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Xerox to Present First Annual Jazz Talent Competition

Source: Michael Ricci
April 2, 2010

Building on the growing momentum of Rochester's world-renowned jazz festival, Xerox Corporation will present an “American Idol" style music competition leading up to the 2010 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival. Dubbed “Jazz Star: The Search for a New Sensation," the talent show will raise money for a local youth program and--perhaps--catapult an unknown musician or group into jazz stardom. “Jazz music is a language inspired by passion," said Ed Gala, vice president, Global Experiential Marketing, Xerox Corporation. “Couple that with ...

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Enter the Jazzland "Eivind Aarset Live Extracts" Giveaway Contest

Source: All About Jazz
March 29, 2010

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Jazzland Records “Eivind Aarset & The Sonic Codex Orchestra - Live Extracts“ giveaway contest starting today. FIVE winners will receive a copy of the Norwegian guitarist's latest release. We'll select the winners at the conclusion of the contest on April 28th.

Click here to enter the contest

(Following Eivind Aarset at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.)

Good luck! Your Friends at Jazzland Records

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Announcing the Winners of the "Samo Salamon - Live!" Contest

Source: Michael Ricci
March 29, 2010

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Enter the Dare2 "Dave Holland - Pathways" CD Giveaway Contest

Source: All About Jazz
March 23, 2010

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Dare2 Records “Dave Holland - Pathways“ giveaway contest starting today. FOUR winners will receive the standard edition of Pathways, and ONE grand prize winner will receive the limited edition. We'll select the winners at the conclusion of the contest on April 22nd. Click here to enter the contest

(Following Dave Holland at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.)

Good luck! Your Friends at Dare2 Records

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Announcing the Winners of the "Charlie Mariano - The Great Concert" Contest

Source: Michael Ricci
March 18, 2010

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Announcing the Winners of the Chicago Sessions "Paul Wertico - Impressions of a City" Giveaway!

Source: All About Jazz
March 18, 2010

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Enter the "Chuck Anderson - Freefall" Giveaway Contest

Source: All About Jazz
March 18, 2010

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the “Chuck Anderson - Freefall“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on April 17th. Click here to enter the contest

(Following Chuck Anderson at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.)

Good luck!

About Chuck Anderson, The Most Distinctive Voice in Audience-Friendly, Progressive Jazz Guitar Combining virtuosic technique with stunning originality, Chuck Anderson projects the soul of jazz to his audience. Original ...

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Jazz Hopefuls Get Their Chance to Learn and Play with the Stars

Source: Michael Ricci
March 17, 2010

An initiative launched by PureSolo.com in association with Jazz FM will provide undiscovered jazz musicians with the break they've been looking for, in a series of online talent competitions.

For most budding jazz musicians, the thought of performing with some of the genre's biggest stars is a pleasant daydream--but one that is seemingly unattainable.

PureSolo and Jazz FM have teamed up to make that dream a reality for a chosen few, in a unique series of ...

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