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Milcho Leviev Plays the Music of Don Ellis on "Multiple Personalities" (Mighty Quinn Productions)

Source: All About Jazz
August 30, 2006

Milcho Leviev plays the Music of Don Ellis Release Date: Tuesday August 29, 2006

Milcho Leviev-Piano

1. Pussy Wiggle Stomp 2. Possibilities 3. Homeless 4. Invincible 5. Simple Samba 6. Requiem for a Friendship 7. Indian Lady 8. Blues in Elf 9. Moondrops 10. Simple Samba (alternate take) 11. Pavane for a True Musical Prince 12. ...

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Russian River Jazz Festival, September 9 and 10

Source: All About Jazz
August 30, 2006

30 YEARS OF WORLD CLASS JAZZ ALONG THE RUSSIAN RIVER 2006 Russian River Jazz Festival September 9 and 10 Featuriung Etta James and the Roots Band; The Clarke/Duke Project, Original Superstars of Jazz Fusion with Roy Ayers, Jean Carne, Wayne Henderson, Bobbi Humphrey, Ronnie Laws, Jon Lucien and Lonnie Liston Smith; KEM; The Bobby Hutcherson Quartet, Al Williams Jazz Society Featuring Barbara Morrison, and Many More. WHAT: 2006 Russian River Jazz Festival Celebrating 30 years of world-class jazz ...

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2006 Guelph Jazz Festival Colloquium - Sounds of Hope, Sounds of Change: Improvisation, Pedagogy, Imagination

Source: All About Jazz
August 30, 2006

With just under two weeks before the launch of the 2006 Guelph Jazz Festival, schedules are published, posters are posted, and a buzz is in the air. Pasted in below are both the Festival and Colloquium schedules. Please help spread the word about what promises to be an amazing week of new music and ideas. Hope to see you there! Benjamin Walsh Colloquium Coordinator Guelph Jazz Festival [email protected]

2006 Guelph Jazz Festival ...

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Ayana Lowe's Jazz Combo Saturday, September 2nd at 55 Bar

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 30, 2006

AYANA LOWE'S JAZZ COMBO

Ayana Lowe, vocals Michael Howell, guitar Neil Smith, drums

An evening of blues, jazz and sweet soul music!

SATURDAY, September 2nd 55 BAR 55 Christopher St (btwn 6& 7th ave- take 1/9 train to Christopher) W. Village 212 929-9883 http://www.55bar.com

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (2 sets 6 & 7:45)

NO COVER! 2 drink min.

NEW CD, “AYANA LOWE - MOSTLY ...

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15th Annual Pride Sunset Jazz Series, Sept. 8th-10th, Charlotte, NC

Source: All About Jazz
August 30, 2006

THE 2006 15TH ANNUAL SUNSET JAZZ FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY WACHOVIA AND CHARLOTTE SHOUT

Charlotte, NC- Pride Magazine will host the 15th Annual Pride Sunset Jazz Festival September 8, 9 & 10, 2006. Wachovia is back as the presenting sponsor for the 4th year in a row. The Sunset Jazz Festival will be co-presented by Charlotte Shout, a month-long celebration of art and cultural, during the month of September. Charlotte Shout is produced by Charlotte Center City Partners (CCCP) and has ...

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AAJ Tops 36,000 Visitors in a Single Day

Source: All About Jazz
August 29, 2006

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Marvin "Bugalu" Smith with Rob Scheps in Kingston and Newburgh, New York

Source: All About Jazz
August 29, 2006

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Meet YouTube's Jazz Video Guy

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

Bret Primack, aka Jazz Video Guy, is now assisting musicians by posting their videos on YouTube. In addition to his own productions with such artists as Billy Taylor, Sonny Rollins and Joe Lovano, Bret helps other musicians post previously produced video. Such artists as Denny Zeitlin, David Liebman and Hammond B-3 wizard Tony Monaco are now featured on YouTube thanks to Bret.

“Many musicians have existing video that has been produced during their careers. I capture that video, either on ...

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