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Telluride Blues Presents: Durango Blues Train 2011

Source: JamBase
April 27, 2011

TWO FULL BANDS, FIVE SOLO ARTISTS, TEN VINTAGE RAIL CARS FOR DURANGO'S VERY OWN “MOVING" MUSICAL EXPERIENCE The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (D&SNGRR) and the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival presents the inaugural Durango Blues Train 'Blues on the Rails' to take place June 4, 2011. Relive history and ride the vintage train while listening to sounds of the blues for a “rolling" party on the tracks. This exclusive musical event on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge ...

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Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival: Geri Allen Jams at Apollo, May 13-14

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
April 27, 2011

HARLEM SHRINES JAZZ FESTIVAL Sponsored by Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage and Jazzmobile Presents Geri Allen “Jams" with Timeline at Apollo Music Café Friday, May 13, 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 10:00 p.m. Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival Runs May 9-15 7 Days * 35 Events * 8 Venues The prestige of the past. The pulse of the present. All Tickets Just $10 or Free! HARLEM, USA—Connie's Inn, ...

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Harlem Jazz Shrines: Wycliffe Gordon's Jazz a la Carte, May 13-14, Apollo

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
April 27, 2011

The Apollo Theater Serves up Wycliffe Gordon's Jazz à la Carte Featuring Wycliffe Gordon, Savion Glover, Carla Cook, Nikki Yanofsky, Corey Wilcox, Grace Kelly, Temple University Big Band and Director/Choreographer Ken Roberson May 13, 8:00 pm and May 14, 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival Runs May 9-15 7 Days * 35 Events * 8 Venues The prestige of the past / The pulse of the present All Tickets Just $10 or Free! ...

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The Copenhagen Jazz Festival, July 1-10, Announces The First of Its Major Headliners for 2011: Sonny Rollins, Mike Stern, Keith Jarrett Trio

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
April 26, 2011

10 DAYS 100 VENUES 1000 SHOWS! July 3, 7:00 PM @ The Royal Danish Theatre Old Stage: Sonny Rollins, with Peter Bernstein, Sammy Figueroa, Bob Cranshaw & Kobie Watkins Legendary tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins will pay a visit Copenhagen Jazz Festival, July 3rd, 2011. The 80-year-old Saxophone Colussus returns to Copenhagen for the first time since the mid 90's, however to judge from recent reviews, Rollins is still playing with unbelievable stamina and vitality. The concert ...

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Jacksonville Jazz Festival Line-up

Source: Katelea Burkhart
April 26, 2011

The City of Jacksonville is proud to announce an exciting lineup of performances for the 2011 Jacksonville Jazz Festival scheduled for Thursday, May 26 through Sunday, May 29. All festival performances and elements are free and open to the public unless otherwise listed. This year's festival will continue the tradition of jazz in Jacksonville with a variety of jazz genres and featured activities in the heart of downtown Jacksonville. Special components include Art in the Heart Downtown, a juried art ...

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Hot Jazz Cool Neighborhood Fest at Doyle's Cafe in Jamaica Plain on Wednesday, April 27

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
April 26, 2011

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Gratefulfest: Dso, Rre, 7 Walkers, Keller, New Riders

Source: JamBase
April 26, 2011

FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND, NELSON LEDGES QUARRY PARK, OHIO The 12th installment of Gratefulfest, taking place each year at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park in Ohio over the Fourth of July weekend, returns this year with three nights of Dark Star Orchestra, 7 Walkers, and BoomBox as well as many other Dead influenced acts. For more information on Gratefulfest 12 check out their website. Ticketing information should be available soon. LINEUP Dark Star Orchestra 7 Walkers

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Jazz in a Tropical Paradise: Dotsero in Costa Rica

Source: Pat Hoyman
April 23, 2011

Dotsero, one of the top Contemporary Jazz Bands in the U.S. is going to Costa Rica. Join them on a Musical adventure through Costa Rica from November 1-20, 2011. Dotsero will perform their high-energy Jazz in 3 spectacular locations. First, at the base of Arenal Volcano with its constantly erupting lava. Second, at a beautiful beach on the Pacific Coast. The farewell concert will be in a magnificent botanic garden. Activities include a Rainforest Aerial Tram, Zip Lines, Jungle River ...

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