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Terrence McManus/Ellery Eskelin/Gerry Hemingway at Stain Bar on December 16

Source: All About Jazz
December 9, 2008

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John Legend to Perform Live at Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival 2009

Source: All About Jazz
December 9, 2008

MULTI-PLATINUM GRAMMY-AWARD-WINNING RECORDING ARTIST AND ACCLAIMED PERFORMER JOHN LEGEND WILL EMBARK SKYWARDS DUBAI INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL LINE-UP FOR A LIVE PERFORMANCE ON THE 26TH OF FEBRUARY 2009 AT DUBAI MEDIA CITY OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER. Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival is kicking off on the 18th of February 2009 and tying up on the 27th of the same month with more than 30 performances all hosted at Dubai Media City Amphitheater. “One of the most eagerly awaited shows ….We are delighted to ...

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Mary Halvorson Trio to Perform Live on WFMU on December 10th

Source: Improvised Communications
December 9, 2008

On Wednesday night, guitarist/composer Mary Halvorson will bring her working trio, featuring bassist John Hebert and drummer Ches Smith, to the WFMU studio for a live performance on The Long Rally, hosted by Scott McDowell, as the group continues to celebrate its acclaimed debut, Dragon’s Head (Firehouse 12 Records).

The show begins at 11:00 p.m. EST. If you’re not within earshot of the Jersey City, NJ station’s radio signal, the program can be heard live via Web stream or at ...

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"Tapestry Rewoven" at Iridium! First Tuesday of Each Month Starting on January 6th

Source: All About Jazz
December 9, 2008

Laurie Krauz and the Daryl Kojak Octet are bringing “Tapestry Rewoven," a jazz re-imagining of the Carole King classic, to the Iridium Jazz Club the first Tuesday of every month beginning January 6th. Preview performances played to packed houses and standing ovations and the buzz has been, literally, off the charts! Featuring Laurie Krauz, vocals; Daryl Kojak, piano; Sean Conly, bass; Gene Lewin, drums; Jamie Fox, guitar; 'Sweet' Sue Terry, sax & flute; and the amazing backup vocals of Emily ...

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James Blunt to Perform Live at Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival 2009

Source: All About Jazz
December 9, 2008

THE CHART-TOPPER JAMES BLUNT TO GLAZE THE STAGE OF SKYWARDS DUBAI INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ON THE 25TH OF FEBRUARY 2009! The scooper of Best Pop Act, Best British Male awards and Best New Artist and Biggest Selling British Artist in the World, with a three hit releases under his belt, and a sales record of 11 million CDs is to perform for the first time in UAE during the 7th edition of Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival 2009 at Dubai ...

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Incognito Highlights Closing Night at Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival 2009

Source: All About Jazz
December 9, 2008

INCOGNITO TO PERFORM ON FEBRUARY 27th, 2009 AT DUBAI MEDIA CITY OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER. THE BAND WILL BE PERFORMING IN THIS REGION FOR THE FIRST TIME AND EXPETED TO ATTRACT A HUGE HUNGRY FAN BASE FROM ALL AROUND THE REGION. Regarded as one of the key members of the English acid jazz movement, Their debut album, Jazz Funk, was released in 1981, with twelve more albums following, the last of which, Tales From The Beach, was released in 2008. Throughout the ...

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Brooklyn Jazz Festival 2009

Source: All About Jazz
December 9, 2008

The 10th Annual Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival begins Wednesday, April 1 thru 30, 2009. This jubilee celebration will feature: star filled double bill Gala Opening Jazz Concert on Saturday (April 4th), Brooklyn Jazz Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Jazz: The Women's View Point (April 18th), Jazz & The Fine Arts concert, BAMcafe Live weekend (April 24/25), Youth Jazz Jamboree/Wellness Day (April 25th), Latin Jazz concerts, educational symposiums, programming for senior citizens; individuals with development disabilities, and jazz concerts in churches, ...

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Sherman Theater Presents a COTA Christmas

Source: All About Jazz
December 9, 2008

On Monday, December 29, at 7:30 p.m., the Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts (COTA) and the Sherman Theater in downtown Stroudsburg are teaming up to present a program of Yuletide Jazz featuring outstanding artists who’ve performed at the award- winning COTA Festival over the past 31 years. The lineup includes the premiere of the COTA Cat Alumni Big Band; Eric Doney’s Pacific Street Swingin’ Jingle Singers; and a jingle jam hosted by Spencer Reed, featuring jazz greats Phil ...

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