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Kimmel Center To Join Hurricane Katrina Victims Relief Efforts With Entire Opening Weekend Of Concerts

Source: All About Jazz
September 12, 2005

Artists to Donate Fees, Kimmel Center Employees Contribute, Free Concert Tickets Given to Evacuees September 15-17 The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts today announced efforts to aid the victims and evacuees of hurricane Katrina. “Every performance during the opening weekend of our 2005-06 Kimmel Center Presents series will have some element or component designed to aid the victims of this devastating national disaster in partnership with the Red Cross and Philadelphia’s Project Brotherly Love. The expressions of support and ...

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The Funky Jazz4peace Collective support British Red Cross Katrina appeal

Source: All About Jazz
September 12, 2005

The Funky Jazz4peace Collective, a UK-based world peace and humanitarian band, are proud to be supporting our fellow Amercian jazz musicians of the birthplace of jazz who have suffered and lost so much to Katrina. The funky Jazz4Peace Collective GIG DATES: 1.Wednesday 14th Sept 2005 7-11pm The Chapel Bar Virtual Festivals - British Red Cross Hurricane Katrina appeal 24 Penton Street N1 9PX Admission £5 0207 833 4090 British Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Benefit gig Chapel Bar Islington nearest Tube ...

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B-Side 45 hour non-stop improv jam event.

Source: All About Jazz
September 11, 2005

"B-Side" presented by Chris Boulet and Willie Oteri Another World Record, One of a Kind, Only one in the World, 45 hour non-stop musical improvisational jam and art event in Italy. October 9,10,11, 2005 at Factory04 in Padua (Padova) Italy with special guests drummer Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson, XTC) German drummer extraordinaire Schroeder, guitarist Willie Oteri (Jazz Gunn, Levin, Mastelotto, Keneally), P. Mike III (Hypnoise), Producer Ronan Chris Murphy (Chucho Valdes y Groupo Irakere, King Crimson, Joan LaBarbara) and a ...

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Recovery Jazz Jam features Vocalist Kevin Mahogany

Source: All About Jazz
September 11, 2005

Recovery Jazz Jam features Vocalist Kevin Mahogany Sunday, September 25, 5-9 pm Majestic Steakhouse, 931 Broadway Kansas City USA $50 incudes Dinner and Silent Auction 816-361-5973 ext. 107 www.recoverycentral.org Kevin Mahogany will be the special guest at this year's Recovery Jazz Jam on Sunday, September 25, 5-9 pm, in the intimate setting of the Majestic Steakhouse, 931 Broadway. Joining Kevin will be several local musicians, including Mama Ray who celebrates 18 years in recovery. Hosting the event are New Orleans ...

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When The Saints Go Marching In Concert Schedules in NYC

Source: All About Jazz
September 10, 2005

WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN is a weeklong relief effort beginning September 11, 2005. During this week, participating bars and clubs have agreed to donate portions of their sales to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund. Information for participating bars/clubs, events and schedules will be continually updated at AllAboutJazz.com.

Participating Venues Index (click club to view schedule) Cornelia Street Café Creole Detour Dinosaur Bar-B-Que ...

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Musicians Care Marathon Jam Session to Benefit the Victims of Hurricane Katrina

Source: All About Jazz
September 9, 2005

The whole world is shocked and amazed by the disastrous tragedy that has struck the people of the Gulf Coast. As musicians especially, our hearts go out to the people of New Orleans--so much of what we do and what we are we owe to the people and culture of New Orleans. Los Mas Valientes, The Canal Street Jazz Band and The Cajun restaurant have gathered together with other fabulous musicians and band leaders to host a marathon jam session ...

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Santa Clarita Blues Society sponsors Louisiana Lovesong Benefit For Katrina Survivors

Source: All About Jazz
September 9, 2005

Date Sep 18, 2005 Time 4:00P.M.-12:00P.M. Event Louisiana Lovesong Benefit For Katrina Survivors Sunday September 18th. The Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society will host a benefit for the Louisiana survivors at Joe's great American Bar & Grill in Burbank. 4311 W. Magnolia. 818 729-0805. Toni Dodd & Southbound Blues, Fat Danny & The Hard Tymz Blues Band, Michael John & The Bottom Line, Jeff Jensen, Mojo Filter Blues Band, Lucky Lloyd, Blues Daddy, Riz, Michael & Corissa Dill, Blues Dawg, ...

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Musicians/Journalists: Jazz Funeral Procession this Sunday!

Source: All About Jazz
September 9, 2005

This is a call to musicians who cannot stand another minute of watching people being left to starve and die and be shot at by police, without acting to stop it….

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ FUNERAL PROCESSION

100+ horns (and woodwinds, drums and…) to march in a procession through the streets of NYC on Sunday, September 11, gathering at 3pm South side of Washington Square Park (in front of Judson Church, 239 Thompson St).

The World Can’t Wait, Drive out the ...

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