Award / Grant News

NEA Jazz Masters Awards Ceremony

Source: Michael Ricci
November 5, 2009

National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Rocco Landesman and Jazz at Lincoln Center announced today that free tickets will be distributed for the January 12, 2010 NEA Jazz Masters Awards Ceremony & Concert. Tickets are available for the general public at jalc.org/concerts or at the Jazz at Lincoln Center Box Office, located at Broadway at 60th Street, ground floor, open Monday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm, as well as Sundays, 12pm to 6pm. Limit two tickets per person. The 2010 ...

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The Monk, the Merrier: Ring in the Holidays with "The Next Face of Jazz"

Source: Michael Ricci
November 5, 2009

"Next Face of Jazz" Series Features Thelonious Monk Competition Winners in Their Only NYC Appearance! 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Winners Perform on 3 Saturdays in December New York, NY - The BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center is proud to present the talented winners of this year's Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. Announced in early October, the three bassists are: first place winner, Ben Williams, 24, originally from Washington, D.C., second place winner, Joe Sanders, 25, originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ...

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Danny Green Wins Best Jazz Album in 2009 San Diego Music Awards

Source: Michael Ricci
November 1, 2009

With You In Mind, Green's Debut Solo Release, named “Best Jazz Album of the Year" by the San Diego Music Foundation San Diego, CA -- San Diego-based independent record label, Pacific Coast Jazz (PCJ), is proud to report its artist, Danny Green, won “Best Jazz Album of the Year" from the San Diego Music Foundation in their 19th annual awards ceremony, last night at Viejas Concerts in the Park, San Diego, CA. With You in Mind is Green's debut solo ...

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2010 Artists in Residence Program at the Artists' Enclave at I-Park

Source: Michael Ricci
October 28, 2009

Application Deadline: January 11, 2010 (postmark date)

I-Park announces its tenth season hosting The Artists' Enclave. Self-directed artists' residencies will be offered from May through November 2010, with possible off-season sessions in April and December. Most sessions are four weeks in duration. Residencies will be offered to visual (including digital) artists, music composers, environmental artists, landscape and garden designers, creative writers and architects. Work samples are evaluated through a competitive, juried process.

There is a $25 application processing fee required ...

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Earl Klugh Receives Key to the City of Niagara Falls

Source: Michael Ricci
October 23, 2009

Grammy winning guitarist Earl Klugh received a Proclamation and Key to the City from Mayor Paul A. Dyster of Niagara Falls at the Seneca Niagara Casino during Earl Klugh's performance on October 15th. Earl's friend and Niagara Falls City Administrator Donna Owens presented him with the key and Mayoral Proclamation on stage. Each of Earl's band members also received a commemorative key to the city. The Proclamation and Key to the City were a sign of appreciation for Arts and ...

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Kresge Foundation Names Detroit Trumpeter Marcus Belgrave 2009 Eminent Artist

Source: Michael Ricci
October 21, 2009

Master jazz trumpet player Marcus Belgrave -- who has enthralled audiences world-wide with his musical virtuosity and mentored scores of aspiring young musicians -- has been named the 2009 Kresge Eminent Artist by The Kresge Foundation.

The award and $50,000 prize recognizes Belgrave's lifelong musical achievements and his personal and professional contributions to music performance and education in Metropolitan Detroit. The foundation, through its Kresge Arts in Detroit initiative, annually supports the Kresge Eminent Artist Award, Kresge Artist Fellowships, and ...

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Jackson Earns American Music Awards Nod

Source: All About Jazz
October 13, 2009

Michael Jackson has a chance to win artist of the year posthumously at the American Music Awards. Country star Taylor Swift tops all artists with six nominations.

Fans will select winners by online voting. The awards will be televised Nov. 22 on ABC from Los Angeles.

Jackson is up against Lady Gaga, Eminem, Kings of Leon and Taylor Swift for the shows top honor. Jackson died in Los Angeles on June 25, in the midst of rehearsals for a comeback ...

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Jazz Singer/Songwriter Halie Loren Wins Just Plain Folks 2009 “Best Vocal Jazz Album” Award

Source: Michael Ricci
October 8, 2009

Eugene, Oregon-October 7, 2009- Halie Loren has made her mark in Indie music over the years with several highly acclaimed releases. Most recently the jazz singer and songwriter was awarded for her excellence in both vocals and recording at the Just Plain Folks Music Awards 2009.

Halie walked away with the coveted Best Vocal Jazz Album for the superb 2008 release, They Oughta Write a Song. A collection of standards, jazzified classics, and three of her ...

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