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Chris Williams to Perform Special Year-End Concert

Source: All About Jazz
December 25, 2007

Chris Williams, local award winning jazz vocalist, will be performing at the Steamers Jazz Caf on Friday, December 28, beginning at 8:00 PM. Canadian-born jazz vocalist Chris Williams has impressed audiences with his intense passion, vocal proficiency and musical maturity. He has built a loyal following, as his highly entertaining performances are met with great enthusiasm by people of all ages. He has performed at many prestigious venues including The Bing Crosby Estate, Catalina Bar and Grill, The Jazz Bakery, ...

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Metheny Foundation Kick-off Fundraising Concert, March 7, 2008

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
December 19, 2007

In June 2007 the newly formed Metheny Music Foundation enabled two area high school students to attend the annual University of Missouri/Kansas City Jazz Improv Camp. “Awarding these scholarships is an important first step," said guitarist, 17-time Grammy winner, and Lee's Summit native Pat Metheny. And about the Foundation itself, Pat added, “This is an exciting endeavor with many promising possibilities." On Friday, March 7, 2008, the Metheny Music Foundation will hold its first major fundraiser at Unity Village (near ...

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Alma Micic at Bowery Mission in New York on December 21 and December 28

Source: All About Jazz
December 17, 2007

On two following Fridays, December 21 and December 28, jazz vocalist Alma Micic will be performing at two charitable concerts, singing for the homeless in New York's oldest rescue missions.

NPR Radio described Alma Micic as vocalist who “defines what jazz singing is all about". Born and raised in Belgrade, Serbia, Alma Micic moved to the US after receiving a generous scholarship to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music and since has been a recipient of many awards, including ...

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The Montreal Guitar Show: June 27 to 29, 2008

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
December 14, 2007

Renowned far and wide as the largest guitar show in Canada, the Montreal Guitar Show takes place next year throughout the first weekend of the Festival International de Jazz de Montral, from June 27 to 29, 2008. Guitar lovers, come on down to admire, test-drive and even purchase beautiful guitars hand-made by true artisans of the instrument who often themselves become celebrities to players and collectors. The 2008 edition of the event welcomes one hundred exceptional guitar luthiers hailing from ...

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Happy Birthday Frank! Tribute to Sinatra at Blue Note Milan

Source: All About Jazz
December 11, 2007

Brancaleoni's tribute to Sinatra at the Blue Note Milan New Revelation for “Jazz Hot"

After his incredible Sold - Out -Debut at the Blue Note Milan, the italian rising jazz star, Matteo Brancaleoni will be back for a special concert.

The twenty- five-year-old italian crooner will pay is tribute to his idol Frank Sinatra, on thr. 12th December. Francis Albert Sinatra, one of the most iconic entertainers and voices of the 20th century, was born on December 12th ...

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Big Band Royal Crown Revue to Perform Special Engagement New Year's Eve Show

Source: All About Jazz
December 10, 2007

The OC Pavilion is pleased to welcome big band Royal Crown Revue for a special engagement New Year's Eve concert event. Royal Crown Revue will be returning from their sold out Australian tour in time to “Swing in the New Year" at the OC Pavilion. The evening's celebration offers different party packages starting at just $95.

The band is fresh off of a live performance last month with rock legend Gene Simmons, front man of the rock band KISS. Simmons ...

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Jazzfever Series..."Visions of Color" Featuring 3 Beautiful Musically Colorful Women in Jazz!

Source: All About Jazz
December 10, 2007

JazzFever Jam & The Sugar Bar presents...

“Visions of Color"!

Hosted by 7x award-winning Jazz Singer Songwriter LaRe!

An ongoing series- Three beautiful Musically Colorful Women in Jazz!

Ms. Stephciny Curry! 9pm Ms.Cherise Harris! 920pm LaRe! 940

The Band? Bill Ware! VIBES Marvie Akasura-Bass Ferit Odman! Drums

JazzFever Jam! Nycs HoTtEsT Celebrity Jam Session! Every Tues! 1030pm - 1am

The Sugar Bar 72nd st btw Bradway and West End Ave. NYC

1,2,3,C Train Carribean Soul Cuisine! Ambiance! Candlelight! Hottest Live ...

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Detroit's Palmer Woods Concerts in Homes Series

Source: JazzStage Productions
December 10, 2007

Palmer Woods, known as a treasure of residential architecture and exquisite design in Detroit, will present a six-concert series of jazz, classical and world music in five magnificent Palmer Woods homes and the Detroit Golf Club. The first concert featuring jazz vocalist Shahida Nurullah and Friends, will be held on Saturday, December 22 at 8pm. Each month, from December through May, internationally-recognized, legendary, Detroit-_base_d musicians will perform to help preserve, protect and improve the Palmer Woods neighborhood and support the ...

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