Event News

Max Roach Tribute Update

Source: All About Jazz
April 15, 2008

The Andy Kirk Research Foundation, Inc. presents, as part of the 9th Annual Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival, a three day tribute to the late jazz icon Dr. Maxwell Lemuel Roach. This programming is produced with the blessing of Max Roach's family. Beginning Friday, April 25 thru and including April 27, 2008, presentations, video footage, panel discussions and jazz performances will honor the life of this great African American artist. At Concord Baptist Church of Christ; Boys and Girls High School; ...

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Rob Mullins Entertainment and Private Lessons Programs

Source: All About Jazz
April 15, 2008

WHAT: 1st Annual Planetmullins Awards Ceremony and Concert WHERE: Pierre's Fine Pianos 11039 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90039 WHEN: April 27, 2008 3 p.m. Cover: $15 Adults $5 Students 310-572-7245

ROB MULLINS TO HOST CONCERT AND AWARD SHOW IN LOS ANGELES

Rob Mullins, recording artist, music educator, and author will host the first Annual Planetmullins Awards Ceremony and live band ...

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Montclair Women's Big Band to Play Mary Lou Williams Festival, Kennedy Center 5/17

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
April 14, 2008

The economics of keeping a big band together may be daunting, but the thrill and power of the music have made it entirely worthwhile for veteran trumpeter Ellen Seeling, who co-founded the Montclair Women's Big Band in 1998 and has held it together ever since against the usual odds--and some unique ones. Coinciding with the Oakland-based ensemble's 10th anniversary is its appearance next month (May 17) at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, where the big band will headline the ...

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Ladies Singing the Blues: The Reunion!

Source: All About Jazz
April 12, 2008

New York, NY (April 2008) --- Standing on the shoulders of Ethel Waters, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington, Community Works presents Ladies Singing the Blues: THE REUNION, on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine (1047 Amsterdam Avenue). The reunion brings together the performers who participated in an eight-show year-long performance series. This gala event is a salute to Maxine Brown, Juanita Brooks, Lady Cantrese, Ghanniyya Green, Sandra Reaves-Phillips, LeeOlive Tucker, Baby ...

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Ariel & JC Jones at Hasadna in Jerusalem on Sunday, April 13 at 7:00 P.M.

Source: All About Jazz
April 11, 2008

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Tamela D'Amico at the Playboy Mansion for Project Louisiana Mardi Gras

Source: All About Jazz
April 10, 2008

The ultimate luxury party house will open it's doors to famous celebrities, athletes and renowned physicians on May 3rd. Hosting the Mardi Gras Benefit, the Playboy Mansion will assist Project Louisiana in their efforts to rebuild hurricane ravaged New Orleans. Sultry jazz singer Tamela D'Amico will be taking the stage to help raise money for this event run by Doctors for Africa (http://usdfa.org).

Organized by several globally recognized entertainers and organizations, this night will no doubt live up to the ...

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Vinnie Zummo Trio at the Daniels Pavilion at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts Naples Florida April 18th & 19th

Source: All About Jazz
April 9, 2008

TWO NIGHTS OF JAZZ PLUS ALL KINDS OF MUSICAL SURPRISES WITH FORMER JOE JACKSON GUITARIST VINNIE ZUMMO! Straight from a smash engagement at New York City's famed Blue Note Club... The Vinnie Zummo TRIO in concert at the Daniels Pavilion at the Philharmonic Center for The Arts Naples Florida April 18th. & 19th Two shows per night: 6 and 8:30 The Vinnie Zummo Trio with Chip Jackson: Bass Ray Marchica: Drums

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Marcus Goldhaber Live @ Sugar Bar on Tuesday, April 15th - 8PM & 10PM - And a New Album on the Way

Source: AMP3 Public Relations
April 8, 2008

New York, NY--On Tuesday, April 15th, Marcus Goldhaber will perform at Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. This concert will feature new material and preview a few tracks from his upcoming album, TAKE ME. 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. This inspired him to ...

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