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Renowned Composer/Pianist And NEC Faculty Member Fred Hersch Presents Master Class On Tuesday, October 7 At New England Conservatory

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
September 22, 2014

“The most arrestingly innovative pianist in jazz over the last decade or so.” —-Vanity Fair Magazine Jazz pianist, composer and NEC faculty member Fred Hersch presents a masterclass for NEC students on Tuesday, October 7 at 3 p.m. The event, which is free and open to the public, takes place in New England Conservatory’s Pierce Hall, 241 St. Botolph Street, Boston, MA. For more information, log on to: necmusic.edu/jazz or call 617-585-1122. Proclaimed by Vanity Fair Magazine as “the most ...

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DivaNation Showcases "A Sisterhood of Singers"

Source: Michael Ricci
September 18, 2014

By Nathea Lee The Philadelphia Jazz Project set out to see what would happen if they brought together a diverse array of vocalists, created a nurturing environment where seasoned performers could mentor younger singers, and gave them all the opportunity to perform on one of the City's premier stages. The result is DivaNation, “a sisterhood of singers" whose jazz stylings range from feisty blues to neo-soul. The project was inspired by pianist Aaron Graves. Pianist/vocalist Dena Underwood and pianist/violinist Kendrah ...

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William Ellis' One LP Project Exhibited At The Archive Of Contemporary Music, September 19 To October 3

Source: All About Jazz
September 17, 2014

The ARChive of Contemporary Music is pleased to present its first gallery exhibition by British photographer William Ellis. The exhibition offers 50 portraits of musicians holding one of their favorite albums. Friday September 19 to Friday October 3 ARChive of Contemporary Music 54 White St New York, NY 10013 Each portrait is accompanied by a short interview that explores the album’s meaning and value for the subject, often offering a profound insight into influences and deep ...

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Neil Burns Trio Featuring Steve Davis Kicks Off Monthly Jazz Series In Enniskillen

Source: All About Jazz
September 11, 2014

Marlbank.net (Ireland’s only daily jazz website) in association with Harnessing Creativity and Jazzeys presents The Neil Burns Trio featuring drummer Steve Davis, Friday 12 September at Jazzeys, Darling Street, Enniskillen. Performing at the first of a new monthly Further Into Jazz Club Night, Further into Jazz shines the spotlight on a music under-exposed locally through the lens and ideas of a new jazz generation. On the first running of this exciting new night, Further into Jazz is proud to present ...

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The September Concert: The Heart Of Jazz For 9/11- Now In Its 10th Year

Source: Susan Brink
September 10, 2014

The September Concert: The Heart of Jazz for 9/11- now in its 10th Year. On Thursday, September 11, 40 of NYC’s top jazz artists will meet at Somethin' Jazz Club, 212 E 52nd St. NYC from 7pm - 1am, to play their take on various facets of that wretched day & its aftermath. They’ll be playing it all “through their horn," offering ongoing community and the healing nature of jazz as a gift to our fellow New Yorkers. There is ...

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Free Improv Pioneer Evan Parker To Give Master Class At NEC

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
September 10, 2014

Thursday, September 18 at 3 p.m. As Part of Nearly 100 Free Events for 2014-2015 NEC Season A pioneer of free improvisation, Evan Parker is considered one of the most influential saxophonists in the post-Coltrane era. Since the late 1960s he has remained a dynamic and innovative voice who has expanded the range of his instrument and the expressive possibilities of improvised music. Parker comes to New England Conservatory at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 18 to give a workshop ...

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Fred Ho Tribute in New Haven on September 17

Source: Michael Ricci
September 6, 2014

Fred Ho Tribute to be Presented in New Haven By Jacob Epstein New Haven, CT: The Hartigan Epstein Brown Quartet, an ensemble that creates and performs works inspired by World Cultures and Jazz, will present a tribute to their colleague and collaborator, Fred Ho. Also joining the performance will be Librettist Ann T. Greene and Baritone Saxophonist Benjamin Barson, long time collaborators and colleagues of Mr. Ho and special guests associated with his work. The presentation will be hosted at: ...

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Jazz Arts Group/Columbus Jazz Orchestra Present A "Supreme" Evening With Mary Wilson In "Motown Medley" - Sept. 19-20

Source: Scott Vezdos
September 2, 2014

Columbus, OH – The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) is pleased to open its 2014-15 Columbus Jazz Orchestra (CJO) season at the historic Lincoln Theatre with a Motor City celebration featuring the legendary Mary Wilson of The Supremes in “Motown Medley” (September 19-20, 2014). Filling the charts with thirty-three Top 40 hits, Mary Wilson lived the life of a star as she, Diana Ross and Florence Ballard became the premier act of Motown and the most successful “girl group” ...

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