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Stax Records Revue Hosted by Isaac Hayes at Famed Antone's in Austin to be Highlight of SXSW 2007 March 15 in Austin, Texas

Source: All About Jazz
February 27, 2007

Booker T & the MGs, William Bell, Eddie Floyd and surprise guests will join together for 90- minute SXSW set hosted by Isaac Hayes to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Stax Records

AUSTIN, Texas -- The 50th anniversary of Stax Records along with the label's re- activation-in-full will be celebrated at the South by Southwest (SXSW) music conference with a live reunion of some of Stax's biggest stars. Booker T & the MGs (featuring Steve Cropper and Duck Dunn), William ...

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Dom Minasi Trio at the Stone March 2

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 24, 2007

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Allman Brothers Beacon Preview 2007: Ain't Wastin' Time No More

Source: All About Jazz
February 23, 2007

Demand for tickets to The Allman Brothers' shows at The Beacon is reaching critical mass. And it's little wonder, since the band's 2003 appearances at the off-Broadway theatre completed a collective reinvention of themselves that drew equal amounts of mainstream recognition and artistic fulfillment.

But, as so often happens, creative peaks are difficult if not impossible to sustain. ABB concerts of wondrous surprise through the next two summers, redolent with material from the latest studio album Hittin' The Note as ...

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Artist Chat and the "State of Philly Jazz" at the Kimmel Center on Friday, March 2, 2007, 6:15PM

Source: All About Jazz
February 22, 2007

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Merck Arts Education Center Friday, March 2, 2007, 6:15pm

Join us for a Free Artist Chat as we explore the state of Jazz in Philadelphia, a city with deep jazz roots. All About Jazz, Founder and Publisher Michael Ricci will demonstrate the regional and national capabilities of his acclaimed web site, with a discussion about where jazz has been in Philadelphia and where it might be headed with Rick Lawn, ...

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Birth of Cool with the Bill Charlap Trio at Jazz at Lincoln Center

Source: All About Jazz
February 21, 2007

THE BIRTH OF COOL Featuring The Bill Charlap Trio March 30 & 31 in The Allen Room Special Guests Include: Frank Wess, Warren Vach, Jerry Dodgion, Mary Stallings & Others! New York, NY (February 15, 2007) Jazz at Lincoln Center is proud to present the incomparable Bill Charlap Trio joined by some very special guests to present THE BIRTH OF COOL on March 30 & 31, 2007 in The Allen Room at 7:30pm and ...

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Blue Note President and CEO Bruce Lundvall to Give Berklee's Zafris Distinguished Lecture

Source: All About Jazz
February 21, 2007

Berklee College of Music has selected Bruce Lundvall, President and CEO of The Blue Note Label Group, to give the 14th Annual Zafris Distinguished Lecture for Music Business/ Management. In his lecture, “Reinventing Blue Note, and Other Adventures in the Music Business," Lundvall will provide a retrospective of his career, highlighting the transformation of Blue Note Records from an all-jazz label to the signing of multi-platinum artist Norah Jones. The event takes place Friday, February 23 at Berklee's David Friend ...

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Larry Willis Benefit St. Peter's Church Monday, February 26th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 21, 2007

Attention Jazz Community:

You may have heard that pianist Larry Willis's house burned down, so the community is trying to take care of him.

Please attend and help spread the word about the: Larry Willis Benefit St. Peter's Church

Fazioli Salon presents:

“Pianists Play for Larry"

Monday, February 26th 7-10pm

Fazioli F-278 Concert Grand Piano

suggested contribution $20

featuring

Randy Weston Geri Allen Don Friedman Bertha Hope

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Americana Music Association Announces SXSW Showcase

Source: conqueroo
February 21, 2007

AMERICANA MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES SXSW SHOWCASE

Wednesday, March 14 in Austin showcase to feature Charlie Louvin, Sunny Sweeney, The Holmes Brothers, Ruthie Foster, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Marc Broussard

Nashville, TN - The Americana Music Association has announced the lineup for their showcase at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2007. The show will take place on Wednesday, March 14 at The Parish in Austin. This event is open to SXSW attendees, and to the general public.

Country Music Hall of Famer ...

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