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Ed Johnson Tours in Support of Forthcoming Release Movimento

Source: All About Jazz
June 4, 2004

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Concerts For Kerry Presents Jazz For America

Source: All About Jazz
May 31, 2004

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Concerts for Kerry Presents Jazz for America's Future

Source: All About Jazz
May 26, 2004

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MTKJ Quartet 2004 CD Release Tour: May 29-June 10

Source: All About Jazz
May 25, 2004

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Bass Hits: Richard Davis, Eddie Gomez, Buster Williams

Source: All About Jazz
May 22, 2004

New York, NY - May 21 - Three elite bassists whose combined credits represent a Who's Who in Jazz will share the stage on Monday, May 24 in New York City in a special “Bass Hits" program at Merkin Concert Hall at the Kaufman Cultural Center Goodman House (129 West 67th Street). Jazz masters Richard Davis, Eddie Gomez and Buster Williams will appear as the featured performers, accompanied by the dynamic drummer Lenny White and renowned pianist James Williams. Tickets ...

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Stan Kenton Tribute Event on June 5-6 at Pasadena City College

Source: All About Jazz
May 20, 2004

Steven D. Harris, author of The Kenton Kronicles presents a 2-day tribute to the jazz great, pianist and bandleader Stan Kenton. In attendance will be original bassist Howard Rumsey, Jo Ann Kenton (Stan's last wife) and Jean Kenton (Stan's sister and oldest surviving relative who is now 90 years old) among other noted alumni.

Saturday, June 5 @ 7-10:30 pm: “Artistry in Kenton" 3-part tribute to Stan Kenton featuring panel discussion, rare vintage films and alumni jam session. ...

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John Stubblefield Fundraiser June 2 at Sweet Rhythm in NYC

Source: All About Jazz
May 19, 2004

Affectionately known as “The Governor," tenor saxophonist and composer JOHN STUBBLEFILD was born in Little Rock on February 4, 1945, Stub joined the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) after moving to Chicago from Little Rock. He is an in-demand teacher, having lectured, led seminars, and organized workshops at many universities, colleges, and festivals, and worked with “the Jazzmobile."

After moving to New York in 1971, he played with the Collective Black Artists big band and Mary Lou ...

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Jazz for Peace and OneVoice Benefit

Source: All About Jazz
May 18, 2004

DATE: Tuesday, May 25th 2004 NAME OF ORGANIZATION: OneVoice Initiative & Jazz for Peace NAME OF EVENT: Jazz for Peace ONEVOICE Benefit TIME: 7 pm ADDRESS/LOCATION: Jazz on the Park 36th West 106th Street & Central Park West DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a night of incredible Live Jazz in support of OneVoice. OneVoice is an initiative of the PeaceWorks Foundation ...

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