundation hosted a “A Jazz Explosion" on May 4, 2008 at the Local 47, Musicians' Union in Los Angeles. I'd called it a conflagration never before experienced on the planet! 4 sets of music put on by artists on a total Jazz mission. A fire that would not be contained, spread through the auditorium and over the city with ...

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The Black Entertainment and Music Association 2008 Jazz Awards at The Clef Club in Philadelphia

Source: All About Jazz
May 10, 2008

The Black Entertainment & Music Association (BEMA) and The Clef Club are proud to present the “First Jazz Awards Series" program, to be held Saturday evening, June 28th, 2008 (Black Music Month) in Philadelphia, Pa. at The Clef Club, Broad and Fitzwater Streets. BEMA, and The Clef Club, will be honoring and saluting some of Philadelphia's living legends, pioneers, and supporters of jazz music. Buffet dinner will be served at 6pm followed by the Awards Program and entertainment at 7pm. ...

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