Festival News

Carnival Skin to perform at the Montreal Jazz Festival on Monday July 3 at 9:00 PM

Source: All About Jazz
June 8, 2006

CARNIVAL SKIN is... BRUCE EISENBEIL - electric and acoustic guitars KLAUS KUGEL - drums, percussion PETER EVANS - trumpet PERRY ROBINSON - clarinet HILLIARD GREENE - double bass Stage location: MUSE D'ART CONTEMPORAIN, 22H Montreal Jazz Festival Muse d'Art Contemporain de Montral Salle Beverly Webster Rolph 185 Sainte-Catherine West 2006-07-03 at 9:00 pm in collaboration with Galaxie and 101,5 FM CIBL

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Mavericks of Jazz at the TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
June 8, 2006

John Zorn's Acoustic Masada - Second show added!

TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival and RMS are pleased to announce that a second show for John Zorn's Acoustic Masada has been added on Wednesday, June 28, 10pm at The Music Hall. Sponsored by Eye Weekly. Previously announced is an earlier performance at 7pm, some tickets are still available. Tickets for the new show are $40 and $55, on sale Thursday, June 8 at 10am at Ticketmaster, Soundscapes and Rotate This. ...

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2006 TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival New Information

Source: All About Jazz
June 7, 2006

Real Divas' Sweet Sixteen; 3 New Divas Added

Last year's runaway hit, Real Divas returns to the festival for a second year with more singing power. Sixteen vocalists will come together on one stage for one starry night filled with solos and duets. Join these vocal powerhouses as the red carpet rolls out for the Real Divas.

Joining the Diva line-up are:

Ndidi Onukwulu has a voice you cannot forget. A bluesy, seductive purr, this vocalist is forging new ground ...

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ALCAN returns as co-presenter of the Festival International de Jazz de Montral!

Source: All About Jazz
June 6, 2006

Montreal--It's with unreserved delight that president and co-founder of the Festival International de Jazz de Montral Alain Simard this morning announced the signing of an important agreement with one of the most prestigious partners possible, Alcan, which has now become a major sponsor and co-presenter of the event.

Noting the critical role Alcan played in the growth of the Festival between 1987 and 1992, Simard pronounced himself particularly proud at the renewed expression of confidence. “Alcan was instrumental in our ...

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Turks & Caicos Third Annual Music And Cultural Festival

Source: All About Jazz
June 5, 2006

(Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands) The Turks & Caicos Tourist Board, in association with BET Event Productions, presents the Third Annual Turks & Caicos Music and Cultural Festival, scheduled for July 31st - August 7th, 2006. An exciting list of activities at various venues on the beautiful island of Providenciales can be expected, with the Turtle Cove Marina at the center of it all. Confirmed local and international artists set to perform on the main concert stage at Turtle Cove ...

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First Annual Bucks County Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
June 5, 2006

The first annual Bucks County Jazz Festival will begin Friday, June 23 in Doylestown Pennsylvania with various artists.

On Saturday June 24th, Chuck Mangione will perform at the Sellerville Theater at 6:00 and 9:30 PM.

On Sunday, June 25th, at 3:00p.m., the Eric Mintel Quartet will perform at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church in Doylestown, PA. The concert will feature new compositions by pianist/composer Eric Mintel and songs from his latest CD Four on the Floor. Joining Mintel are bandmates Nelson ...

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Vineyard Vibes Festival, July 28-30, Features Jennifer Holliday, Bobby Sanabria & Ascension, and The Gospel Explosion

Source: All About Jazz
June 5, 2006

Vineyard Vibes returns to Martha's Vineyard, MA, to entertain Islanders and summer vacationers with three nights of stellar musical performances, the last weekend in July. For the past five years, Vineyard Vibes has built a reputation as an excellent showcase for some of Berklee College of Music's top students, alumni, and faculty, and as the premier music event on the island. The sixth-annual Vineyard Vibes will be no exception, presenting Latin jazz, R&B, and gospel artists. Individual ticket prices, times, ...

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Vulcanology - La Playa Catania (Italy) - International Music and Art Festival July 14-16

Source: All About Jazz
June 4, 2006

14.15.16 July 2006 - Vulcanology - La Playa Catania (Italy) - International Music and Art Festival

3 Day Music and Art Festival between the sea and towerning volcano Etna. Steamin' sounds, musical visions and Dreams ComeTrue!

Vulcanology Music and Art Festival, born out of a dream of Rocco Pandiani, Valerio D'Urso and Sandra Virlinzi, will happen from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 of July 2006 in the spectacular setting of Catania beach, between the sea and the towering volcano of ...

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