Festival News

Ocean Beach Jazz Fest in San Diego, September 9th

Source: All About Jazz
April 27, 2007

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12th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
April 27, 2007

The Dunbar Economic Development Corporation, the artistic director of the Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival, announced today the stellar line-up for the 12th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival on Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Admission and parking is free. The streets of Central Avenue between 42nd Place and 43rd Street will come alive with the sounds of straight-ahead jazz and blues from high-caliber musicians: Saturday, July 28: Clora Bryant and ...

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Monterey Jazz Festival, Sept. 21-23, Announces 2007 Lineup

Source: All About Jazz
April 24, 2007

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Monterey Jazz Festival has announced its 2007 lineup, featuring an array of Jazz greats to appear Sept. 21 weekend at the Monterey, Ca, Fairgrounds.

Young stars, such as trumpeter Terence Blanchard, vocalist Diana Krall and pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba will join jazz legends the likes of saxophonists Sonny Rollins and Ornette Coleman, pianist Dave Brubeck and band leader-composer Gerald Wilson to name just a few.

These greats and many other stars will appear in ...

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TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival Announces 2007 Lineup

Source: All About Jazz
April 24, 2007

The line-up for the 2007 TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival was announced today. Tickets to the festival are on sale now and are available from Ticketmaster (416) 870-8000 or www.ticketmaster.ca.

The main performances are listed below. For detailed listings, more clubs shows and free concerts visit www.torontojazz.com.

GRANDMASTERS SERIES

Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 8pm (145 Queen Street West)

6/25 - Laila Biali Trio/Dave Brubeck Quartet $40 - $90

6/26 - Oscar Peterson $45 - $95

6/29 ...

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Mt. San Antonio College Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
April 20, 2007

There are many talented students in the jazz world, that excell in their instrument and feel very passionate about the music that they create. The Mt. San Antonio College Jazz Festival will combine local high school and junior high jazz ensembles in friendly competition. Mt. San Antonio College will be hosting their annual Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 5, 2007 from 8:00 am - 7:45 pm in both Mt. SAC's Recital Hall and Performing Arts Center. Ajudicators will include: Dave ...

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Jazzy Boston - Nine Days, 150 Events for Boston's Jazz Week 2007

Source: All About Jazz
April 20, 2007

Jazz Week 2007 is timed as a tribute to Duke Ellington, shown at the piano with Louis Armstrong on trumpet. Ellington was born April 29, 1899. Everyone knows New Orleans is a jazz city, but Boston is about to earn some recognition too. When Jazz Week 2007 begins Saturday, Greater Boston will see a nine day, no-holds-barred explosion of jazz in all its varieties. More than 150 events will draw people to 50 clubs, restaurants, performance halls, museums, and other ...

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2007 San Sebastian Jazz Festival

Source: Dr. Jazz Operations
April 19, 2007

The 42nd Heineken Jazzaldia Jazz Festival will take July 24-29 in the beautiful city of San Sebastian, Spain. Artists scheduled to appear include Pat Metheney, Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Elvis Costello, Richard Galliano, Bryan Ferry, Vienna Art Orchestra, Isaac Hayes, Gotan Project, Matthew Herbert Big Band, Sly & The Family Stone, Madeleine Peyroux, Neneh Cherry, Marcus Miller, Wayne Shorter, Brad Mehldau and Horace Andy are some of the names in the program. The recent opening of the Victoria Eugenia Theatre ...

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Monterey Jazz Festival Announces Next Generation Festival Winners

Source: Monterey Jazz Festival
April 16, 2007

Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Sweeps Three High School Categories California State University Long Beach Big Band Wins College Division Over Forty High School Groups From Around the Country Perform Throughout the Weekend of March 23-25, 2007 Winning Groups to Perform at 50th Monterey Jazz Festival, September 21-23, 2007 37th National High School Jazz Competition High School Combo, Vocal, and Big Band Division Winner: Los Angeles County High School ...

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