Event News

Mavis Staples and Booker T. Join Earth Day Climate Rally on the National Mall in Washington, DC

Source: CHC Network
April 9, 2010

Mavis Staples and Booker T. will be performing at The Climate Rally, taking place on The National Mall in Washington, DC on Sunday, April 25, 2010, in conjunction with the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day.

Other featured artists include Sting, John Legend, The Roots, Bob Weir, Q-Tip and more. Other notable figures attending include Reverend Jesse Jackson, James Cameron, Olympic gold medalist Billy Demong, and author Margaret Atwood.

The event calls on Congress to pass an effective and equitable climate ...

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First Lady of Jazz, Mary Lou Williams to be Commemorated on 100th Birthday

Source: CHC Network
April 6, 2010

The newly restored Church of St. Francis Xavier and the Mary Lou Williams Foundation will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the First Lady of Jazz with a concert to benefit Xavier Mission outreach programs including the homeless shelter and soup kitchen. WBGO Jazz 88.3FM radio host Rob Crocker will emcee the celebration taking place on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 7:30pm. The concert will serve as the first of many events marking the church's recent restoration. The ...

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5th Annual 'Jazz in the Gardens' Stuns with 90% Growth in Box Office Revenue

Source: CHC Network
March 31, 2010

A-List Headliners Bring Record Crowds Despite Transitional Economy Almost 45,000 music lovers flocked to Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida for the 5th Annual Jazz in the Gardens hosted by nationally syndicated radio personality Tom Joyner. The festival kicked off on Saturday, March 20th, 2010, with magnificent performances by Mary J. Blige, Robin Thicke, Teena Marie, Joe Sample, KJon and local artists Rachel Brown, Jon Saxx, and Kawan DeBose. The excitement continued on Sunday, March 21st, 2010, with John ...

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Tropical Jam 5: Kimock, Kang Kreutzmann, Vega, Berry

Source: JamBase
February 13, 2010

Tropical Jam 5 and Chris Berry Trio Tour Announced

Steve Kimock Fresh Jam Radio and Dove will be sponsoring Tropical Jam 5 on three Hawaiian Islands this March - Maui, Oahu and Kauai on March 12, 13 & 14, 2010. The island retreat will feature Steve Kimock Chris Berry, Bill Kreutzmann, Michael Kang and Bobby Vega.

All of the shows are benefits for various important causes, both on the islands and for Haiti. As a special bonus, those on Kauai ...

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2009 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Bass Competition and Gala Concert Featuring All-Star Tribute to Blue Note Records at Kennedy Center October 11

Source: All About Jazz
September 22, 2009

Herbie Hancock, Dianne Reeves, Wayne Shorter, Bobby McFerrin, Kurt Elling, Ron Carter, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Terence Blanchard, McCoy Tyner, Terri Lyne Carrington, Earl Klugh, John Scofield, Joe Lovano, Jimmy Heath, Nicholas Payton, and many others to perform Washington, D.C.--The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz today announced its 22nd annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and all-star Gala Concert will take place at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 11. A special feature of this year's ...

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David Patrones $10,000 Swing Dance Extravaganza

Source: All That Jazz - Portuguese
March 15, 2009

David Patrone Productions, 2toGroove Dance and Viejas Casino are proud to bring you the BIGGEST single “top cash prize" swing dance competition in the WORLD.

FREE Registration begins every week on Sunday at 4:00 - 5:45 PM So please come early to register or take the FREE swing dance lesson!

COMPETITION & LIVE MUSIC Schedule

Mar 22: Billy Watson and his International Silver String Submarine Band Mar 29: Special Surprise Band!!

Cost: FREE!

The competition will be at ...

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Bassist Jaco Pastorius Tribute in NY

Source: All About Jazz
November 22, 2008

Jacofest Pays Tribute To Bassist Jaco Pastorius

Jaco Pastorius be feted during Jacofest at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York from Nov. 2023. The event will serve as an early celebration of what would have been Pastorius' birthday on Dec. 1. The bassist died in 1987.

Performers include Pastorius colleagues and former bandmates like trumpeters Randy Brecker, Miles Evans and Lew Soloff, saxophonists Alex Foster and Butch Thomas, trombonist David Bargeron, keyboardist Delmar Brown, guitarist David Gilmore and drummer ...

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51st Monterey Jazz Festival Presented by Verizon Wraps up Mellow and Inspiring Weekend

Source: Monterey Jazz Festival
October 17, 2008

43,000 Fans Attend Jazz-Filled 3-Day Party, September 19 - 21, 2008

Quotes “[The] Monterey Jazz Festival was a knockout rich with great performances..." --San Jose Mercury News “...a dazzlingly successful event with at least half a dozen musical epiphanies..." --San Jose Mercury News “The lineup was tremendous, featuring just the right mix of legendary performers..." --Oakland Tribune “...one of the best in recent memory..." --Monterey County Herald “...loaded with outstanding performances..." --Jazzobserver.com “...it's really one [festival] that needs ...

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