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The Greatest Party at Sea Docking in Chicago & L.A. for Special Launch Events

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions
April 19, 2010

The star-studded lineup for The Smooth Jazz Cruise 2012 will be unveiled April 30th St. Louis, Missouri: Don't miss the boat, Chicago and Los Angeles. The Greatest Party at Sea is heading your way. On Friday, April 30th, The Smooth Jazz Cruise will announce the unprecedented lineup of legends and luminaries that will set sail on The Smooth Jazz Cruise 2012 at launch party celebrations that are already nearly sold-out. Two-time Grammy nominee Jonathan Butler, a special surprise guest and ...

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Ocho Rios International Jazz Festival 2010 Honours Sonny Bradshaw

Source: JamaicaMusic Offbeat
April 19, 2010

The approaching 20th Annual Jamaica Ocho Rios International Jazz Festival 2010 is fittingly being organised in a celebration of the life and work of music icon and event founder Cecil “Sonny" Bradshaw. Festival co-founder, devoted and constant partner Myrna Hague heads the 'Jazz the Real Deal' 30 jazz events to be held across the island during Jazz Week, June 13-20, 2010.Traditionally, the festival underscores valid jazz presentations by both local and international musicians and will be ...

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The Third Annual Toronto Indo-Jazz Festival

Source: Michael Ricci
April 19, 2010

WHO: TASA, MONSOON, SAAWUN with special guests ESCOLA DE SAMBA. WHAT: The 3rd Annual Toronto Indo Jazz Festival WHERE: Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. W. WHEN: Thursday, April 29th @ 8:00 pm TICKETS: $15 Adults / $10 Students Dinner reservations guarantee seating / 416-588-0307 Monsoon Music proudly presents the THIRD ANNUAL INDO-JAZZ FESTIVAL featuring three of Torontos finest jazz and world music ensembles TASA, MONSOON AND SAAWUN. Each will bring their unique brand of Indian jazz fusion to Lula Lounge, ...

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Reggae on the River Lineup

Source: JamBase
April 17, 2010

HEADLINERS INCLUDE SLY & ROBBIE, DON CARLOS, SUGAR MINOTT, PABLO MOSES, ANTIBALAS

Sly & Robbie Mateel Community Center is proud to present the 26th Annual Reggae On The River. Set for Saturday & Sunday, July 17 & 18 at Benbow Lake State Recreation Area in Southern Humboldt County, CA, Reggae on the River is universally acclaimed as the “Best Reggae Music Festival in the World." Set on the banks of the beautiful Eel River in northern California, surrounded by majestic ...

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9 Must-See Bands at Coachella

Source: JamBase
April 16, 2010

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GIGAN-TA-FEST STARTS TOMORROW!

With the mass migration to Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, CA already in full swing, we thought we'd offer up some recommendations amongst the rich assortment at this year's Coachella Music Festival (April 16-18).

While JamBase will be featuring next day pictures from Coachella as it unfolds this weekend (check back here regularly for the latest updates!), we did want to chime in with our two-cents for those rolling into the Polo Fields. Steering clear ...

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Folk & Jazz Fest Discount Tickets Extended Through April 30 at NVIC

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
April 17, 2010

SPECIALLY-PRICED TICKETS EXTENDED THROUGH APRIL 30 for NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL and CAREFUSION NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL AVAILABLE at NEWPORT VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER NEW YORK, April 12, 2010 - George Wein announced today that the sale of General Admission tickets specially priced at $50 for the 2010 Newport Folk Festival (July 30 - August 1) and the CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival (August 6 - 8) will be extended through April 30 at the Newport Visitor Information Center (NVIC). Adult General Admission tickets ...

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Monterey Jazz Festival Announces 2010 Next Generation Jazz Festival Results

Source: Monterey Jazz Festival
April 16, 2010

Presented by Verizon, September 17 - 19, 2010

April 15, 2010; Monterey, CA; The Monterey Jazz Festival is proud to announce the results of the 6th Annual Next Generation Jazz Festival, incorporating MJF's 40th Annual National High School Jazz Competition. A full list can be found on the Festival's web page montereyjazzfestival.org

Results by Category

In the High School Big Band category, top honors went to the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (Los Angeles, CA), directed ...

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Coachella is Sweet Music to Promoters

Source: Michael Ricci
April 16, 2010

The big question heading into last year's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival was whether the event would survive the recession. This year, the only question was how fast it would sell out. The answer: nearly a week before the show kicks off on Friday, despite the higher cost commitment to attend this year. What began in 1999 as a two-day event for 38,000 ticket-holders has more than doubled in size, with 80,000 expected to attend each of the three ...

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