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Jack Kleinsinger’s Highlights In Jazz Presents The Joe Bushkin Centennial at 8:00 PM on Thursday, May 4

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
April 29, 2017

Jack Kleinsinger’s Highlights In Jazz, New York’s longest running jazz concert series, concludes its record breaking 45th season at 8:00 PM on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center at the Borough of Manhattan Community College, 199 Chambers Street, New York City, with The Joe Bushkin Centennial concert, celebrating the rich musical legacy of the legendary pianist/composer with an all-star revue featuring Wycliffe Gordon, Harry Allen, Eric Comstock, John Colliani, Nicki Parrott, Ted Rosenthal, Steve Johns and ...

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Drummer Ulysses Owens, Jr. To Lead "All Sides Of Ella” with Friends At Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola In New York City

Source: ARE GROUP
April 25, 2017

Grammy-Award winning drummer and musical director Ulysses Owens, Jr., will return to Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola from April 28-30 to take part in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Ella Fitzgerald Festival. He will lead a notable ensemble consisting of pianist Allyn Johnson, trumpeter Alphonso Horne, and bassist Alex Claffy, with featured vocalists Brianna Thomas and Alyson Williams. Of his group's upcoming performance at the Ella Fitzgerald Festival, Owens states “I first fell in love with Ella's voice in my teens. Since then I ...

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Young Sounds Of Arizona Announces Free Concert & Master Class With Renowned Tenor Saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi

Source: Marisa Arellano
April 23, 2017

Young Sounds of Arizona is pleased to announce that renowned tenor saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi will be joining our ensembles on Monday May 8th at the Kerr Cultural Center in Scottsdale for a free performance that is open to the public. “Jerry Bergonzi is a fantastic saxophonist and truly understands jazz at its core. We are thrilled that he will be working with our students and performing with them as well. This is such a unique opportunity for Young Sounds members”, ...

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Jazz At Atlas Debuts In Newburgh, NY With William Parker And Evidence Of Everlasting Beauty on May 20 At 8pm

Source: James Keepnews
April 21, 2017

“William Parker is something of a father figure.” —Larry Blumenfeld, New York Times “One of the 50 Greatest New York Musicians of All Time” —Time Out New York Launching a new series of music and cultural discourse at the Atlas Industries building in Newburgh, NY, Jazz at Atlas is proud to present the legendary bassist, composer and bandleader William Parker and the ensemble Evidence Of Everlasting Beauty. The band features Cooper-Moore on piano, Daniel Carter on reeds, trumpet and flute, ...

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Connect With All About Jazz / Jazz Near You At JazzAhead! 2017

Source: All About Jazz
April 20, 2017

Dear JazzAhead! 2017 conference goers! All About Jazz and Jazz Near You's affable Maxim Micheliov will be on hand for this year's conference, connecting with old friends and making new ones. Max and I are looking to partner with presenting organizations, event aggregators, and catalyst and advocacy organizations to further support local jazz scenes around the world through our Jazz Near You platform. Max will be available to discuss Jazz Near You partnership opportunities, and to demonstrate the Jazz Near ...

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International Jazz Composers' Symposium - May 18-20 at University Of South Florida - School Of Music in Tampa

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
April 13, 2017

Featuring: Billy Childs (and his Quartet) John Hollenbeck (with the Claudia Quintet) Christine Jensen Chuck Owen (with his Jazz Surge) Rufus Reid Maria Schneider Ryan Truesdell Special Appearances by: Randy Brecker Gregoire Maret Vision Talks by Music Industry leaders: Brian Camelio, ArtistShare Bob Thompson, Pres. Music Sales Corp. For two and a half days in the middle of ...

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Fareed Haque, Ted Sirota And Others At Constellation, April 22, For Fundraiser

Source: Anthony Buttitta
April 13, 2017

Some of Chicago’s finest jazz, classical, blues and world musicians come together to make a joyful noise against the fascist agenda of the Trump/Pence regime. All proceeds will go to fund actions and publicity for Refuse Fascism. Fareed Haque / Goran Ivanovich Duo George Flynn with Cory Tiffin & Leila Bowie Juli Wood Trio with Dan DeLorenzo & Mike Schlick Erwin Helfer (solo piano) Chicago Afro-Beat Project Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 8:30 pm ...

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Philadelphia Jazz Professionals Meetup Event Set For April 4 (4-7PM) at South Kitchen & Jazz Parlor

Source: All About Jazz
March 29, 2017

Dear fellow Philadelphia Area Jazz Professional or Arts Patron, You are invited to the first annual Philadelphia Jazz Professionals Meetup (#phillyjazzmeetup) at South Kitchen & Jazz Parlor on 600 N Broad St in Philadelphia on Tuesday, April 4th between 4-7pm. It's an exciting time for Philadelphia jazz and it's my hope to bring us together to discuss new ideas and potential collaborations with the thought of developing a deeper level of cohesiveness in our community. We all share similar goals ...

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