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2007 ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Award Recipients Announced

Source: All About Jazz
February 8, 2007

Honorees to Be Recognized at ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame Ceremonies on June 11 in NYC

New York, NY, February 7 - ASCAP Foundation President Marilyn Bergman has announced the recipients of the 2007 ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Awards. This program, established in 2002, was created to encourage gifted jazz composers throughout the United States. The recipients, who range in age from 12 to 29, are selected through a juried national competition. They receive cash awards and will be ...

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Guitarist Bobby Broom's "Song and Dance" CD Due March 20

Source: All About Jazz
February 8, 2007

Song and Dance, New from Guitarist Bobby Broom, Due Out March 20 on Origin Records

CD Features Broom's Longtime Working Trio with Dennis Carroll & Kobie Watkins

February 8, 2007 - Bobby Broom's Song and Dance, to be released March 20 by Origin Records, opens up a momentous new stage in the Chicago guitarist's long and diverse career. The CD, his sixth as a leader, features his formidable working trio - bassist Dennis Carroll, a member since 1990, and Kobie ...

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Jazz @ Estia Cantina Goes Live on the Radio

Source: All About Jazz
February 8, 2007

WLIU 88.3 FM Southampton NY, WCWP 88.1 Brookville NY and Estia Cantina, a jazz club in the Hamptons, have partnered up to bring Jazz Live from the little jazz club owned by John Beuscher in Amagansett to most of Long Island, parts of Westchester and southern CT. The Broadcasts will be on Saturday nights at 8 PM beginning in March and can also be heard on line at wliu.org. Performers so far scheduled include Jeb Patton, Lew Tabackin, Joanne Brackeen, ...

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Lili Anel CD Release Show at Cornelia Street Cafe Friday, March 2nd at 9PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 8, 2007

CORNELIA STREET CAFE 29 Cornelia Street, NYC, New York212-989-9319 http://www.corneliastreetcafe.com between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village 1 Subway to Sheridan Square; A, C, E, B, D, V, F to West 4th St. Lili Anel CD Release Show at Cornelia Street Cafe Friday, March 2, 2007 9PM Philadelphia, PA -- Lili Ael performs in New York City at the Cornelia Street Cafe, Friday, March 2, 2007 in celebration of ...

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Konnex CD Release Celebration @ Brecht Forum (Feb 24th) - Blaise Siwula, Dom Minasi, Nobu Stowe & Ray Sage [total-Improvisation Unit]

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 8, 2007

BLAISE SIWULA, DOM MINASI, NOBU STOWE & RAY SAGE [TOTAL-IMPROVISATION UNIT] CELLEBRATES THE RELEASES OF 2 ALBUMS FROM KONNEX RECORDS (Germany): Blaise Siwula, Dom Minasi, Nobu Stowe & Ray Sage - New York Moments (Total-Improvisations, 2/18/06) Blaise Siwula, Nobu Stowe & Ray Sage - Brooklyn Moments (Total- Improvisations, 9/4/05) FEBRUARY 24TH @ BRECHT FORUM Location: 451 West Street, New York, NY (on the West Side Highway, between Bank & Bethune Streets) Date: February 24th (Sat) Time: 9 PM ...

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Harvie S Plays "Funky Cha" at 55 Bar Valentines Day, February 14th Two Shows 10:00 and 11:30

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 8, 2007

Rhythm master and imaginative composer/bassist, Harvie S, appears with his compatriots Daniel Kelly on piano and William Beaver Bausch on drums at the 55 Bar, 212-929-9883, 55 Christopher Street, West Village, for two shows 10:00 and 11:30 on Valentines Day, February 14th. The trio crosses jazz and latin musical borders with ease and agility. Latest CD “Funky Cha" Zoho Music. Harvie S Funky Cha featuring Harvie S, bass, Daniel Kelly, piano, William “Beaver" Bausch, drums, Jay Collins, tenor & soprano ...

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The Baltimore Chamber Jazz Society Presents Jimmy Cobb's Mob Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 5 PM

Source: All About Jazz
February 8, 2007

THE BALTIMORE CHAMBER JAZZ SOCIETY PRESENTS JIMMY COBB'S MOB Kind of Blue Drummer featured in the Annual Jazz Masters Concert The Baltimore Chamber Jazz Society continues its sixteenth season of exceptional jazz concerts at The Baltimore Museum of Art with its Annual Jazz Masters Concert featuring Jimmy Cobb's Mob on Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 5 pm. One of Baltimore's premiere jazz concert series, CJS programs some of the finest artists in jazz today. All concerts take place ...

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Bloomberg Radio with Jan Hammer, Billy Cobham and Mahavishnu Book Author Walter Kolosky

Source: Abstract Logix
February 8, 2007

Cary, NC -- Music greats Jan Hammer, Billy Cobham and book author Walter Kolosky will discuss the legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra on the Bloomberg Network this Sunday (Feb 11) on WBBR Am 1130 (in New York City) and on the Sirius Bloomberg channel @ 8am, 1pm, 6pm and 11pm. During the program Bloomberg Muse there will be two segments about the Mahavishnu Orchestra and the book which chronicles its history and influence, Power, Passion and Beauty.

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