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Video / DVD

Grammy Nominated Soul Jazz Vocal Sensation Gregory Porter Releases First Video From His Critically Acclaimed New CD, "Be Good"

Source: GoMedia PR
March 21, 2012

Whimsical Treatment of CD's Title Track, “Be Good (Lion's Song)" Directed by Award Winning Filmmaker Pierre Bennu, with Cinematography by Shawn Peters and Special Set Work by Visual Artist Dirk Joseph Riding high on the out of the box success of soul/jazz vocalist Gregory Porter's sophomore release, Be Good, Motema Music has just released a video of the CD's title track, “Be Good (Lion's Song.)" The video, which was directed by Pierre Bennu of ExitTheApple Productions, features cinematography by Shawn ...

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Recording

Guitar Virtuoso Frank Gambale Mines His Soul for an Inspirational Collection of Jazzy Adult Pop Vocal Tunes

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions
March 21, 2012

Guitar virtuoso Frank Gambale mines his soul for an inspirational collection of jazzy adult pop vocal tunes Soulmine featuring vocalist BOCA will be released May 22nd Palm Springs, CA: Respected and recognized as one of musics most innovative guitarists, Grammy winner Frank Gambale returned to his roots for his 20th solo album by delivering an exquisitely crafted vocal collection comprised of original jazzy adult pop songs. Soulmine, which will be released May 22nd on the artists Wombat Records, was written ...

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Performance / Tour

WBGO Kicks Off Spring Kids Jazz Concert Series March 31

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
March 21, 2012

WBGO'S Award-Winning Kids Jazz Concert Series Returns This Spring with Four Free, Interactive Programs for Young People Concerts Feature Brandee Younger, Donald Harrison, Will Calhoun and Claire Daly NEWARK, NJ: Children and their families are invited to listen, learn and discover jazz at WBGO's award-winning, free Kids Jazz Concert Series, which brings jazz culture and dynamic performances to young people throughout the year. The Spring series, to be held at New Jersey venues on four Saturdays at 12:30 pm, features ...

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Performance / Tour

Cordis Ensemble Performs NYC + Boston Debut Concerts April 5 + 6

Source: AMT Public Relations
March 21, 2012

Thursday, April 5th @ 7:30pm Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St. New York, NY $15 Advance. $20 at Door. To purchase, call 212.505.FISH Friday, April 6th @ 7:00pm Alfond Auditorium at Museum of Fine Arts 465 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA $12. To purchase, call 617.267.9300 New York City, NY: Known for its signature, eclectic sound, the critically acclaimed chamber ensemble, CORDIS, makes its New ...

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Award / Grant

Terence Blanchard Named Jazz Chair For The Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Source: Muse Media
March 21, 2012

DETROIT, MI: Today, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) unveiled one of the most ambitious seasons in recent years for the Paradise Jazz Series—a collection of one-night-only appearances hand-picked by the legendary jazz musician and composer Terence Blanchard. Five-time Grammy Award-winning Blanchard will join the DSO as the Fred A. & Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Chair beginning with the 2012-13 season of the Paradise Jazz Series, sponsored by MGM Grand Detroit. “We are thrilled to welcome such a renowned jazz ...

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Festival

Candye Kane, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Muddy Waters Tribute Headline Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Festival, May 26-27

Source: conqueroo
March 21, 2012

Los Angeles area's largest Cajun and Blues festival, held over Memorial Day weekend, features two stages, a Mardi Gras parade, kids' stages, crafts and dozens of food booths SIMI VALLEY, Calif.—The 23rd annual Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Festival will rock over Memorial Day weekend, May 26-27, at Rancho Santa Susanna Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Ave., in Simi Valley. The festival features two full stages for each of its musical genres. Music will proceed non-stop each day from 12 ...

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For Sale

Elvis Presley "Jailhouse Rock" Original Dance Sequence Costume and The Eagles Don Henley's Handwritten "Hotel California" Working Lyrics Hit the Block for the First Time on Gotta Have Rock and Roll's "The Rock and Roll Pop Culture" Auction

Source: Susan Blond, Inc.
March 21, 2012

On Wednesday, March 21st over 700 rock and roll and pop culture original artifacts including an Elvis Presley iconic “Jailhouse Rock" costume will hit the auction block in the Rock and Roll Pop Culture Auction online at gottahaverockandroll.com. Also up for auction is a spectacular line up of rock and pop culture memorabilia that is as legendary as the stars themselves. Lots offered here include: Elvis Presley's owned and signed blue suede shoes, Paul McCartney's earliest known handwritten letter with ...

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Event

Jazz Bridge Presents @ Philadelphia City Hall, Wednesday April 11th!

Source: Jim Miller
March 20, 2012

To celebrate National Jazz Appreciation Month and to strengthen City Hall's role as a cultural center, the city of Philadelphia's Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy will present Jazz Bridge on Wednesday, April 11th from 5:30-6:30 p.m as part of the City Hall Presents! initiative. Appearing will be saxophonist Umar Raheem, pianist Jim Holton, bassist Mike Boone, and drummer Jim Miller. A short film by jazz videographer Jason Fifield will also be shown documenting the nonprofit work that ...

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