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IAJE 2005 Conference Schedule

Source: All About Jazz
January 4, 2005

Schedule Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Special Locations Volunteer/Personnel Office: Long Beach Convention Center Room 203C Silent Auction: Long Beach Convention Center Main Floor, South Lobby Press/Media: Long Beach Convention Center Room 203B IAJE Education Department Office: Terrace Theater Seaside Level 305 Backline Production: Long Beach Convention Center Room 104B AAJC Hospitality Room: Terrace Theater Seaside Level 306A

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NEA Jazz Masters Press Annoucement

Source: All About Jazz
December 30, 2004

WHAT A press conference announcing a major new jazz education initiative by the National Endowment for the Arts, in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center; announcement of major sponsorship for NEA jazz programs; a panel discussion with the 2005 NEA Jazz Masters; and a salute to the big band music of Artie Shaw and Slide Hampton.

WHO Dana Gioia, Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts A.B. Spellman, Deputy Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts ...

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National Endowment for the Arts Taps Jazz Celebrities for 2005 NEA Jazz Masters Awards Concert

Source: All About Jazz
December 16, 2004

The perennially popular Ramsey Lewis, host of the new public television series Legends of Jazz, will serve as master of ceremonies at an all-star concert on Friday, January 7, honoring the 2005 recipients of the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Award.

Held at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California, the ceremony and concert will also feature Nancy Wilson (NEA Jazz Master 2004) and Dr. Billy Taylor (NEA Jazz Master 1988) as award presenters. Performers will ...

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Playing guitar as a piano it's possible...Have a look at the new lessons section about DAEGAB Guitar Tuning.

Source: All About Jazz
November 21, 2004

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Berklee Present Concerts, Clinics, and Panel Discussions, Nov. 29-Dec.2, Celebrating the Inauguration of President Roger H. Brown

Source: All About Jazz
November 19, 2004

Berklee College of Music begins a new era with the inauguration of its third-ever president, Roger H. Brown, on Friday, December 3, 2004. Beginning Monday, November 29, Berklee is presenting a variety of public events leading up to the inauguration, giving the Berklee community an opportunity to honor its past, celebrate its present, and usher in the future. Events include concerts of jazz, rock, hip-hop, Afro-Cuban, and gospel music; faculty panel discussions, lectures, and clinics. All events are open to ...

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Legendary Drummers Joe Morello & Sam Ulano on the Drum Radio Show

Source: All About Jazz
November 10, 2004

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Ron Jackson and NJPAC/WBGO Jazz for Teens

Source: All About Jazz
October 31, 2004

NJPAC/WBGO Jazz for Teens Sponsored by Wachovia and Dodge Foundation Created by NJPAC in conjunction with New Jersey's own jazz radio station, WBGO-Jazz 88.3 FM, Jazz for Teens is an extraordinary program designed to introduce New Jersey's teenage musicians to the spontaneity and excitement of an essential American art form - jazz! Budding musicians work with outstanding professional jazz musicians in exploring the history, techniques, and styles of jazz through both class work and performances. Jazz for Teens includes selected ...

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Seattle's Earshot Jazz Festival to Host National Press Announcement of 2005 NEA Jazz Master Fellowships

Source: All About Jazz
October 27, 2004

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS (NEA) TO ANNOUNCE 2005 JAZZ MASTERS FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTS IN SEATTLE PRESS CONFERENCE, NOV 4, AT 2PM

Seattle's Earshot Jazz Festival hosts a press conference Thursday, November 4 at 2 p.m. in which National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Dana Gioia will announce the recipients of the NEA Jazz Masters Fellowships for 2005. The press conference will take place at On the Boards, 100 W. Roy, in Seattle's lower Queen Anne area.

The press conference includes ...

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