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Pianist/Arranger/Educator Shelly Berg Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
January 28, 2008

Although Shelly Berg is widely considered one of the most eloquent, swinging, and accomplished pianists in jazz, to date he's more famous as an educator. Berg was President of the International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) from 1996-98; he spent eight years chairing the department of jazz studies at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music, during which he raised its profile to one of the top programs in the country. He was the McCoy/Sample Endowed Professor of ...

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The 2008 Nightlife Awards Monday, January 28 at 7 PM at the Town Hall

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 27, 2008

Scott Siegel Presents... The 2008 Nightlife Awards Monday, January 28 at 7 PM at The Town Hall

The Only All-Performance Awards Show No Acceptance Speeches Just Pure Entertainment!

Hosted by BRUCE VILANCH

Starring: Lucie Arnaz, Charles Busch, Bill Charlap, Anat Cohen, Natalie Douglas, Sandy Duncan, Greg Giraldo, Julie Halston, Allan Harris, Bill Irwin, Barb Jungr, Hilary Kole, John McDaniel, Modern Man, Marilyn Maye, Jessica Molaskey, Christine ...

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David Bromberg at the Keswick Theatre on Februart 23, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
January 26, 2008

Recently nominated for his first-ever Grammy Award, DAVID BROMBERG brilliantly blends folk, blues, rock, jazz, country and more. Expect the indefinable, as the DAVID BROMBERG BIG BAND REUNION performs at Glenside's Keswick Theatre on Sat., Feb. 23 @ 8 PM.

BROMBERG's internationally hugely-acclaimed 2007 release, Try Me One More Time, is his first new CD in 17 years and earned a Grammy nod for Best Traditional Folk Album. Celebrated by roots music fans, the album recalls the acoustic folk and ...

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John Richmond QT-Turning Point Cafe Mon Jan 28 and Cecil's Fri and Sat Feb 1-2

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 26, 2008

MONDAY JAZZ at the Turning Point Cafe 468 Piermont Ave. Piermont, N.Y. 10968 (845) 359-1089 Monday January 28 Saxophonist John Richmond Quartet John Hart, guitar, Mike McGuirk, bass, Steve Johns, drums Cecil's Jazz Club Friday and Saturday February 1 and 2 John Richmond Quartet Michael Cochrane, piano, Chip Jackson, bass Steve Johns, drums, John Richmond, tenor and soprano saxophones 9pm-1am 364 Valley ...

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JazzPhil-USA Inaugurates the Annual Emil Mijares Scholarship

Source: All About Jazz
January 26, 2008

The Jazz Society of the Philippines, USA (JazzPhil-USA) is now accepting applications for its Emil Mijares Scholarship, named in honor of the recently deceased legendary pianist, arranger, and 2006 JazzPhil-USA Lifetime Achievement awardee. JazzPhil-USA will grant $1000 to a Southern California-based student of Filipino descent. The scholarship is intended for a student who is pursuing education in jazz musicianship, demonstrates promise in the field of jazz, and is committed to the JazzPhil-USA mission of uplifting the Filipino community. Applications and ...

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Gerald Cleaver's Violet Hour (Fri-Sat) Nathan Eklund Group (Sun) & More This Weekend at Cornelia Street Cafe

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 25, 2008

CORNELIA STREET CAFE 29 Cornelia Street, NYC, New York 212-989-9319 between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village 1 Subway to Sheridan Square; A, C, E, B, D, V, F to West 4th St.

This Weekend At Cornelia Street Cafe

Fri Jan 25, 9:00PM & 10:30PM GERALD CLEAVER'S VIOLET HOUR Duane Eubanks, trumpet & cornet; J.D. Allen, tenor saxophone; David Binney, alto saxophone; Ben Waltzer, piano; Chris Lightcap, ...

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David 'Fathead' Newman 75th Birthday All-Stars This Weekend at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 25, 2008

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Jimmy Bruno at Chris' Jazz Cafe 8:00PM, 10:00PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 25, 2008

02/02/2008 CHRIS'S JAZZ CAFE 8:00pm, 10:00pm Chris' Jazz Cafe 1421 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-568-3131

Craig Thomas (Bass), Sid Simmons (Piano), Webb Thomas (Drums)

Students at all levels, no matter where they live, now have unfettered access to a true guitar master.

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