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Jazz Dates in New York City

Source: All About Jazz
May 2, 2010

Music of Jazz in the City

RALPH BOWEN (Friday) Walter White on trumpet, Lage Lund on guitar, Kenny Davis on bass and Adam Cruz on drums. 9 and 10:30 p.m. Jazz Gallery 290 Hudson Street, at Spring Street, South Village (212) 242-1063 GEORGE COLLIGAN TRIO (Wednesday) with the bassist Josh Ginsburg and the drummer E. J. Strickland. 9 p.m. to midnight

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Winter Garden Music Fest 2010

Source: All About Jazz
May 2, 2010

Winter Garden Music Fest 2010

The Winter Garden Music Fest is like no other. It is a FREE three day outdoor music celebration held on Plant Street in Historic Downtown Winter Garden.

Music Fest boasts over 30 different music genres that could include: Country, Jazz, Blues, Americana, Acoustic, Classic Rock,Southern Rock, Blue Grass, Alternative, Funk, Regas, Pop, Folk, Classical, Opera, Musical Theater, Choral, Christian Pop, Gospel, R&B, Zydeco, Native American, Japanese, African, and Celtic. The only Music Festival that showcases ...

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Massachusetts Summer Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
May 2, 2010

Live jazz shows taking place in the central Connecticut valley, primarily the Hartford area, as well as western Massachusetts.

April, 2010

Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 8 pm - FREE ANTHONY BRAXTON LARGE ENSEMBLE Crowell Concert Hall Wesleyan University - Middletown 860-685-3355

Friday, April 30, 2010 - 7 pm JOSH BRUNEAU TRIO The PolytechnicON20 One State Street - Hartford 860-722-5161

Friday, April ...

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Hot Summer Nites at the Greek

Source: All About Jazz
May 2, 2010

Live music under the stars in the heart of Los Angeles. The Greek Theatre, Los Angeles premiere outdoor theatre, is nestled in the picturesque tree-enclosed setting of Griffith Park.

This award-winning theatre is one of Los Angeles' most historic entertainment venues and has played host to some of the biggest names in entertainment, from pop to classical, reggae to rock.

The legendary Greek Theatre offers entertainment to every segment of the population. Recent seasons have featured performances by ...

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Remembering Herb Ellis Memorial April 30th

Source: Michael Ricci
May 2, 2010

Herb Ellis, a jazz guitarist perhaps best known for his work with the influential Oscar Peterson Trio, has died. He was 88. Ellis, who had Alzheimer's disease, died Sunday morning March 28th at his home in Los Angeles, said his son, Mitch. During his long and varied career, Ellis played with Jimmy Dorsey and Ella Fitzgerald. He also worked as a studio musician and played in the bands of several television shows, including Steve Allen's and Merv Griffin's. There have ...

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Quincy Jones Talks Music, Life, Love

Source: All About Jazz
May 2, 2010

Despite his record-breaking success in music for 60 years, Quincy Jones says his proudest achievement is his seven children and six grandchildren. Jones talked about his life and music career during an hourlong on-stage conversation with Ludacris Friday night as part of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers' annual “I Create Music" expo at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel. The 77-year-old composer and producer says it's been “a blessing" to have worked with “every major artist of the 20th ...

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Jazz Wednesday at the Bowl

Source: All About Jazz
May 2, 2010

Jazz at the Bowl In the hands of our new Creative Chair for Jazz, the great pianist Herbie Hancock, Jazz at the Bowl 2010 promises some exciting, innovative and much beloved jazz under the stars, including an evening with Herbie himself!

Femi Kuti & The Positive Force Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 8:00 PM Artists: Femi Kuti & The Positive Force Terence Blanchard with Lula Washington Dance Theater Richard ...

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Summer Music Festival for Children Hollywood Bowl Summersounds

Source: All About Jazz
May 2, 2010

Summersounds 2010! Presented each year at the world-famous Hollywood Bowl, SummerSounds is the premier summer music festival for children in Los Angeles.

MUSIC PERFORMANCES Created especially for kids, these delightful programs feature live music and dance on the SummerSounds stage, located in the patio of the Hollywood Bowl Museum.

ART WORKSHOPS Guided by professional artists, children choose a project for example, drawing, painting or sculpture and learn about art, artists and different cultures while they have ...

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