Festival News

Romanian Pianist Marian Petrescu and Swedish Guitarist Andreas Oberg to Perform at the 2010 Wasington D.C. Jazz Festival on June 8

Source: DL Media
May 7, 2010

RESONANCE RECORDS PAYS TRIBUTE TO OSCAR PETERSON, FEATURING MARIAN PETRESCU AND ANDREAS OBERG AT THE WASHINGTON D.C. JAZZ FESTIVAL ON TUESDAY, JUNE 8 Resonance Records announces a performance date for Romanian pianist Marian Petrescuand Swedish guitarist Andreas Oberg, at the 2010 Washington D.C. Jazz Festival on Tuesday, June 8, in a special tribute to legendary pianist Oscar Peterson. The dynamic duo performs in support of their respective new Resonance Records releases, Thrivin': Live at the Jazz Standard and ...

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Bourbon Street Jazz 'N' Blues at Glastonbury

Source: Michael Ricci
May 7, 2010

This year's Bourbon Street Jazz 'n' Blues line up is something a bit special. They've got some up and coming stars and some veteran performers all showcasing some of the finest jazz the festival has seen in a long time. And here they are for your pleasure; make a note of these guys. You won't want to miss them. Carmen Ghia & The Hotrods - Rollin' outta the City of Steel to the green fields of Glastonbury, this seven-piece rockabilly ...

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SF Jazz Announces the New SF Jazz Center in San Francisco

Source: Marshall Lamm Promotions & Public Relations
May 6, 2010

The SFJAZZ Board of Trustees today announced plans to build the first permanent home for the 28-year-old San Francisco institution, one of the world's most comprehensive and innovative jazz organizations. The SFJAZZ Center, to be located at 205 Franklin Street in San Francisco's Hayes Valley neighborhood, will be a 35,000 square-foot transparent free-standing structure designed by award-winning San Francisco architect Mark Cavagnero, of Mark Cavagnero Associates Architects. The new facility will provide a dynamic and contemporary complement to the cultural ...

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Romanian Pianist Marian Petrescu and Swedish Guitarist Andreas Oberg to Perform at the 2010 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival on June 11

Source: DL Media
May 6, 2010

MARIAN PETRESCU AND ANDREAS OBERG SET TO PERFORM AT THE XEROX ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ON FRIDAY, JUNE 11

Resonance Records announces a performance date for Romanian pianist Marian Petrescu and Swedish guitarist Andreas Oberg, at the 2010 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival on Friday, June 11. The dynamic duo performs in support of their respective new Resonance Records releases, Thrivin': Live at the Jazz Standard and Six String Evolution (both available on May 11).Thrivin': Live at the ...

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Mother's Day Jazz and Blues Extravaganza

Source: All About Jazz
May 6, 2010

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The Festival is Dressed to the Nines for Its 31st!

Source: Michael Ricci
May 5, 2010

Indoor program of the 31th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal New series, major premieres, very special events... The Festival is dressed to the nines for its 31st! Tickets go on sale this Saturday at noon

Montreal, Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - Finally-it's time to unveil the full indoor program of the 31st edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal presented by TD in collaboration with Rio Tinto Alcan! Jazz fans have been dreaming, blues ...

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Montreal Ready to Rock Again with Creative Programming

Source: Ken Franckling's Jazz Notes
May 5, 2010

How do you top your 30th anniversary blowout? At the Montreal International Jazz Festival, you don't try to go one better intentionally, you just continue to offer the wide-ranging and imaginative programming that got you to your fourth decade. That seems to be the philosophy, and you can't argue with success. It's a success that can be viewed as a multi-block block party, indoors and out, that draws 2.5 million visitors to 650 concerts (370 free outdoor shows on 12 ...

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Baked Potato Jazz Club Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Source: All About Jazz
May 4, 2010

The world-famous The Baked Potato Jazz Club, a Los Angeles music institution, is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with an epic, one-of-a-kind jazz festival.

Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23, 2010 at the magical Anson Ford Amphitheater.

The festival will showcase many of the bands and artists that got their start at The Baked Potato.

The phenomenal line-up includes Larry Carlton, Yellowjackets, Steve Lukather, Lee Ritenour, The Jazz Ministry, The Michael Landau Group, Don Randi, owner of The Baked Potato, ...

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