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Diana Krall Solo Concerts at the Festival a World Premiere

Source: AAJ Staff
February 9, 2011

The love affair between Diana Krall and the Festival continues! The internationally acclaimed pianist and singer finally returns to the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal with her major world premiere solo concert! Best of all, the legend will perform on three consecutive nights in Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts, on June 26, 27 and 28 at 6 p.m., part of the En voix series. Tickets for all three performances, Diana Krall-Solo in Concert, part of the 32nd edition of ...

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9th Annual Lady Got Chops Women's History Month Music Festival

Source: Kim A. Clarke
February 7, 2011

9TH ANNUAL LADY GOT CHOPS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH MUSIC FESTIVAL 2011 All 5c events are $10 plus 6 food/drink minimum per person per set MARCH 1 SHRINE 2271 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL Kim Clarke Duo $10 MARCH 2 no cover Bowery Wine Co 13 E First St. NYC Jan Leder and Janice Friedman MARCH 2 $10 5C CULTURAL CENTER & CAFÉ 68 AvC LADY GOT CHOPS UNPLUGGED SERIES Lisa ...

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John Legend to Headline Saint Lucia Jazz Festival

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
February 3, 2011

In celebration of the 20th anniversary, six time Grammy winner and multi-Platinum artist John Legend will headline this year's Saint Lucia Jazz Festival. Singer, songwriter and pianist, Legend has sold more than five million albums worldwide, garnered multiple hit singles ("Ordinary People," “Used to Love U," “So High," “Save Room," “Heaven," “Another Again") and has received countless awards. Legend demonstrates a rare ability to fuse classic old school soul music with the edgy flavor of 21st century hip-hop. From April ...

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London Welcomes a New Improv Festival: As Alike As Trees

Source: John Eyles
February 1, 2011

On the weekend of March 5th and 6th, London will host a new addition to its ever-growing roster of festivals of improvised music—the intriguingly titled As Alike As Trees. Organised by saxophonist David O'Connor and violinist Jennifer Alum, both regulars at Eddie Prévost's Friday evening workshop sessions, the festival features many musicians from the workshop alongside guests from across Europe, including the groupings Hubbub and AMM. Saturday 5th March Afternoon 2pm: David O'Connor Matthew ...

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Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival Seeking Musicians for 2011

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
February 1, 2011

The Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival is seeking musicians to play at this year's event, which will be held in September in the Old Webster business district of Webster Groves. Jennifer Bellm of Webster Records heads up the OWJ&BF's booking efforts, and says she's especially interested this year in musicians and groups who have not played the event before. Prospective performers should send Bellm a biography and music samples, either via email to goodtunes @ swbell.net—remove the extra spaces ...

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Natalie Cole Was the Class-Act of Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2011

Source: JamaicaMusic Offbeat
February 1, 2011

American singer, songwriter and commanding stage performer Natalie Maria Cole, the daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole, duly substantiate the jazz reference in the Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival. She was unanimously the class-act of the three-day fest held at Greenfield Stadium in Trelawny, Jamaica over last weekend. Cole not only woo the large turn out on Saturday night but became the darling of the Jamaican Dailies. 'After three nights of the 'Art of Music,' the question of who ...

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Announcing The 5th Annual Brenda Carol Renaissance Jazz Fair - Sat. Feb. 5, 2011

Source: Brenda Carol
January 31, 2011

THE BRENDA CAROL RENAISSANCE JAZZ FAIR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5th 2010 At Remarks Bar & Grill, 1026 Coxwell Avenue, Toronto, ON. Starting at 8:00 pm / Doors open at 7:30 pm All Ages Event. Toronto—Celebrating the Fifth Annual Brenda Carol Renaissance Jazz Fair, Ms. Carol and Jon Long of Long & McQuade are proud to announce the 2011 Jazz Fair featuring some of Canada's finest up-and-coming jazz artists including: BRENDA CAROL—vox/percussion/guitar, JON MEYER—bass, ROB CHRISTIAN—sax/flute, STEPHEN GARDNER—keyboards/vox, ...

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Lollapalooza Chile: The Killers, Jane's, Kanye, Fatboy

Source: JamBase
January 29, 2011

CHICAGO FEST GOES TO SOUTH AMERICA The lineup for the inaugural Lollapalooze Chile has been announced. 50-plus acts will perform on five stages at the two-day festival set to happen Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3 in O'Higgins Park, Santiago, Chile. “The job we did to gather these artists for 2011 was remarkable," says fest co-organizer Perry Farrell. “Imagine gathering 60 artists while the contract ink is still wet. We put it together at a record pace as we ...

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