Festival News

Cape May Jazz Honors Ray Charles With David Fathead Newman Tribute April 15-17, 2005

Source: All About Jazz
April 12, 2005

April 12, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Contact: Lelah Eppenbach Executive Director Cape May Jazz Festival Next Festival April 15-17, 2005 www.capemayjazz.org (609) 884-7200 For Immediate Release: CAPE MAY JAZZ HONORS RAY CHARLES WITH DAVID FATHEAD NEWMAN TRIBUTE The 23rd Cape May Jazz Festival kicks off Friday, April 15, 2005 with a tribute to the late legend, Ray Charles. David “Fathead" Newman, a tenor sax man who met Ray when the two were teens on the touring circuit ...

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Tickets on Sale Now for Rochester International Jazz Festival June 10-18, 2005

Source: All About Jazz
April 7, 2005

9 Days, 500+ musicians, 100+ shows Headliners - Sonny Rollins, Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, Chris Botti Will Downing, Chaka Khan Rochester, New York--April 7, 2005-- Festival organizers today announced the lineup for the fourth annual Rochester International Jazz Festival, June 10-18, 2005. The world of jazz returns to Rochester for a spectacular nine-day event that will feature more than 100 concerts and 500 musicians representing 15-plus countries. Jazz masters Sonny Rollins, Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, soul veteran Chaka Khan, and ...

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Fifth Annual Jazz Composers Collective Festival @ Jazz Standard, NYC - April 12-17, 2005

Source: All About Jazz
April 7, 2005

FIFTH ANNUAL JAZZ COMPOSERS COLLECTIVE FESTIVAL @ JAZZ STANDARD APRIL 12-17, 2005

Jazz Standard 116 East 27th Street (between Park and Lexington Aves., New York City) Info: 212-576-2232 www.jazzstandard.net Featuring groups led by: BEN ALLISON (www.benallison.com) MICHAEL BLAKE (www.michaelblake.net) RON HORTON FRANK KIMBROUGH (www.frankkimbrough.com) TED NASH (www.tednash.com)

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 ...

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Diana Krall to perform at TD Canada Trust Downtown Jazz Festival in Toronto

Source: All About Jazz
April 4, 2005

Fresh off the heels of a win at the Junos for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year, TD Canada Trust Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival is proud to announce a special appearance by Canada’s Jazz Queen, Diana Krall, for two nights only.

Singer, songwriter, and pianist Diana Krall has been enthralling audiences since the release of her first album, Stepping Out. Now, almost 15 years later she has secured her place as one of the top selling jazz vocalists. With two ...

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Mack Avenue Records Signs On As Headline Sponsor of This Year's Detroit International Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
April 3, 2005

Mack Avenue Records, the Detroit-based independent jazz label, has announced that it will be the title sponsor of this year’s Detroit International Jazz Festival. The label has stepped in to fill the sponsorship void left after the Ford Motor Company decided not to renew its sponsorship commitment to the festival, which is the largest free music festival in North America.

Tom Robinson, the label’s president, and Gretchen Valade, its CEO, issued a joint statement, saying, “We are pleased to have ...

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Lake Tahoe Jazz Festival Signs Royal Crown Revue as Friday Night Headliner Performance

Source: All About Jazz
April 2, 2005

NORTH LAKE TAHOE – International jazz phenomenon Royal Crown Revue, considered the founding fathers of the neo-swing movement, will join more than 10 other national jazz bands for a weekend of lakeside performances at the 2nd annual Lake Tahoe Jazz Festival, May 20 to 22, 2005. Royal Crown Revue will kick off the weekend festivities on Friday, May 20 at the Crystal Bay Club’s intimate new Crown Room, bringing its unique sounds and daring style to the North Lake Tahoe ...

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Atlanta Jazz Festival Gears Up for 2005 Smash Year!

Source: All About Jazz
April 2, 2005

Atlanta, GA – Mark your calendars because May is all about the music and Atlanta will soon be filled with Jazz! Get ready cool cats its time to submerse yourself in the sounds of summer as 31 days of electric performances, fine-dining and memorable events fill the city and create the 28th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival presented by General Motors!

Experiencing jazz is easy, this year’s festival provides an opportunity every day during the month of May for Atlantans to ...

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Jazz Aspen Snowmass Celebrates 15th Anniversary Season

Source: All About Jazz
April 2, 2005

JAS JUNE FESTIVAL (JUNE 23 - 36) FEATURES BOZ SCAGGS, DAVID BYRNE, ISSAC HAYES, STEEL PULSE, BOBBY MCFERRIN & DIANNE REEVES AMONG OTHERS!

JAS LABOR DAY FESTIVAL EXTENDED TO FIVE DAYS!! (SEPT 1 - 5)

“Reward your yearlong labors with a trip to Jazz Aspen" - Elle Magazine

New York, NY - March 31, 2005 -- Jazz Aspen Snowmass announces its 15th Anniversary Season with a series of events to bookend your summer vacation plans. The JAS June Festival will ...

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