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M'dears Monday Night Blues Jam Hosted by Bernie Pearl Going Strong After Four Years

Source: Teresa Conboy PR
October 2, 2007

For the past four years blues guitarist Bernie Pearl has hosted the Monday Night Blues Jam, 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. at M'Dears in Los Angeles on Western and 78th. Bernie's history goes back to working at his brother's legendary Ash Grove club where he learned how to play the blues directly from the masters themselves, sometimes even playing on stage with Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Mama Thornton, J.B. Hutto, Johnny Shines & Walter Horton, Koko Taylor, and Freddie King, among others. ...

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The New School Presents "Monk at 90"

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2007

Monday Nights At Sweet Rhythm Features Student Ensembles led by Reggie Workman, Vic Juris, Joe Chambers, Others NEW YORK, NY -- The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music celebrates the 90th birthday of Thelonius Monk with two concerts featuring top artists including Slide Hampton, Junior Mance, Jimmy Owens, Ben Allison, and Matt Wilson as part of its October programs. The legendary pianist and composer will be honored with two different takes on his work: an October 10th concert, The ...

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Amjamjazz Grand Re-Opening in London

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2007

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Art-Reach Presents Philadelphia Premiere of Jazzartsigns on November 19th at 7PM

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2007

Multi-Disciplinary Performance Is Accessible to All Audiences JazzArtSigns performers include Lisa Thorson, vocals; Cercie Miller, saxophones; Doug Johnson, piano; David Clark, bass; George Schuller, drums; Nancy Ostrovsky, improvisational painter; Jody Steiner, ASL interpreter; Vince Lombardi, audio describer; and Don DePew of The Caption Coalition. PHILADELPHIA, PA - Art-Reach, the nonprofit organization that provides access to the arts for people with disabilities and economic disadvantages, will present the Philadelphia premiere of JazzArtSigns, a universally accessible live performance that incorporates jazz music ...

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Abigail Riccards Group at the Kitano, October 3rd

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2007

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Big Apple Jazz / EZ's Woodshed - Day Jazz Club - October 2007 Schedule

Source: All About Jazz
September 30, 2007

Big Apple Jazz Cafe / EZ's Woodshed 2236 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. (7th Ave btw 131st & 132nd) New York, NY 10027 212.283.5299 Hours: Sunday - Wednesday: 12pm - 8:30pm Thursday - Saturday: 12pm - 11:30pm Cover(only for 8:30 sets $10/$20) Monday Oct 1 2pm - Igmar Thomas 5:30pm - Don Slatoff's Jazz Circus Tuesday Oct 2 2pm - Harlem Music Matinee ...

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24th International Blues Challenge: January 31-February 2, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
September 29, 2007

September 27, 2007. Memphis, TN. For the 24th year, Blues musicians from around the world will compete for cash, prizes, and industry recognition as The Blues Foundation presents the International Blues Challenge beginning January 31 and continuing February 1-2, 2008 in Memphis, TN.

The world's largest gathering of Blues acts represents an international search by The Blues Foundation and its affiliated organizations for the Blues band and Blues solo/duo most deserving of taking their act to the international stage.

In ...

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Annual Peavine Awards to be Held in Cleveland, Mississippi Thursday. 10/4...

Source: All About Jazz
September 29, 2007

As part of the DSU Year of Delta Heritage, the ninth annual Peavine Awards will celebrate excellence in the Delta Blues on October 4. According to historian Steve LaVere, founder of the Peavines, “this year's awards will honor three Delta Bluesmen who created a unique Blues sound: John Lee Hooker, Earl Hooker, and Tony Hollins." The celebration will be at the Grapeland Grill on Highway 61 in Cleveland, starting at 7:30 and featuring live Blues by Bill “Howlin' Madd" Perry ...

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