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Charlotte County Jazz Society Presents Jazz Jam In Honor Of Ken Franckling at The Grill At 1951 on Saturday, February 24, 2024
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Michael Ricci
ALL MUSICIANS WELCOMED OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The Grill At 1951 1951 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33948 (941) 255-0994 Come enjoy the celebration, Bring your instrument to sit in and play a tune to honor Ken. There will be an open mic time for sharing stories and memories. Ken Franckling was a gifted and prolific photographer, writer, critic and ardent supporter of jazz and jazz musicians. His writings and photos have been included in publications ...
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The Cedar Walton Rendez-vous: A Month-Long Celebration from January 17 to February 17, 2024
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Remi Toulon
Legendary jazz pianist and genius composer Cedar Walton would have turned 90 this year on January 17th 2024. To celebrate Cedar Walton's amazing legacy, French pianist Rémi Toulon has gathered more than 25 musicians from the Paris jazz scene and recorded 30 live performances of the master's music in various group settings from piano solo to sextet. Those “rendez-vous" will be broadcasted every day from January 17th to February 17th 2024 on Youtube. Don't miss this month-long celebration of one ...
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Jazz Lovers, Get Ready For The TIJC 2024 - An Authentic Jazz Festival With The Identity Of Real Jazz
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Thailand International Jazz Conference
Since 2009 the Thailand International Jazz Conference—TIJC 2024 has driven the jazz music industry in Thailand with its vibes and atmosphere that go on winning the hearts of artists and jazz lovers domestically and internationally. Coming back again for its 15th Anniversary of the TIJC, held between 26-28 January 2024, proclaim its positioning as a genuine jazz performance stage. Gathering the jazz community to showcase their work, meet, and exchange views at the College of Music, Mahidol University. “TIJC is ...
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Rebirth Brass Band Perform With Sol Roots And Gordon Sterling At The Hamilton Live
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9th Floor Music
Closing out 2023 with a bang, New Orleans musical heavyweights Rebirth Brass Band appear for a two night run at The Hamilton Live in Washington D.C, also featuring the fierce funk/soul guitarist Sol Roots on December 30th, and the talented group Gordon Sterling & The People on December 31th. Rebirth Brass Band Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band is a globally renowned paragon of the New Orleans' brass band tradition. They are celebrated for melding their tradition with second-line, funk, jazz, soul, ...
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Showcase acts for jazzahead! 2024 announced with the Netherlands as partner country
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Michael Ricci
The selection process for showcase acts is now complete: from a total of around 800 applications, five international juries bringing a high level of expertise have made their decisions. The 40 acts who will be performing at the showcase concerts for jazzahead! 2024 are announced today. jazzahead! 2024 is an event produced by MESSE BREMEN. It combines a festival and a trade fair, and will take place from 11 to 13 April 2024. This year's partner country is the Netherlands. ...
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James Blood Ulmer, One Of The 'Greatest Guitarists Of All Time,' In Cambridge, MA on November 16, 2023
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Mary Curtin Productions
James Blood Ulmer is among the most distinctive and influential electric guitarists who has made a career built on left turns and reinvention. One of the most expressive guitarists on the planet, Blood is one of the undisputed keepers of the flame for the “harmolodic movement” created by Ornette Coleman. He takes those fundamentals and applies them at will to any genre he pursues, from rootsy Americana, rock, hyper funk, outside electric, Hendrix-inspired cosmic blues. Blood’s music is rooted in ...
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Zinc Bar's Fall And Winter Jazz Piano Series Takes Center Stage In Greenwich Village
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Decibel
Get ready for a soul-stirring journey through the world of jazz piano as Zinc Bar, the legendary venue nestled at 82 West 3rd Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, announces its highly anticipated Fall and Winter Jazz Piano Series. Presented by impresario Charles Carlini of Charles Carlini Presents, this exceptional series will showcase some of the most acclaimed jazz pianists, promising a captivating Tuesday evening experience that will leave you spellbound. Prepare to be mesmerized by a stellar lineup ...
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Month-long Venezuelan Jazz Piano Series Celebrates Indigenous Resistance Day At Zinc Jazz Club In New York City
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Decibel
Zinc Jazz Club is thrilled to announce a month-long celebration of Venezuelan Jazz Piano in honor of Venezuela’s Indigenous Resistance Day, produced by Charles Carlini of Charles Carlini Presents. The series will feature an incredible lineup of world-renowned pianists, showcasing the rich musical heritage of Venezuela and its contribution to the global jazz scene. Taking place every Tuesday throughout the month of October, this unique series promises to transport audiences to the vibrant streets of Venezuela, blending traditional rhythms with ...
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