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Anders Bergcrantz with the CTI All Star Band!

Source: All About Jazz
June 30, 2009

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Norfolk Island Jazz in the Pines Festival: December 7-11, 2009

Source: All About Jazz
June 30, 2009

Norfolk's whispering pines will echo to the brassy tones of Living National Treasure Don Burrows when the islands eighth annual Jazz in The Pines Festival takes place December 7-11 this year. Set amongst spectacular island scenery, the finger-snapping, feel-good week of swing, funk and blues will also see Melbourne group the Syncopators deliver the class that won them this years classic jazz award at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Also performing will be former Norfolk Islander Rick Robertson and the ...

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The Old School Lobbyist, Griot Style

Source: rock paper scissors, inc.
June 30, 2009

The Old School Lobbyist, Griot Style: Mali's Cheick Hamala Diabate Holds Court in Washington, DC on Ake Doni Doni

Washington may be chock-a-block with lobbyists and consultants, but only one of them rocks the n'goni, the West African plucked lute covered with animal skin. He advises presidents and the World Bank. He's played for everyone from a struggling couple trying to save their marriage, to the US Congress. He's hobnobbed with American string and Blues legends - from Bela Fleck ...

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Andrew Drury Group at I Beam on July 10th

Source: All About Jazz
June 30, 2009

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Kurt Elling AOL Listening Party

Source: On Target Media Group
June 30, 2009

AOL Music are streaming the entire new live CD from Grammy nominated jazz vocalist Kurt Elling, Dedicated to You: Kurt Elling Sings the Music of Coltrane and Hartman. The album was released last week (6.23.09) on Concord Jazz. Dedicated to You is Kurt Elling's eighth overall album and second release on Concord Jazz. The 12-track live collection features an all-star cast of musicians including saxophonist Ernie Watts, The Laurence Hobgood Trio and string quartet, ETHEL. You can stream the album ...

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Chris Botti - Live In Concert at Greek Theatre L.A. on July 9th

Source: All About Jazz
June 30, 2009

Jazz/pop trumpeter Chris Botti with special guest Renee Olstead will be coming to the Greek Theatre on July 9 at 7:30 PM. Tickets on sale now. The popular contemporary-music performer just released Chris Botti in Boston on CD/DVD formats. Chris Botti in Boston features Botti along with a bevy of name artists performing live with the Boston Pops Orchestra at Symphony Hall in September 2008. Fully documented as a concert film and album, the night is an intimate and soulful ...

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Vermont's the Manifestivus in the Groove for 7th Year July 17 – 19 (Feat. Jazz Criminals, Oumou Sangare)

Source: Shore Fire Media
June 30, 2009

Roots and World Music Festival in Cabot, VT Features Jazz Criminals, Oumou Sangare, Barrington Levy, Toubab Krewe, Midnite, and Earle “Chinna" Smith Discounted Weekend Presale Tickets Available For Just $65 through 7/6 From July 17-19, The Manifestivus (the 7th Annual Sol Harvest Festivus for the Restivus) in Cabot, Vermont will host danceable roots, world and jazz acts from all over the world. The Manifestivus is held on 93 acres of breathtaking land, 60 miles east of Burlington and three hours ...

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Dave Allen Quartet at 55 Bar on July 1st

Source: All About Jazz
June 30, 2009

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