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3-Day Steeplechase Records Sale at JazzLoft.com

Source: All About Jazz
June 5, 2007

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Vieux Farka Tour Remixed: Ufos over Bamako

Source: All About Jazz
June 5, 2007

Modiba Productions Releases Vieux Farka Tour Remixed: UFOs Over Bamako

“The son of the legendary African guitarist Ali Farka Tour, Vieux's remarkable debut mixes the traditional Mali blues of his father with more modern rock and reggae notes." - Rolling Stone

“His guitar work cannot but bring to mind the memorable style of his father, yet it's also evident that Vieux is a major talent in his own right." - Billboard

“Vieux Farka's self-titled debut displays not only an amazing ...

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Oscar Peterson Announcement

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 5, 2007

STRATTA/PHILIPS PRODUCTIONS, Inc 520 E. 81 Street New York, New York 10028 Contact: Pat Philips 212 744-8836 Mrs. Oscar Peterson and Celine Peterson, their daughter, will be present at “The Master of Swing" Tribute to Oscar this June 8th at Carnegie Hall in his place as he is not strong enough at this time to make the trip. This all-star program will pay homage to the man and his music. ...

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Beat Kaestli Quartet @ The Kitano Hotel on Wednesday, June 13th 2007

Source: All About Jazz
June 5, 2007

Beat Kaestli Quartet @ The Kitano Hotel Wednesday, June 13th 2007 8:00 and 9:45 PM 66 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016 212-885-7000 No Cover/ $15 minimum Directions: 4, 5, 6 or 7 Tr ain to Grand Central station Line up: Beat Kaestli - voice Jamie Reynolds - piano Marco Panascia - bass Fred Kennedy - drums After returning from ...

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Brian Pastor Big Band: "Common Men"

Source: All About Jazz
June 5, 2007

The common men (from the CD of the same name) of the Brian Pastor Big Band will be performing in concert for one night at the Cutting Room in New York City on June 5, 2007. Cover charge for the 2 set event is $15.00 at the door. Philadelphia fans can attend the event for a package price of $45 that includes admission to the 2 set concert. This price includes transportation via luxury motor coach to NYC with free ...

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Third Annual "Jazz Artists in Residency" at Moody's Bistro & Lounge Promises an Unforgettable Week for Both Musicians and Fans

Source: All About Jazz
June 4, 2007

Truckee, CA--For one unforgettable week in July, Truckee will be transformed into a base camp for some of the country's most talented jazz musicians, when Moody's Bistro & Lounge hosts the Third Annual “Jazz Artists in Residency" July 9 to July 14. The event includes free jazz shows by top-tier musicians, a week-long kids' camp and a benefit for the Truckee Youth Music Program featuring San Francisco's Shotgun Wedding Hip Hop Symphony, whose legendary performances blend a symphony of strings ...

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Sten Hostfalt, Bruno Raberg & Melissa Kassel at Abc No Rio NYC, June 10

Source: All About Jazz
June 4, 2007

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"Vagabundeo" CD Due June 26 from Singer/Songwriter Alexa Weber Morales

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
June 4, 2007

Following the warm reception accorded her 2004 debut CD Jazzmerica by press and radio, and her star turn as vocalist and lyricist on trombonist Wayne Wallace's 2007 release The Reckless Search for Beauty, the prodigiously gifted Alexa Weber Morales steps out with an exceptional new recording, Vagabundeo (Wanderings), on Wallace's Patois label.

“Alexa embodies the mission statement of Patois Records," says Wayne Wallace, who co-produced the CD with Weber Morales. “Not every record label wants you to mix things together, ...

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