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The "Great Debaters" Soundtrack Set for December on Atlantic Records

Source: Motormouthmedia
November 2, 2007

ATLANTIC MAKES THE CASE FOR “THE GREAT DEBATERS"; SOUNDTRACK TO UPCOMING WEINSTEIN COMPANY RELEASE FEATURES TRADITIONAL BLUES, GOSPEL, AND JAZZ CLASSICS PERFORMED BY SHARON JONES, ALVIN 'YOUNGBLOOD' HART AND THE CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS IN COLLABORATION WITH BILLY RIVERS AND THE ANGELIC VOICES OF FAITH AND TOP MEMPHIS MUSICIANS; Album Arrives In Stores On December 11th Atlantic Records has announced details of The Great Debaters - Music From The Motion Picture, ...

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Monterey Jazz Festival's Next Generation Festival Now Accepting Applications for 38th Annual National High School Jazz Competition

Source: Monterey Jazz Festival
November 2, 2007

The Monterey Jazz Festival, a leader in jazz education since its inception in 1958, is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Next Generation Festival, featuring the nation's most talented middle school, high school and college jazz musicians and vocalists. The Next Generation Festival, which includes MJF's 38th Annual National High School Jazz Competition, will take place in historic downtown Monterey from April 3-6, 2008.

The Competition is accepting applications from middle school, high school and college big bands; and from ...

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Cover Up! To Benefit LA's Homeless Jazz Pianist, George Kahn, Brings in the Holiday Spirit with His 3rd Annual Benefit for Path Ventures and the Release of His Upcoming Album "Cover Up!"

Source: Imaginary Friends
November 2, 2007

Jazz Pianist, George Kahn, returns to the CATALINA BAR & GRILL with a holiday performance benefiting homeless individuals and families. The George Kahn Quintet will feature an ALL-STAR band of LA's best studio musicians: George on piano, John Fumo on Trumpet, Pat Kelley on guitar, Karl Vincent on bass and M.B. Gordy on drums. In addition, Special Guest Vocalists, The Wright Combination and Cathy Segal-Garcia will add their singing talents to this star-studded event. When: Wednesday, December 5th at 8:00 ...

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2008 Residency Season at the Artists' Enclave at I-Park in East Haddam, Connecticut

Source: All About Jazz
November 2, 2007

Application Deadline: December 31, 2007 I-Park announces its eighth season hosting The Artists' Enclave. Artists' residencies, self-directed/project oriented, will be offered from May through November 2008. Most sessions are four weeks in duration. Residencies will be offered to visual (including digital) artists, music composers, environmental artists, landscape and garden designers, creative writers and architects. Work samples will be evaluated through a competitive, juried process. There is a $20 application processing fee required and artists are responsible for their own transportation ...

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Downchild Blues Band to Play Benefit for Jane Vasey Memorial Scholarship Fund

Source: Just Roots PR
November 2, 2007

Downchild Blues Band To Play Benefit For Jane Vasey Memorial Scholarship Fund

Fund Annually Awards Scholarships To Brandon University's School of Music Piano Students

Who: Downchild, with special guest appearances from The Happy Pals and pianist and JazzFM personality Bill King What: A celebration in memory of Downchild pianist Jane Vasey When: Tuesday November 27, 8.00 p.m. Where: Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St. W, south of Bloor W How much: Tickets $28.50 in advance, $32.50 at ...

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Cornelia Street Cafe November 2-4 Music Schedule

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 2, 2007

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. Friday, Nov 02 @9:00PM THE BARRY ALTSCHUL BAND Barry Altschul, drums; Paul Smoker, trumpet; Haynes Greenfield, alto saxophone; Ed Schuller, bass COVER: $12 Saturday, Nov 03 @9:00PM & 10:30PM GNU VOX SPECIAL: ...

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Five Weeks for Miles - Brownman's Miles Davis Tribute, Every Fri in Nov @ Trane Studio, Toronto

Source: Andrew McIntosh
November 2, 2007

The Trane Studio in conjunction with Brownman Music Inc. proudly presents: FIVE WEEKS FOR MILES by Nick “Brownman" Ali A Tribute to jazz legend Miles Davis Every Fri in Nov @ Trane Studio, Toronto Week 1 - Fri. Nov 02: “Young Miles" - The Bird Years Week 2 - Fri. Nov 09: “Birth Of The Cool" - Post-Bop Miles Week 3 - ...

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From Cape Town to Midtown: Jazz and the African Diaspora

Source: All About Jazz
November 2, 2007

New York and South Africa unite as Bronx-based pianist Onaje Allan Gumbs and South African pianist Hotep Idris Galeta pair up for three unique duo concerts December 13-15 at Shutters Cafe, melding the American and South African jazz traditions in a one-of-a-kind series.

On Thursday, December 13, the two pianists perform together without accompaniment, presenting their own highly original compositions. On Friday, December 14, the legendary South African jazz vocalist Sathima Bea Benjamin joins the two pianists, performing an elegant ...

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