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33 1/3 Worlds first 33 1/3 hour long improvisation musical event.

Source: All About Jazz
July 27, 2004

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Illinois Jacquet Memorial Service Information Announced

Source: All About Jazz
July 26, 2004

New York, NY: A memorial service for the late tenor saxophonist Illinois Jacquet who passed away on July 22, has just been announced:

Where: The Riverside Church 490 Riverside Drive & 120th Street New York, NY 212-870-6700 http://www.theriversidechurchny.org When: Thursday, July 29, 2004 Viewing: 9 AM - 11 AM Services: immediately after the viewing

Friends, fans and family are asked NOT to send flowers but to ...

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James Williams - Memorial Services

Source: All About Jazz
July 26, 2004

There will be memorial services for James Williams on...

July 31st at 12pm St. John Baptist Church 640 Vance Ave. Memphis. TN 38126 901-525-1092

For further information please contact: Hannibal Parks 901 345-1980 or 901 246-9536

There will be a celebration of James Williams' Life and Legacy: “Make A Joyful Noise" in NYC at a date TBA. For further information on “Make A Joyful Noise" please email: [email protected] ...

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Tito Puente's son Richie Puente formerly with the group FOXY Dies

Source: All About Jazz
July 23, 2004

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Daniel Abrams and Marilyn Crispell Rehearse For Tristan's Promise

Source: All About Jazz
July 22, 2004

Daniel Abrams and Marilyn Crispell rehearse for the forthcoming production of ABRAMS' new play Tristan's Promise being presented by the Woodstock Guild at the historic Byrdcliffe Barn (part of America's oldest ungoing art's colony) on Friday, August 27 & Saturday, August 28th at 8pm. The play is about the interrelationship of two concert pianists and their manager (played by John Michalski) and the music performed by the two pianists, both separately and together, will range from Mozart to Wagner to ...

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Hank Jones Trio: An Evening of Classic Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
July 16, 2004

The Hank Jones Trio will appear at the Cooperstown Chamber Music Festival on August 14 at 8:00 pm at The Farmers' Museum, Lake Road, Cooperstown. Jones, who celebrates his 86th birthday on July 31, has toured in Europe, Japan, and throughout the U.S. this year. Linda Chesis, artistic director of the Cooperstown Chamber Music Festival, says," It is very appropriate for a town that celebrates the careers and legacies of Hall of Famers to embrace the rich legacy of Hank ...

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All Jazz Videos on Sale in July at VIEW Video!

Source: All About Jazz
July 12, 2004

CELEBRATE JAZZ IN JULY! Response to our June Jazz Video Sale has been overwhelming, so, due to popular demand, we have extended this incredible sale through the month of July! For the entire month of July, take 20% off our Award-Winning Jazz DVD and VHS videos! Plus, receive a free Arkadia Jazz sampler CD with the purchase of three videos or more! Choose from great performances by legendary jazz artists such as Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, Grover Washington ...

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Hank Johnson Trio Makes A Tall Statement!

Source: All About Jazz
July 12, 2004

On Friday, July 9th, 2004 and Saturday, July 10th, 2004 the Hank Johnson Trio made an appearance at the famous Lenox Lounge Jazz Club in Harlem. There were three sets (shows) per night, and each show was filled to capacity with a full house. It was so quiet in the place you could hear a pin drop as Hank did his thing..........play some piano! Reminisant of the Art Tatum days and influenced by Oscar Peterson a musical statement was made ...

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