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Festival

Announcing the 40th Annual Stanford Jazz Festival, June 24-August 6: 36 Events That Span the Jazz Spectrum

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
April 15, 2011

Providing an intimate interaction of jazz and community found nowhere else, the Stanford Jazz Festival is pleased to announce the lineup of its 40th season. Commencing on June 24 with Grammy-winning, New Orleans-based living legend Allen Toussaint, presenting rare appearances by the great Brazilian songwriter and singer Milton Nascimento, and winding up in August with an all-star week that includes Joe Lovano and the Bad Plus, the Festival will present upwards of 100 of the world's greatest jazz artists in ...

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Education

Call for Artists: Summer Jazz Master Classes "SIM at Zatoka Sztuki" in Sopot, Poland

Source: MCKA Zatoka Sztuki
April 15, 2011

Summer jazz master classes “SIM at Zatoka Sztuki" August 21-27 2011 Sopot, Poland Multidisciplinary Centre of Culture and Arts MCKA “Zatoka Sztuki" in Sopot, Poland announces a call for summer jazz workshop led by the faculty from renown School of Improvisational Music in Brooklyn, New York: Ralph Alessi (trumpet) Ravi Coltrane (sax) Mark Helias (bass) Tyshawn Sorey (drums) The workshop is open to apply for all jazz musicians and students who are willing to ...

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Performance / Tour

Motema Artist Rondi Charleston Celebrates "Who Knows Where The Time Goes" at Joe's Pub-May 26

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
April 15, 2011

Motéma Artist, Singer/Songwriter RONDI CHARLESTON Celebrates The Release of Who Knows Where The Time Goes Joe's Pub, Thursday, May 26 @ 7:00 PM Joe's Pub is located at 425 Lafayette Street, NYC, Tkts are $20, for Tkts call (212) 967-7555, for Tkts & dinner reservations call (212) 539-8778 Rondi will be joined by Dave Stryker (guitar), Lynne Arriale (piano), James Genus (bass), Clarence Penn (drums), Brandon McCune (piano) and Mayra Casales (percussion) The dozen breathtaking performances ...

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Performance / Tour

Andre Canniere Group at North London Tavern - 17th April 2011

Source: Bridge Arts
April 15, 2011

Event

Record Store Day at Amoeba Hollywood

Source: Michael Ricci
April 15, 2011

Tomorrow 10:30am—Hollywood Amoeba Hollywood 6400 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028 Amoeba Hollywood will hold exclusive Record Store Day releases behind the front counters. Line will form outside store no earlier than 8am on Saturday morning. Thank You! Celebrate Record Store Day at independent record stores all across the nation! Check out all three Amoeba Music locations for special guest artists, live shows, and DJ sets! Plus...Record Store Day gift bags (with purchase, while supplies last), ...

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Performance / Tour

Singer/Songwriter Kenny Wesley To Open For The Legendary Stephanie Mills

Source: Kl Ma
April 15, 2011

Grammy Award-winning Songstress and Broadway Star Stephanie Mills will be performing at The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA, on Saturday, April 30th at 7:30PM with Howard University Alum Kenny Wesley as the opening act. Making his Birchmere debut is Washington, D.C.'s own emerging star, Kenny Wesley. A former Pre-med major turned international jazz and soul musical linguist, Kenny stands poised to captivate the audience with his 4-octave range and sultry tone."It will definitely be an out-of-body experience meeting and performing with ...

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Record Store Day at Amoeba Berkeley

Source: Michael Ricci
April 15, 2011

Tomorrow 10:30am—Berkeley Amoeba Berkeley 2455 Telegraph Ave Berkeley, CA 94704 Celebrate Record Store Day at independent record stores all across the nation! Check out all three Amoeba Music locations for special guest artists, live shows, and DJ sets! Plus...Record Store Day gift bags (with purchase, while supplies last), a TON of limited-edition RSD vinyl & CD releases, and more surprises to come. Check back for updates! 12 noon—Al Jardine Mini-acoustic performance and signing

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Record Store Day at Amoeba San Francisco

Source: Michael Ricci
April 15, 2011

Tomorrow 10:30am—San Francisco Amoeba Records 1855 Haight St San Francisco, CA 94117 Celebrate Record Store Day at independent record stores all across the nation! Check out all three Amoeba Music locations for special guest artists, live shows, and DJ sets! Plus...Record Store Day gift bags (with purchase, while supplies last), a TON of limited-edition RSD vinyl & CD releases, and more surprises to come. Check back for updates! From noon to 8pm, hang out with Live ...

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