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"Rush Hour" by Phillip Brooks Hits #1 Most Added

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
June 17, 2008

“Rush Hour by Phillip Brooks Hits #1 Most Added in Radio & Records Indicator Charts First Week Out

Phillip Brooks' new single, “Rush Hour," from his Just Between Us CD, hit the #1 Most Added in R&R Indicator Charts and SmoothJazz.com charts for the week of June 16, 2008. Carol Archer of Radio and Records said, “...check out keyboardist Phillip Brooks' “Rush Hour" (Mojoy) for a delightful summer surprise."

About the artist: Phillip Brooks demonstrated a great deal ...

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Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola August Lineup

Source: All About Jazz
June 17, 2008

Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola August 2008 Lineup

Tuesday-Sunday, July 29-August 3 (7:30 & 9:30pm sets only) Wed. July 30 - 7:30pm set SOLD OUT Cedar Walton Quartet Featuring Cedar Walton - piano Vincent Herring - alto saxophone Lewis Nash - drums David Williams - bass

After Hours: Tuesday-Saturday - July 29-August 2 Rick Germanson Trio

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Monday, August 4 UPSTARTS!

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Maynard Ferguson's Lifetime of Memorabilia for Sale on Line

Source: All About Jazz
June 17, 2008

Maynard Ferguson's Lifetime of Memorabilia Available In Its Entirety Only From The Ferguson Family The Maynard Ferguson Collection includes Maynard's prized horns and mouthpieces, his entire music library, decades of stage and personal clothing, music cases from the 60's British band, decades of his private date books, numerous awards and memorabilia, and personal items given to him by such friends and dignitaries as Dizzy Gillespie, Tommy LaSorda, the King of Thailand, Presidents George Bush and Bill ...

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TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival: E.S.T.

Source: All About Jazz
June 17, 2008

Swedish jazz trio e.s.t. announced today the cancellation of their Canadian tour due to the untimely death of the group's leader Esbjrn Svensson.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a brilliant pianist. Our condolences go out to his family as well as Dan Berglund and Magnus Ostrom," says Patrick Taylor, Executive Producer of the TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival.

e.s.t was due to perform at the TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival on Friday, June 27, ...

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Leni Stern to Open for Salif Keita 6/24 in NYC

Source: Seth Cohen PR
June 17, 2008

Leni Stern is confirmed to open for the legendary Salif Keita, June 24th at BB KING's Show time is 8pm, and doors open at 6pm. Leni Stern continues to generate career-defining coverage for her acclaimed CD, 'Africa', which was recorded at Keita's Bamako Studios in Mali. Stern received a double-review (for 'Africa' and her 'Alu Maye' EP) in the current issue of No Depression, and will soon be featured in the Annual Women's Issue of Jazziz Magazine. 'Africa' has been ...

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Karen Young to Debut 'Electrobeatniks' at London Calling

Source: MusicDish Network
June 17, 2008

Canada Presents Canadian Blast! London Calling June 19th 7:30 PM The Borderline Orange Yard off Manette Street, London

Karen Young, considered one of Canada's great jazz singers, has been invited by CIRPA (Canadian Independent Record Production Association) to perform their London Calling showcase “Canada Presents Canadian Blast!" Introducing material from her upcoming album with composer and bassist Eric Auclair, the showcase will be held at The Borderline on June 19th.

Voice and ...

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Free Jazz Lecture at Sound of Market/Jazsound on June 21st

Source: All About Jazz
June 17, 2008

On Saturday June 21st, Sound of Market/Jazsound will be having their monthly free jazz lecture presented by Dr. Harrison Ridley of WRTI-AM and Professor at Temple University and Villanova University. This month's lecture features the rhythm of the train. The sound and the beat of the train has long influenced many a jazz musician. We want to explore this by starting with Duke Ellington and the sound of the train, the history of A. Philip Randolph, the pullman porters, African ...

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Will Sellenraad Trio @ Smalls 6/17 Feat: Kiyoshi Kitagawa & Eric McPherson

Source: All About Jazz
June 17, 2008

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