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Jackson Browne in Santa Monica Tonight

Source: All About Jazz
November 29, 2008

Jackson Browne headlines weekend's benefit for hurricane relief includes sets by Bonnie Raitt, Joan Baez and Ry Cooder at the Santa Monica Civic TONIGHT

Some had long since figured Jackson Browne's days of folk-pop rabble-rousing in the political sphere were over. But after his noisy kerfuffle with Sen. John McCain (when the latter used his song “Running on Empty" during his presidential campaign), it may be time for another look at Browne's ruminative new record, Time the Conqueror.

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Harry Connick Jr. New Holiday CD Less Pop More Jazz

Source: Michael Ricci
November 29, 2008

Christmas music is in season Separating the prizes from the duds in a diverse lot of new albums.

The bounty of new holiday albums is impressive -- little else is selling, the thinking seems to be, so let's see if Santa and Rudolph can salvage the end of the year. This year's batch is suitably diverse, many hurriedly assembled as a seasonal bonus primarily for an artist's most ardent fans, a few exhibiting real thought and care about what the ...

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Cuneiform Artists on Tour - December, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
November 29, 2008

AHLEUCHATISTAS November 29 - The Rincon Pio Sound - Don Benito Badajoz, Spain (with ZA) BIRDSONGS OF THE MESOZOIC short March tour to support “Dawn of the Cycads", which will feature Roger Miller touring with the band! This is a must-see! More info as soon as we have it. Hoping for shows in Boston, NYC, Baltimore, D.C. DAVID BORDEN/MOTHER MALLARD [40th anniversary celebration] March 26 - Barnes Hall - Cornell University - Ithaca, NY ...

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Saltman Knowles Joins Pacific Coast Jazz with New CD Release "Return of the Composer"

Source: Sound Visions Media
November 29, 2008

San Diego, CA - November 30, 2008 - San Diego-based independent record label, Pacific Coast Jazz (PCJ), announces the signing of Washington, DC-based jazz ensemble, Saltman Knowles. The agreement anticipates the release of their new CD, Return of the Composer, slated for a street date of February 10, 2009. “We're excited to have the opportunity to represent Saltman Knowles' fifth and most impressive CD to date," says Donna Nichols, founder and president of Pacific Coast Jazz. “This album truly confirms ...

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AllAboutJazz-New York December 2008 Issue Now Available

Source: All About Jazz
November 29, 2008

We would be remiss not to mention the significant election results that usher in this holiday season. With the highest voter turnout since the ‘60s being estimated and an African-American President for the first time in US history, we are witnessing momentous events. Though it will be some time before we see if the promise is fulfilled, anyone reading this gazette should take some solace in the fact that Barack Obama has both an appreciation of the arts and an ...

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Celebrate the Holiday Season with the Jus' Blues Music Foundation

Source: Just Roots PR
November 29, 2008

ATLANTA, GA - Jus' Blues Music Foundation, Inc. proudly presents its inaugural Christmas Blues Gala, Friday, December 5th at 8 pm at the Holiday Inn Select Downtown Atlanta on Capital Avenue near Turner Field. Entertainment will be by international recording artist, Prince of the Blues Lucky Peterson, the 1st Lady of Blues and Soul Trudy Lynn and the debut of Blues music phenom Tyree.

The Blues and Soul music community is invited and a special invitation is extended to artists, ...

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Strollin: A Jazz Life Through John Levys Personal Lens

Source: Davis & Associates Public Relations
November 29, 2008

Holidays are the perfect times to reminisce, and at the age of 96, with contemplation in mind, the oldest living NEA Jazz Master takes a Stroll back in time to share thoughts and images from his personal jazz journey in a new book, Strollin: A Jazz Life Through John Levy's Personal Lens by Devra Hall Levy (ISBN: 9780982071403). Images spanning more than 50 years include Levy's first trip to Japan with the Cannonball Adderley Quintet in 1963, and an amazing ...

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Jack Prybylski Wins Buffalo Saxophonist of the Year for Tenth Time

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
November 28, 2008

At the 2008 Buffalo Music Awards, Jack Prybylski was declared the Saxophonist of the Year for the tenth time (four years consecutively from 2004-2008). “It's flattering and rewarding to be recognized by peers and fans. I appreciate that people continue to find enjoyment in my musical craft," said Prybylski.

In 2006, Prybylski released Window Shopping to rave reviews and a top ten listing in the Smooth Jazz News. “It doesn't take long to realize why Prybylski has been awarded top ...

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