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Kind of Blue Records Presents the Mark Soskin Quartet at Jazz Standard - July 10th

Source: DL Media
June 20, 2007

With One Hopeful Day, it becomes abundantly clear that pianist Mark Soskin has learned one primary lesson from his many sideman gigs: how to stock his ensemble with the best and the brightest.

On Tuesday, July 10th, Mark Soskin will celebrate the release of One Hopeful Day at Jazz Standard, 116 East 27th Street, New York City; 212-576-2232. Set times are 7:30PM & 9:30PM. At Jazz Standard, Soskin will be supported by saxophonist Steve Wilson, bassist Jay Anderson and drummer ...

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SFJAZZ Announces the Artist Line-up for the 25th Anniversary San Francisco Jazz Festival

Source: Marshall Lamm Promotions & Public Relations
June 20, 2007

Highlights include Ornette Coleman, Herbie Hancock, Pharoah Sanders, Ahmad Jamal, John Mclaughlin, Ravi Shankar, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kurt Elling, Caetano Veloso, Cristina Branco, Candido, Patato, Giovanni Hidalgo, Toots Thielemans, Jason Moran, Youssou N'dour, Dr. John, Cu, Fred Hersch, Kronos Quartet With Glenn Kotche, Pete Escovedo, Isaac Delgado, and many more! SEASON RUNS SEPTEMBER 22 - NOVEMBER 30 TICKETS ON SALE JULY 15, 2007 (SAN FRANCISCO)-- Randall Kline, the Executive Director of SFJAZZ--the leading non- profit jazz organization on ...

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Brazilian Scandinavian Jazz Orchestra on Tour in Scandinavia July 2007

Source: All About Jazz
June 20, 2007

In October 2006, eight musicians from the Danish big band The Orchestra arrived in Sao Paulo to play with ten musicians from the Bissamblazz Brazilian Ensemble. The new band, under the artistical leadership by Lars Moller and Magno Bissoli, rehearsed for three days and proceeded to play three concerts, two of them recorded live. The compositions is mainly made by Jesper Riis, Kasper Wagner, Lars Moller and Magno Bissoli.

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North Sea Jazz Cruise Special Offer

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 20, 2007

NORTH SEA JAZZ CRUISE launches with unbeatable special offers available to Jazz Promo Services subscribers. The first ever NORTH SEA JAZZ CRUISE launches on July 5 with top value discount deals available ( you must quote the reference codes below or forward this advert to access this offer) The legendary North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam is in its 4th decade and the new cruise add-on gives it a new dimension. Board the luxury Holland America ocean liner ' Rotterdam' ...

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West Oak Lane Jazz Festival in Philadelphia set for June 22-24, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
June 20, 2007

The 4th Annual West Oak Lane Jazz and Arts Festival takes place June 22-24, 2007. Featured performers include, Pat Martino, Roy Ayers and WAR.

The full schedule is on the website.

About West Oak Lane Jazz Festival

Over twenty years ago, Friends of OARC (our volunteer component) organized the first Super Saturday Street Fair to encourage shoppers to return to the 7100 block of Ogontz Avenue and to foster community pride. The festival, held every June, featured rides and games ...

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Tanglewood Jazz Festival 2007

Source: Dawn Singh Publicity
June 20, 2007

The Boston Symphony Orchestra Announces Lineup for 2007 Tanglewood Jazz Festival August 31-September 2 Lenox, Massachusetts All-day lawn pass for Saturday or Sunday: $33 per day Friday, August 31, 8 pm: Hugh Masekela Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band Tickets: $40-57/lawn $17 Saturday, September 1, 3 pm: Live taping of Marian McPartland's “Piano Jazz" for NPR Special guest Renee Rosnes Tickets: $30-47/lawn $18 Saturday, September 1, 8 pm: Kurt Elling with very special friends Randy ...

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John Swana Organ Trio with saxophonist John Ellis at Chris' Jazz Cafe on June 22, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
June 20, 2007

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Julius and Felix Pastorius at Chris' Jazz Cafe on June 23, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
June 20, 2007

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