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Portraits of Duke, Bird, Diz and Miles by Dr. Alastair Bourne

Source: All About Jazz
December 8, 2005

The original artwork of alto saxophone master, Dr. Alastair Bourne, New Zealand is viewable at www.mewbird.blogspot. A friend of the great Alan Broadbent, Dr.Bourne's portraits of Duke, Diz, Bird and Miles are true treasures. His love for the music and for the artists are exemplified in his paintings. Dr. Bourne became a bebop master in his native England before relocating to New Zealand. He received his jazz education hanging out on 52nd St. and attending festivals at Newport, Colorado and ...

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Bill Cole Joins Faculty of The College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University

Source: All About Jazz
December 8, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Roxanna Carpenter Monday, Dec. 5, 2005 Phone: (315) 443-3201 [email protected] Cole joins faculty of College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University Bill Cole of New Rochelle, N.Y., has joined the faculty of Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences as professor in the Department of African American Studies. Cole, an ethnomusicologist, composer and performer, is co-founder and artistic director of Shadrack, Inc., an organization that presents works by artists of color. He is also founder ...

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UCLA Extension Offers Publicity Course, January 21-February 28, 2006

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2005

Six-Week Course To Feature Top Speakers From Music, Media, Internet Industries

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The Journalism, Public Relations and Fund Raising Department of UCLA Extension will offer for the 18th year its comprehensive “Publicity in the Music Industry" class to be taught by veteran music PR executive Cary Baker. Baker will instruct an all-day “introduction" to music publicity on Saturday, January 21, 2006, from 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., followed by six consecutive close-up sessions on subsequent Tuesday nights from ...

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Monk Institute Tour of Vietnam

Source: All About Jazz
November 18, 2005

THELONIOUS MONK INSTITUTE OF JAZZ TO LEAD CULTURAL TOUR OF VIETNAM SPONSORED BY US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Programs in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Feature Jazz Greats Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Nnenna Freelon

Washington, DC - The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz will tour Vietnam November 22 - 30 under a Cultural and Speakers program sponsored by the US Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs and Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the U.S. Embassy in ...

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Jazzmobile 2005-2006 School Schedule

Source: All About Jazz
November 11, 2005

Saturday Jazz Workshops - PS 197 2230 Fifth Avenue at West 135th Street Dr. Billy Taylor, Artistic Director Dr. Donald Byrd, Jazz Master Linda Hudson, Director of Administration Lee O. “Mickey" Bass, Curriculum Director Classes: Gateway (beginners), vocal, piano, drums, Afro/Latin percussion, guitar, trumpet, saxophone, bass, clarinet, flute, trombone, violin, vibraphone, harmony and theory, reading proficiency, composition, ensemble and improvisation. JAZZMOBILE WORKSHOP 2005/2006 Johnnie Garry, Production Director Brenda ...

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Ed Byrne Long Distance Private Jazz Lessons

Source: All About Jazz
November 2, 2005

Ed Byrne is now accepting a select number of students for long distance lessons--IN REAL TIME WORLD WIDE. Lessons will be administered LIVE through internet audio transmission. Software is FREE, Easy To Install. If you would like to request lessons based on my method, send me an email to set up a FREE telephone interview. Applicants will be selected based on their dedication and willingness to learn, rather than their current skill level. * World-Wide Private Lessons with Jazz Artist ...

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Jazz Alliance International Announces "Jazz Up Your Campus" Contest and www.gotjazz.info

Source: All About Jazz
October 24, 2005

Jazz Alliance International, Inc. (JAI), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to significantly expanding the global jazz audience through education, leadership and advocacy today announced its “Jazz Up Your Campus" Contest and its new web site www.gotjazz.info, an innovative gateway into the world of jazz and the jazz lifestyle. Dig hip-hop?, R&B?, Pop?... www.gotjazz.info celebrates the continuum of jazz and demonstrate how jazz relates to today's most celebrated artists.

The www.gotjazz.info “Jazz Up Your Campus" contest is designed to engage creative, culturally ...

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Celia Cruz Foundations Presents Grants

Source: All About Jazz
October 15, 2005

New York – October 12, 2005 – The Celia Cruz Foundation will hold its third annual grant presentation in New York City on Friday, October 21, 2005. The grants are designed to provide financial assistance to Latin students who wish to study music. The invitation-only ceremony will be held at the ASCAP Gallery located at the headquarters of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) at One Lincoln Plaza, (Broadway between W. 63rd and W. 64th Streets) at ...

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