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2nd Annual Liberty Jazz Festival set for September 8-9,

Source: All About Jazz
August 17, 2007

2ND ANNUAL LIBERTY JAZZ FESTIVAL SET FOR SEPTEMBER 8-9 WITH A WORLD-CLASS LINEUP IN A SPECTACULAR VENUE TO WOW CONCERT GOERS

Music and outdoors lovers are urged to grab their sunglasses and head out to the second annual Liberty Jazz Festival where they can enjoy truly enjoy hot music in one of the most beautiful settings in the world.

The two-day Star-Ledger CD101.9 Liberty Jazz Festival presented by RBC Dain Rauscher features a world-class lineup September 8-9, 2007 at Liberty ...

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Clarinetist Perry Robinson in Chicago with Drummer Jimmy Bennington

Source: All About Jazz
August 17, 2007

Chicago based drummer/bandleader Jimmy Bennington brings legendary clarinetist Perry Robinson to the city for three very rare performances. Perry has played and recorded with many jazz greats including Henry Grimes, Archie Shepp, The Brubeck Family, Bill Dixon, and Charlie Haden's Liberation Orchestra. His father was the great American composer Earl Robinson. The master clarinetist and composer will appear at the following:

The Perry Robinson Trio Velvet Lounge (67 E. Cermak Rd./312.791.9050) Saturday September 29, 9-12 midnight, ...

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"Albert Ammons Centennial Concert" Sept. 22, 2007 at Chicago Temple

Source: Georgia Gould-Lyle
August 16, 2007

The “Albert Ammons Centennial Concert" will celebrate the 100th birthday anniversary of the late legendary jazz and boogie-woogie pianist on Saturday, September 22, 2007, 4:00 PM, in the historic First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602, www.chicagotemple.org/ 312-236-4548, with the support of Cleveland Steel Container Corporation. The downtown location is directly across the street from Daley Plaza and the Picasso sculpture. Tickets are $25.00 at the door, in advance at PayPal or ...

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Down Beat Praises 'Jazz, Jazz, Jazz': "Wolff and His Colleagues Play with a Breezy Synchronicity"

Source: Seth Cohen PR
August 15, 2007

U.S. Tour Confirmed in Support of Critically-Acclaimed “jazz, JAZZ, jazz" Concerts at New York's Iridium and Knickerbocker Jazz Clubs Set as Well Jazz pianist Michael Wolff continues to earn raves for his Trio CD 'jazz, JAZZ, jazz'. Down Beat Magazine said the selections represent “Well-known material filtered through a post- bop prism. Wolff and his colleagues play with a breezy synchronicity." All About Jazz-NY buzzed that the collection is “...a percussive tour de force. The entire session has a calm, ...

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Celebrate John Coltrane's Birthday with a Commemorative Concert at Art Sanctuary in Philadelphia, PA

Source: All About Jazz
August 14, 2007

Philadelphia, PA - Join us in celebrating the life of a legend as Art Sanctuary, Arts Nova, and The Warriors of the Wonderful Sound celebrate John Coltrane's 81st birthday with the premiere of “A Force for Good," a four-section suite commemorating the 40th memorial of John Coltrane's death. This afternoon performance will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2007 @ 4pm, at the Church of the Advocate (18th & Diamond Streets in North Philadelphia). We will feature Bobby Zankel and ...

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Jessica Medina @ Tavern on the Green's Jazz Thursdays

Source: All About Jazz
August 12, 2007

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Legendary Jazz Pianist Joe Sample to Headline the 3rd Annual Henriette Delille Legacy Concert on September 15th

Source: Inque Public Relations
August 12, 2007

There will be special guest performances by critically acclaimed vocalist Randy Crawford and smooth jazz trumpet favorite Rick Braun

Sample dedicates his time and organizes charity concerts to raise funds for hometown schools

On Saturday, September 15, 2007 legendary jazz pianist Joe Sample and his trio will headline the 3rd Annual Henriette Delille Legacy Concert at the Grand 1894 Opera House in Gavelston Island, Texas. This wonderful concert was created and organized by Mr. Sample over three years ago to ...

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Blue Owl Jazz Series

Source: All About Jazz
August 10, 2007

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