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Philadelphia Jazz at the Kimmel Center in October: Lizz Wright and Danilo Perez Trio Pay Tribute to Billie Holiday; Christian McBride and Friends; and Melody Gardot

Source: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
September 25, 2009

Philadelphia has a long history as a vibrant and pulsating jazz community. This October, the Kimmel Center turns the spotlight on Philadelphia-born jazz luminaries who continue to evolve America’s indigenous art form. Philly’s own bass virtuoso Christian McBride celebrates the 20th anniversary of his musical work in a performance with Grammy® Award-winning pianist Bruce Hornsby, his new quintet Inside Straight and other special guests (Friday, October 16, 2009).

Rising star vocalist Melody Gardot performs works from her critically acclaimed sophomore ...

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Creole Restaurant & Music Supper Club "Latin Jazz Legacy Series"

Source: Ann Forster
September 25, 2009

Creole Restaurant and Music Supper Club continues to invigorate the Harlem Jazz scene, proudly presenting the Latin Jazz Legacy Series featuring top stars on the Latin Jazz scene.

Fridays and Saturdays in September, Showtimes 8:00pm & 10:00pm at Creole, 2167 Third Avenue, Corner of 118th Street, NY, NY 10035. (212) 876-8838. creolenyc.com. $15 Music Charge.

Friday, September 18th & Saturday, September 19th at 8:00pm & 10:00pm STEVEN KROON SEXTET Back by popular demand and ...

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Oleg Kireyev and Keith Javors at the Smalls Jazz Club (NYC) on September 25th

Source: Michael Ricci
September 25, 2009

Oleg Kireyev and Keith Javors at the Iridium Jazz Club (NYC) on September 25th. Featuring: Oleg Kireyev - saxophone Keith Javors - piano Boris Kozlov - bass Quincy Davis - drums The saxophone player from Russia Oleg Kireyev and the American pianist Keith Javors are now launching their new extraordinary project Rhyme and Reason. The project covers jazz mainstream, is based on their own compositions. Oleg Kireyev is an internationally recognized musician. ...

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New Jazz It Up! Episode Features: Kenny Garrett, Take 6, Hank Jones and Gene Bertoncini, Vintage Bill Evans and Jazzmobile 45th Anniversary Celebration

Source: Michael Ricci
September 25, 2009

New York, NY – Saxophonist Kenny Garrett and vocal group Take 6 headline as the featured artists of the latest episode of Jazz it Up! Garrett’s blistering alto sax fronts a high octane ensemble at the Iridium club, while Take 6 offers intense renditions of cuts from Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue. During the second of their two featured numbers, members of Take 6 explain why they finally released a straight-ahead jazz recording, and Garrett discusses his current stage of ...

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The Complete Miles Davis Columbia Album Collection - Details

Source: Michael Ricci
September 25, 2009

At Last, Comprehensive Super-Deluxe 70-CD Box Set Containing 52 Miles Davis Albums, Recorded 1949 To 1985

Plus Bonus Dvd - Miles Davis Quintet: Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Tony Williams / Live In Europe '67 - Only Video Of This Group Ever Commercially Released

All Albums - Most Recent Expanded Editions Of '90s And '00s With Bonus Material, Others Heard In Original Form - Packaged In Japanese Style Mini-Lp Cd And Double-Cd Jackets, Replicating Original Artwork

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Celebrate Posi-Tone Records Download Week: Free MP3s by David Binney, Sean Nowell, Mike DiRubbo, Sam Yahel and David Gibson

Source: Michael Ricci
September 25, 2009

Download five free MP3s courtesy of Posi-Tone Record.

For All Intensive Purposes (06:52) Sean Nowell From: The Seeker Posi-Tone Records Nelsonian (07:25) Mike DiRubbo From: Repercussion Posi-Tone Records Everybody's Wonderland (05:34) David Binney/Alan Ferber From: In The Paint Posi-Tone Records Hometown (05:37) Sam Yahel From: Hometown Posi-Tone Records French Press (05:06)

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2009 Earshot Jazz Festival Complete Schedule

Source: Michael Ricci
September 24, 2009

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE: OCTOBER 16th to NOVEMBER 8th

October 16 Festival Kick-Off Event Garfield High School Jazz Band w/ special guest Miguel Zenon The Triple Door, 7 & 9:30 $22 general, $11 youth BUY ONLINE Celebrating the future of jazz in Seattle and around the world, the multi-award-winning Garfield High School Jazz Band under the direction of Clarence Acox kicks off the 2009 Earshot Jazz Festival with recent MacArthur Award-winning saxophonist Miguel Zenon. ...

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Alain Mion & Cortex

Source: All About Jazz
September 24, 2009

Alain Mion & Cortex whose band is internationnally considered as the french jazz funk band (classified near The Cruisaders or the Headhunters).

Their album Troupeau Bleu (Underdog Records), is a cult and is researched by many collectors. After their sold-out gig at the New Morning (Paris), in March 2009, their rebirth is offcialized by their next gig, at Espace Culturel Dispan de Floran (Ha-les-Roses), will be filmed for the TV Channel MEZZO.

Espace Culturel Dispan de Floran 11, ...

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