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Recording

Pam Tillis' "Rhinestoned" CD Bridges Present and Past

Source: conqueroo
January 30, 2007

First-Ever Indie CD, Due Out April 17, is Unafraid to Hearken to Tillis' Real Country Roots

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Rhinestoned is Pam Tillis' first album since 2002's tribute to her father, Mel Tillis, titled It's All Relative. Co-produced by the trio of Tillis, Matt Spicher (Marty Stuart, Ricky Skaggs) and Gary Nicholson (Delbert McClinton, Wynonna), the new CD is also her first independent release, set for release on April 17 on her own Stellar Cat label, marketed and distributed by ...

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Performance / Tour

Barbara Fasano in Concert Barnes & Noble Any Wednesday Series Series Wednesday, February 7 @ 6PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 30, 2007

2007 Nightlife Award Finalist Barbara Fasano in concert Wednesday, February 7 @ 6pm Barnes & Noble “Any Wednesday" Concert Series presents BARBARA FASANO WRITTEN IN THE STARS **FREE** Concert & CD Signing B&N, 3rd floor theater, 66th & Broadway John di Martino, piano Eric Comstock, special guest BARBARA FASANO'S “WRITTEN IN THE STARS" Reviewed by Harvey Siders, JazzTimes, November 2006 “Here's more ...

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Radio

Jerry Vivino on WBGO with Gary Walker 9am to 10am Wednesday January 31st

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 30, 2007

Just letting you all know that Jerry Vivino will be back on WBGO as Gary Walker's guest this Wednesday (January 31st) from 9am till 10am. Hope you can tune in.

Morning Jazz with Gary Walker airs from 6am till 10am on WBGO at 88.3 on your FM dial. Or tune in on the internet at http://www.WBGO.ORG

Wednesday, January 31st, 9am till 10am--that's right, one full hour!

New CD: Jerry Vivino Walkin' with the Wazmo ...

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Obituary

Esmond Edwards: 1927-2007

Source: All About Jazz
January 30, 2007

Esmond Edwards died on Jan. 20, 2007, in Santa Barbara, CA. Born in Nassau, Bahamas, on Oct. 29, 1927, Edwards immigrated to Harlem and pursued photography with New York, dancers, and the jazz scene as his subjects. He com-bined his musical ear with his passion for the graphic arts in the form of album cover art. Edwards' work has been in New York's Lincoln Center Jazz Archives, in galleries abroad, the “New York Times Magazine" and “Photography."

From a clerk ...

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Performance / Tour

Sean Smith Quartet @ The Blue Note, Monday, Februay 19, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
January 30, 2007

Performance / Tour

Yoshi's Announces February 2007 Performers

Source: All About Jazz
January 30, 2007

YOSHI'S WORLD-CLASS JAZZ CLUB ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY 2007 PERFORMERS Attention Calendar & Listing Editors: Yoshi's now offers downloadable, high-resolution images for each month's performers in the 'Press Room' at the official Yoshi's Website Oakland, Ca - Yoshi's World-Class Jazz Club is pleased to announce a stellar line-up of performers scheduled to play in February. All tickets on sale now at www.yoshis.com or (510) 238-9200. Thursday, February 1st - Sunday, February 4th Thurs 8pm & 10pm shows $22 ...

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Performance / Tour