Jazz News

Taipei International Summer Jazz Academy in Taiwan 2008

Source: All About Jazz
May 1, 2008

TIJEPA - Introduction to JazzA course of lectures TISJA - Taipei international summer jazz academy Joining the interesting jazz-learning activities! The summer is about to come, and the hot season of the jazz scene comes as well. This year, 2008 Taipei International Jazz season brings the well-claimed “Introduction to JazzA course of lectures" first, which comprises ten lectures to lead the music-lovers into the fruitful world of jazz. The lectures will be followed by the 5th ...

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Cuban Artist Contributes to Jazz Legacy

Source: Phred, Inc.
May 1, 2008

On Monday, May 5, Cuban artist Uldis Lopez Paredes will unveil his most ambitious piece of work since being granted asylum in the U.S. last year. He created the sculpture in celebration of jazz and the freedom of expression it represents. The unveiling will take place at Nature Scapes Garden Center, Landscaping, Florist and Gift Shoppe in Bunnell, FL and will kick off a week of jazz and art related activities associated with the 3rd annual Legacy Jazz Festival presented ...

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A Month of Wednesdays at Barbes - May 2008

Source: All About Jazz
May 1, 2008

Concerts every Wednesday in May, 2008. Two sets per evening, 8 & 10 pm. $10 cover Wednesday May 7, 2008 8pm William Parker/Mark Helias duo 10pm Duo Mark Helias/Tim Berne A Month of Wednesdays at Barbes 376 9th St Brooklyn, NY 11215 718-965-9177 Sets at 8 & 10 pm $10 Cover Wednesday May 14, 2008 Open Loose - Mark Helias, Tom Rainey and Tony Malaby 8 & 10 pm Wednesday May 21, 2008 8pm ...

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Jimmy Greene - "The Overcomer's Suite" - Now Available on Digital Music Card & Digital Download

Source: All About Jazz
May 1, 2008

New York, NY - Nu Jazz Entertainment--a long time producer of high quality audio and video content in the genre of jazz--announced the June 2008 release of Jimmy Greene: The Overcomer's Suite--a new album from award-winning saxophonist, Jimmy Greene, on their Nu Jazz Records label. About “The Overcomer's Suite" Bold.... Daring.... Inventive... All of these words describe Jimmy Greene's brand new album, The Overcomer's Suite (NJE #1001, #1003), on Nu Jazz Records. The inaugural release, on the new label, formed ...

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Monterey Jazz Festival's 2nd Annual Jazz Legends Gala Honors Gerald Wilson, May 2, 2008

Source: Monterey Jazz Festival
May 1, 2008

Monterey Jazz Festival's 2nd Annual Jazz Legends Gala Honors Gerald Wilson, May 2, 2008 Gala Celebration Features Dinner, Live Auction & Entertainment By Bay Area Jazz Vocalist, Kim Nalley Proceeds Support The Monterey Jazz Festival Education Programs April 30, 2008; Monterey, California; The Monterey Jazz Festival will honor the legendary artist and composer, Gerald Wilson, with the 2nd MJF Jazz Legends Award on May 2, 2008. This elegant, black-tie gala--co-chaired by Clint & Dina Eastwood--is being held at the exclusive ...

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Jimmy Cobb, Eric Alexander and Generations Band at Yoshi's San Francisco, Thursday, May 15!

Source: Rocket Words
May 1, 2008

The International Center for the Arts at San Francisco State is proud to present a history-making night of jazz featuring Jimmy Cobb and Eric Alexander at Yoshi's San Francisco on Thursday night, May 15, at 8 pm. The night will feature two great events: First will be the first public performance by the San Francisco State Generations Band, featuring Jimmy Cobb, Eric Alexander, Marcus Belgrave, Ronnie Mathews, Ray Drummond and Andrew Speight. This high-powered all-star band will play two sets ...

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Zenophilia @ The Stone

Source: All About Jazz
April 30, 2008

Ah, The Stone. I actually almost turned down Ave B and I felt like I was going to a strange new place as I walked there. It's been too long.

It was excellent! I only knew Anthony Coleman, but the 3 Italian guys were awesome. I knew it had to be, since Coleman only plays with great people.

At first, I thought they were improvising, but then I realized they were reading music. I'm not sure if there was still ...

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Jeff Coffin Joins Great Basin Jazz Camp

Source: All About Jazz
April 30, 2008

Internationally acclaimed saxophonist Jeff Coffin has been added to the roster of outstanding Artists performing at the final concert, concluding the 2nd Annual Great Basin Jazz Camp at Northwest Nazarene University July 14 through July 18 2008. the concert will be held in Swayne Auditorium on July 18th beginning at 6:30PM, and is open to the public. Mr. Coffin will join the instructors and clinicians on July 17th and 18th, where he will work with both large and small ensembles ...

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