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Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Fest Always Features Some of the Best

Source: RJ on Jazz by R.J. DeLuke
June 20, 2012

At 35 years old, Festival retains its quality The 35th annual Freihofer's Jazz Festival is always a gas. It's had nearly every major jazz player appear since 1978 and it has seen plenty of very young and then-unknown people gain some notoriety here in upstate New York and go on to great things. The picnic/party is well know. That's not to say noisy and rocky. laid back. Relaxing as all hell. Family. Friends meet old friends. Meet new friends. And ...

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First-Ever St Lou Fringe Festival to Include Tribute to Miles Davis

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
June 20, 2012

The first-ever St Lou Fringe Festival, taking place this weekend in four Midtown venues, will include a show honoring Miles Davis (pictured), the legendary jazz trumpeter who was born in Alton, IL and grew up in East St. Louis. Cool Like That, A Tribute to Miles Davis, a production of Black Poet Ventures of Phoenix, AZ, will be staged at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 21; 10:00 p.m. Friday, June 22; 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 23; and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June ...

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Human Spirit on Jazz Northwest, KPLU June 17

Source: Seattle Jazz Scene
June 16, 2012

Human Spirit at The Ballard Jazz Walk on Jazz Northwest, 88.5 KPLU Sunday June 17 Human Spirit with guest Orrin Evans, piano, Thomas Marriott, trumpet, Mark Taylor, alto sax, Phil Sparks, bass, and Matt Jorgensen, drums played the annual Ballard Jazz Walk in April and the performance was recorded for Jazz Northwest. On this program, the group is heard in a complete set from Conor Byrne in Ballard playing selections from their new CD “Dialogue” recently issued by Origin Records. ...

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2012 Rhythm & Ribs Jazz And Blues Festival Press Conference  is Tuesday, June 19th At 10:00 Am In The Blue Room

Source: Artists Recording Collective + the ARC Record Label
June 14, 2012

Headline Talent will be announced and Official Poster will be presented - Media Kits on flash drives will be distributed American Jazz Museum Board of Directors Chairman, Al Pearson will welcome distinguished guests and attendees. American Jazz Museum CEO, Greg Carroll will announce the 2012 Headline Talent, Vendor Information and recognize 2012 Sponsors. Both, gentlemen will unveil the Official Logo for the 2012 festival designed by graphic Artist David Terrill of C3 marketing, whose graphic work on the Rhythm & ...

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Bill Cosby Announces The Upcoming Playboy Jazz Festival, Set For June 16th And 17th, Will Be His Last As Master Of Ceremonies

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June 14, 2012

After more than 30 years, legendary comedian and jazz aficionado Bill Cosby will give up the best seat in the house and relinquish his role as Master of Ceremonies for the renowned Playboy Jazz Festival held every year in June at the Hollywood Bowl. Cosby will again emcee the upcoming Festival set for Father’s Day weekend June 16th and 17th, but will pass on the microphone after this year’s show. Almost as closely associated with the Festival as founder Hugh ...

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Nevermore Jazz Ball and St. Louis Swing Dance Festival to be Held November 1-4

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
June 13, 2012

Local terpsichoreans will have the opportunity to strut their stuff during the second annual Nevermore Jazz Ball & St. Louis Swing Dance Festival, which will take place starting Wednesday, November 1 through Saturday, November 4 at several venues around town. Announced this week and billed as “the most unique jazz dance and music festival in the Midwest, a convergence of ideas and people in true St. Louis style," the festival will include live performances by the New Orleans group Meschiya ...

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Sweet Sixteen: Brenda Carol & Clairevoyance Live At Hothouse Cafe 2012

Source: Brenda Carol
June 13, 2012

TWO NIGHTS: SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2012 and MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012 This all ages, 2 evening event features some of Canada's finest jazz artists including Brenda Carol, Toronto pianist and educator Stephen Gardner on grand piano, Bill McBirnie on master flute, electric bassist and backing vocals of Bryant Didier and Chris Burrell on drums. ClaireVoyance will perform at HotHouse Cafe, 35 Church Street (At Front) 7:30 pm start with two sets at 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm. Performance dates: Sunday, ...

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June 17: Bang on a Can Marathon Opens River To River Festival

Source: Jensen Artists
June 12, 2012

On Sunday, June 17, from noon until midnight, Bang on a Can continues celebrating its 25th year with the annual Bang on a Can Marathon, FREE for the public at World Financial Center Winter Garden (220 Vesey Street, NYC), presented by River To River® Festival, Arts Brookfield, and Bang on a Can. The Marathon has been the opening event of River To River Festival for seven years, kicking off the month-long celebration of free music, dance, film, and arts events ...

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