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New England Conservatory Prep Presents The NEC Youth Jazz Orchestra Conducted By Ken Schaphorst

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
November 26, 2013

Wednesday, December 11 in NEC’s Brown Hall New England Conservatory Prep presents the NEC Youth Jazz Orchestra conducted by Ken Schaphorst in a concert featuring the music of Duke Ellington, Gerald Wilson, Sun Ra, Imogen Heap, John Klenner, Joe Henderson, Harold Arlen, and Thad Jones all performed by middle and high school students in the NEC Youth Jazz Orchestra. The free concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11 at NEC’s Brown Hall, 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston. For more ...

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Erik Truffaz & Amina Agossi Jazz Up The Lao People's Democratic Republic

Source: All About Jazz
November 25, 2013

Jazz gigs are nothing like buses in Lao, as two buses never come along at the same time in the capital city, Vientiane. Nevertheless, jazz fans can look forward to the dizzying prospect of two jazz gigs on consecutive nights in the Lao National Culture Hall on the 26th and 27th of November. Swiss-French trumpeter Erik Truffaz on Wednesday 26th and French-Beninoise singer Mina Agossi on Thursday 27th will give audiences two very different takes on modern jazz. Truffaz has ...

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Holiday Magic Comes To Baltimore With The Tim Warfield Septet

Source: The Phillips Agency
November 25, 2013

With help from a band of bona fide jazz stars, saxophonist Tim Warfield brings holiday magic to Baltimore with a concert at the Creative Alliance at the Patterson on December 22. (Shows at 4:00 and 6:30 p.m will allow Ravens fans time to attend before the big game). The stellar ensemble includes Cyrus Chestnut (piano), Stefon Harris (vibraphone), Clarence Penn (drums), Terell Stafford (trumpet), Rodney Whitaker (bass), and Joanna Pascale (vocals). It’s rare to see so many big names in ...

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Columbus Jazz Orchestra & Debbie Gravitte Reunite For "Home For The Holidays," Dec. 4-8

Source: Scott Vezdos
November 22, 2013

Columbus, OH – The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) returns to the historic Southern Theatre to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in “Home for the Holidays,” December 4 – 8, including a special Wednesday night performance. Tony Award-winning vocal sensation Debbie Gravitte makes a special return engagement to Columbus for the annual holiday spectacular. Each year promises a special yuletide surprise, and this year is no exception! Ms. Gravitte has previously lit up the Broadway stage ...

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Path Ventures Presents The 8th Annual George Kahn Jazz & Blues Revue Fundraiser For The Homeless December 11, 2013

Source: Imaginary Friends
November 20, 2013

Let the holidays begin…with an evening of great Jazz that’s also a benefit for the Los Angeles homeless community. On Wednesday, December 11th, PATH Ventures will host their 8th Annual Holiday Jazz Revue, an unforgettable evening of dinner, music, and fun at the classic Catalina Bar and Grill. The event will take place from 6:30-10:00 PM and feature Jazz Pianist and Composer, George Kahn with an all-star band of L.A. studio artists. Jazz vocalist Mark Winkler will make a guest ...

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SF Music Tech Announces Next Summit May 20th

Source: HypeBot
November 14, 2013

EXCLUSIVE: SF Music Tech, the must-attend gathering of the music and tech tribes, has just announced it's next edition - May 20th in San Francisco. In addition to being among the first to be able to register, Hypebot readers can save with an exclusive registration code. Register here and use the discount code 'hypebot" to save an additional 10% off the already low early registration price. We'll be sharing panels and speakers as they are announced. But trust us, this ...

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The TD James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival celebrates Newark author Amiri Baraka’s “Blues People” at 50

Source: Christine Saunders
November 9, 2013

Past and present journeys of all kinds – spiritual, professional, musical and cultural—intersected at the Newark Museum, where poet and playwright Amiri Baraka was honored and musician Craig Harris was featured during NJPAC’s TD James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival. The celebrated Newark author was there in recognition of his seminal exploration of African-American music and culture, Blues People: Negro Music in White America, published 50 years ago under his birth name, (Everett) LeRoi Jones. Although the vast influence of ...

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Stephanie Jordan Performs A Liberty Bank Christmas With The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

Source: Sylvain Music Notes
November 8, 2013

Event also features Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra NEW ORLEANS - Liberty Bank and Trust Company announces its 2nd Annual “A Liberty Bank Christmas Concert." This year's event will again feature the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra joined by the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Irvin Mayfield and Stephanie Jordan. The concert will also feature The Franklin Avenue Male Chorus, Classical Pianist - Dr. Wilfred Delphin and Spinto-Soprano Valerie Jones-Frances, Zulu Gospel Male Choir, St. Mary's Academy Choir, St. Augustine ...

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