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Jazz at Wingspread Raising Market Share for Jazz
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All About Jazz
Racine, WI -- MCG Jazz and Jazz Alliance International are proud to announce the first ever Jazz Conference to be held at the prestigious Frank Lloyd Home Wingspread in Racine, WI on May 24-26, 2005. The conference is titled “Raising Market Share for Jazz". Thirty-five attendees will gather to discuss opportunities and strategies to bring Jazz Music to a wider audience and enhance the brand of Jazz. Bruce Lundvall, CEO of Blue Note Records and Chairman of Jazz ...
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Early Jazz Legends and Legends in the making at the Lighthouse California 1950’s –60’s
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All About Jazz
Some unbelievably talented people during that time frame, never before or since has there been so many with so much talent, and to see a lot of them share a stage made it even better. Didn't happen with all of them but enough to just thrill those fortunate enough to be there. Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane, Dizzy and Frank Rosolino , (now that was a kick), Stan Levey with Charlie Parker and with just about everyone, Stan Getz and ...
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Denarris Receives Exemplary CD Review in Trinidad Newspaper
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All About Jazz
Caribbean jazz journalist commends artist for his heartfelt musical talent. Port of Spain, Trinidad, W.I. May 16, 2005 -- On Friday, April 15, 2005, The Trinidad Guardian newspaper published a glowing review of the new smooth jazz/neo-soul CD entitled, “Songs From The Heart Part 1" from singer-songwriter Denarris. The author of the article, jazz journalist Asha Small, designated track three entitled, “Midnight Kiss," as one of her favorites, igniting jazz radio stations in the U.S., and compared his style and ...
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Denarris Lands Major Distribution Deal with Digital Musicworks International
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All About Jazz
Agreement secures the availability of the singer-songwriter's smooth jazz/neo-soul CD through digital music channels worldwide. Torrance, CA (PRWEB) May 18, 2005 -- Denarris Music announces that the singer-songwriter has secured a distribution deal with Digital Musicworks International (DMI), making his debut smooth jazz/neo-soul CD “Songs From the Heart Part 1" immediately available for purchase and download by music fans across the globe. Denarris explained, “To me, the distribution agreement is a win-win contract for both parties. As a writer and ...
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Legendary Singer, Songwriter, Playwright, Oscar Brown, Jr. Hospitalized
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All About Jazz
May 18, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Legendary Singer, Songwriter, Playwright, Oscar Brown, Jr. Hospitalized Industry attorney Jon Waxman reports to us that Chicago native, legendary singer/songwriter, playwright, and true American musical treasure, Oscar Brown, Jr., is in intensive care at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago. The 78-year-old veteran entertainer was recently admitted to the medical facility in severe pain and reportedly has suffered paralysis to both of his legs. Brown underwent successful 14-hour emergency surgery on Monday, ...
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Rare Satchmo Photo Silent Auction To Benefit ALS
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All About Jazz
May 18, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Hi Jazz Enthusiasts and ALS Supporters, This webpage is dedicated to one of the founding fathers of jazz, Louis Armstrong, as well as one of the most devastating diseases affecting patients today, ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease. This online silent auction is made possible by Alyssa Adams, wife of Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Eddie Adams. Eddie took this intimate photo of Satchmo in 1970. ...
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Early Jazz Legends and Legends in the making at the Lighthouse California 1950’s –60’s
Source:
All About Jazz
Some unbelievably talented people during the 50’s & 60’s time frame, never before or since has there been so many with so much talent, and to see a lot of them share a stage made it even better. Didn't happen with all of them but enough to just thrill those fortunate enough to be there. Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane, Dizzy and Frank Rosolino, (now that was a kick), Stan Levey with Charlie Parker and with just about everyone, Stan ...
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