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MusiComms Plans First Convention For 9.11.17 At The Smithsonian

Source: HypeBot
March 22, 2017

MusiComms, an organization focused at the nexus of the music and communications industries, has announced that their inaugural event, MusiComms 2017, will be held this September 11th in Washington, D.C. at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. MusiComms is a global initiative dedicated to collaboration between the music and communications industries. The DC event will explore the future of music and new business models that blend technology innovation with next-gen customer experience applications. “We are very excited to bring ...

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Buddy Rich Year-Long Centennial Celebration To Begin At Lincoln Center Tribute on April 7 and 8 at Lincoln Center

Source: Nicole Albert
March 20, 2017

Cathy Rich, daughter of the iconic and Award-winning drummer Buddy Rich and vocalist with the Buddy Rich Band, announced today that a year-long tribute will take place celebrating the life and legacy of Buddy Rich on the occasion of the legend’s centennial. After her father’s passing, Cathy devoted herself to preserving the legacy she was born into. It was Buddy’s wish to keep his band and music alive for young people in future generations and it has been her mission ...

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Vocalist Laurin Talese Returns To Minton's Harlem Following Recent Kennedy Center Performance

Source: ARE GROUP
March 18, 2017

After a busy start to 2017, vocalist Laurin Talese is preparing for her next series of performances to usher in spring, marked by a return to the legendary Minton’s Harlem on March 24th. She has enjoyed several sold-out shows at not only Minton’s, but also venues in Philadelphia and Atlanta as well. Most recently, Talese was handpicked to perform as part of The ASCAP Foundation’s showcase, “Songwriters: The Next Generation” at Washington, D.C.’s esteemed Kennedy Center. Later this spring, she joins the ...

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Jazzahead: A Look at Jazz In Germany

Source: All About Jazz
March 18, 2017

Looking forward but also remembering… Peter Brötzmann stands at the edge of the stage with his tenor sax hanging on its sling. He is holding the mouthpiece in his hand, trimming a reed, listening intently: drummer Oliver Steidle is letting rip, but his playing is also very structured. Close your eyes and this could be an evening in the 1970's. There are still moments like this, when memories from the past resurface vividly into the present day. One also can't ...

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Allan Holdsworth's Re-Issues Release Party April 4 In Venice, CA

Source: Anne Leighton
March 15, 2017

Manifesto Records is presenting a special record release party for Allan Holdsworth on Tuesday, April 4, at 8:30 PM, at the Del Monte Speakeasy in the Townhouse Venice. Townhouse Venice is at 52 Windward Ave., in Venice Opening is Cameron Morgan This is a 21 and over show Admission is $20 310-392-4040 Allan Holdsworth has two reissue packages coming out on April 7. There is his 12 CD Box Set, The Man ...

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Elio Villafranca With All-Star Band & String Quartet - March 31 At Aaron Davis Hall - "Cuba - Senegal: Letters To Mother Africa II"

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
March 15, 2017

CUBAN PIANIST ELIO VILLAFRANCA- ALL-STAR BAND WITH STRING QUARTET & MORE. HEADLINES AT AARON DAVIS HALL ON MARCH 31ST Cuba- Senegal: Letters to Mother Africa II, acclaimed pianist-composer's ode to Cuba and Africa! City College Center for the Arts on Friday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. Piano sensation Elio Villafranca heads to the City College Center for the Arts on Friday, March 31, with the latest in his popular “Letters to Mother Africa" concerts. The last one was named one ...

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Artists Announced For The Jazz Cruise '18 New Port Of Call In New Orleans Will Capture The Spirit Of NOLA On Board And On Shore

Source: GoMedia PR
March 14, 2017

Although it has been barely six weeks since The Jazz Cruise, Entertainment Cruise Productions’ flagship offering, completed its 16th sailing, the line-up of artists who have signed on for 2018 has been finalized. Since 2001, The Jazz Cruise has presented the very best straight-ahead jazz in the world, and with nearly 100 jazz musicians set to perform when the ship sets sail on February 3, 2018 is no exception. In addition to the stellar array of performers on The Jazz ...

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5 Ways To Optimize Your Time At SXSW

Source: HypeBot
March 14, 2017

Owing to issues like the visa controversy and the scaling back of some its major participants involvement, 2017's SXSW is shaping up to be an odd one. That said, the festival is still worth your time. Here we review five of the best ways to make this SXSW a showcase and marketing success. Guest post by Rich Nardo of Tunecore [Editors Note: This blog was written by Rich Nardo. Rich is a freelance writer and editor, and is the co-founder ...

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