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The 2nd International Jazz Composers' Symposium

Source: All About Jazz
May 8, 2008

The University of South Florida Center for Jazz Composition in partnership with BMI is proud to present

THE 2ND INTERNATIONAL JAZZ COMPOSER'S SYMPOSIUM June 12-14, 2008 TAMPA, FL USA

Contact: Matt Wengerd, USF Center for Jazz Composition [email protected] 813-974-4285

The second International JAZZ COMPOSER'S SYMPOSIUM expects to welcome over 100 jazz composers, musicians, and scholars when it convenes June 12-14 in Tampa, Florida. This unique three-day event, presented by the ...

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A Celebration of Peter King at Ronnie Scott's in London on February 3, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
May 8, 2008

A Celebration of Peter King Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, London February 3rd 2008 Doors open at 6pm. Music from 7pm. A very special evening to honour one of the greatest Jazz musicians to have come out of Britain and one of the finest alto saxophonists in the world today. A host of musicians assemble for this amazing celebration including: Peter King Gilad Atzmon Mike Figgis Jeremy Brown

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"This is Our Music" Series Returns to Brooklyn on May 14 with Knucklebean, Matt Lavelle's Tenor Tree and the Matthew Silberman Group!

Source: All About Jazz
May 6, 2008

One and all are invited to attend this month's edition of “This Is Our Music," set to feature Knucklebean, Matt Lavelle's Tenor Tree and the Matthew Silberman Group on May 14 at the Galapagos Art Space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. That's three exciting groups for only $10. Could life get any better than this? Doors are at 8PM, and the show starts at 8:30PM. The schedule is as follows: 8PM - Doors 8:30PM - Matt Lavelle's Tenor Tree: Matt Lavelle (bass ...

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Gangster Rapper Ice-T Joins Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for World Premiere of Langston Hugues Jazz Project June 18

Source: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
May 2, 2008

GANGSTER RAP ARTIST ICE-T TO PERFORM WITH INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AS PART OF LANGSTON HUGHES PROJECT WORLD PREMIERE Noted Rap Artist, Actor, Lecturer & Author To Narrate Langston Hughes Poetry Set to Music INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra has announced that Grammy Award-wining gangster rap artist and lecturer Ice-T will join the Orchestra to provide dramatic narration as part of the world premiere of a fully orchestrated version of famed African-American poet Langston Hughes' twelve-part masterwork titled Ask Your ...

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Cuban Artist Contributes to Jazz Legacy

Source: Phred, Inc.
May 1, 2008

On Monday, May 5, Cuban artist Uldis Lopez Paredes will unveil his most ambitious piece of work since being granted asylum in the U.S. last year. He created the sculpture in celebration of jazz and the freedom of expression it represents. The unveiling will take place at Nature Scapes Garden Center, Landscaping, Florist and Gift Shoppe in Bunnell, FL and will kick off a week of jazz and art related activities associated with the 3rd annual Legacy Jazz Festival presented ...

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Monterey Jazz Festival's 2nd Annual Jazz Legends Gala Honors Gerald Wilson, May 2, 2008

Source: Monterey Jazz Festival
May 1, 2008

Monterey Jazz Festival's 2nd Annual Jazz Legends Gala Honors Gerald Wilson, May 2, 2008 Gala Celebration Features Dinner, Live Auction & Entertainment By Bay Area Jazz Vocalist, Kim Nalley Proceeds Support The Monterey Jazz Festival Education Programs April 30, 2008; Monterey, California; The Monterey Jazz Festival will honor the legendary artist and composer, Gerald Wilson, with the 2nd MJF Jazz Legends Award on May 2, 2008. This elegant, black-tie gala--co-chaired by Clint & Dina Eastwood--is being held at the exclusive ...

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Jeff Coffin Joins Great Basin Jazz Camp

Source: All About Jazz
April 30, 2008

Internationally acclaimed saxophonist Jeff Coffin has been added to the roster of outstanding Artists performing at the final concert, concluding the 2nd Annual Great Basin Jazz Camp at Northwest Nazarene University July 14 through July 18 2008. the concert will be held in Swayne Auditorium on July 18th beginning at 6:30PM, and is open to the public. Mr. Coffin will join the instructors and clinicians on July 17th and 18th, where he will work with both large and small ensembles ...

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Cleveland Jazz Orchestra to Perform "The Grand Wazoo"

Source: All About Jazz
April 30, 2008

The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra will present “The Jazz Unit Plays The Grand Wazoo--The Music of Frank Zappa" on May 2 and 3 at the Cleveland Bop Stop. The Jazz Unit won the Award of Achievement in Popular Music from Northern Ohio Live in 2003 for their last performance of Zappa's music. Some of the most accomplished musicians on the local scene will participate in these performances, including saxophonist Howie Smith, guitarist Bob Fraser, and Artistic Director Jack Schantz. The Frank ...

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