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Vel Lewis Partners With Mila Art Agency For World Tour
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Vel Lewis
Renowned Hammond organist, composer, and performer Vel Lewis is proud to announce his partnership with Switzerland-based Mila Art Agency as his official representative for his upcoming world tour. Mila Art Agency is known for its excellence in international artist representation, cultural programming, and global event curation. Mila Art Agency will oversee all tour logistics and concert bookings, bringing Vel’s music to audiences across Europe, Latin America, Asia, and beyond. Vel Lewis joined Dionne Warwick on a world tour between 2003 ...
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Jim Lucchese Named Berklee’s Fifth President
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All About Jazz
Berklee has announced that Jim Lucchese, a pioneering music industry executive and a dedicated artist advocate will become its fifth president, effective January 1, 2025. Lucchese brings to this role 20 years of experience innovating artist-focused services. A Boston-born musician who has served Berklee in many advisory roles over the course of his career, Lucchese is uniquely positioned to lead Berklee in providing unmatched learning experiences for today's students and realizing the institution’s vision to build the future of arts ...
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World-Class Pianist Jonathan Romppel Strikes A High Note In The US Music Industry
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All About Jazz
Jonathan Romppel, the globally-renowned pianist and keyboardist from Germany, is making profound waves in the music industry with his imminent move to the United States to work alongside internationally renowned artists, producers, and bands for leading roles in high-profile music productions in the United States, underscoring the fact that he is one of the most in-demand artists working today. The list of distinguished U.S. artists that have hired Jonathan Romppel include Noah Hubbell, the noted music producer of Igloo Studios ...
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Drummer, Composer Billie Davies Has Left New Orleans
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Billie Davies PR
After spending eight years in New Orleans and recording three albums as a leader, Billie Davies has made a permanent move to West Palm Beach, Florida. She decided it was time to return to her favorite environment in the world—the beaches at the Atlantic Ocean—in her preferred sub-tropical climate. In her words: “There is a time and a place for everything." She is thankful to the many venues that have given her the opportunity to perform including The New Orleans ...
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Jazz Bridge Project Names Kim E. Tucker As New Executive Director
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All About Jazz
Jazz Bridge Project, the non-profit organization devoted to assisting Philadelphia-area jazz and blues artists with their crisis needs, has named Kim E. Tucker as its new Executive Director. Ms. Tucker is the fourth person to hold this position in the organization’s 17 years of existence. “We believe Kim is the perfect choice to lead the organization,” said Rhenda Fearrington, a jazz vocalist who is President of the Jazz Bridge Board of Directors. “As the daughter of the late Sue Ford, ...
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A Musician's Guide to All About Jazz Coverage and Promotion
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All About Jazz
All About Jazz was built to support the career interests of a jazz musician. Over the years we've developed an impressive suite of promotional services to help a professional establish a greater presence at All About Jazz & Jazz Near You. Here are our essential services that will help a musician or band promote a new album, a show (or tour) or build general awareness. Free, but essential Musician PageCreate or claim your musician page. All About Jazz hosts over ...
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15 ways Bandzoogle is the best website platform for musicians
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Bandzoogle Blog
This article originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog. Part of what makes Bandzoogle the best platform for musicians is our drive to constantly listen and improve. Every year, our team pushes out hundreds of updates based on your feedback. In 15 years of making beautiful band websites, here are the 15 reasons why Bandzoogle is the best- and what better way to do it than in song! 1. Come together, right now Everything is in one place. Free domain? Check. ...
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How to sell music online with your website
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Bandzoogle Blog
This article originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog. Making music has probably been a dream you’ve had for a long time. You spend hours putting your heart and soul into the creation of these melodies. Then you record your music, listening and editing and getting it perfect. It would be ideal to use this very music, which is an extension of who you are and what you’ve been through, as a way to support yourself in the pursuit of making ...
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