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The 7th Edition of the Victoires Du Jazz
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Michael Ricci
By Jean-Marc Gelin The 7th edition of the Victoires du jazz, one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies on the French jazz scene, took place on the 1st of September at the Cite de la Musique in Paris, in the presence of Feredric Mitterand, the Minister for Culture.
The Victoires du Jazz are awarded by a body comprising around 200 voters including directors of festivals, agents, producers, journalists, teachers and musicians. This year, there was a new award, the Audience ...
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The 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards: Scorecard
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Michael Ricci
The 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards, was announced Thursday at the Conga Room in downtown Los Angeles. The award show will be held Nov. 5 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and will air live on the Univision Network.
The complete list of nominees for the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.
Jazz Best Latin Jazz Album
Forests Brazilian Trio [Zoho Music]
Kenya Revisited Live!!! Bobby Sanabria conducting the Manhattan School Of ...
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Gene Dobbs Bradford Wins Leadership Award from St. Louis Business Journal
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
Jazz St. Louis executive director Gene Dobbs Bradford has been named as one of this year's winners of a St. Louis Business Journal Inclusive Leadership Award. The awards recognize persons from minority ethnic backgrounds who are making a significant mark on the St. Louis community. Bradford is one of 25 individuals representing business, government, education and not-for-profit organizations who will receive the award this year. The group will be recognized at an luncheon on Thursday, September 17 at ...
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Vocalist/Lyricist PJ Parker Nominated for Hollywood Music in Media Awards
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All About Jazz
Jazz vocalist PJ Parker has been nominated for the Hollywood Music In Media Awards in the Jazz category for her original song, “Love’s a Logistical Thing.”
The song is one of three original compositions from Parker’s latest CD, “Dreams Are Meant For Two.”
According to the event’s Web site, “The Hollywood Music in Media Awards recognizes and honors the music of visual mediums, the talented individuals responsible, and the music of independent artists from around the globe.”
The HMMA will ...
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Swedish Trumpeter, Anders Bergcrantz Receiving French/Swedish Jazz Award Django D'Or!
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Michael Ricci
Brian Kelly / Afterplay Wins 2nd Place in the Best Instrumental Jazz Category
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All About Jazz
Yale Hails Benny with Byron and Another Big Band Aficionado
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See! Hear! by Richard Kamins
The great clarinetist and bandleader Benny Goodman had a profound effect on American music in the 1930s and 40s. One of the first performers to integrate his touring unit, Goodman also crossed over from the jazz world to classical music more than once in his long career. He also had a prickly personality, managing to alienate many of his fellow musicians and writers. However, his musical accomplishments far outweigh his negative side.Yale University is celebrating Goodman's 100th birthday ...
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2009 Blues Blast Music Awards Update
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Just Roots PR
Buddy Guy's Legends 754 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60605 Telephone: 312.427.1190 Thursday, October 29, 2009, 7:00 p.m. (Doors 6:00 p.m.) Tickets: $25 and are available online at http://www.thebluesblast.com/
Tickets are on sale for the 2009 Blues Blast Music Award Ceremony to be held at the famous Buddy Guy's Legends. The awards show will include confirmed appearances by nominees Kenny Neal, Nick Moss & The Flip Tops, Eden Brent, Albert ...
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