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Pinoy Jazz: The Story of Jazz in the Philippines Documentary Airs Worldwide July 15th

Source: All About Jazz
July 14, 2006

New Documentary Premieres World-Wide on ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel and Pinoy Central TV Channel 15 July 15

Richie C. Quirino, a Filipino jazz historian, composer and performer, and Collis H. Davis, Jr., an African-American independent documentary filmmaker, have just completed a three-year-long production called “Pinoy Jazz: the Story of Jazz in the Philippines." Wayne Enage, a former jazz radio host and jazz club owner, serves as the documentary's narrator, and Prof. Ron Nethercutt as its correspondent. Gus Lagman, Richie Quirino ...

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Los Changos Septet at Blue Note July 16

Source: All About Jazz
July 14, 2006

Sunday, JULY 16 - 12:30 & 2:30pm

BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB 131 W. 3rd St New York, NY 10012 212-475-8592 www.bluenotejazz.com

LOS CHANGOS septet - 11pm

“Santillan and company have found a way to weave together startling tapestries of color that splash both surprise and warm feelings everywhere as they move a cultural fusion into the future"--Boston Herald

Julio A. Santillan - guitar/composition Franco Pinna - drums Fernando ...

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Midsummer Mardi Gras Madness July 25 at the Cajun Restaurant, NYC

Source: All About Jazz
July 14, 2006

Tuesday, July 25, 2006, from 7:30 until 11:30PM the Cajun Restaurant (129 Eighth Avenua at 16th Street, New York) will present a gala night featuring the tastes and sounds of New Orleans.

Great Dixieland Music will be provided by Stanley's Washboard Kings with performances by our favorite musicians.

The evening will feature our chef's Mardi Gras Specials as well as our regular menu. All are welcome, with or without costumes.

There will be a $10 charge for seating in the ...

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Greg Robinson, Trombonist-Sunday Brunch in East Village July 15-16--No Cover

Source: All About Jazz
July 13, 2006

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35th Annual Jazz Record Collectors' Bash Friday & Saturday, July 14 & 15 Holiday Inn South Plainfield, NJ

Source: All About Jazz
July 13, 2006

35th Annual Jazz Record Collectors' Bash Friday & Saturday - July 14 & 15.

Holiday Inn 4701 Stelton Road South Plainfield, NJ 07080 Phone/Fax # 908-753-5500 Email [email protected]

Easy access off Route I-287, exit 5. Go south on Stelton Rd and turn left on Hadley Rd, then left to back entrance of Holiday Inn. If heading north on Stelton Rd from south of Hadley Rd, you can enter parking lot ...

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Wall Street Jazz Festival Saturday, August 5th, 5-11 PM Kingston, New York

Source: All About Jazz
July 13, 2006

WALL STREET JAZZ FESTIVAL

North Front Street and Wall Street Kingston, New York, 12401

Saturday, August 5, 2006 5-11 PM

Featuring Jay Clayton, Brenda Bufalino, Frank Kimbrough, Francesca Tanksley, Rebecca Coupe Franks, Susan and Vanderlei Pereira, Jane Blackstone, John Menegon, Steve Blum, Manu Koch, Itaiguara, Lew Scott, Peter O'Brien, Betty MacDonald, Claire Daly, Nancy Donnelly, Peggy Stern, Giulio Martino, and more.

Rain or shine---in case of rain, we will move indoors to Backstage Productions on Wall ...

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Italian Jazz Artist Angelo Canelli Dies at Age 38

Source: All About Jazz
July 13, 2006

Dear Jazz Friends,

Our friend and very appreciated Italian pianist Angelo Canelli passed away in a tragic car accident, which occured the night of Friday, July 7th, in Italy. Aneglo was driving back home to his hometown Vasto from a concert, when a truck in front of him lost its gears and axle, and hit Angelo's car,leaving him no escape. Angelo Canelli was 38 years old.

Angelo graduated as a doctor in medicine, but his passion for jazz music led ...

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Jane Bunnett & Spirits of Havana to Perform at Wesleyan University on July 27

Source: All About Jazz
July 13, 2006

Jane Bunnett & The Spirits of Havana Thursday, July 27, 8pm Crowell Concert Hall at Wesleyan University Wyllys Ave., Middletown, CT 860-685-3355 $15 general, $12 senior citizens, $10 students

Canadian soprano saxophonist, flautist and bandleader Jane Bunnett closes Summer at the CFA before heading to Jazz at Lincoln Center in September!

Bunnett earned her reputation as a talented and groundbreaking innovator by mixing Jazz with Afro-Cuban rhythms and sounds. Her sextet, Spirits ...

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