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Anita O'Day Memorial/Funeral Saturday Dec 2, 1pm Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 29, 2006

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Star Dust & Beyond: A Tribute to Artie Shaw featuring Dick Johnson

Source: All About Jazz
November 29, 2006

Recorded and released in 2006, this 18-piece Big Band features Dick Johnson on clarinet. Dick has been the leader of The Artie Shaw Orchestra since 1983, and this recording is his tribute to Artie. The CD showcases beautiful new arrangements by Grammy-Winning Robert Freedman and Jay Brandford.

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Clarinet - Dick Johnson

Saxes - Dave Chapman, Sil D'Urbano, Matt Koza, Ed Harlow, Wendy Macdonald

Trombones - Doug Elliott, Chris Oberholtzer, Chris Dempsey, ...

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"Celebration of Life" Memorial Service for Walter M. Booker, Jr. to be held on Sunday January 14, 2007 7:30 P.M. Saint Peters Lutheran Church

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 29, 2006

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Guitarist Ken Navarro releases new CD "The Meeting Place"

Source: All About Jazz
November 29, 2006

Wednesday November 29th - the brand new CD from Ken Navarro, The Meeting Place, has been released exclusively at www.kennavarro.com.

The Meeting Place contains 11 new songs, including 10 new Navarro compositions plus a superb version of the Pat Metheny classic “Lakes".

“I am thrilled with the finished CD; it is my most ambitious and mature work and I have never been prouder of my guitar playing and composing and the overall power and emotion this CD contains. I truly ...

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A Seasoned Performer Converges With Contemporary Accessibility

Source: Purpose Media Management
November 29, 2006

Garnered with an impressive career spanning over five decades, Joe Ford is now being introduced to fans globally via the World Wide Web. The newly launched site, jafjazz.com is an online portal that allows longtime fans and new listeners alike to see, hear and learn all they can about Joe Ford's incredible career.

Alto, soprano saxophonist, arranger and composer; Joe Ford was one of the many musical talents born and raised in Buffalo, NY. Although Ford had been performing professionally ...

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Lage Lund 5 at 55bar Wednesday 11/29

Source: All About Jazz
November 29, 2006

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The Marcus Goldhaber Quartet Every Friday In December The Emery Bar at The Hotel Benjamin 6pm - 10pm

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 29, 2006

Every Friday In December Marcus Goldhaber

The Emery Bar at The Hotel Benjamin 125 East 50th St. (at Lexington Ave.) 6pm - 10pm Every Friday -- No cover Complimentary Hors D'oevres and cheeses will be served. http://www.thebenjamin.com/

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING:

“Sensually intelligent and stylish ... Goldhaber can sing with originality and challenging romance. Two thumbs up ... I love this album!"--Maximillien de Lafayette, International Herald Daily ...

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Pat Martino Quartet @ Philadelphia's Gershman Hall on December 8, 2006

Source: All About Jazz
November 28, 2006

Guitar great Pat Martino play's his hometown on December 8, 2006 at Gershman Hall for one set beginning at 8:00 pm. Featured in Martino's quartet is the always swinging pianist Rick Germanson.

PAT MARTINO QUARTET December 8, 2006 Starting @ 8:00 PM Broad & Pine Sts Philadelphia, PA http://www.uarts.edu/

Pat Martino - guitar Rick Germanson - piano Craig Thomas - bass Vic Stevens - ...

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