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Emmanuel Baptist Church Celebrates Black History Month With NEA Jazz Master Barry Harris
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Emmanuel Baptist Church Jazz Vespers
As one of jazz’s living legends, NEA Jazz Master Dr. Barry Harris will perform at Emmanuel Baptist Church’s first Jazz Vespers of 2014, in honor of Black History Month. It will take place in its standing home at the historic Emmanuel Baptist Church, 279 Lafayette Avenue, located in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn, New York, on February 23, 2014 at 3:00 PM. The recurrent theme of the Jazz Vespers is: “Experience the Presence of God through the Sounds of ...
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11 Years Of Tradition: Earl Klugh's Weekend Of Jazz At The Broadmoor
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Audrey Birnbaum
Colorado Springs, Colo. (January 23, 2014) – For an 11th straight season, GRAMMY-winning guitarist Earl Klugh will annually host his Weekend of Jazz at The Broadmoor featuring exceptional musicians and performances, unique culinary and wine experiences and more – all among an incredible group of Weekend of Jazz guests that return each year. This April 3-5, join Earl Klugh and The Broadmoor for talent from an amazing group of Grammy-nominated musicians: contemporary jazz saxophonist Dave Koz; jazz singer and composer ...
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Pianist/singer Olivia Trummer Plays The Cutting Room, New York, 29 January
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All About Jazz
Pianist/singer Olivia Trummer will give New York jazz fans a taste of her unique musical personality and beguiling charms when she plays The Cutting Room at 10 pm on Wednesday, January 29th. The young German leads a trio comprised of drumming legend and former Miles Davis sideman Jimmy Cobb and veteran New York bassist John Webber, who has played with saxophonists Johnny Griffin and Von Freeman and pianist Horace Silver. Trummer has won admirers wherever she has played, earning the ...
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Roy Gerson To Interpret 10 Of The Great Piano Works During Pittsfield’s 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival
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Ed Bride Associates
Unique, one-time event on Feb. 15 showcases jazz compositions Popularized by 10 different jazz pianists, from legacy to current PITTSFIELD, Mass., Jan. 18, 2014 – Berkshires Jazz, Inc. today announced that the Roy Gerson Trio will perform in a special headline concert on Feb. 15, during the city’s third annual 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival. In his Pittsfield performance (Baba Louie’s Backroom 34 Depot Street, 8pm), Gerson puts his unique spin on jazz compositions that were popularized by 10 different jazz ...
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NEA Jazz Master Ahmad Jamal Plays Rare Irish Date
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All About Jazz
The term “jazz legend” is perhaps one that is over used, but how else do you adequately describe Mr. Ahmad Jamal, NEA Jazz Master? Certainly, those fortunate enough to grab a ticket for the Pennsylvanian pianist’s one-off Irish gig in Vicar Street, Dublin on 24th January will be left in no doubt as to why Jamal is considered as one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time. At 83 years of age, Steinway recording artist Jamal is in ...
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Jennifer Milligan and Eileen Howard Unite for Wild Women Swing The Blues
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Eileen Howard
Two veteran singers will unite in New York for a concert of classic and original blues on January 25th from 7-9 pm. The concert, called “Wild Women Swing the Blues” is billed as “a celebration of life, love and female mood swings”, and will be held at The Underground Theatre at 955 West End Avenue (107th & Broadway), 10025. Tickets are $13 in advance or $15 at the door (2 drink minimum. Jennifer Milligan, once a professional actress based in ...
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2014 Jazz Connect Conference Schedule
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All About Jazz
The conference will be held January 9-10, 2014 at the Hilton New York Hotel in New York City and will feed into the annual APAP (Association of Performing Arts Presenters) Conference as well as Winter Jazzfest. LOCATION: Hilton New York 1335 Avenue of the Americas at 54th St. New York, NY 10019 Thursday, January 9 9:30 – 10:30 am Breakouts 1) Navigating Social Media Social media experts discuss the basics for effectively utilizing these ...
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Molly Ringwald Joins The Columbus Jazz Orchestra In "Don't You Forget About Me" (feb. 6-9)
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Scott Vezdos
Columbus, OH: Under the direction of world-renowned band leader and trumpet virtuoso Byron Stripling, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra (CJO) continues to break new ground while honoring the rich heritage of America’s classical music – jazz. In “Don’t You Forget About Me” (February 6-9 at the Southern Theatre), everyone’s favorite former teenager joins the CJO in a salute to the Great American Songbook. From the big screen to the stage, Molly Ringwald has done it all. Making a name for herself ...
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