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The 32nd Edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal Presents the Triumphant Return of Champion

Source: AAJ Staff
April 14, 2011

Tickets on sale Friday at noon Montreal, Wednesday, April 13, 2011—"I'm not sick anymore! ;)" proclaims Champion on his official site, and that's music to our ears! The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal is extremely happy to announce that the famed Montreal DJ will rock the walls of the Métropolis during our 32nd edition presented by TD in collaboration with Rio Tinto Alcan, on Thursday, June 30 at 8:30 p.m. as part of the Rythmes Bell series. Tickets for ...

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Ballard Jazz Festival Starts in One Week

Source: Seattle Jazz Scene
April 14, 2011

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Poncho is Head Honcho at Cape May Fest

Source: Michael Ricci
April 12, 2011

Poncho Sanchez never fails to ignite his audience, and his Latin jazz band came out blazing as the Saturday night opening act/headliner at the semiannual Cape May Jazz Festival April 8-10. Sanchez, the hammer-handed conga player and leather-lunged lead singer for the eight-piece band, has a crackerjack three-horn front line as always, a pianist who doubles on electrifying organ, and a couple fellow percussionists blending on hard-driving arrangements and contributing creative solos. All of which compelled some in the crowd ...

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Jazz Week 2011 Marks Fifth Anniversary with Salutes to Eric Jackson, Hundreds of Events in Greater Boston

Source: Michael Ricci
April 11, 2011

With the theme “This Is Jazz," from April 29 to May 8 Greater Boston's Jazz Week '11 celebrates a music that defies definition and recognizes no boundaries. For the fifth straight year, Jazz Week is being coordinated and promoted by the nonprofit JazzBoston, which also marks its fifth anniversary in 2011. More than 200 events at nearly 80 venues will take place during the 10 days of Jazz Week. For details, check the Jazz Week Schedule of Events on the ...

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David Sylvian Announced as Artist in Residence for Punkt 2011

Source: John Kelman
April 11, 2011

David Sylvian has been confirmed as Artist in Residence for the Punkt Festival in Kristiansand, Norway (September 1-3). Sylvian will be creating an audiovisual installation entitled “Uncommon Deities," and will curate an evening of concerts, including the debut live performance of his 1988 release Plight and Premonition. In addition to Sylvian, this concert will feature John Tilbury, Jan Bang, Erik Honoré, Eivind Aarset and Philip Jeck. Thursday, Sepember 1, Sørlandeartmusuem, 18:00-22:00: David Sylvian: Uncommon Deities Opening evening of David Sylvian's ...

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STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival 2011

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
April 10, 2011

This week, let's take a look at the headliners for next weekend's Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. The GSLJF begins Thursday with adjudicated performances by middle school and high school jazz ensembles from around the area, along with workshops and clinics for the student musicians. Those activities continue during the day on Friday and Saturday, but the main attraction for most listeners will be the concerts featuring ...

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JazzBoston's 5th Anniversary of JazzWeek Taking Place April 29-May 8, 2011

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
April 9, 2011

Hundreds of jazz events are schedule for the 5th anniversary of JazzWeek 11', taking place in greater Boston the week of April 29 to May 8, 2011. JazzWeek is organized by JazzBoston, which has compiled over 200 events in 80 venues throughout the Boston area, including night clubs, concert halls, campuses, libraries, radio stations and more. To find a complete schedule of events for JazzWeek 11, click here. To read a proclamation from Governor Deval Patrick naming April as Jazz ...

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Simi Valley Cajun and Blues Fest: Lineup and Tickets

Source: JamBase
April 9, 2011

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, RANCHO SANTA SUSANA COMMUNITY PARK, SIMI VALLEY, CA Memorial Day weekend 2010 heralded the arrival of the eagerly anticipated annual event, the Delta Groove All-Star Blues Revue, to the 21st Annual Simi Valley Cajun Creole Music Festival. The highly celebrated and critically acclaimed blues record label celebrated its 5th year anniversary in style, electrifying festival patrons with top tier acts from its notably distinguished roster. In 2011, the festival will be rechristened as the Simi Valley Cajun ...

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