Festival News

Tribute to Bix Fest 2011 (March 10-13)

Source: Jazz Lives by Michael Steinman
November 8, 2010

Phil Pospychala has remarkable stamina!

His twenty-second annual musical / cultural tribute to Bix Beiderbecke, his friends, and environment, is scheduled for March 10-13, 2011. It will be held at the Marriott in Racine, Wisconsin.

Appearing this year will be regulars Andy Schumm, Dave Bock, Josh Duffee, and John Otto—in an ensemble Andy promises will feature songs no one's ever heard before (and he keeps his promises), and the wonderful singer Barbara Rosene (making her first appearance at this gala), ...

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El Solo de Chick Corea

Source: Voll-Damm Festival Internacional De Jazz De Barcelona
November 6, 2010

Quan Chick Corea va acceptar la invitació del 42 Voll-Damm Festival Internacional de Barcelona per tocar en solitari al Palau (avui dissabte al Palau, 21.00 hores), no va costar gaire afegir a la data barcelonina un altre concert a l'Auditori de Girona, inclòs al festival Temporada Alta. Ahir, doncs, Chick Corea va deixar enlluernada Girona amb el seu concert, que a més a més va tenir un convidat sorpresa, el guitarrista flamenc Niño Josele, que va participar amb el pianista ...

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Unexpected Trends, Emerging Hybrids & Edgy Roots: globalFEST 2011 Artist Lineup

Source: rock paper scissors, inc.
November 5, 2010

Unexpected Trends, Emerging Hybrids, and Edgy Roots: globalFEST Returns to NYC with 13 Artists on Three Stages, January 9, 2011 Unexpected trends are the new cutting edge: the hard-hitting Afro-Cuban percussionist quietly attracting rock icons to his shows; the expressive young vocalist invoking ancient sacred traditions with surprising immediacy; the cultural communities rich with unheralded, powerful sounds.

globalFEST (www.globalfest-ny.org),the preeminent springboard for global music in North America, has been exploring and presenting a deeply rooted, sonically diverse world to influential ...

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Jam Cruise 9 Music Schedule

Source: JamBase
November 5, 2010

CAN YOU THINK OF A BETTER WAY TO START THE NEW YEAR? The full performance schedule for Jam Cruise 9 has been announced. Check it out here. Big Sam's Funky Nation will set the music in motion at the sail away party on Tuesday, January 4. The cruise continues through Saturday, January 8th before docking again in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on Sunday, January 9th. The boat is quickly filling up with only 25 cabins remaining. Reservations can be made here. ...

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George Wein Announces Sponsorship Opportunities for 2011 Newport Jazz Festival

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
November 4, 2010

For the second time in 25 years, the world-famous Newport Jazz Festival is available for title sponsorship. Founded by George Wein in 1954, the festival was sponsored by JVC for 23 years, followed by CareFusion for the past two years. CareFusion also sponsored the New York festival in 2010, and a sponsorship package is available for both events. For more information on various packages, contact New Festival Productions at [email protected]. “I am grateful for the two years that CareFusion sponsored ...

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Monterey Jazz Festival's Next Generation Jazz Festival Now Accepting Applications from Student Big Bands, Combos, Vocal Ensembles, Composers, Individual Musicians

Source: Monterey Jazz Festival
November 4, 2010

7th Next Generation Jazz Festival Jazz Competition Open to Middle School, High School, Conglomerate Bands, and College Level Musicians and Vocalists Country's Top Young Players Compete for Performance Opportunities at 54th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, September 16-18, 2011 Next Generation Jazz Festival Includes Free Concerts, Clinics, Workshops, and Jazz Competition, April 1-3, 2011 in Historic Downtown Monterey Award Winning Saxophonist, Joshua Redman, Named Monterey Jazz Festival's Artist-In-Residence for 2011 Monterey, CA; The Monterey Jazz Festival, a leader in jazz education ...

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2011 Mizzou New Music Summer Festival to be held July 9-17 in Columbia, MO

Source: Dean Minderman
November 4, 2010

Columbia, MO—The Mizzou New Music Initiative will present the second annual Mizzou New Music Summer Festival from Saturday, July 9, 2011 through Sunday, July 17 on the campus of the University of Missouri. The 2011 Festival will include a series of public concerts featuring music from contemporary composers, as well as workshops, master classes and other events. The Festival's guest composers for 2011 will be Roger Reynolds (pictured), winner of the 1989 Pulitzer Prize for composition and professor at the ...

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The New Universe Music Festival in Raleigh NC - November 20-21, 2010

Source: Big Hassle
November 4, 2010

John McLaughlin, Jimmy Herring, Lenny White and other stars headline (Raleigh, NC)—Since its inception in 2003, Abstract Logix has consistently positioned itself at the cutting edge of every element of music sales, production, and distribution. In addition to traditional record label functions, Abstract Logix has fostered a vital community of musicians and fans via its online portal, constantly taking advantage of the ever-expanding possibilities of the digital revolution. Yet they also understand that nothing can replace the exhilaration of master ...

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