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Song Of The Week Contest

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AGE BARRIERS TUMBLE AS VETERAN JAZZMAN FRANK WESS AND YOUNG TITAN FRANK VIGNOLA TAKE THE STAGE TO DEBUT NEW KOCH JAZZ RELEASE

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Fronting a band that also includes bassist Mark Egan and drummer Joe Ascione, the former Basie-ite and most versatile reed man finds in guitarist Vignola a most complementary partner with whom to share the joys of making solid, swinging jazz. They will premier their sparkling recording, 'Without A Doubt' on Wednesday, October 18 at Birdland, 315 West 44th Street. Shows are at 9:00 PM & 11:00 PM, 212-581-3080.

Frank Wess has been playing music for nearly all of his 78 ...

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HORO RECORDS, Jazz Label

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NEW BOOK on DUKE ELLINGTON; "Jungle Nights and Soda Fountain Rags".

Source: All About Jazz

Sept 2000 -- Karibu Books presents the publication of the latest book on Duke Ellington called “Jungle Nights and Soda Fountain Rags" by Brian Gilmore. It is a tale of the life and work of Ellington and his band through the sensibilities of poetry. There are 30 works in all with dedicated poems to Johnny Hodges, Juan Tizol, Cootie Williams, Ivie Anderson, and many others. It is currently available at the following sites where you can also read an early ...

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W.C. Handy Tour Comes to NYC on 11/9 w/ Little Milton, Johnnie Johnson, Duke Robillard, Charlie Musselwhite & Trudy Lynn

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Artists Against Piracy Launches Next Phase of Public Awareness

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ARTISTS AGAINST PIRACY LAUNCHES NEXT PHASE OF PUBLIC AWARENESS CRUSADE WITH PRINT ADS, NEW WEB SITE AND COLLEGE CAMPAIGN

LOS ANGELES -- Sept. 29, 2000 -- Artists Against Piracy, an artist-driven coalition formed to give recording artists a voice in determining how their music is distributed on the Internet, today announced plans for the next phase in its ongoing public awareness campaign. The organization will launch a series of print ads in national publications, a new Web site and an ...

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DAVIDOFF INTERNATIONAL VOCAL JAZZ FESTIVAL@THE TABLE BAY HOTEL Cape Town South Africa

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VOCALIST KENDRA SHANK CELEBRATES RELEASE OF NEW JAZZ FOCUS CD REFLECTIONS AT NEW YORK'S JAZZ STANDARD CLUB ON OCTOBER 16th

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"A Talent Deserving Wider Recognition" in the 1999 Down Beat International Critics' Poll, Shank shines on Reflections, her September 12th Jazz Focus CD, featuring her impressionistic approach and eclectic song selections

Kendra Shank is a special jazz singer, one not afraid to take risks and one soulful enough not to do things just for effect. Fans and critics alike praise her individuality and compelling, creative performances. Musically speaking, she does not confine herself to any one thing but makes all ...

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