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Le Festival International De Jazz De Montreal set for June 30-July 9
Source:
Braithwaite & Katz Communications
The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto is taking downtown by storm once again this summer. From June 30 to July 9, 2022, the public can soak up that thrilling festival vibe for 10 fun and festive days. In addition to the stellar program announced earlier, the festival is proud to present brand-new initiatives that will be making downtown Montréal shine, not to mention treating music lovers to a feast ...
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Grammy/Emmy Winning Composer Gordon Goodwin Makes Feature Film Debut In 'knights Of Swing' + Hollywood Bowl Jazz Fest June 26
Source:
1888 Media
Multiple Grammy/Emmy Award winning composer/arranger Gordon Goodwin has added actor to his storied resume with a spirited cameo as “Mr. Hughes,” the lead judge presiding over the California Battle of the Bands in the jazz-driven period piece, 'Knights of Swing,’ a late 40s era coming-of-age journey that follows the challenges,disappointments and successes of six high school boys, and the girls who join them to form a really swingin’ big band. Goodwin relished the opportunity, “I have worked in film for ...
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Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues Festival April 29th to May 2nd May in Clitheroe, Lancashire
Source:
Michael Ricci
Jazz and Blues in the charmingly pleasant Lancashire town of Clitheroe in the Spring—what more could a jazz fan want. You can blend your Bank Holiday of music with study of the town’s great many real ale bars; or make sure you book your table at the many Michelin starred restaurants in the area. Perhaps, do some touring of the beautiful Trough of Bowland countryside. For walkers, Pendle Hill, the Forest of Bowland and the River Ribble provide wonderful rambles. ...
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11th Annual Arlington Jazz Festival with Headliners Randy Brecker And Mark Walker's World Jazz Ensemble from April 7-10, 2022
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Mary Curtin Productions
The Arlington Jazz Festival (Boston) has scheduled a wide variety of musical events over a 4-day stretch in several venues around the town. The Festival, now in its 11th year, is presented by Arlington Jazz. This year’s headlining concert, held at the Regent Theatre on the final day of the festival, showcases legendary multi-Grammy award winning jazz trumpeter/composer Randy Brecker performing with Grammy winning drummer/composer Mark Walker and his World Jazz Ensemble, which features French pianist Alain Mallet, Peruvian bassist ...
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Cleveland's Tri-C Jazz Fest Returns to Playhouse Square in 2022
Source:
Michael Ricci
At Cleveland's Tri-C Jazz Fest, everything new is old again. That might sound retrogressive in a culture that valorizes novelty, but the announcement that the 43rd edition of the festival will return to the historic theaters of Playhouse Square is instead a comforting, Biden-era byword after the disruptions of the past two years. The festival also returns to a three-day schedule, June 23-25, and to a booking policy that incorporates artists with appeal beyond a narrow ...
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Sarasota Jazz Festival hits 40 - under the stars
Source:
Ken Franckling's Jazz Notes
It took an extra two years to get there, thanks to the pandemic. The Jazz Club of Sarasota's long-running jazz festival, held its 40th evening concert series March 16-19 with a wide range of talent—and a new venue. The bulk of the festival was moved from indoor venues in and near downtown Sarasota to Nathan Benderson Park, right next to the facility's world-class rowing facility—where sprint rowing teams sometimes could be seen slicing through the water in training sessions. With ...
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CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival Is Back June 17-25! Lineup Announced, Headliner Shows All Free!
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Dalmath Associates Inc.
325 Shows – 1750+ Artists – 20 Venues – Record Number of Free Shows – Limited Number of Club Passes Now On Sale The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is back! After a two-year hiatus due to the global coronavirus pandemic, Producers John Nugent and Marc Iacona today announced the lineup for the long-awaited 2022 nine-day Festival, which will return with its 19th edition June 17 to 25 to downtown Rochester, New York. From legendary performers and familiar favorites to ...
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Fira B! Will hold 34 concerts and 18 stage performances from November 11 to 14 in Palma
Source:
All About Jazz
The regional minister for European Funds, University and Culture, Miquel Company, and the managing director of the Institute of Balearic Studies (IEB), Mateu Malondra, presented the lineup for the 6th edition of the professional music and performing arts market of the Balearic Islands, Fira B! 2021. Fira B! will take place from 11 to 14 November in Palma (Mallorca) with the aim of showcasing and promoting the latest and most representative creations of the artists of the Balearic Islands. In ...
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