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Ponderosa Stomp Announces SXSW Lineup for March 16 Austin Showcase

Source: conqueroo
March 1, 2007

MYSTIC KNIGHTS OF THE MAU MAU BRING PONDEROSA STOMP SHOWCASE TO SXSW ON MARCH 16, 2007

Unsung heroes of soul, rockabilly, and New Orleans R&B take over Opal Divine's for one night only!

AUSTIN, Texas - The Ponderosa Stomp SXSW Showcase, slated to take place at Opal Divine's in Austin, Texas, on Friday, March 16th, will offer a sneak preview of the 6th Annual Ponderosa Stomp, scheduled for the Big Room and The Parish at the House of Blues ...

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Harlem Speaks Education Initiative Starts Its 3rd Season This Saturday, 3/3/07

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

Harlem Speaks Education Initiative starts its 3rd season this Saturday, 3/3/07

There are a handful of slots left for students aged 11-18 years old. If you know anyone who may be interested, email [email protected] immediately to reserve a space.

Harlem Speaks Education Initiative is a jazz history program that The Jazz Museum in Harlem, in partnership with The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, created in 2005 to introduce students to the vibrancy of jazz and the achievements of its ...

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Reptet Announces West Coast Tour

Source: The Frank Agency
February 28, 2007

REPTET - WEST COAST TOUR March/April 2007 March 28, Davis, CA - Delta of Venus March 29, San Luis Obispo, CA - The Downtown Brewing Co. March 30, Los Angeles, CA - Cafe Metropol March 31, San Francisco, CA - Revolution Cafe April 1, Berkeley, CA - Anna Jazz Island April 2, Ashland, OR - The Mobius April 3, Hood River, OR - The River City ...

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Edward Simon Trio John Pattucci and Brian Blade Mar. 1-4 at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 28, 2007

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 8:30 & 10:30PM, Fri. & Sat. 3rd Sets AT MIDNIGHT

March 1-4 EDWARD SIMON TRIO FEAT. JOHN PATTUCCI AND BRIAN BLADE

“Mr. Simon's touch, light and warm, allows for his music to drift calmly, taking its where it has to go" --The New York Times

It's often said and written that jazz is based on improvisation. ...

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Pat Metheny/Brad Mehldau at Carnegie Hall April 11

Source: All About Jazz
February 28, 2007

PAT METHENY / BRAD MEHLDAU

Two of the world's most lauded musicians, guitarist Pat Metheny and pianist Brad Mehldau, who recently teamed up to record what has been regarded as a landmark collaboration, simply titled Metheny / Mehldau, are now embarking on what is sure to be one of the most anticipated tours of 2007. Drummer Jeff Ballard and bassist Larry Grenadier, who performed on the record, will be joining Pat and Brad on the road as well. The music ...

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Cinematic Orchestra to Release First Studio Album in Five Years

Source: Motormouthmedia
February 28, 2007

Group heads in new direction with stunning guest vocalists Fontella Bass, Patrick Watson, and Lou Rhodes June 5th sees the release of the first full studio album by Jason Swinscoe's Cinematic Orchestra since 2002's Everyday. Entitled Ma Fleur, the record was written as the soundtrack to a specially commissioned screenplay for an imagined film (which may or may not yet be made). The album will be released by Domino Recordings in the North America and Ninja Tune in Europe. Shortly ...

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New CDs by Saxophonist Wayne Escoffery, Percussionist Sammy Figueroa and Vocalist Pamela Luss Set for March 13th Release on Savant Records

Source: MFA - Mitchell Feldman Associates
February 28, 2007

(New York, NY - February 28, 2007) Savant Records announces the March 13th release of new CDs by saxophonist Wayne Escoffery, percussionist Sammy Figueroa and vocalist Pamela Luss. Wayne Escoffery makes an authoritative Savant debut with Veneration (SCD 2081), recorded live in June 2006 at the New York City jazz club Smoke with the 32-year-old saxophonist joined by vibraphonist Joe Locke, bassist Hans Glawischnig and drummer Lewis Nash. A native of London who has lived in ...

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Vibist, Jerry Tachoir - Jazz Improvisation and Advanced Harmony Clinic/Concerts

Source: All About Jazz
February 28, 2007

Contemporary jazz vibist, Jerry Tachoir will be presenting jazz improvisation and advanced harmony clinics at: March 20 - S. Illinois Univ. - Carbondale March 21 - Iowa State - Ames, IA March 22 - Northwestern College, Orange City, IA March 26 - Station Camp High - Gallatin, TN March 27 - Merrel Hyde Magnet School - TN March 29 - Pope John Paul II High School - Hendersonville, TN These ...

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