Festival News

Detroit Festival Looking For Volunteers

Source: All About Jazz
July 16, 2002

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Source: All About Jazz
July 9, 2002

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Jimena de la Frontera International Music Festival - Spain

Source: All About Jazz
July 3, 2002

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Grooving on Jazz: Romero Delivers Afro-Cuban Rhythms

Source: All About Jazz
July 2, 2002

By Bill Reed The Gazette

Ask Miguel Romero what it's like when he digs deep into an improv groove - his fingers pounding the keys, his band wrapped tight around him - and he stops as if you've asked the meaning of life.

He makes strange noises for a while, grunts and tiny moans, trying to translate a visceral experience into words. Finally, the words come.

“It's kind of like a mantra," Romero starts. But then he stops, realizing that ...

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Malta Jazz Festival 2002

Source: All About Jazz
July 1, 2002

July 19 - 21, 2002 - Malta Jazz has always explored a variety of styles and continents in its efforts to satisfy the purist, the enthusiast and the novice to the jazz scene. And this year is no exception. In its traditional spirit of cultural diversity, creativity and innovation, the programme features a selection of music from around the world.

The line up ranges from the smooth acoustic sounds of Oregon and Bobby Hutcherson to the adventurous stylings of Arto ...

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Grooving on Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
June 30, 2002

June 28, 2002

Grooving on jazz

Romero delivers Afro-Cuban rhythms

By Bill Reed The Gazette

Ask Miguel Romero what it's like when he digs deep into an improv groove - his fingers pounding the keys, his band wrapped tight around him - and he stops as if you've asked the meaning of life.

He makes strange noises for a while, grunts and tiny moans, trying to translate a visceral experience into words. Finally, the words come.

“It's kind of like ...

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Tony Bennett, Wayne Shorter, Ray Charles, Bela Fleck, Joe Sample and Al Jarreau Among Headliners for 2002 Verizon Music Festival

Source: All About Jazz
June 17, 2002

Four-City Tour Kicks off in New York in September

NEW YORK - The 2002 Verizon Music Festival will kick off in New York City in September, bringing diverse music, world-renowned artists and emerging talent to four cities. Artists will include Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, India, Al Jarreau, Bela Fleck, Fourplay, Joe Sample, Wayne Shorter, Regina Carter and many others. The festival, which includes R & B, Latin, soul, jazz and world music, will run Sept. 17-22 in New York; Sept. ...

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musicainsieme jazzfestival

Source: All About Jazz
June 15, 2002

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