Festival News

Jacofest: A Tribute to Jaco Pastorius

Source: All About Jazz
November 20, 2008

Jacofest - A Tribute to Jaco Pastorius at Iridium November 20 - 23

New York, NY - The late great bassist-composer Jaco Pastorius, an undeniable force on contemporary jazz during the 70s as well as a towering influence on two generations of musicians, will be feted at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York from November 20 - 23. Included in this all-star gala, produced by impresario Charles Carlini, are Pastorius colleagues and former bandmates like trumpeters Randy Brecker, Miles ...

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Globalfest 2009 at Webster Hall in NYC, January 11

Source: All About Jazz
November 18, 2008

World Music Breakthroughs, Now on Stage in America: globalFEST 2009 at NYC's Webster Hall, January 11, 2009

Line-up to feature Calypso Rose, Chicha Libre, Femi Kuti & the Positive Force, Hot 8 Brass Band, Kailash Kher's Kailasa, L&O, La Troba Kung-f, Marcio Local, Occidental Brothers Dance Band International, Shanbehzadeh Ensemble, Tanya Tagaq, and Watcha Clan

If you want a sneak peek at the global musicians likely to tour North America in the next few years, there is one must-see music ...

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Guitar Festival Reviewed in Post-Dispatch

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
November 17, 2008

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Marcus Roberts, Danilo Perez and More - Monk Festival - Jazz at Lincoln Center

Source: All About Jazz
November 15, 2008

Jazz at Lincoln Center's Monk Festival Nov. 20-23, 2008 Nov. 20-22 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and Special Guest Marcus Roberts hosted by Soledad O'Brien (Nov. 20) and Courtney Vance (Nov. 21-22) - Rose Theater, 8 p.m. Nov. 21-22 Danilo Perez Trio - Panamonk Revisited - The Allen Room, 7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Nov. 21-23 Mostly Monk: One For All w/ Eric Alexander - Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, 7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on Friday and ...

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Big Day Out Traveling Festival

Source: JamBase
November 15, 2008

Down Under's Big Day Out Traveling Festival - 01/16/09 - 02/01/09 Featuring: Neil Young, My Morning Jacket, TV on the Radio, Arctic Monkeys & More

Neil Young Australia and New Zealand's traveling festival, Big Day Out, has announced artists and details. This is a proud moment for BDO. After 17 years of producing the most dynamic, entertaining and challenging event Down Under, this year's shows promise to stand out from all others. Big Day Out 2009 goes from ...

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Hong Kong International Jazz Festival 2008 - Outdoor Concert

Source: All About Jazz
November 14, 2008

Local jazz musicians together with artists from Brazil, Australia, China, Norway and Japan will perform in a free “Hong Kong International Jazz Festival 2008 - Outdoor Concert" this Sunday (November 16) from 2pm to 6pm featuring sensual and passionate jazz music. Presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department in association with the Hong Kong Jazz Association (HKJA), “Hong Kong International Jazz Festival 2008 - Outdoor Concert" is one of the programmes of the Hong Kong International Jazz Festival. The ...

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6th Annual Panama Jazz Festival Set for January 12-17, 2009

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
November 13, 2008

American jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter's acclaimed quartet with Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, and Brian Blade, and the legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdes are among the headliners at the 6th annual Panama Jazz Festival, which will take place in Panama City January 12 through 17, 2009. The Boston-based Panamanian pianist Danilo Perez, who founded the festival in 2003 and whose Danilo Perez Foundation coordinates its educational component, anticipates more than 16,000 attendees. “The Panama Jazz Festival has been a magical journey ...

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Film Festival Includes Music-Related Movies

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
November 12, 2008

The 17th annual St. Louis International Film Festival, which begins this Thursday, November 13 and continues through Sunday, November 23, will feature St. Louis premieres of a number of recent music-related movies as well as an historic silent film with live musical accompaniment.The fest's busiest day for cinema related to jazz and creative music looks to be next Sunday, November 16. At 3:00 p.m. that day at the St. Louis Art Museum Auditorium, the festival will screen The ...

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