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"Sound" Concert Series Concludes with Rare Performance by Art Ensemble of Chicago Co-Founders Roscoe Mitchell and Joseph Jarman

Source: SASSAS
August 8, 2006

Summer series returns to the Ford Amphitheatre for final event of the 2006 season

SASSAS is pleased to present two towering figures in modern jazz, Roscoe Mitchell and Joseph Jarman, in a rare duo, on Sunday October 8 as a part of “sound." at the Ford Amphitheatre. As founding members of the legendary jazz collective the Art Ensemble of Chicago, these veteran multi-instrumentalists last performed together in Los Angeles as a part of the Ensemble in the mid-1970's. For this ...

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5th Anniversary: Rob Scheps Big band in Portland, August 17th

Source: All About Jazz
August 5, 2006

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Bix Beiderbecke Sunnyside Memorial Event & Jazz Concert

Source: All About Jazz
August 3, 2006

In August 1931, jazz legend Bix Beiderbecke passed away at the young age of 28 at Bliss Street, Sunnyside, Queens. To remember the 75th anniversary a memorial for jazz pioneer Bix Beiderbecke will be held at the building where he spent his last days. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this FREE community event. On Saturday August 5, 2006 at The All Saints Churchyard 43-12 46th (Bliss) Street Beginning at 6:30 pm ...

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Creole presents LaRe & JaMbalaya Jazz!

Source: All About Jazz
August 3, 2006

Creole Restaurant & Remy Martin presents... LaRe & JaMbalaya Jazz ! Creole Restaurant 2167 Third Avenue @ 118th st East Harlem, NY Saturday August 19th 8pm-12am 212-876-8838 No cover!

Superb Drink specials!Exotic Cuisine!Great networking,Giveaways!

Join LaRe and Creole Restaurant in a mixture of diverse elements including an insatiable evening of Jazz and a gumbo of east Harlems finest creole cuisine.

Live Music includes LaRe: Jazz voicist; ...

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International Songwriting Competition Announces 2006 Judges

Source: All About Jazz
August 2, 2006

Tom Waits, Brian Wilson, Sean Paul, Robert Smith (The Cure), Craig Morgan, And Cassandra Wilson Are Among This Year's Celebrity And Music Executive Judges The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is now accepting entries for 2006. One of the largest songwriting competitions in the world, ISC offers entrants a chance to share in over $150,000 in cash and prizes, including an Overall Grand Prize package of $25,000 (US) in cash and over $20,000 in merchandise, unmatched by any other songwriting competition. ...

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An Evening of Guitar Mastery September 9 2006

Source: All About Jazz
August 1, 2006

AN EVENING WITH JAZZ GUITAR MASTERS Strasburg Theater September 9th 2006 7 PM

Apple Blossom Sound of Winchester, Virginia, (540 664 3404) brings to the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, direct from New York City the guitar genius of Paul Bollenback, Ben Monder, Steve Herberman, and Ed Iglesias.

Nestled in the valley just 80 miles west of Wash. D.C., minutes off I-66/I-81, The Strasburg Theater (www.Strasburgtheater.com) is an intimate setting to witness these jazz greats.

Paul ...

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Blues at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola This Week

Source: All About Jazz
July 31, 2006

This Week at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola:

Jazz, Blues, Soul, Funk!

Swing hard with a lot of grease!

August 1-6 7:30 & 9:30pm Tuesday-Sunday 11:30pm show Friday and Saturday Eddie Durham Jazz Festival

Fred Wesley (trombone), Hiram Bullock (guitar & vocals), Jerry Z. (Hammond B-3), Frank Gravis (bass) and Jeremy Gaddie (drums)

The Eddie Durham Jazz Festival celebrates the music of the late, great jazz-blues legend with two big headliners: guitarist Hiram Bullock and trombonist Fred Wesley. ...

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Shrapnel Games Wants To Make Your Band Famous!

Source: All About Jazz
July 31, 2006

Shady O' Grady's Rising Star Talent Search Contest Now On! Hampstead, NC, 31 July 2006 So you're a struggling musician waiting for your big break. You've been from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon, playing in nearly empty bars for barely enough cash to provide gas until the next decrepit, ramshackle venue. You've taught music and even sold out and did commercial jingles. Still, you wait. The wait may be over though! Shrapnel Games and developer Gilligames are pleased to announce ...

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