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Unusual Instruments, Including Pipa and Kora, to be Featured -- 6th Annual 9/11 'Concert for Peace' is One Week Away

Source: Seth Cohen PR
September 5, 2007

Unusual Instruments, Including PIPA and KORA, to be Featured -- Sixth Annual 9/11 'Concert For Peace' is One Week Away Unique instruments including the kora and pipa will be showcased alongside more familiar classical fare, as Musicians For Harmony celebrates its Sixth Annual “Concert For Peace" with a Tuesday, September 11, 2007 performance at Symphony Space. Recently selected as a 'Critic's Pick' in both NEW YORK MAGAZINE and TIME OUT NY, and previewed in THE NEW YORKER as well, the ...

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Trumpetparty 2007

Source: All About Jazz
September 3, 2007

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First Presbyterian Church Hosts Concert Series 'Feed Your Soul' with Marcia Miget

Source: imajinnWEST
September 3, 2007

Beginning Wednesday September 5, 2007, and for the next eight Wednesdays Marcia Miget of Miraflores Music School will perform a series of lunchtime concerts on the lawn of the First Presbyterian Church, corner of 5th and 'E' Streets, San Rafael.

From noon to 1:30 pm each week these concerts will feature Marcia with name musicians from the 'neighborhood' and past students performing in jazz, Latin and classical genres. So far the scheduled lineup includes the likes of Sun Ra's Kash ...

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50th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Seeks Volunteers

Source: Monterey Jazz Festival
August 31, 2007

50th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Seeks Volunteers Volunteers Act as MJF Ambassadors, Participate in MJF Events, Gain Valuable Experience in Festival Production August 29, 2007; Monterey, CA; The Monterey Jazz Festival is looking for volunteers to assist MJF staff in producing the historic 50th annual MJF, to be held at the Monterey Fairgrounds, September 21 - 23, 2007. Volunteers will see the Festival up close, act as MJF Ambassadors, work with stage, public relations, hospitality, and ...

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Twin Cities Jazz Society "Jazz from J to Z" Concert Series 2007- 2008

Source: Georgia Gould-Lyle
August 31, 2007

The Twin Cities Jazz Society announces its 2007-08 “Jazz from J to Z" concert series. Tickets are available at the door unless otherwise indicated*. Parking is free at most concerts. Saturday, September 22, 2007 - 7 PM Jumpin' Jehosafats - (Trad Jazz) “Jazz at St. Barneys" St. Barnabas Center for the Arts St. Barnabas Lutheran Church 15600 Old Rockford Road, Plymouth, MN 55446 Tickets at the door: $10 / TCJS ...

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Labor Day Weekend Special at Tuscana West Restaurant

Source: All About Jazz
August 30, 2007

Come celebrate Labor Day weekend over dinner at Tuscana West Restaurant. Enjoy an evening of fine Italian food accompanied by a spectacular live piano performance on Friday, August 31 from 7pm-10pm. We also offer our Labor Day Weekend Special! If you have an August Birthday, Anniversary or any Other Special Occasion in the month of August, come to Tuscana West for a celebration dinner on Friday, August 31 or Saturday, September 1, and any party of four or more* will ...

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Live Piano at Tuscana West Restaurant in Washington, D.C.

Source: All About Jazz
August 28, 2007

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Terence Blanchard to Perform and Sign Autographs at J&R Music and Computer World, Saturday, September 15 at 4 PM

Source: All About Jazz
August 28, 2007

Concert To Be Broadcast Live On WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM

Jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard will make a special appearance to perform and sign autographs at J&R Music and Computer World (23 Park Row) on Saturday, September 15 at 4 PM. WBGO Jazz 88.3FM will broadcast live from J&R beginning at 2pm, including the concert to be featured on Saturday Afternoon Jazz with Monifa Brown at 4:00pm.

Terence Blanchard was one of the first “Young Lions" to develop his own sound, ...

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