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Another Big Jazz Rally in Dusseldorf
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Phillip Woolever
The 23rd edition of the Dusseldorf Jazz Rally, scheduled for May 21-24, promises to be another wonderful weekend of jazz in a distinctly upbeat destination. There are over seventy musical acts scheduled on a wide range of locations. Most shows are located throughout the central, old town area, which turns into a multi-block, carnival atmosphere in one of Europe's most dynamic cities. Since becoming a regular venue, the beautiful Rhein Terrace hall has proved to be very popular. This year, ...
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Jazzfest Bonn Off to a Fine Start
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Phillip Woolever
The city of Bonn is already well known as a stronghold of musical tradition, and since 2010 Jazzfest Bonn has added to that cultural foundation with an event that has quickly become a well-attended attraction. For this year’s 6th edition of the consistently blossoming festival, scheduled for May 7th – 16th, organizers continued to schedule events at a wide variety of lush locations that highlight further artistic perspective throughout the central Bonn area. Inspiring venues include the Beethoven House, Telekom ...
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Stephanie Jordan To Perform At The French Market Creole Tomato Festival
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Sylvain Music Notes
Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. NEW ORLEANS – Songstress Stephanie Jordan will perform at the French Market 29th Annual Creole Tomato Festival’s Abita Beer Mainstage on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Held this year on June 13 and 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., the festival takes place on the grounds of the French Market District, encouraging locals and visitors alike to rediscover the six-block stretch from the Shops at the Upper Pontalba to the ...
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Healdsburg Jazz Festival presents "Jazz and the Music of the Americas"
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Michael Ricci
A special program over the first weekend of Healdsburg Jazz Festival’s 17th Year HEALDSBURG, CALIF. As the 17th annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival prepares for launch, starting on May 29 and running for 10 day to June 7, a strong point of cultural focus and excitement is a special two-day program, “Jazz and the Music of the Americas,” made possible by a generous grant from the NEA. In the heart of the scenic and savory Sonoma wine country, festival goers will ...
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Jazz this week: Pedrito Martinez, Tim Berne’s Snakeoil, East West Fusion Fest with Michael Manring, and more
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
View more events at stlouis.jazznearyou.com. This weekend offers St. Louis fans of jazz and creative music a nice opportunity to see four different touring acts in four days at four different venues, plus a variety of performances from local players. Let's go to the highlights... Thursday, May 7 Percussionist Pedrito Martinez and his group will make their St. Louis debut with a one-night stand at Jazz at the Bistro. Martinez is a 41-year-old Cuban native who moved his homeland first ...
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Heartfelt Performances And “remembering Joe Sample” At The Berks Jazz Fest
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Sean McKenzie
By Sean McKenzie As I watched the amazing lineup of jazz royalty remembering the true legend, Joe Sample, I had never been so moved by such a fitting musical tribute. I remember it was only a little over a year ago that Wayne Henderson had been given his regal sendoff. And now, amongst other Sample fans, I experienced a healing concert for yet another Jazz Crusader. Who was on the lineup? Musical director and pianist Bobby Lyle, who also assembled ...
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Thoughts On New Orleans And Jazz
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Rifftides by Doug Ramsey
The 2015 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival wrapped up last Friday. Mark Hertsgaard’s Daily Beast review of the festival includes this lament. Yet for all of Jazz Fest’s celebration of the music, food and culture of New Orleans, some locals complain that a central element is missing: the people. The daily ticket price of $70 is just too high in a city where many folks struggle to get by. In recent years, Jazz Fest’s crowds have become increasingly affluent, ...
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Stephanie Jordan Big Band Performs At New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest Zatarain's/WWOZ Jazz Tent On Thursday, April 30, 2015
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Sylvain Music Notes
NEW ORLEANS – Vocalist Stephanie Jordan leads the Stephanie Jordan Big Band on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 2:40 p.m. in the Zatarain's/WWOZ Jazz Tent at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. In recognition of International Jazz Day, Stephanie Jordan will pay tribute to Frank Sinatra and Billy Strayhorn’s Centennial celebrations taking place around the globe. In honor of Sinatra, Jordan will cover The Good Life, Joey, and Begin the Beguine, all tunes perfected by Sinatra; while she will ...
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