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Festival

Jillz JekerJazz Festival in Maastricht (Netherlands) October 14-16, 2011

Source: Gina Vodegel
September 29, 2011

Down in the south of the Netherlands, bordering to Belgium and Germany, lies the city of Maastricht, a charismatic medieval town that functions as a major hub in the region for tourism, education, business and science. Along the river Meuse and the small river the Jeker, its connection to music is a diverse one. The annual music festival for more than two decades, JekerJazz, has returned to its original name only last year in 2010 and for the season of ...

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Event

ISIM Proposal Deadline Extension

Source: Ron Hanson
September 29, 2011

The deadline for proposals for the 6th annual International Society for Improvised Music conference and festival has been extended to October 4. The event, to be held at William Patterson University in Wayne, New Jersey, February 16-19, 2012, will feature performances by leading improvisers and workshops by respected academics in the broad field of improvised music. Keynote artists and performers will include Pyeng Threadgill and trio; David S. Ware and Muhammad Ali; Ikue Mori, Sylvie Courvoisier and Susie Ibarra; Mulgrew ...

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Music Industry

World Renowned Music Producer Hit Maker Teddy Riley Brings A Progressive New Sound To Korean Pop Music

Source: entertainmentPR
September 29, 2011

Seoul, Korea—With nearly 25 years of profound long listed accolades under his belt, the legend and creator of the “New Jack Swing Genre" has been non-stop producing, performing, composing and endorsing various music equipment brands from LA to the Far East. Most recently Music Producer/Composer Icon Teddy Riley channeled his compelling production expertise into the Korean Pop music world and worked with a seven female K-Pop group “RaNia" who are best known for their recent hit singles Dr. Feel Good ...

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Recording

René Marie to Show Us Her Black Lace Freudian Slip

Source: GoMedia PR
September 29, 2011

René Marie, the award winning jazz, soul and blues singer-songwriter whose voice has been compared by critics to Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn and whose social advocacy to Nina Simone's and Abbey Lincoln's, will be releasing her new album, Black Lace Freudian Slip (Motema Music,) on October 11. Black Lace Freudian Slip is a collection of thirteen original songs written by René Marie and recorded with her trio of Kevin Bales on piano, Rodney Jordan on bass and Quentin Baxter ...

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Performance / Tour

The 2011 International Massimo Urbani Award at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola (NYC) on October 7-8

Source: alfaprom
September 29, 2011

On October 7th and 8th the International Massimo Urbani Award will be held in Manhattan during the Italian Jazz Days 2011 with Cristiano Arcelli as the official representative of the award, appearing on stage at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola, inside the Jazz at Lincoln Center performing arts complex. The saxophonist from Perugia will be the guest soloist, playing with the Roberto Occhipinti Trio, a musical line-up that includes Roberto Occhipinti on double-bass, Manuel Valera on the piano and Dafnis Prieto ...

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Recording

Rae Ann Perez new CD "Midnight in Paris"

Source: Rae Ann Perez
September 29, 2011

Time for something new. The new Rae Ann Perez CD Midnight In Paris has its official release date on October 7th and will be available on CD baby, Amazon, iTunes and more. A new term “World Jazz," is what best describes the 12 song release of Rae Ann's 8 originals compositions and 4 modernized jazz classics. The style is a multi genre mix that includes unique blends of latin, jazz standards, modern cool jazz, funk, and world music with exciting ...

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Education

Quiescence Music Releases Free Piano Sheet Music: 'October Air'

Source: Edward Weiss
September 28, 2011

You'd think sales of sheet music would go down with the advent of the Internet. And you'd be right. In fact, thanks to the world wide web, many are now buying their sheet music online. But the website Quiescence Music has an even better deal—simply visit their blog Free Piano Sheet Music and you'll get over a dozen pieces of free piano sheet music entirely free ... including a brand new one titled 'October Air.' The owner and creator of ...

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Event

"A Celebration of the Life and Music of Robert Helps" Set for 11/3 at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall

Source: Seth Cohen PR
September 28, 2011

The Legacy of Eminent American Pianist/Composer Robert Helps is Recognized on the 10th Anniversary of his Death, as “A Celebration of the Life and Music of Robert Helps" is Held at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall November 3rd Event is a Production of Well Found Music Presents Helps' colleagues from the University of South Florida's School of Music will perform published and unpublished selections from the celebrated composer's solo piano, piano/string chamber music and more On November 3rd at Weill ...

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