Festival News

Jenkintown Jazz and Brewfest PA

Source: All About Jazz
July 20, 2008

While you tap your toes, we'll tap the kegs! Come to the 9th ANNUAL JENKINTOWN JAZZ AND BREW FEST.

It's five hours of fun with tasty local foods, a hot jazz soundtrack and premium handcrafted beer chasers!

Where: Jenkintown Town Square (Greenwood Avenue and Leedom Street off of Old York Road, PA) When: Sunday, September 14: 1 p.m.- 6 p.m.

Performers (all shows are FREE): DAVE SCHNITTER and his Quartet. ...

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Jordan Festival Launches with Unforgettable Opening Night

Source: All About Jazz
July 19, 2008

Thousands of fans enjoyed a magical double-bill night as the 2008 Jordan Festival took off on July 8th with spectacular success.

Against the backdrop of the ancient Roman Citadel in the heart of Amman, international Jazz singer and pianist Diana Krall moved the crowd at a sold-out concert with hits like “I love being here with you", “Boulevard of Broken Dreams", “Deed I do", “East of the Sun", and “Let's Face the music and dance". Making her first performance in ...

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The 20th Edition of Earshot Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
July 19, 2008

Seattle's 20th annual Earshot Jazz Festival presents more than 50 one-of-a-kind events in concert halls, clubs, and community centers all around the city beginning October 17th and continuing through November 8th. Known for “adventurous, spot-on programming" (Jazz Times) and praised as “one of the best festivals in America" (Seattle Times) the Earshot Jazz Festival brings important artists from around the world into creative collaboration with area audiences and Seattle's finest jazz musicians. Some of the highlights planned for this 20th ...

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Pianist George Kahn Wins Temecula Valley Jazz Festival

Source: Imaginary Friends
July 19, 2008

JAZZ PIANIST GEORGE KAHN WINS THE TEMECULA VALLEY JAZZ FESTIVAL-- #38 WITH A BULLET ON THE JAZZ WEEK CHART WITH “COVER UP!" July 12, at the Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival, George Kahn had the honor of WINNING THE 2008 CHUCK NILES BEBOP AWARD. This award, in its fourth year, is given by the Niles family in honor of Chuck Niles, the voice of jazz in Los Angeles for over 50 years. The award is handed out each year to ...

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New Orleans Culture, Crisis, & Community: The 8th Annual Deer Isle Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
July 19, 2008

From New Orleans, saxophonist and Mardi Gras Indian chief Donald Harrison; the Hot 8 Brass Band; a second-line parade; movies; panels; jazz clinic; and more STONINGTON, MAINE-Opera House Arts' (OHA) eighth annual Deer Isle Jazz Festival, July 24 thru 27, 2008 at the Stonington Opera House, is an expanded version of the event focusing on the music and cultural life of post-Katrina New Orleans; and on the ways New Orleans' unique musical culture is being used to rebuild the city ...

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Jazz Fest Brings the Beaches to Life

Source: All About Jazz
July 19, 2008

Although we dwell in a city of full of skyscrapers and traffic jams, there are unique neighborhood nooks scattered across the landscape which provide escape and solace. The Beaches is just one locale that can make you feel as though you're in a different place and when you pair this feat with a celebration of jazz music, it's no surprise that Torontonians come out in the thousands to enjoy the performances and ambience. The Beaches International Jazz Festival kicks off ...

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Headcount and Jam Cruise Link Up

Source: All About Jazz
July 18, 2008

HEADCOUNT AND JAM CRUISE TEAM UP FOR 'PUSH THE BUTTON' CONTEST MUSIC FANS PUSH 'REGISTER TO VOTE' WIDGET ONTO WEBSITES TO WIN A FREE CRUISE

HeadCount, the nonpartisan voter registration organization, and Jam Cruise, the nationally-renown concert festival at sea, have teamed up to give music fans a unique way to encourage voter registration - and sail for free on a five day, five night Caribbean cruise.

“Push the Button" is an innovative contest in which anyone can ...

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Jazz in the Red Sea August 25th - 28th

Source: All About Jazz
July 17, 2008

Eilat will once again host the Red Sea Jazz Festival, August 25th - 28th this year. Attracting over 40, 000 people to the four open air venues, over 30 concerts are held over 4 days. The stunning backdrop of mountains and sea creates a beautiful setting that no other jazz festival can provide. The public experience the widest spectrum of jazz from New Orleans to contemporary, including Latin and World music. As well as an international line up of guest ...

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