Festival News

Upcoming Staten Island Jazzfestival 22

Source: All About Jazz
September 30, 2009

Back by Popular Demand! Universal Temple Arts Presents Staten Island JAZZFestival 22

Jazz aficionados, enthusiasts and Jazz lovers of the next generation, will be treated to a full day of performances and workshops geared toward the whole family.

Universal Temple of the Arts (UTA) proudly presents, Staten Island JAZZFestival 22 which takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 2pm until 7pm at the Music Hall at Snug Harbor Cultural Center.

Come enjoy the depth and breadth of Jazz music, ...

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Friends of Jazz Gears up for Ragfest's Tenth Anniversary

Source: Michael Ricci
September 28, 2009

RagFest 2009, Orange County, California's annual festival of ragtime music, unfolds in historic downtown Fullerton on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18 , with a special variety revue show at 8 p.m. on Saturday night. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, RagFest offers several stages highlighting soloists, duets, combos, vocalists and more performing vintage and contemporary ragtime music. The festival will feature nationally known performers such as Ian Whitcomb and a lengthy roster of Californians that includes Carl Sonny Leyland ...

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Artists United for Human Rights

Source: Susan Marie Public Relations
September 27, 2009

On October 4, 2009, aboard the USS Little Rock, Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, musicians and artists support human rights. 12n-7pm Sunday, this festival features non-stop live music, local artists and business selling their wares, and directors of task forces and organizations that support human rights focusing on education, awareness and prevention of child abuse and trafficking. This all day event is to support: The Citizens Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect Buffalo (CTFCAN); Prevent Child ...

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2009 Earshot Jazz Festival Preview

Source: Michael Ricci
September 27, 2009

2009 Earshot Jazz Festival By Lloyd Peterson Now in its 24th year, the Seattle Earshot Jazz Organization has created and developed one of America's most artistically diverse Jazz festivals. Avoiding the pitfalls of focusing exclusively on musicians with mainstream name recognition, Executive Director John Gilbreath continues to prioritize the uncompromising creative aspects of jazz and global music.

A clear objective of Earshots mission is to provide listeners with the opportunity to experience music that expresses artistic integrity from the many ...

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Jazz on 2 at Katmandu Trenton NJ

Source: Tom Tallitsch Productions, LLC
September 25, 2009

The Music Kicks Off at 10 am with a New Orleans-themed Jazz brunch featuring Jazz On 2 hosts and local performers.

Jazz On 2 At Katmandu Trenton ***Free*** Sunday, 27 September, 2009 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

At 12:30 pm the day's events transition to the main stage for musical performances including Blues, Dixieland, Duke Ellington's sacred music, Latin Jazz to Modern Jazz, plus many more musical selections...plenty for everyone!

The Music is Free! ...

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Follow the Sound in Antwerp, Belgium

Source: All About Jazz
September 25, 2009

The 36th edition of Follow The Sound will run from September 30 - October 4 in Antwerp. The international music festival will take place at deSingel and in the industrial workshop space of ScheldApen on the Scheldt River quay.

As always the festival is focusing on improvisation within a wide range of genres, including free jazz styles, experimental rock and electronic music. Central to Follow The Sound are the legendary figures of drummer Han Bennink and pianist Cecil Taylor, each ...

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2009 Earshot Jazz Festival Complete Schedule

Source: Michael Ricci
September 24, 2009

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE: OCTOBER 16th to NOVEMBER 8th

October 16 Festival Kick-Off Event Garfield High School Jazz Band w/ special guest Miguel Zenon The Triple Door, 7 & 9:30 $22 general, $11 youth BUY ONLINE Celebrating the future of jazz in Seattle and around the world, the multi-award-winning Garfield High School Jazz Band under the direction of Clarence Acox kicks off the 2009 Earshot Jazz Festival with recent MacArthur Award-winning saxophonist Miguel Zenon. ...

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Allen Toussaint Quartet at the Earshot Jazz Festival

Source: Michael Ricci
September 23, 2009

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