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Rvajazzfest

Source: RVAjazz
December 22, 2008

RVAjazzfestSaturday, February 21, 20098 p.m.featuringSteven Bernstein & Fight the Big BullBoots of LeatherGlows in the Dark$10, all agesThe Camel1621 W. Broad St.Richmond, VA 23220(804) 353 4901thecamel.orgRVAjazzfest is sponsored by RVA Magazine and Urban Views Weekly

About Steven Bernstein Steven Bernstein is a trumpeter/slide trumpeter, bandleader, arranger, and composer who lives outside of musical convention. His influence and projects inhabit almost every ...

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Sydney Bands Appearing at the Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival 2009

Source: All About Jazz
December 20, 2008

The 22nd annual Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival features something for everyone, the event will be celebrated on the 13th, 14th, 15th of March 2009 and will feature: Free jazz and blues in the park, concerts, cabaret, dance, eat to the beat, dinner jazz, breakfast jazz, jazz gospel service and an exhibition of previous Kiama jazz events at the old Fire Station.

A Sydney band, Viva the band has been invited once again to perform at the festival for their ...

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Announcing: RVAjazzfest

Source: RVAjazz
December 20, 2008

Today I'm proud to announce RVAjazzfest! The event is going to include performances by internationally renowned New York City trumpeter Steven Bernstein with Fight the Big Bull, as well as Brian Jones' Boots of Leather and Scott Burton's Glows in the Dark. To read more about each artist, go to the official RVAjazzfest page.I'm very excited about the event, which is going to be held on February 21, 2009, at The Camel. The music should be amazing, and ...

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G.M. Pulls out of Montreal Jazz Festival

Source: Night Lights Classic Jazz
December 20, 2008

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Monterey Jazz Festival Voted "World's Best Jazz Festival"

Source: Monterey Jazz Festival
December 20, 2008

Monterey Jazz Festival Wins “World's Best Jazz Festival" Award In 2008 JazzTimes Readers' Poll For Third Consecutive Year December 18, 2008; Monterey, California; The Monterey Jazz Festival, a leader in jazz education and presentation since 1958, is proud to announce that the 2008 JazzTimes Readers Poll has named the Monterey Jazz Festival as the top jazz festival in the world for the third consecutive year. The JazzTimes Readers' Poll win reflects MJFs commitment to presenting the best cross section of ...

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10th Anniversary SFJAZZ Artist Line Up

Source: All About Jazz
December 19, 2008

Randall Kline, executive artistic director of SFJAZZ, announced the complete artist line-up for the 10th anniversary SFJAZZ Spring Season. The four-month-long concert series begins March 6 and continues through June 21.

Over the last 10 years, the Spring Season has grown exponentially. This year we will present nearly 40 concerts over four months, purposefully matching each artist with the ideal venue for a high-quality listening experience. Our aim is to reflect the tighter, more culturally close-knit nature of todays world, ...

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Blue Note Records Takes New York

Source: All About Jazz
December 18, 2008

LEGENDARY JAZZ LABEL CELEBRATES 70th/25th ANNIVERSARY WITH AN INVASION OF BLUE NOTE ARTISTS IN NEW YORK CITY VENUES

On January 27, Blue Note Records will officially kick off “Blue Note Records Takes New York," an all-out invasion of New York City jazz clubs and music halls in honor of the labels anniversary. “Blue Note Records Takes New York" will feature 20 past and present artists from Blue Note's legendary roster performing in 10 different venues throughout the city. Please see ...

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Living Jazz: For the Love of It 2009 Brenda Carol Renaissance Jazz Fair January 30-February 1

Source: All About Jazz
December 18, 2008

LIVING JAZZ: FOR THE LOVE OF IT ANNOUNCING: THE BRENDA CAROL RENAISSANCE JAZZ FAIR JANUARY 30th – JANUARY 31st - FEBRUARY 1st 2009 At the Renaissance Cafe - 1938 Danforth Avenue - Starting at 8:00 pm each night /Doors open at 7:00 pm Toronto - Celebrating the Third Annual Brenda Carol Renaissance Jazz Fair, Ms. Carol and Jon Long of Long & McQuade are proud to announce the 2009 Jazz Fair featuring some of Canada’s finest up-and-coming young jazz artists ...

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