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JazzBoston's Jazz Week '10: "Made in Boston, Played in Boston" -- April 23 - May 2, 2010

Source: Mary Curtin Productions
April 14, 2010

JazzBoston's Jazz Week '10: “Made in Boston, Played in Boston" 10 Days Celebrate Music and Musicians Inspired by the City Boston, Cambridge, Somerville Officially Proclaim April 23 - May 2 “Jazz Week"

For 10 days from April 23 to May 2, Jazz Week '10: “Made in Boston, Played in Boston" will celebrate the special role the Boston jazz scene plays as incubator and stage for some of the most creative musicians in the world.

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Peter Brotzmann/Hamid Drake Duo - April Tour Dates

Source: Michael Ricci
April 14, 2010

The legendary duo of Peter Brotzmann and Hamid Drake reconvene for first US Duo Tour in over five years beginning this week!!!

Friday, April 16 Philadelphia Art Alliance 251 S. 18th Street Philadelphia, PA Presented by Ars Nova Workshop arsnovaworkshop.org $12 cover 8pm

Saturday, April 17 Hall's Walls Contemporary Arts Center 341 DELAWARE AVE. BUFFALO, NY 14202

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Announcing the Winners of the Blue Note "Lionel Loueke - Mwaliko" Giveaway Contest

Source: Michael Ricci
April 14, 2010

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The Second Installment of Masters of American Music Released on DVD

Source: All About Jazz @ Spinner
April 14, 2010

By Tad Hendrickson

As someone who has never been a big jazz video guy, I seem to be finding more and more time for the format. One of the holdbacks for me has traditionally been the concept of sitting down to watch recorded music: I generally have the stereo on as I do various things around the house. Some would regard this passive music listening or using music as background noise, but I like integrating music into my day-to-day life ...

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Catch a Glimpse "Inside This Heart of Mine" April 13, 2010 Vocalist Catherine Russell's New World Village Release

Source: Michael Ricci
April 14, 2010

"A masterful singer who knows how to inject her personality into the heart of a great song." --Philadelphia Inquirer “Combine her joy de vive persona with an all star band that swings beyond the stars and you've got this top-shelf, first-class recording. Catherine reigns...destined not just for applause but awards." --Bob Gish, Jazz Inside Magazine World Village/Harmonia Mundi proudly announces the release of vocalist CATHERINE RUSSELL's, “INSIDE THIS HEART OF MINE" on APRIL 13, 2010. Her third album for the ...

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Native Singer Jeremy Goodfeather Dons Baseball Cap in Lieu of Feathers

Source: Michael Ricci
April 14, 2010

When Native American singer and activist Floyd Red Crow Westerman passed away in 2007, Jeremy Goodfeather's Hunka (adopted) mother asked him to play a few songs at the Oakland memorial, a request that launched an unexpected series of events for the San Francisco resident. “I had established myself as a community member within the Native circle, but people had no idea I could sing," recalls Goodfeather, who's debut album is out now on Round Whirled Records. “When they heard me ...

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AACM Pianist Steve Colson Interviewed at All About Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
April 14, 2010

As well as being a great music educator, Steve Colson is one of the most versatile jazz pianists of the last forty years, with a grasp of idioms ranging from swing to free, and from European romanticism to new music. What's more, he is a master of compression, incorporating these sources into solos and compositions with the balance of a fine blended coffee.

Colson has never been one to trumpet his own achievements, nor is he given to self-promotion. From ...

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Berkeley's Jazzschool Announces Its Spring 2010 Classes and Programs

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
April 14, 2010

With the Jazzschool's Spring 2010 Quarter just underway, and students in the Jazzschool Institute's Bachelor of Music degree program well into their Spring semester, Founder and Director Susan Muscarella is poised to shift gears. “I'm pleased to announce that Academic Program Administrator Rob Ewing has been promoted to the position of Director of the Jazzschool Community Music School," says Muscarella. “Passing this baton to Rob enables me to devote my time to running the Jazzschool Institute and fund-raising. I look ...

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