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Jimmy Heath Opens The TD James Moody Democracy Of Jazz Festival

Source: Christine Saunders
November 7, 2013

Jazz commands a certain amount of reverence for the God-given talents of its best practitioners, so a house of worship is where NJPAC’s TD James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival each year unfolds its first concert like an opening prayer. And it might go something like this: For what we are about to receive—a fine headful of jazz—we are truly thankful. The second annual festival kicked off on a crisp November night at Newark’s Bethany Baptist Church, where the Jimmy ...

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Pianist Peter Zak To Perform Solo Concert At Piedmont Piano Company, Oakland, Jan. 4

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
November 7, 2013

New York-based jazz pianist Peter Zak returns to his East Bay roots with a solo concert at Piedmont Piano Company in Oakland, on Saturday, January 4. Coming on the heels of the release of his newest CD release, a trio session for SteepleChase Records titled The Eternal Triangle, the show marks his first headlining appearance in the region in a year and a half, and his second Bay Area solo performance to date. His previous solo recital took place at ...

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Newark Arts High With Don Braden To Perform At WBGO Gala Concert

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
November 6, 2013

WBGO Provides Free Gala Concert Tickets to Students from Newark Arts High to Honor the City’s Bright Future of Music Star-studded Evening Features Performances by Inside Straight: Christian McBride, Carl Allen, Christian Sands, Jaleel Shaw & Warren Wolf Hypnotic Brass Ensemble; Michael Wolff & Mike Clark; Ray Vega; Kenny Barron & Gretchen Parlato; Melissa Aldana; Jazz House Kids; Newark Arts High Quartet with Don Braden; and Rhythm Revue Dance Party with Felix Hernandez NEWARK, NJ – WBGO’s Ninth Annual Champions ...

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"A Year Of Jubilee" : 36th Annual John Coltrane Memorial Concert With The New England Spiritual Ensemble And The John Coltrane Memorial Concert Ensemble -- Nov. 23, 2013

Source: Mary Curtin Productions
November 4, 2013

Friends of John Coltrane Memorial Concert presents “A Year of Jubilee: the 36th annual John Coltrane Memorial Concert," with the New England Spiritual Ensemble and the John Coltrane Memorial Concert Ensemble; hosted by Eric Jackson. Saturday, November 23, 2013, 7:30 pm. $32, $27 students/seniors, $40 VIP. Northeastern University, Blackman Theatre, Ell Hall, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115. Wheelchair accessible. For tickets.neu.edu, 617-373-4700 (TTY 617-373-2184; further information on the concert can be found at friendsofjcmc.org. The John Coltrane Memorial Concert ...

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The Independent Label Market Adds Beer for a Festive Vinyl Fair

Source: HypeBot
November 2, 2013

The Independent Label Market is based in London but has also organized record fairs in LA, Toronto and Glasgow. Their next big event, as the Christmas season fully kicks in, is in London November 30th. In a unique twist that would fit many locations in the States, they're combining vinyl and craft beer by partnering with the London Brewers' Market for a truly festive shopping event. I can't find a clear history of the Independent Label Market but I know ...

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Kate McGarry, The Yellowjackets Headline Lawrence University's 33rd Jazz Celebration Weekend

Source: Rick Peterson
November 1, 2013

APPLETON, WIS. — Both ends of the jazz spectrum will be represented Nov. 8-9 when Lawrence University hosts its 33rd Jazz Celebration Weekend. Grammy Award-nominated vocalist Kate McGarry, a four-time “Rising Star" honoree by Downbeat magazine, kicks off the weekend Friday while the legendary fusion quartet the Yellowjackets close the weekend Saturday evening. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Lawrence Memorial Chapel. Tickets, at $22-20 for adults, $19-17 for seniors and $17-15 for students, are available through the ...

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Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center Presents Stephanie Jordan With Rachel Jordan; A Jazz & Classical Musical Christmas

Source: Sylvain Music Notes
October 31, 2013

NEW ORLEANS - On Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 7:00 pm jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan returns to The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center in Ocean Springs, Mississippi with her very talented sister Rachel Jordan on the violin with a holiday show that will soothe the humbug out of any Scrooge. These lovely ladies will lead The Music Alive Ensemble String Quartet in beautiful holiday tunes such as The Little Drummer Boy, I Saw Three Ships, Oblivion, The Christmas Song and ...

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WBGO Jazz 88.3 Fm Serves As The Beacon For Newark Through Music And News

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
October 25, 2013

Upcoming Music and News Events Kids Jazz Concert Series: October 26 and November 2 TD James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival: November 4-10 General Election Coverage: November 5 Gateway Concert Series: November 6 and December 4 Champions of Jazz Gala: November 6 WBGO Art Gallery Photo Exhibit Now through December 31 NEWARK, NJ – Six months away from celebrating its 35th anniversary, Newark Public Radio/WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM, the world’s ...

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