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An Evening with Dianne Reeves

Source: All About Jazz
January 7, 2008

On Valentines Day, spend a romantic evening at the Apollo Theater.

Considered to be one of the most important vocalists of our time, Dianne Reeves possesses, without a question, one of the finest Voices in jazz-simultaneously powerful, intimate and full of Emotion. Dianne Reeves is a contemporary Jazz legend who squeezes every ounce of passion out of every song.

This evening of new and old standards will place Reeves right where she belongs -in the pantheon of Apollo Theater greats ...

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An International Evening of Phenomenal Bass...

Source: All About Jazz
January 6, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - On January 26th, 2008, 7:30pm, Michael Manring, Edo Castro and Yves Carbonne will perform a combined concert as part of the Noe Valley Music Series. All three are accomplished composers, arrangers as well as innovative bassists - moving the use of the instrument far beyond it's usual role as an ensemble rhythm addition. Michael Manring/Manthing Music - Gorka to experimental post-metal rockers Tim Alexander (Primus) and Alex Skolnick (Testament) to electro-pop pioneer Thomas Dolby. ...

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Armen Nalbandian & Han Bennink to Perform Duets on January 31st, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
January 6, 2008

On January 31st, 2008 at the Fresno Art Museum, legendary musician Han Bennink will join pianist Armen Nalbandian in a concert of duets as part of Nalbandian's Rhythms of Art concert season. Nalbandian is currently in his fourth year as Musical Director/ Resident Artist of the Fresno Art Museum. “Bennink plays the continuum of jazz as an instrument unto itself." -- Chris Kelsey, All Music Guide “Armen Nalbandian is a truly great modern musician with an expansive understanding of the ...

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Rusty Wright Band Announces Upcoming Gigs, January 11-March 27

Source: Just Roots PR
January 5, 2008

Guitar-based, contemporary, with a sax section and soaring B3 adding tasty layers of texture. Add dual lead vocalists, a pinch of Motor City attitude, a drop or two of humor and top it all off with a splash of southern rock and you've got a musical Molotov cocktail called the Rusty Wright Band.

Rusty and Laurie Wright (RWB) Upcoming Gigs. 9-midnight Fri/Sat January 11-12, 2008 Rusty and Laurie (duo show) Chip's Place ...

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1st Annual Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest February 25 - March 1

Source: Just Roots PR
January 4, 2008

Calgary, Canada - Calgarians will have the opportunity to chase away the winter blues and enjoy two festivals this year courtesy of the Calgary Blues Music Association (CBMA).

Organizers have announced the first annual Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest will run from February 25 to March 1, and in keeping with CBMA's tradition, features the finest in regional and international blues in a range of workshops, concerts and special events.

Topping the bill is Chicago blues icon Hubert Sumlin, who will make ...

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Blues Element CD Release Party, January 13, 2008

Source: Just Roots PR
January 4, 2008

Who: Blues Element What: CD RELEASE PARTY! When: Sunday, January 13/08, 8 PM Sharp! Where: The Cadillac Lounge 1296 Queen Street West Toronto,Ontario

Greetings! Blues Element invites you to help them celebrate the release of their 2nd CD “Are You Ready"; a collection of 12 new jazzy blue journeys in song. Venture out into the big bad world we all love to hate and join us: Sunday, January ...

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35th Annual International Association for Jazz Education Conference Runs Next Week

Source: Just Roots PR
January 4, 2008

The International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) holds their 35th Annual International Conference in Toronto next week from Jan. 9-12, and features a host of headline concerts, workshops and clinics.

Over one hundred jazz concerts will take place over the four days and will feature such names as Kurt Elling, Barry Romberg, Paquito D'Rivera, Tierney Sutton, Kenny Werner and more.

Numerous workshops are slated to take place during the event, covering such topics as jazz history, composition and arranging, vocal ...

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Dave Allen Quartet - Jan 7th at 55 Bar

Source: All About Jazz
January 4, 2008

Mark Turner - sax Drew Gress - bass Jeff Ballard - drums Dave Allen - guitar/compositions

Jan 7th at 10pm

55 Bar 55 Christopher St.

“Dave Allen makes a fiery and eloquent showing with Untold Stories on Fresh Sound Records. Joined by tenor saxophonist Seamus Blake, bassist Carlo DeRosa and drummer Mark Ferber, Allen brings daunting chops, full-bodied tone and melodic sensitivity to the table on this all-original debut set." -David Adler - Jazz ...

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