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Master Trombonist Ian McDougall in Concert with Pianist Ron Johnston Jan. 20 at Sylvan United Church Mill Bay

Source: All About Jazz
January 17, 2007

Sylvan United Church of Mill Bay and avid Jazz aficionado Rev. Dr. Murray Groom launched a Jazz Vespers program in April 2005 with the assistance of Pat Selman as organizer and promoter. The popular once- monthly event (every third Saturday at 4:30) is held in the newly completed sanctuary-in-the-round nestled in a lovely woodland setting next to Shawnigan Creek.

On January 20th at 4:30 pm Sylvan United Church, 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd, Mill Bay presents a special “In Concert" ...

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Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola: January 2007

Source: All About Jazz
January 16, 2007

DIZZY'S CLUB COCA-COLA January 2007 Artist Lineup Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sponsored by TARGET January Headliners: Bobby Watson, Lewis Nash, Rene Marie, Roy Ayers and Herlin Riley & Friends! The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad - Selected Saturday Afternoons - FREE! Great Student Rates Everyday! New York, NY (January, 2006) - Leaping into the New Year, Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola promises a 2007 that will set the swingin' mood for the rest of the year. From ...

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Sylvan Jazz Vespers in Concert with Ian McDougall and Ron Johnston

Source: All About Jazz
January 15, 2007

Jazz Vespers - In Concert with

Ian McDougall, trombone with Ron Johnston, piano

Sylvan United Church 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd - Mill Bay (next to Frances Kelsey School) Saturday, January 20th - 4:30 pm

Donations at the door - refreshments following program

Ian McDougall was born in Calgary,Canada, and grew up in Victoria, leaving there in 1960 to tour in Great Britain with the John Dankworth Band. He returned to Canada ...

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ASCAP & IAJE Commissioned Works Honoring Billy Strayhorn Premiered at 2007 IAJE Conference in New York City

Source: All About Jazz
January 14, 2007

New Works by Rufus Reid and Oscar Perez Premiered New York, NY - Two jazz works, commissioned by ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) in memory of Billy Strayhorn, were premiered on January 11, 2007 during the Opening General Session at the IAJE (International Association for Jazz Education) Conference held at the Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom in New York City. Rufus Reid, composer, bassist and music educator, was recognized in the Established Composer category for Hues Of A ...

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Nightlife Awards Honor NYC Jazz Artists January 29 Town Hall in NYC

Source: All About Jazz
January 13, 2007

On Monday January 29 at 7pm at Town Hall in NYC, there will be live performances from this year's winners of the Nightlife Awards. These awards honor the best in NYC night life, in the categories of Jazz, Comedy, and Cabaret. There are no acceptance speeches, only performances from winners of the awards! We expect that, as in past years, most of the winners will attend the Nightlife Awards and perform live at this one night only event.

In the ...

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Sweet Rhythm CD-Release Event Set for Sarah Lynch's "Haunted Heart" - Tuesday, January 16, 2007 with Pete McCann, Bryson Kern, Dave Smith, Phil Palombi & Tim Albright

Source: All About Jazz
January 12, 2007

To celebrate the release of her CD Haunted Heart, Sarah Lynch and her band will play two sets at Sweet Rhythm in Greenwich Village, on January 16, 2007.

Band personnel consists of Pete McCann (g), Phil Palombi (b), Bryson Kern (d), Dave Smith (tpt) and Tim Albright (tbn).

New York City-based vocalist Sarah Lynch brings much more to the microphone than just a great set of pipes (and composer Phil Springer likens her to “a young Peggy Lee.") She and ...

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Jon Regen Plays Rockwood Music Hall NYC Thursday January 11th at 8:00 PM

Source: All About Jazz
January 9, 2007

Singer, Songwriter and Pianist JON REGEN will be returning to Rockwood Music Hall this Thursday January 11th at 8:00 PM.

He'll be premiering songs from the upcoming CD Let It Go, produced by Brad Albetta (Martha Wainwright, Teddy Thompson, Sean Lennon), on the eve of a European tour.

Admission is free - tell a friend!

JON REGEN Thursday January 11th at 8:00 PM ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL 196 Allen Street (Between ...

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IAJE Conference Takes Manhattan January 10-13

Source: All About Jazz
January 9, 2007

THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR JAZZ EDUCATION 34TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE TAKES MANHATTAN FROM JANUARY 10-13, 2007 WHO: The International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) WHAT: 34th Annual Conference WHEN: Wednesday, January 10 through Saturday, January 13, 2007 WHERE: Hilton New York Hotel - 1335 Sixth Avenue (bet. 53-54th), 212-586-7000 and Sheraton New York Hotel - 811 Seventh Avenue @52nd Street, 212-581-1000 Conference Schedule DETAILS: The International Association for Jazz Education Conference will feature a 75,000 square-foot music ...

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