Festival News

St. Louis Rivermen Play McComb Festival

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

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Blue Bay Jazz Fest 2008

Source: All About Jazz
September 16, 2008

The U.S. Virgin Islands will be hosting its annual St. Croix Blue Bay Jazz Fest this November 19-23, 2008.

Travelers interested in getting in on the celebration can book the St. Croix Blue Bay Jazz Fest Package, available now through November 15, 2008. The offer includes more than $1,500 in savings. This years St. Croix Blue Bay Jazzfest features a line-up of world-renowned jazz artists including Tito Puente, Jr. and Pete Escovedo, with local Caribbean cuisine and street entertainment by ...

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The International Festival of Music Films in Prague

Source: All About Jazz
September 16, 2008

The 5th annual MOFFOM festival will be held from the 16th to 20th of October at Lucerna, Svetozor and Evald cinemas. Fifty documentary films will have their Prague premier, with a focus on New York City and introducing a new section called “Planet MOFFOM." Additionally this year, a professional jury will evaluate and choose the best among twelve competing entries. The festival will present 50 films, each making their debut in Czech cinemas. This will be a unique, behind the ...

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Emilie-Claire Barlow Set to Wow Port Hope Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
September 12, 2008

Singer. Actor. Arranger. Producer. Manager. Emilie-Claire Barlow's stellar career reflects her mastery of all of these roles. She returns to Port Hope next week fresh from winning the 2008 Female Vocalist of the Year Award at the National Jazz Awards. Two weeks ago, she was nominated for a Gemini Award for her performance at the 2008 Songwriter's Hall of Fame gala event. Her packed touring calendar includes dates across the country and at the Ginza International Jazz Festival in Tokyo, ...

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Cape May Jazz Festival Celebrating 30th Festival

Source: All About Jazz
September 11, 2008

November 7-9, 2008, will mark the Cape May Jazz Festival's 15th year and 30th celebration presented by Bank of America. Friday night's opener kicks off with a Tribute to Maynard Ferguson featuring a 16-piece big band led by Ed Vezinho and Jim Ward. This performance will be held in the theatre at Lower Regional High School. Jon Faddis, internationally acclaimed high-register trumpeter, will solo with the band saluting Ferguson's music. Ferguson, jazz legend and internationally famous big band leader, was ...

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16th Isle of Man Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
September 11, 2008

ONCE again centred on the Hilton Hotel and Casino, Douglas - along with some events in the town centre - the IoM Jazz Festival is set to be a real treat for both visitors and residents alike. About 40 musicians will be taking part in the extravaganza which will feature a number of activities that are staples of the festival. The opening ceremony will take place at Tower House, Douglas, at 3.15pm next Friday and will feature the Chicago Teddy ...

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Fifth Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
September 11, 2008

If you play it, they will come. That's thing about good jazz. It doesn't need any crazy cornstalk field of dreams to make people decide to put their Saturday business on hold and come out with a beach chair and a blanket and a basket of supper. Good jazz - and that is what has been at the heart of the Silver Spring Jazz Festival since it began in 2003 - is enough to attract crowds that number into the ...

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Tickets for SLSO Guitar Festival Concert at the Pageant on Sale This Friday

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
September 11, 2008

Tickets for what promises to be the most intriguing program of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra's 2008 Guitar Festival will go on sale at 5:00 p.m. this Friday, September 12.The concert is scheduled for Thursday, November 13 at The Pageant, and will feature John Patitucci, known as one of the top bassists in jazz for his work with Chick Corea and other prominent musicians, and guitarist/composer Steven Mackey. Joined by members of the SLSO, they'll perform a program ...

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