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Dave Schnitter Quintet @ 46 Lounge Wed Jan 23rd All Gigs 7:30 - 10:30 No Cover, No Minimum

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 22, 2008

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Stryker / Slagle Band with Joe Lovano February 5 - 10 at Dizzy's

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 22, 2008

February 5 - 10, 2008 The Stryker / Slagle Band with special guest Joe Lovano Dave Stryker - guitar Steve Slagle - sax Joe Lovano - sax Jay Anderson - bass Victor Lewis - drums 7:30 / 9:30 / 11:30pm Dizzy's Club Coca Cola Frederick P. Rose Hall Jazz at Lincoln Center Broadway at 60th Street ...

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Jane Monheit Special Valentine's Show Highlights in Jazz 35th Anniversary Thursday, February 14, 2008 - 8 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 22, 2008

JACK KLEINSINGER Presents Highlights In JAZZ New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series Highlights In Jazz 2008 Season Thursday, February 14, 2008 - 8 pm Special Valentine's Show Highlights In Jazz 35th Anniversary Jane Monheit Jane Monheit, at the age of 26, is widely considered to be one of the great young voices of jazz and traditional pop. Her professional career began at age 20 after ...

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Veteran Latin-Jazz Arranger Marty Sheller to Release "Why Deny," His Debut Album, 2/19

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
January 22, 2008

Marty Sheller's long and busy career as a valued arranger-composer-producer for many of the biggest names in Latin jazz and salsa music--including Tito Puente, Willie Coln, Ruben Blades, Hector Lavoe, Larry Harlow, the Fania All-Stars, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, and especially his close colleague Mongo Santamaria--left him little time to contemplate recording his own music. But he finally resolved to address that oversight at the urging of friends, organizing several sessions with nine of his favorite musicians. The result is ...

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Exalt Entertainment Group Offers African American History Education Through Jazz Performances

Source: Mosnar Communications, Inc
January 22, 2008

(Detroit, MI) -- Exalt Entertainment Group recognized as a leading jazz booking agency and premiering spoken word artists nationally. Today announced that in honor of African American History Month they are now scheduling jazz performances events that combine the education of African American History. The live jazz presentations demonstrate and explain the art form, emphasizing the history and culture. “The role of African Americans and culture is central to the continuously unfolding history of Jazz. Educators that are working musicians ...

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Attn: MY AAJ Members - Profile Upgrade

Source: All About Jazz
January 21, 2008

Look for several enhancements to your MY AAJ profile. You can now embed YouTube videos, link to your MySpace and Facebook pages, and select favorites based on your personal preferences. We also provide a handy link to your Musician Center profiles. If you live in the United States, please enter your zip code so we can regionalize your news and calendar.

There are other fields to fill in like your bio, desert island picks, your favorite websites, and other pieces ...

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Top Jamaican Musicologist to be Beamed Globally from 2008 Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues

Source: CaribPR.com
January 21, 2008

CARIBPR, NEW YORK, NY: Award-winning Jamaican musician, Marjorie Whylie, is among the artists who will be beamed to the world as the 2008 Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues festival gears up for a live Webcast. Whylie is set to perform on opening night, Thursday January 24th, along side Myrna Hague, during the Art Of Music Jamaica segment on the festival's main stage. The performance will be streamed live on the web at www.cbeanmedia.tv. Whylie is an accomplished musicologist who, for ...

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Mingus Legacy (Tue) Paul Nash Jazz Cycles (Wed) Jan. 21-27 David "Fathead" Newman 75th Birthday All-Stars at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 21, 2008

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 Sets At 8:30 & 10:30PM EVERY TUESDAY MINGUS LEGACY Sets at 8:30 & 10:30PM This Tuesday, January 21, 2008 Mingus Big Band Jan. 23 PAUL NASH JAZZ CYCLES Kenny Rampton (trumpet) Bruce Williamson (soprano & alto sax) Tim Ries (tenor sax) Mick Rossi (piano) ...

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