Jazz News

The Jazz Session Extra: Jazz Writer Doug Ramsey

Source: All About Jazz
June 1, 2007

TJS Extra looks at jazz from other angles. Think of it as a companion piece to The Jazz Session. On this edition, Jason Crane interviews jazz writer Doug Ramsey. Ramsey is a broadcast and print journalist with an extensive background in jazz writing. He is the author of several books, including Take Five: The Public and Private Lives of Paul Desmond, for which he won an ASCAP Deems Taylor Award. He has contributed to JazzTimes since 1975 and, before that, ...

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Monterey Jazz Festival Announces Summer Jazz Camp June 18-29 at Monterey Peninsula College

Source: Monterey Jazz Festival
June 1, 2007

Monterey Jazz Festival Announces Summer Jazz Camp June 18-29 at Monterey Peninsula College

Instructors include 2007 MJF Artist-In-Residence Terence Blanchard, Teaching Monterey County Middle and High School Students the Art of Jazz

Free Concerts, Jam Sessions and Classes Benefit Children and Audiences of Monterey County

Monterey Jazz Festival Summer Jazz Camp June 18-29, 9:00 am-5:00 pm Ages 12-18 Monterey Peninsula College 980 Fremont St, Monterey, 93940

Student Jam Session Monday, ...

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Dig the Latest from Robert Glasper on Freedom Jazz Dance

Source: All About Jazz
June 1, 2007

Freedom Jazz Dance Sunday from 5-7 PM on 90.1 FM WDCE and www.wdce.org 5 - 7 PM Sunday WDCE 90.1 FM Listen via streamcast at www.wdce.org 804-289-UR90 Studio Web site at www.freedomjazzdance.net

Tune in to Freedom Jazz Dance this Sunday for modern jazz from bebop to freebop and beyond on 90.1 FM WDCE www.wdce.org, live from the beautiful campus of the University of Richmond.

This week I'll be ...

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Mushroom with Eddie Gale - Joint Happening

Source: Calabro Music
June 1, 2007

"Mushroom tossed the analog weirdness of Fxa, and the jagged experimentalism of Can into a dark, smoking concoction alongside acid-fried Funkadelic, Jack Johnson-style Miles Davis and even some groove-addled Medeski, Martin & Wood. The result was some of the most instantly accessible outrock around, exploratory, up and infectious. It's rich and trippy party music for ass and head." - Pitchfork.com

“The vibe is so 1969-inner peace-astrological-cosmic-love-futurist-spiritual that when I was done listening, I just lay back knowing everything was everything ...

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Jimmy Bruno Guitar Institute Receives Incredible Response from Guitarists Around the World

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 1, 2007

JIMMY BRUNO GUITAR INSTITUTE RECEIVES INCREDIBLE RESPONSE FROM GUITARISTS AROUND THE WORLD

Word is spreading rapidly around the Internet about the enthusiastic response to the opening of the Jimmy Bruno Guitar Institute. Guitarists from around the world have been posting positive comments and endorsements in blogs, news groups and guitar forums-creating even more interest in the already popular site.

Within the first week of opening, guitarists from fifteen different countries enrolled, making this an international phenomenon. Students around the globe ...

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The Rocco John Group CD Release Party Saturday, June 2, 9PM at the Greenwich Village Bistro

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 1, 2007

The Rocco John Group CD Release Party Saturday, June 2, 9pm At the Greenwich Village Bistro 13 Carmine Street No cover Call for reservations 212-206-9777

Good jazz, good food, good wine, and a friendly atmosphere in the Village

The Rocco John Group Don't Wait Too Long Coalition Of Creative Artists Productions Street Date June 2, 2007

Rocco John Iacovone-alto sax, ...

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Codarts Summerschool Jazz Around the World 2007 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Source: All About Jazz
June 1, 2007

Codarts Summerschool Jazz Around the World 2007 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands

This year the summer school organized by Codarts from 7 - 15 July 2007, will, besides its intense jazz education, have a heavy accent on the wonderful music from Brazil. It's going to be an exciting 2nd edition!

The whole cycle consists of 9 days of full immersion into the exciting city of Rotterdam. Education, playing, concerts, the largest Jazz festival in Europe...it's all part of the package! And ...

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American Society of Musicians to Host 15th Annual Awards Show at Celebrity Centre in Hollywood on June 7

Source: All About Jazz
June 1, 2007

West Hollywood - On Thursday, June 7, 2007 at the world famous Celebrity Centre in Hollywood, the American Society of Young Musicians (ASYM) will give again hold its highly anticipated kudos-fest giving musical honors to talented artists in the music community for having inspired young musicians with their fresh sound and for paving the way for the next generation of up-and-coming artist to follow. As a major scholarship organization for talented artists with over 1200 voting members internationally and various ...

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