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Music Industry

UK Founder Eddie Jobson Announces New Project UKZ

Source: Lori Hehr Public Relations
October 25, 2007

Announcing “UKZ"--the definitive musicians' band, formed by keyboard and electric-violin legend Eddie Jobson. Returning from a self-imposed 27-year retirement from band and touring activity, the reclusive progressive-music pioneer and “UK" co-founder set out to find the same caliber of next-generation musicians for the new UKZ project that would equal or surpass the talents of his previous colleagues and collaborators--an impressive list that includes Frank Zappa, Robert Fripp, Bill Bruford, Phil Collins, John Entwistle, Ian Anderson, Simon Phillips, Terry Bozzio, Allan ...

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Performance / Tour

George Gee Sweet & Sour Scary Swing Halloween Dance Party Wednesday, October 31st at the Grand Harmony Palace in Chinatown

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 25, 2007

Sweet & Sour SCARY Swing !

SPECIAL HALLOWEEN SWING DANCE PARTY

Wednesday - October 31st, 2007

The Grand Harmony Palace in Chinatown, NYC http://www.myspace.com/grandharmonyswings featuring GEORGE GEE and his 17-piece MAKE-BELIEVE BALLROOM ORCHESTRA and special guests THE BLUE VIPERS OF BROOKLYN 7:00pm-12:30am $15 Cover // $15 food/bar min until 9:30pm $20 Cover // No Min afterwards VINTAGE ATTIRE AND COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!

We ...

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Music Industry

Jazz Promo Services at the Jazz Improv Conference

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 25, 2007

If you're planning on attending Jazz Improv Conference please stop by the Jazz Promo Booth (#126) and say hello to Jim Eigo.

I'll be doing a workshop too: FRIDAY, October 26, 2007 - 11:00 AM New Yorker Hotel Sutton Place Suite 3rd Floor Promote Yourself - How To Get Exposure For Your Music & Career (Workshop) - Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services; Sutton Place Suite, New Yorker Hotel.

Jim Eigo-Jazz Promo Services (http://www.jazzpromoservices.com)

at Jazz Improv LIVE! Convention ...

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Performance / Tour

Rita Coolidge Special Thanksgiving Week Show Nov 23-25 at the Iridium Jazz Club Sets at 8:00 & 10:00 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 25, 2007

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/ Sets At 8:00 & 10:00PM

NOV 23-25 RITA COOLIDGE

The Iridium Jazz Club is very pleased to present two-time GRAMMY award-winner Rita Coolidge, a versatile singer blessed with a clear, pure voice, Rita Coolidge is a capable stylist in rock, pop, R&B, country, and folk, and is a hugely in-demand session vocalist outside of her ...

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Performance / Tour

Enrico Granafei Solo at the Jazz Improv Convention Saturday October 27 at 12.00 Noon

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 25, 2007

Performance / Tour

Endangered Species: The Music of Wayne Shorter October 25 and 26 at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 25, 2007

The Iridium Jazz Club Is Pleased To Present

ENDANGERED SPECIES: THE MUSIC OF WAYNE SHORTER

with the Wayne Shorter Tribute Big Band Under the Direction of David Weiss

With Special Guests

Wallace Roney- Trumpet (October 25) James Spaulding- Alto Sax (October 26) Grachan Moncur III- Trombone (October 26) Joe Chambers- Drums (October 26) and featuring

Jeremy Pelt and Kenny Rampton- Trumpet Miguel Zenon- Alto Sax Jimmy Greene- Tenor ...

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Education

"Fun with Jazz" Educational Program Now Administered by the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame

Source: All About Jazz
October 25, 2007

The “Fun With Jazz" Educational Program is a jazz-based educational program sponsored by the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame and presented, free of charge, in schools and other institutions. Beginning in 2006, founder Ray Reach and selected accompanists have presented free one-hour lessons introducing jazz through live performance and interactive activities. As of September 2007, the “Fun With Jazz" Program is now administered by the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. HISTORY The program, which was originated under the sponsorship of ...

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Festival

Jazz Utsav (India) Festival Schedule 2007

Source: All About Jazz
October 25, 2007

Dates and times subject to change. LOCATIONS: FICCI Auditorium, Tansen Marg, New Delhi Amphitheater at Bandra Bandstand, Bandra, Mumbai Fri 23 Nov 07 Chet Baker Tribute (Norway) Shuffle Demons (Canada) Cafe Du Sport (Germany) Paula Jeanine (USA) Sascha Ley (Belgium) Jake Fryer & the London Bebop Collective (UK) Sat 24 Nov 07 Amit Heri Group (India) Sascha Ley (Belgium) Jake Fryer & the London ...

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