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Jazz Pianist George Kahn Held Holiday Benefit for PATH Ventures, Raising Money & Awareness

Source: Imaginary Friends
December 28, 2006

JAZZ PIANIST GEORGE KAHN, HOLDS HOLIDAY BENEFIT FOR PATH VENTURES

EVENT RAISES FUNDS AND AWARENESS

Los Angeles. Jazz Pianist George Kahn held a benefit at the Catalina Bar and Grill on Tuesday PM, December 19th, benefiting PATH Ventures. PATH Ventures is an organization dedicated to developing permanent affordable housing for homeless individuals and creating opportunities for economic, civic, and personal empowerment for the homeless of Los Angeles.

The event was enthusiastically attended with cash donations reaching $1,500, along with gifts, ...

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Yvonne Curry, Dance/Tap & Friends - Jan 5 in NYC--Free!

Source: All About Jazz
December 28, 2006

THIRD STREET MUSIC SCHOOL SETTLEMENT PRESENTS

YVONNE CURRY dance/tap & FRIENDS

“The Best of Ten Years at Third Street Music School Settlement" A memoir in words, dance, jazz, swing and R&B conceived, choreographed and directed by Yvonne Curry

Friday, January 5, 2007 at 7:30 pm

-- FREE ADMISSION --

The dynamic tap dancer/choreographer Yvonne Curry rings in the New Year with “The Best of Ten Years at Third Street Music School Settlement," a joyous ...

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Rising Star Dayna Stephens to Headline at San Francisco's Jazz at Pearl's

Source: Rocket Words
December 25, 2006

One of the most exciting tenor sax players and composers in the Bay Area, Dayna Stephens is a fluid, vigorous soloist with a warm, soulful sound. On Wednesday night, December 27, 2006, Stephens' talents will be on display on the Jazz at Pearl's stage in San Francisco's North Beach District. Joining Stephens will be two more young stars from the Bay Area, pianist Taylor Eigsti and guitarist Julian Lage. Over the past several months, these three have played together frequently, ...

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Deanna Witkowski and Dr. Tammy Kernodle present Moving with the Spirit: Jazz Freedom in Church

Source: All About Jazz
December 24, 2006

Mary Lou Williams biographer Dr. Tammy Kernodle and pianist/composer Deanna Witkowski present Moving with the Spirit: Jazz Freedom in Church, Friday, January 12, 2007 at 8 pm at St. Peter's Church, New York City

“Witkowski's playing is consistently thrilling, and her musical imagination seems boundless"--Rick Anderson, All Music Guide

“Dr. Kernodle writes about Mary Lou Williams with clarity and force"--Rev. Peter F. O'Brien, SJ, Executive Director, The Mary Lou Williams Foundation

Biographer Dr. Tammy Kernodle and pianist/composer Deanna Witkowski will ...

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Armen Nalbandian to collaborate with the ONE Campaign

Source: All About Jazz
December 22, 2006

On Thursday, January 25th 2007, Armen Nalbandian will present the first Rhythms of Art Concert of 2007. This concert not only returns Nalbandian to writing original compositions inspired by the Fresno Art Museum's exhibited art but also the first R.O.A. concert to strictly feature his acclaimed trio with Brian Hamada & Kevin Hill since June 2006.

This concert will feature Nalbandian's compositions inspired by the paintings of Lisa Esherick of which has been written is the “study of contemporary man ...

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Barbara Morrison to Perform New Year's Eve in Inglewood, California

Source: MarketPlan
December 21, 2006

Barbara Morrison Headlines New Year's Eve Jazz Concert

Are you wondering what to do on New Year's Eve? Are you looking for a sophisticated night filled with great music and food? Well search no more! Celebrate with jazz vocalist Barbara Morrison, along with Ernie Andrews, Houston Person and special guests Al Williams, Lynette White and the Bu-Crew. With this lineup, you can take pleasure in a chic, refined evening of outstanding music to usher in 2007.

The celebration will be ...

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Jon & Aria Hendricks to appear with David Berger & The Sultans of Swing for Four Weeks!

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
December 20, 2006

DAVID BERGER & THE SULTANS OF SWING'S Tuesday Night Birdland Residency To Feature The Legendary Jon Hendricks and Daughter Aria Hendricks on December 26th, January 2nd, 9th & 16th!

David Berger and The Sultans of Swing Tuesday Night Birdland Residency Playing music from Hindustan, The Harlem Nutcracker, Ellington and more..

Birdland is located at 315 West 44th Street, betw 8th & 9th avenues. Call 212 581 3080 for reservations and information. Tickets ...

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Dianne Reeves with WASO January 20-21

Source: All About Jazz
December 20, 2006

Dianne Reeves with West Austalian Symphony Orchestra at Lake Karrinyup January 20-21

“Dianne Reeves has an amazing voice, one of the best that jazz has boasted. It's powerful and intimate and full of emotion, and her range is stunning"--Steve Greenlee, Boston Globe

Dianne Reeves is the pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world today and will join the West Australian Symphony Orchestra under the stars at Lake Karrinyup Country Club on the 20th and 21st January 2007 for the Emirates WASO ...

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