Festival News

Brenda Carol & ClaireVoyance's 15th Year at HotHouse Cafe June 26 - 29, 2011

Source: Brenda Carol
June 12, 2011

SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2011—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 TORONTO, ON CANADA: ANNOUNCING BRENDA CAROL & CLAIREVOYANCE AS PART OF THE 2011 TD CANADA TRUST JAZZ FESTIVAL LIVE AT HOTHOUSE CAFE. SUNDAY, JUNE 26, MONDAY, JUNE 27, TUESDAY, JUNE 28, & WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2011 This all ages, 4 evening event features some of Canada's finest, jazz artists including Brenda Carol, Toronto pianist and educator Stephen Gardner on electric piano, Bill McBirnie on master flute, tenor saxophonist Rob Christian (Paul Mifsud on ...

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Day One of XRIJF...Haven't Learned to Relax Yet...

Source: Jazz@Rochester
June 12, 2011

Great first day of the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival.  Weather was great.  Managed to hear Kevin Eubanks, some of Mark Murphy's and Soweto Kinch's second sets, and Matt Wilson's Arts & Crafts. Have to say that Matt Wilson's Arts and Crafts will be one of my highlights from this festival (as it was the last time they appeared). last time they appeared at RIJF). Matt will be playing with Gary Verace Trio in the Italian Series tonight. Although there was one ...

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Dusseldorf Jazz Rally Launches 19th Edition

Source: Phillip Woolever
June 10, 2011

The consistently blossoming Dusseldorf jazz Rally kicks off its 19th weekend run from June 10th through 12th with another swinging schedule that should delight all fans, and specifically those seeking a predominantly “true jazz" program. The Jazz Rally is a major gathering with Western Euro status that comes from the focused range and depth of the program more than from booked global attractions. Sometimes it can be great to pay top dollar to see a superstar from a status quo ...

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Vision Festival 16 Billy Bang Memorial and Then Some

Source: Chris Rich
June 10, 2011

Vision Festival 16 concludes as it began with a tribute to one of its own now gone. In this case it would be Billy Bang. Along the way are many other memorable moments waiting in the wings. Abrons Arts Center In the Main Stage 6:00PM to 7:00PM Reut Regev R*Time Special Edition Reut Regev (trombone), Burton Greene (piano), Al Macdowell (bass) and Igal Foni (drums). 7:00PM to 8:00PM Connie Crothers Quartet Connie Crothers (piano), Richard Tabnik (alto sax), Ken Filiano ...

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Fireplace Restaurant Hosts Annual Latin Music Fest in Brookline on June 11-12

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
June 10, 2011

The Fireplace Restaurant is hosting a two- day Latin Music Fest on Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 1634 Beacon Street in Brookline, Massachusetts. The Fest goes from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each night and features an outdoor stage with dance floor, plus food and beverage available outdoors. Tickets to the Fest are $22 in advance and $30 the day of the event. To purchase online click here. Among the bands on Saturday: Camelia Latinjazz Sextet, ...

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Life is Good Festival: Avett Bros, Ray Lamontagne, Levon, Spearhead

Source: JamBase
June 10, 2011

FULL ARTIST SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR SEPTEMBER BENEFIT FEST Life is good has announced the lineup for the 2011 Life is good Festival. Set to take place September 24-25 in Canton, MA, a suburb of Boston, the multi-faceted fundraiser combines world-class headliners and nationally known musical talent on three stages, including several of today's most popular children's performers. This one-of-a-kind festival aims to raise $1 million to benefit the Life is good Playmakers, the action arm of The Life is good ...

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Monterey Jazz Festival Single Day Arena Tickets on Sale June 17, 2011

Source: Monterey Jazz Festival
June 10, 2011

Monterey, CA—Single Day Arena Tickets for the Monterey Jazz Festival go on sale Friday, June 17 at 10 a.m. PST. Friday's Single Day Arena Tickets are $66 and include three performances; Saturday or Sunday's Single Day Arena Tickets are $132 and include five Arena performances. Performing in the Arena on Friday, September 16 will be Hiromi: The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson & Simon Phillips; John Pizzarelli Quartet with special guests Jessica Molaskey & Bucky Pizzarelli and Poncho Sanchez & ...

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Dance, a Debut, and a Free Concert at Vision Festival 16

Source: Chris Rich
June 10, 2011

Vision Festival begins Friday with a free concert for those who enjoy music alfresco in the public square and may not be able to afford a ticket.This is also a chance for the neighborhood children to get involved. Ras Moshe was one such child back in the 80s when an early counterpart to Vision Festival, Sound Unity, convened. Vision Festival FREE at Campos Plaza Playground

5:00PM to 6:00PM

Gerald Cleaver & Campos Youth Ensemble

Campos Kids (percussion & voice), Jean ...

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