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Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival Returns In November 2025
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Jazz Beyond Borders
The Chesapeake Bay and an historic city nestled along its shores form the perfect back drop for the Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival held weekends November 7-16. Now in its fourth year, the musical feast was founded in the maritime neighborhood of Eastport. In 2025, the festival extends to surrounding areas and includes eight venues. Most events are free; two require admission. Reservations are strongly advised for all events. This year’s theme is “World Travelers & Hometown Heroes." Events celebrate ...
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The 4th Annual M³ Festival Features Becca Stevens, Kenny Barron, Immanuel Wilkins, Melanie Dyer, Maia, Shoko Nagai, Devon Gates And More On Saturday, October 4 At Roulette Intermedium
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Braithwaite & Katz Communications
Mutual Mentorship for Musicians (M³), the groundbreaking initiative dedicated to advancing professional and artistic growth for women and gender-expansive musicians, presents the fourth annual M³ Festival 2025 on Saturday, October 4 at Roulette Intermedium, 509 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. The event begins at 7 pm. Tickets and information are available atm3musicians.org. Early bird discounts through August 22. Digital tickets are also available. The marathon-style event features Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Becca Stevens, NEA Jazz Master and pianist Kenny Barron, acclaimed saxophonist/ composer ...
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Announcing Star-Studded Line-up Of 2025 TD James Moody Jazz Festival, November 8-23, 2025
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AMT Public Relations
New Jersey’s Largest Jazz Festival Returns to Newark for 14th Year Hip-Hop Legends & Leading Poets Unite for Powerful Fusions of Music and Social Justice Festival Artistic Advisor Christian McBride Leads His Big Band with Andra Day, José James, and Ledisi The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) today announced details of the 14th annual TD James Moody Festival, taking place November 8-23, 2025. Co-curated by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisor Christian McBride, this year’s festival, which draws ...
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Polish Jazz Titans Assemble in London
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Peter Jones
Why put on the first-ever Polish Jazz Festival in London, and why now? After all, London is already well supplied with fine British-Polish jazzers like the guitarist Artie Zaitz and saxophonist Emma Rawicz. Not only that, but the West London venue Jazz Cafe Posk—based in the Polish cultural centre—has been running jazz gigs for years. But maybe it doesn't matter why: anything that brings pianist Marcin Wasilewski and his trio to this town is to be welcomed with ...
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Snarky Puppy Masterclass And West End Mambo Amplify The 14th Annual Coltrane Jazz Fest
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Nandrea Ward
The John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival has always been about more than great performances about connection, creativity, and community. This year, festival organizers are turning up the excitement with two dynamic additions that promise to make the 14th annual event even more unforgettable. As a special kickoff to the Festival weekend, music lovers can experience an exclusive Snarky Puppy Masterclass with founder and bandleader Michael League and members of the Grammy-winning ensemble. Scheduled for Friday, August 29 at ...
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Hudson Jazz Festival Presents 20+ Free Citywide Concerts, October 3-5, 2025
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AMT Public Relations
Local Talent Takes Center Stage at 2025 Hudson Jazz Festival Celebrating Community, Culture, and Music, October 3-5 20+ Free Sounds Around Town Concerts by Bard College Jazz Program Students-Faculty and Local Artists The 2025 Hudson Jazz Festival is proud to announce its exciting lineup of local musicians who will be performing at this year’s free pop-up Sounds Around Town concert series, taking place Friday-Sunday, October 3-5, 2025, at several different venues across the bucolic community of Hudson, New York. Bringing ...
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Coltrane Jazzfest Brings Labor Day Celebration With Exceptional Music And End Of Summer Vibe
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Nandrea Ward
The 2025 John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday August 30th to Sunday, August 31st, hosts a stunning mix of Grammy Award-winning music icons and innovative new artists at Oak Hollow Festival Park, a venue that is exceptional in its vistas and relaxing ambience. The 2025 lineup includes Grammy award-winning artists Snarky Puppy, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Stanley Clarke, a Bill Withers and Stevie Wonder tribute, and much more. The Festival, now in its 14th year, honors John Coltrane, ...
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Legendary Tower Of Power Rocks Scranton Jazz Festival!
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Scranton Jazz Festival
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Scranton Jazz Festival, Tower of Power performs on the Main Stage this summer! Tickets on sale now for this special concert Now in its 20th year, the Scranton Jazz Festival will celebrate a milestone in its history with three days of live jazz, blues and world beat music, August 1 to 3 in downtown Scranton. Pennsylvania’s world class jazz festival will feature the iconic funk and soul band Tower of Power on the Main ...
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