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"if You Don't Believe In Nothing, You Die For Anything"
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C. L. Burnett, American Jazz Museum
The basis of Jazz is raw talent, creativity, and improvisation; no other genre of music really focuses on these elements in the way Jazz does. Jazz performer Darcus Gates took the Blue Room stage and entranced the audience with a lively performance. The way she connected with the audience is unparalleled. Taking song requests, involving guests in being a part of the show, and having candid dialogue with her guests, she added a special touch to her performance that both ...
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Kristin Korb, International Jazz Bassist/vocalist, Returns To Southern California To Perform At Descanso Gardens On August 15th
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Dernier PR
Kristin Korb, International jazz bassist/vocalist, returns to Southern California to perform at Descanso Gardens on August 15th at 6:00pm. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the Kristin Korb trio featuring Aaron Serfaty on drums and Otmaro Ruiz on piano. The Descanso Gardens summer Music on the Main series presents rare live music From some of the coolest jazz artists around. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs and some friends for a wonderful evening under the Descanso oaks. Concerts are free ...
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Jazz Arts Group Of Columbus Announces 2013-14 Season
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Scott Vezdos
Columbus, OH – The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) is pleased to announce its 2013-14 season of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra (CJO) and Inside Track small-ensemble series. Under the direction of world-renowned band leader and trumpet virtuoso Byron Stripling, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, now in its 41st year, continues to break new ground while honoring the rich heritage of America's classical music – jazz. With season after season of inspiring, uplifting performances, the CJO is making audiences stand up ...
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Jazz Rescue: All-Star Concert Set For August 2nd To Benefit The Yarnell 19
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Great Scott P.R.oductions
Phoenix, AZ: Jazz relief is on the way for victims of the recent Yarnell fire. The M.U.S.I.C. Foundation of Arizona and Arizona Jazz Festival producer Brad Laughlin have teamed with Phoenix City Council Member of District 8 Michael Johnson and Alan “AP” Powell to assemble a galaxy of contemporary jazz stars to perform a benefit concert for the families affected by the tragic fire, including the 19 families of the fallen firefighters and those who lost homes. The show featuring ...
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Berkshire Gateway Jazz Weekend Debuts Phil Woods Compositions
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Ed Bride Associates
Four-day Festival Featured Phil Woods, Freddie Bryant, Greg Caputo and Dozens of Local Musicians and Associated Events. By Ed Bride How do you give wobbly knees to 300 strong? Aside from using a metaphor, you put a legendary alto saxophonist in front of a kickass big band and let them wail. At least, that’s the evidence provided at last Saturday’s (July 28) headline event of the second annual Berkshire Gateway Jazz Weekend. The participants: 4-time Grammy winner and NEA Jazz ...
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Great Jazz On The Great Hill With Jazzmobile On August 10
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Carolyn McClair Public Relations
GREAT JAZZ ON THE GREAT HILL RETURNS TO CENTRAL PARK Central Park Conservancy and Jazzmobile Partner for an Afternoon of Jazz The free Great Jazz on the Great Hill returns for its seventh year in Central Park. Bring your family, friends, and blanket to enjoy live musical performances by world-renowned musicians, snacks from food trucks and family games and activities. Performers will include Harlem Renaissance Orchestra, a swing band that’s played everywhere from Dinosaur BBQ to Lincoln Center, and the ...
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Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival Features Meshell Ndegeocello, Will Calhoun Trio, Christian Scott And More
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Berklee Media Relations
On September 28, music lovers of all ages will gather for the 13th Annual Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival in Boston’s historic South End – home to several legendary clubs during Boston’s jazz heyday. The all-day, free outdoor event will offer contemporary jazz, Latin, blues, and soul acts on three stages. Natixis Global Asset Management (NGAM), one of the world’s leading asset managers, is the presenting sponsor of the festival and will present a $5,000 scholarship to a student musician. Past ...
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New England Conservatory’s Jazz Studies & Contemporary Improvisation Departments Present More Than 100 Free Performances For 2013-2014 Season
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Braithwaite & Katz Communications
Plus Residencies with World-Renowned Performers September 3, 2013 – May 30, 2014 Highlights include residencies by John Zorn, Luciana Souza, Fred Hersch and Dave Holland; Sun Ra Centennial Concert; Jazz and the Struggle for Freedom and Equality; A Hard Rain’s Gonna Fall featuring CI Students; Ran Blake’s annual Film Noir Concert; Faculty Recitals; and In the Mix – 75 one-hour concerts by exceptional student ensembles New England Conservatory’s internationally renowned Jazz Studies and Contemporary Improvisation Departments announce over 100 free ...
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