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Contest

Enter the "Wes Montgomery - Echoes of Indiana Avenue" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

Source: All About Jazz
March 2, 2012

Festival

Brookline High ensembles tune up for Berklee Jazz Fest

Source: Chris Rich
March 2, 2012

The Brookline High Jazz Band isn't afraid of a little funk. The 15-member ensemble arranges most of its own music, adding a twist to classical numbers and making modifications as it goes. It's a method that's won the respect of its peers, and one that members are sticking to as they prepare for the Berklee High School Jazz Festival on March 10. “We do play traditional jazz stuff, in no way is it our focus," said drummer Eli Cherry. “We're ...

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Event

Music China adds an extra hall to its 2012 show

Source: Samantha Pang
March 2, 2012

Music China, Asia Pacific's most influential music industry event is adding an extra hall to its 2012 show which will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, China from 11-14 October. The show, organised by Messe Frankfurt Shanghai Co Ltd and the China Music Instrument Association (CMIA), INTEX Shanghai, will have seven halls totalling 85,000 sqm of exhibition space and is expected to attract more than 53,000 visitors. Commenting on the 2012 show, Mr Evan Sha, Deputy General ...

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Advocacy

Anthony Braxton's Tri-Centric Foundation Launches Its Website Version 2.0

Source: Chris Rich
March 2, 2012

New York, NY: At 2pm on March 1st, Anthony Braxton's Tri-Centric Foundation launched the new and improved version of the organization's website. Members of the press are invited to set-up press accounts to explore the site; because of the relaunch those that had accounts on the old website will need to set up new ones, contact TCF for details. Active since March 2011, tricentricfoundation.org has been recognized as one of the most comprehensive websites for any living American composer. New ...

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Performance / Tour

Juilliard Jazz Orchestra, Led by James Burton III, at the Blue Note Jazz Club on April 9th

Source: Lianna Dugan
March 2, 2012

The Juilliard Jazz Orchestra, led by James Burton III, will be appearing at the legendary Blue Note jazz club on Monday, April 9, 2012. Sets are at 8 PM and 10:30 PM. The Juilliard Jazz Orchestra, featuring some of the most talented emerging jazz artists, will be performing big band repertoire, plus new compositions. The Blue Note is located at 131 West 3rd Street. For tickets, call (212) 475-8592. FEATURING: Jordan Pettay, alto saxophone Andrew Olson, ...

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Book / Magazine

Former Madonna Record Producer Lands Book Publishing Deal

Source: other-now.
March 2, 2012

Former Madonna record producer, Stevie B, recently secured a publishing contract with Publish America, an international book publishing house. Rushing into print his novel titled Pajamas on a Sun Stained Beach at the end of 2011. Publish America has now announced that it's available in bookstores nationwide. Pajamas on a Sun Stained Beach is a work of literary fiction that chronicles the dying thoughts of a drowning man and not only explores biological death but also the death of our ...

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Recording

Spectrum Road: Jack Bruce, Cindy Blackman Santana, Vernon Reid & John Medeski

Source: Calabro Music
March 2, 2012

Spectrum Road is a groundbreaking collaboration between four giants of modern music: Jack Bruce, Vernon Reid, John Medeski and Cindy Blackman Santana. Born from a shared passion for the music of legendary drummer Tony Williams, the band will release their self-titled debut album on June 5 through Palmetto Records. Later that week, Spectrum Road celebrates its arrival with a highly anticipated performance at Bonnaroo on June 9, which also serves as the first show of a US summer tour. Complete ...

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Performance / Tour

L.A.-Based Jazz Vocalist Judy Wexler Announces May Dates in New York and Boston

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
March 2, 2012

Los Angeles vocalist Judy Wexler, whose third CD Under a Painted Sky was released last year to glowing notices, will be making a rare East Coast foray in May. Her Boston debut will take place on Wednesday 5/9 at Scullers, and she's scheduled a return visit to New York City, where she's performed on several previous occasions, for a performance at Birdland on Thursday 5/10 (6pm set). Appearing with her at both shows will be pianist Jeff Colella, a stellar ...

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