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Sinan Bakir Trio at Puppets Jazz Bar on September 15th, 2009

Source: Michael Ricci
September 9, 2009

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17-Year-Old Daughter of Saxophonist Jesse Davis Shot and Killed in Oakland, CA

Source: Michael Ricci
September 9, 2009

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Mark Rapp Group to Play Miles Davis' "Bitches Brew"

Source: Two for the Show Media
September 9, 2009

Paved Earth Music presents a triple bill evening at NY hot-spot DROM culminating in the presentation of Miles Davis' Bitches Brew. Returning to NY for this special evening, PEM recording artist Mark Rapp says, “One of my first demo CDs I recorded in NY, although not directly influenced by Bitches Brew, is directly within it's experimental and ambient vibe; so, I'm very excited to delve into this music and pay homage to the brilliant artist Miles Davis is. In honor ...

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Tonight - Saxophonist/Composer Sarah Manning's Shatter the Glass at Cornelia Street Cafe

Source: Michael Ricci
September 9, 2009

Double Bill With Saxophonist Sean Nowell

Tonight, September 9th, at 8:30PM, Sarah Manning's Shatter the Glass debuts at the Cornelia Street Cafe in Manhattan’s West Village. Catching fire on the West Coast, alto saxophonist Sarah Manning was recently reborn from the ashes onto the New York scene. With bassist Linda Oh, pianist Art Hirahara and drummer Kyle Struve, the group will deconstruct and reconstruct Manning’s compositions against the red velvet backdrop of the Cornelia Street stage.

According to Grammy nominated ...

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Guitarist Bobby Broom Interviewed at AAJ

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
September 9, 2009

Bobby Broom is a veteran of the Chicago jazz scene. He's been the staple side dish of soul and jazz for over thirteen years at Pete Miller's Steakhouse in Evanston, IL. He's also busy regularly touring not only Chi-town, but throughout the world with his own group and with saxophone icon Sonny Rollins. But Plays for Monk (Origin, 2009) is a true standout among his many accolades. Alongside bassist Dennis Carroll and drummer Kobie Watkins, Broom displays a craft that ...

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Spencer Day Releases Concord Jazz Debut

Source: On Target Media Group
September 8, 2009

The new CD from singer songwriter & pianist Spencer Day, Vagabond, hits stores today (CD & Digital) via Concord Jazz Records. Vagabond draws from the “Great American Songbook" and is infused with contemporary influences from artists like Roy Orbison, Dusty Springfield and Burt Bacharach, further cementing his reputation as a balladeer for the new century. In the past year alone, Spencer Day has also opened for Rufus Wainwright at the Napa Valley Opera House, and appeared ...

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Barcelona Jazz Festival 2009 First Concerts Announced

Source: Michael Ricci
September 8, 2009

The 41st Voll-Damm Barcelona International Jazz Festival announces several concerts from October 18th to December 6th, 2009 Confirmed Performances: Wayne Shorter Quartet, October 28th. Auditori.

Joe Lovano Nonet, November 3rd. Luz de Gas.

Concha Buika & Chucho Valdes Quartet, November 5th. Palau de la Musica.

Bela Fleck & The Fleckstones, November 5th. Auditori (Sala Oriol Martorell).

Omar Sosa Sextet featuring Jerry Gonzalez, “The Afrocuban Side of Kind of Blue," November 6th. Auditori (Sala Oriol Martorell).

Jimmy Cobb's So What Band, ...

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Kimmel Center Youth Jazz Ensemble Auditions, September 26

Source: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
September 8, 2009

Kimmel Center Youth Jazz Ensemble Auditions Held on September 26

Auditions Are Open to All Young Musicians, Grades 6 to 10!

Kimmel Center Education Department welcomes all young musicians, grades 6 10, to audition for the Kimmel Center Youth Jazz Ensemble on Saturday, September 26, 2009 from Noon to 3pm in the Kimmel Centers Merck Arts Education Center.

Those interested in auditioning must register online at www.kimmelcenter.org/education or by calling the Education Projects Coordinator at 215-670-2371 by Wednesday, September 23, ...

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