Music Industry News

Louisiana Golf, Jazz, Fishing Fundraiser Raffle! Slidell Alumni Hurricane Relief Fund

Source: All About Jazz
March 6, 2006

Greetings,

I am the Chairman of the Slidell Alumni Hurricane Relief Fund. We are holding our 2006 Fundraising Raffle of three GREAT Louisiana trips!

More information about the fundraiser, ticket purchase and mission of S.A.H.R.F. can be found at: http://www.SlidellHigh.org

Your participation or any media exposure you can give our organization or our raffle will be greatly appreciated. (A small poster can be printed from the website and posted on your local bulletin board or window; the descriptions and link ...

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Pianist/Singer for Overseas Contract

Source: All About Jazz
March 4, 2006

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Summer of LOVE 2006 Open Call to Musicians in Philadelphia

Source: All About Jazz
March 2, 2006

Fairmount Park has openings for talented performers to join our entertainment series in LOVE Park, 16th Street & JFK Boulevard in exciting Downtown Philadelphia. This is LOVE Park's 3rd season of music, theater and fun!

We have openings mid May 2006 through October 2006, (weather conditions permitted of course since we are an outdoor venue). This is an Open Call for artists who want maximum exposure in a busy location that is fast becoming the outdoor entertainment Mecca in Philadelphia. ...

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Ray Barretto Viewing, Wed Feb 22, Riverside Chapel

Source: All About Jazz
February 19, 2006

Ray Barretto Passed Away, Fri Feb 17, 2006 Services to be held: LOCATION: Riverside Chapel ADDRESS: 180 West 76th Street, Bet Amsterdam & 76th St. DATE: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006 TIME: 11:00am-5:00pm and 6:00pm -10:00pm Band leader, percussionist, NEA Jazz Master & Grammy Award winner Ray Barretto will be viewed at the Riverside Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 from 11 - 5 p.m. and 6 - 10 p.m. located at 180 West ...

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Trial of Bassist Tarik Shah Set for March 17

Source: All About Jazz
February 19, 2006

February 18, 2006 Defendants in Terror Case Seek Removal From Solitary By Julia Preston Three Muslim men accused in an elaborate federal sting operation of plotting to provide training and money to terrorists have been held for months in solitary confinement, locked in cells at least 23 hours a day with the lights always on, their lawyers said yesterday. At a hearing in New York federal court, the lawyers said the harsh conditions have left the men disoriented ...

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National Endowment for the Arts mourns passing of NEA Jazz Master Ray Barretto

Source: All About Jazz
February 17, 2006

Washington, DC - NEA Chairman Dana Gioia released the following statement upon the death of NEA Jazz Master Ray Barretto: “Ray Barretto was a pioneer, a legend, and a leader and we are proud to have added 'NEA Jazz Master' to that list of superlatives. All of us at the NEA are deeply saddened at Ray's untimely death and offer our condolences and prayers to his family. Ray Barretto will always have our respect and admiration for all that he ...

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A Sydney Jazz Bands 10th year of performances at a popular tourist destination

Source: All About Jazz
February 15, 2006

Viva the band will be returning for the bands 10th year at the Settlers Arms Inn, a delightful “Australiana bush" hotel The band appear at the hotel every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. The band perform on a stage located on a large expanse of lawn at the rear of the Settlers Arms main building. There is bench type seating and tables located under shady trees for patrons to enjoy the wonderful and renowned food and entertainment. Viva ...

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Tarik Shah Pre-Trial Conference on Friday 9:30 am

Source: All About Jazz
February 14, 2006

Dear friends,

There are some new developments regarding the case of Tarik Shah, with a summary of previous information below for those who are not familiar with his situation or who may have forgotten the details.

The newest development, not a good thing for Tarik Shah, is that the government has added still another defendant to the case, one Abdulrahman Farhane, a Brooklyn bookstore owner who was arrested just this past week and is said to have had discussions with ...

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