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Festival

The October Revolution of Jazz & Contemporary Music Set for October 5-8 in Philadelphia

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2017

NEW PHILADELPHIA MUSIC FESTIVAL EXPANDS LINEUP The October Revolution of Jazz & Contemporary Music, a four-day (October 5-8, 2017) music festival presented by Ars Nova Workshop, in partnership with FringeArts, has confirmed several additional artists for its inaugural lineup as well as announcing single-day tickets. THE OCTOBER REVOLUTION 2017 FESTIVAL LINEUP Anthony Braxton: a solo performance by the NEA Jazz Master and AACM founding member Sun Ra Arkestra: the legendary Philadelphia ensemble performs “Space is the Place” in its entirety ...

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Website

All About Jazz Top 10 MP3 Downloads: September 2017

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2017

All About Jazz features a free song every day spanning all genres of jazz, and of the 30 tracks featured in September, these ten represent our personal favorites. We also included the top ten reader favorites as indicated by total downloads. Musicians and record labels can submit full length MP3s for consideration here. Enjoy! EDITOR'S PICKS Bridges and Tunnels 6:08 Josh Nelson From: The Sky Remains The Group of 7 3:18

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Performance / Tour

Teri Roiger And Friends - Thelonious Monk - Celebrating 100 Years On October 8 At Senate Garage

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
September 30, 2017

October 8 at Senate Garage (October 7 Ticket Purchase Deadline!) Musicians: Teri Roiger (voice) Judi Silvano (voice) Jay Collins (saxophone) Pete Levin (piano) John Menegon (bass) Jeff Siegel (drums) Dear Music Lovers! JAZZ @ SENATE GARAGE is excited to announce our new season, beginning Sunday, OCTOBER 8 celebrating 100 years of the music of jazz genius THELONIOUS MONK! HOWEVER... Due to State (liquor) regulatory requirements, you must purchase ...

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Performance / Tour

New England Conservatory’s Jazz Studies And Contemporary Improvisation Departments Present Performances And Events For 150th Season

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
September 29, 2017

New England Conservatory’s (NEC) internationally renowned Jazz Studies and Contemporary Improvisation (CI) Departments announce nearly 100 concerts for the celebratory 150th anniversary season. The 2017-2018 season continues to build on NEC’s rich legacy featuring 150 years of innovation showcasing the work of the first fully accredited jazz studies program at a music conservatory as well as the pioneering CI department. The new season showcases diverse musical offerings from today’s most talented artists performed in NEC’s renowned concert halls, including three ...

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Advocacy

Bill Frisell Offers Special Download To Benefit Houston’s Mayor, Sylvester Turner’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund

Source: John Kelman
September 28, 2017

Worldwide release date: September 18, 2017 American guitarist, Bill Frisell, one of the most sought after voices in contemporary music is offering a special download to benefit Houston’s mayor, Sylvester Turner’s Hurricane Harvey relief fund. 100% of the profits will go to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund which was created by Turner, as a direct response to individuals and corporations asking how they could help the city. On Monday, August 28th, three days after Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, Turner who ...

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Recording

Bassist / Composer Matthew Golombisky Releases 12 Aural "Short-Stories" With Close Music Cohorts / Improvisers On This Cassette Release

Source: Matthew Golombisky
September 28, 2017

All About Jazz writer Jakob Baekgaard recently called Matthew Golombisky a modern “renaissance man”. He is a forward moving, fast acting, and busy artist. Between his acoustic/electric bass performing, commissioned compositions (including his work on Australian singer/songwriter Via Tania’s latest album, featuring his Tomorrow Music Orchestra, his film scoring contributions to Argentine director Alejo Domínguez’s feature film, La Soñada, or creating improvisation teaching supplements for the Institute for Creative Music), directing, filming and editing music videos and/or release trailers (ie. ...

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Recording

On The Eve Of His 50th Year As A Composer/Entertainer, Indian Icon Bappi Lahiri Delivers Divine Power

Source: 1888 Media
September 26, 2017

Los Angeles/Mumbai: With nearly 50 years of songwriting, composition, and performances under his belt, global icon Bappi Lahiri is set to release Divine Power, the most personal, soul-stirring album of his distinguished career. Honoring the deity Krishna with a compelling presentation of Shanti, Om, chanting and vocalizations, Divine Power is a transformational journey nonpareil and one that is setting itself up for consideration for New Age ‘Album of the Year.’ As a essential spiritual guide, Divine Power is a timeless ...

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Performance / Tour

Jazz At Princeton University Announces Broad And Dynamic 2017-2018 Season: October 14, 2017 – May 12, 2018

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
September 26, 2017

Jazz at Princeton University, helmed by acclaimed saxophonist/composer Rudresh Mahanthappa, presents a rich and varied 2017-2018 season, October 14, 2017 – May 12, 2018. Highlights include performances by student groups joined by guest artists including celebrated pianist Gerald Clayton, renowned vocalist Theo Bleckmann, saxophone legend Archie Shepp with Amina Claudine Myers, and venerable Panamanian pianist Danilo Perez. “I am thrilled to build upon what we started last year in presenting the myriad voices that make up this living art form ...

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