Jazz News

Jambalaya Brass Band Live At The Jazz Funeral And Second Line Parade For Coney Island

Source: Carol Green, Redwood Entertainment
March 22, 2011

New York, NY—Jambalaya Brass Band will be performing live in a New Orleans-style funeral/parade at the Jazz Funeral and Second Line Parade for Coney Island on Sunday, April 3, 2011 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. The parade will assemble at Surf Avenue and West 12th Street at Coney Island. When Coney Island's now demolished Henderson Music Hall was subjected to “pre-demolition" work in October, we shuddered at the destruction to come and said it was time to start planning a ...

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Healdsburg Jazz Festival Returns For A 13th Season, June 3-12

Source: GoMedia PR
March 22, 2011

After a harrowing near death experience, the Healdsburg Jazz Festival returns bigger and better than ever this coming June 3-12, with a glittering roster of jazz giants on the bill. This year the musicians themselves are personally committed to reviving the singular institution of Healdsburg's jazz festival by donating their time and talent to assure the event's continued success. Running from June 3-12 at venues around the picturesque Wine Country town, the 13th Annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival showcases a sensational ...

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GlenGrant Presents: Marcus Goldhaber with The Jon Davis Trio at Opia Monday, April 11th: 7:30pm and 9pm

Source: AMP3 Public Relations
March 22, 2011

NEW YORK, NY—On Monday, April 11th, Singer/Songwriter Marcus Goldhaber and The Jon Davis Trio will be performing two sets at 7:30pm and 9:00pm presented by GlenGrant Scotch at Opia—a restaurant & lounge in the mezzanine of the Renaissance Hotel. The event is free of charge and will feature live jazz including both standards and original music by Marcus Goldhaber, as well as complimentary scotch tastings courtesy of GlenGrant throughout the evening. At the show, Marcus will be joined by The ...

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Grammy Nominees Set to Headline Reno Jazz Festival April 7-9

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
March 22, 2011

Born into jazz royalty as the son of John Coltrane and Alice Coltrane, Grammy-nominated saxophonist, bandleader and composer Ravi Coltrane has claimed his own rightful territory, creating work The New York Times has called “what jazz sounds like now."

Joining the 2011 University of Nevada, Reno Jazz Festival in concert, the Ravi Coltrane Quartet brings its groundbreaking presence to town for an encore performance Friday, April 8, at 7:30pm in Lawlor Events Center. The Festival opens Thursday, April 7 at ...

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Gathering of the Vibes Festival Announces Lineup

Source: Randex Communications
March 22, 2011

16th Annual Gathering of the Vibes Festival Announces Initial Lineup FURTHUR Featuring Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, Jane's Addiction and Elvis Costello to Perform July 21-24, Seaside Park, Bridgeport, CT Single Day, Camping and VIP Tickets On Sale Now! Gathering of the Vibes, the Northeast's premier summer music festival, announces initial lineup including: FURTHUR featuring Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, Jane's Addiction, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, moe., The Levon Helm Band, John Butler Trio, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Dr. John ...

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Alex and Ani Help Continue the Legacy of the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
March 22, 2011

NEWPORT, RI—For the first time in the history of the Newport Jazz Festival and Newport Folk Festival, one corporation will be a sponsor at both events. Rhode Island jewelry designer and manufacturer Alex and Ani will sponsor the Harbor Stage at Fort Adams State Park at the Newport Folk Festival on July 30-31 and at the Newport Jazz Festival on August 6-7, it was announced today by Newport Festivals Foundation, the recently-formed 501(c) (3) organization that produces the two events. ...

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Newport Festivals Foundation Announces Newport Jazz Festival Schedule & New Sponsor, Alex and Ani

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
March 22, 2011

NEWPORT, RI—Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. today announced the support of a new sponsor, Alex and Ani, and the schedule of the 2011 Newport Jazz Festival, which is set for August 5-7. Tickets for the Saturday and Sunday events go on sale worldwide Friday, March 25, at 10:00 am through TicketMaster. Rhode Island jewelry designer and manufacturer Alex and Ani joins the ranks of dedicated corporate sponsors to help continue the legacy of the Newport Jazz Festival. Headquartered in Cranston, RI, ...

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Horn Section Added, as Isabel Rose Comes to Blue Note on April 11th

Source: Seth Cohen PR
March 22, 2011

Jazz/swing/cabaret singer Isabel Rose performs at one of New York's premiere jazz clubs, the Blue Note, on April 11th. Rose joined a band that will include Tedd Firth on keys, Martin Wind on bass, Warren Odze on drums, Bernd Schoenhart on guitar, Roger Squitero on percussion, Mike Davis on trombone, Aaron Heick on sax, and C.J. Camerieri on trumpet. BLUE NOTE—April 11, 2011 8pm & 10:30pmר sets $20 at a table/$10 at the bar ...

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