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The Ben Bowen Project, Live @ the Casbah

Source: All About Jazz
August 24, 2005

Friday, Sept. 9th, 2005 Continuing along the theme of exploring tunes from other musical genres in an instrumental jazz context, the latest manifestation of the Ben Bowen Project will be playing a fair bit more Bruce Cockburn as well as some Thom Yorke, Radiohead, Jonatha Brooke, Simon & Garfunkel, and maybe even the odd hymn. Add to that a smattering of standards and originals, and we'll be lucky to get in a set break...! The band: Ben Bowen - brass ...

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Sarah Schwabe and her Yankee Jass Band at Sassy Ann's House of Blues Friday, Aug. 26

Source: All About Jazz
August 24, 2005

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John Stubblefield Memorial Service

Source: All About Jazz
August 24, 2005

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Hank Johnson Trio, Rashid (Richard Howard) and Jazz Effect and Knight Session Quartet Burn Bigtime!

Source: All About Jazz
August 24, 2005

On August 20th, 2005 at the Afrikan Poetry Theatre to use Fats Waller's expression “the joint was jumping", was and under statement! The sets were on fire! Richard Howard opened up the evening with his group playing some tunes from his new CD. The place filled up with many jazz lovers for this bargain of a lifetime concert only $10.00 admission! It was billed as “JAZZ XPOSE 2005', and was produced by Cornell McKnight (jazz promoter and recording engineer). This ...

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Groovin In October at the Ford Amphitheater in Los Angeles

Source: All About Jazz
August 23, 2005

For Immediate Release Contact: Lynn Jeter July, 2005 323-933-8007 [email protected] COME GROOVE ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE FORD AMPHITHEATER WITH FRIENDS, FOLKS, FOOD AND FAMILY Los Angeles, CA July, 2005: Derrick Pipkins' PIP's Entertainment heats up a cool afternoon on October 9th with the 4th Annual Groovin on a Sunday Afternoon at the beautiful Ford Amphitheater nestled right in Hollywood, CA. This event will bring together friends and the entire family for a day of spoken word, comedy and ...

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2005 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Guitar Competition September 18th and 19th

Source: All About Jazz
August 23, 2005

2005 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Guitar Competition September 18th and 19th Sponsored by General Motors Hosted by Herbie Hancock and Billy Dee Williams Special Tribute to George Benson

The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz will present its 18th annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and Gala Concert, sponsored by General Motors, in Washington, DC on September 18-19, 2005. The Competition will feature 10 of the world's most outstanding young jazz guitarists who ...

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Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola Releases October 2005 Schedule

Source: All About Jazz
August 23, 2005

Jazz at Lincoln Center Announces the October 2005 Lineup For Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola

New York, NY (August 23, 2005) - Jazz at Lincoln Center proudly announces the October 2005 lineup of performances at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, launching a Fall season full of must-see players. Trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis kicks the month off with his quintet featuring Donald “The Duck" Harrison and brother Jason Marsalis. Up next, the soulful, sweet and serious sounds of pianist Cyrus Chestnut, joined by the ace rhythm ...

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Harlem Speaks Presents Author and Journalist Herb Boyd Thursday, August 25th 6:30pm-8:00pm

Source: All About Jazz
August 22, 2005

August 22, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Jazz Museum in Harlem 104 East 126th Street New York, NY 10035 www.jazzmuseuminharlem.org Harlem Speaks Presents Author and Journalist Herb Boyd Herb Boyd (August 25th) New York, NY (August 18, 2005) With 40+ years of journalism under his belt, Harlemite Herb Boyd can speak with authority about his field, especially as it relates to jazz. He’s a long-time devotee of the music ...

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