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Clifford Brown Symposium: "Brownie Speaks" in Philadelphia, October 30 - November 1

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2008

Jazz aficionados, musicians and educators will gather at The University of the Arts (UArts) October 30-November 1 for “Brownie Speaks," a symposium and concert series celebrating and documenting the life, music and legacy of Clifford Brown, the influential jazz trumpeter who died in 1956 when he was just 25. The Philadelphia Music Project, a program of the Philadelphia Center for Arts and Heritage, funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts and administered by The University of the Arts, sponsors the performance ...

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Schedule for Clifford Brown Symposium: "Brownie Speaks" in Philadelphia, October 30 - November 1

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2008

A three day symposium and concert series celebrating and documenting the life, music and legacy of Clifford Brown. For people interested in attending symposia events or evening concerts we have provided an on-line registration form and invitation providing further details regarding concert tickets and so forth. There is no cost to register for daytime symposia events! “BROWNIE SPEAKS" SCHEDULE Thursday, October 30, 2008

9:00AM - 5:00PM - Registration: Caplan Center for the Performing Arts: Lobby Terra ...

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Cold Spring Jazz Quartet Releases New CD

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2008

Cold Spring Jazz Quartet is delighted to announce the release of their second CD, Urban Pastoral. For over a decade CSJQ has appeared regularly in nightclubs, restaurants and concert venues in the Baltimore-Washington area, winning a broad and loyal following. The new disc is sure to enhance the group’s reputation as one of the region’s most popular and respected jazz groups. The title reflects the group’s versatility and range of influences. The selections on Urban Pastoral showcase their contemporary polish ...

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Abigail Riccards Live at the Kitano on October 8th

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2008

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Black Top Records Catalog Reissued by Hep Cat, a Division of Collectors' Choice Music

Source: conqueroo
October 1, 2008

Los Angeles Hep Cat Records, the roots label of the Collectors Choice Music family, has launched a reissue initiative for Black Top Records, an influential 80s and 90s blues label with New Orleans roots. The project began this past summer with re-releases by Anson Funderburgh & the Rockets (Talk To You By Hand), James Harman Band (Two Sides to Every Story), Rick L.A. Holmes Holmstrom (Lookout!), Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers (Blues in the Dark) and Ronnie Earl & ...

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Musicians Donate Art for War Child International Benefit

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2008

Los Angeles - R.E.M., Modest Mouse, Spoon, Death Cab for Cutie, Jarvis Cocker, The Flaming Lips, The Decemberists, Public Enemy, Rage Against the Machine, and Fleet Foxes are just a few of the artists whose handmade signs featured in Under the Radars Protest Issue will be auctioned off beginning September 30th to benefit War Child International.

Earlier this summer, Under the Radar magazine published its Protest Issue, which featured an array of musicians sharing their thoughts on todays political climate. ...

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Grammy Nominated Latin Jazz Guitarist to Appear at Ureni Restaurant in LA

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2008

Los Angeles - Over the past 15 years since he first appeared at the La Ve Lee Jazz Club in Studio City, Grammy nominated Latin jazz guitarist Luis Villegas has built a devoted following. So when the clubs owner, Karina Pisto, recently decided to take on booking performers for the Ureni Restaurant and Nightclub in Los Angeles as well, she didnt hesitate to contact Villegas.

Villegas and his band will perform at the club on Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. ...

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9th Central Brooklyn Jazz Anniversary Celebration

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2008

The Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium/CBJC presents Jazz & Its African Elements, our 9th anniversary celebration, on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Brooklyn's Jazz966 located in Fort Greene section of the borough, 966 Fulton Street, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Donations $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For information contact 718.569.1869 or [email protected]

Musical presentations by: Dr. Randy Weston / Randy Weston African Rhythms - National Endowment of Arts Jazz Master, vocalist Pauline Jean - New York native of Haitian ...

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