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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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Howard Mandel to hold free professional development lecture for jazz musicians at New York City offices of Chamber Music America

Source: All About Jazz
October 27, 2004

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Berklee College of Music Announces Recipients of First Ever Online Music Scholarship

Source: All About Jazz
October 26, 2004

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British jazz pianist John Taylor appointed at Exeter University, UK

Source: All About Jazz
October 26, 2004

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Francisco Aguabella Conducts Clinic Crafters Master Class at Blue Note Thursday, October 14

Source: All About Jazz
October 11, 2004

From the audience, a great performance comes across like a seamless miracle. If you could get the performer's commentary on what he does, though, you'd learn that each combines theory, technique and tricks of the trade with his talent in a totally individual way - and that's what students and fans have the opportunity to discover in this special master class with percussion legend Francisco Aguabella at Blue Note from 2 pm - 4 pm at Blue Note on Thursday, ...

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Percussionists Billy Cobham and Francisco Aguabella Bring the Language of Rhythm to New York City

Source: All About Jazz
October 6, 2004

From the audience, a great performance comes across like a seamless miracle. If you could get the performer's commentary on what he does, though, you'd learn that each combines theory, technique and tricks of the trade with his talent in a totally individual way - and that's what students and fans have the opportunity to discover in this special master class series with drum legend Billy Cobham on October 10 at Birdland, 315 West 44th Street in Manhattan from 1 ...

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