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Jazz Heritage Center - Sunday Feb. 24th, 2PM to 5PM - "Living Legends" Free Concert

Source: RioVida Networks
February 20, 2008

Rebirth of the Cool! You are cordially invited to the Jazz Heritage Center for our “Living Legends" first concert of this year. Our first “Living Legends" 2008 concert is possible thanks to the collaboration between the Jazz Heritage Center and Wells Fargo, who are jazzing up the Fillmore. Sunday Concert, February 24, 2008, 2PM to 5PM “Living Legends" Eddie Duran, Guitar John Handy, Sax Frank Jackson, Piano & Vocals Al Obidinski, Bass ...

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Delmark Records 55th Anniversary All Star Tribute Concert- Buddy Guy's Legends

Source: All About Jazz
February 19, 2008

DELMARK IS HAVING A PARTY! 55th Anniversary All-Star Chicago Blues Tribute Concert at Buddy Guy's Legends - Friday, March 7, 2008 To celebrate Delmark and Bob Koester's 55th year in the music business, I am excited to announce that we're throwing a special all-star tribute concert with a who's who of Chicago Blues on Friday, March 7th at Buddy Guy's Legends. Delmark artists and friends Dave Specter, Byther Smith, Jimmy Dawkins, Tail Dragger, Jimmy and Syl Johnson, Little Arthur Duncan, ...

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An Interstate Swing Band Rivalry in Detroit

Source: JazzStage Productions
February 16, 2008

DETROIT - What happens when you put two of the country's best big bands and 500 dancers, many in vintage attire, in Michigan's finest dance hall? The Battle of the Bands IV, Detroit's fourth swing band competition since World War II, will take place on February 23, 2008, featuring Paul King & the Rhythm Society Orchestra (PK&RSO) competing with The Boilermaker Jazz Band (BMJB). The dance will be held in the Masonic Temple's Crystal Ballroom , which boasts a 5,000 ...

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Linda Ciofalo Sings Cool Monday Series Feb. 25

Source: Two for the Show Media
February 15, 2008

Have you heard Linda Ciofalo's Sunday Set? February, 25 at Barnes and Noble 1972 Broadway @ Lincoln Center 66 St., NY, New York 10023 Cost : free Cool Mondays Concert Series Linda Ciofalo with pianist Tedd Firth 1/2 hour concert and Meet & Greet following the concert COOL MONDAYS is a series that celebrates the best in jazz performers and music. Each week at 6:00 p.m. we invite ...

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Lori Fredrics Writes and Performs a Song for the Actionaid Charity

Source: All About Jazz
February 14, 2008

With the help of Lori Fredrics and Auracle Music performers ActionAid campaigners gave ministers at the UK Department for International Development a Valentine's Day to remember. A special blues song with political lyrics by Lori Fredrics was presented to Douglas Alexanderof DID to encourage him to put women's issues at the front of the UK's new HIV strategy. Lori was joined by her husband Howard Fredrics, singer songwriter Heidi Jo Hines and action aid campaigners who were able to obtain ...

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A Celebration of Jazz Piano at Jazz at Lincoln Center

Source: All About Jazz
February 13, 2008

* March 7-8 - Monty Alexander - The Allen Room * March 19 - Marian McPartland's 90th Birthday Celebration - Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola * March 27-29 - Dave Brubeck/Ramsey Lewis - Rose Theater * March 28-29 - Marcus Roberts, Jonathan Batiste, Aaron Diehl - The Allen Room * March 25-30 - Music of Henry Mancini - Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola WHO/WHAT: Jamaican jazz pianist Monty Alexander brings together an ensemble of musicians from neighboring islands and cultures to celebrate the intersection ...

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Herbie Hancock - Special Guest on Playboy Jazz Cruise

Source: Sirius Satellite Radio
February 13, 2008

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Pianist Jose Negroni & Guitarist Aquiles Baez Debut Music from New CDs During "A Taste of Cacao" March 6 & 7 at the Jazz Gallery

Source: MFA - Mitchell Feldman Associates
February 12, 2008

WHO: Cacao Musica Recording Artists Jose Negroni (piano) & Aquiles Baez (guitar) WHAT: A TASTE OF CACAO - Showcases of Their New CDs (out March 4th) on Venezuelan Jazz / World Music Label Cacao Musica NEGRONI'S TRIO - “Father & Son" - CME 010 / AQUILES BAEZ - “La Patilla ("The Watermelon") - CME 009 WHEN: Thursday March 6 - NEGRONI's TRIO Friday, March 7, 2008 - AQUILES BAEZ QUINTET with special guest Venezuelan vibraphone virtuoso & Cacao Musica recording ...

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