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Maynard Ferguson Tribute Concert at Touhill Performing Arts Center in St. Louis on September 20

Source: All About Jazz
September 5, 2006

St. Louis to Host Maynard Ferguson Tribute Concert

TICKETS ON SALE TODAY at 10am to Honor the Jazz Legend at a Special Performance on September 20th.

ST. LOUIS--The Maynard Ferguson Family, in association with Steve Schankman and Contemporary Productions, will present a tribute to Maynard Ferguson on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on the campus of University of Missouri - St. Louis. The concert will be dedicated to the life and music of ...

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Ladies and Gentlemen...Uri Caine

Source: All About Jazz
September 4, 2006

Pianist Uri Caine kicks off the new 'Philadelphia Series' at the Slought Foundation on October 12, 2006.

Without question, Philadelphia has produced many of the greatest musicians in the world and at the present time local hero Uri Caine leads the way perpetuating this proud tradition into the 21st century. As Uri's music increasingly keeps him in great demand internationally, this solo concert at the Slought proves to be a rare opportunity to hear him in his hometown and in ...

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Legendary Afro-Cuban Percussionist Francisco Aguabella Debuts at SOBs September 10 featuring Candido Camero

Source: All About Jazz
September 2, 2006

“The legendary Cuban-born percussionist Francisco Aguabella certainly doesn't have anything left to prove. After pioneering the mixture of Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz with a handful of others from the 1950s on, his legacy would be assured"--MIAMI NEW TIMES

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 9, 2006 -- Legendary Afro-Cuban percussionist Francisco Aguabella will make his debut at New York's famed SOB's located at 204 Varick Street September 10. This rare event, produced by impresario Charles Carlini, will feature some of New ...

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Ed Cherry/Akiko Tsuruga/Steve Johns at the Garage, NYC, Sept. 3

Source: All About Jazz
September 2, 2006

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Charlie Haden and the Liberation Music Orchestra playing Sept. 11 at the Democracy Now! 10th Anniverary Celebration

Source: All About Jazz
September 1, 2006

Join Charlie Haden and the Liberation Music Orchestra, Amy Goodman, Juan Gonzalez, David Goodman and Bernard White for the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Democracy Now! (www.democracynow.org)

The evening features a special performance by jazz legend Charlie Haden and his Liberation Music Orchestra, as well as spoken word artist Sarah Jones and folksinger Dar Williams. The event is a DN!/WBAI benefit. The event will be preceded by a reception with Amy, Juan, David, Bernard, Charlie Haden and other special guests.

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Jazz Vocalist Sarah Partridge Opens Fall Schedule at Algonquin Hotel's Oak Room

Source: All About Jazz
September 1, 2006

Vocal vixen Sarah Partridge, Good Morning America's “Break Out Artist," kicks of the fall season at the Algonquin Hotel's legendary Oak Room with a fresh take on jazz classics. This will be the debut of songs off her new CD, entitled You Are There: Songs for My Father, to be released on September 1.

September 5 - 9 (Tuesday - Saturday); Tuesday - Thursday, at 9 p.m.; Friday - Saturday, at 9 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.

Oak Room at the ...

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The 29th Annual John Coltrane Memorial Concert

Source: All About Jazz
September 1, 2006

An African Legacy: The 29th Annual John Coltrane Memorial Concert

The 29th Annual John Coltrane Memorial Concert (JCMC) celebrates the 80th birthday of the great master musician and the 20th year of the JCMC at Northeastern University.

The theme of this year's concert is “An African Legacy." This year the JCMC ensemble will return joined with featured guests, The Art of Black Dance and Music (ABDM) under the direction of Dr. De Ama Battle. Together they will offer a unique ...

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