Jazz News

4th Annual McDowell Mountain Music Festival in Scottsdale Set for April 2007

Source: All About Jazz
July 10, 2006

Scottsdale, AZ.: The 4th Annual McDowell Mountain Music Festival will be at Westworld in Scottsdale April 27 and 28, 2007. More than 14 bands will perform at the outdoor event with proceeds benefiting the children's charities of Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona and Phoenix Day Child and Family Learning Center who serve local children and families in need. The Music Festival is held in the foothills of the majestic McDowell Mountains featuring a wide range of entertainment from rock ...

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Markham Jazz Festival Announces the Acts for the Varley Art Gallery Patio - Aug 19-20th 2006

Source: All About Jazz
July 10, 2006

Markham, ON - The Markham Jazz Festival (MJF) is proud to announce the acts for the Varley Art Gallery Patio for this years' 'The World of Jazz' festival. The Varley Art Gallery is located on Main Street in Unionville. Named after one of Canada's foremost portrait artists, Frederick A. Varley, the gallery features a permanent collection as well as works by fellow members of Canada's famed Group of Seven. Markham Gang with Chase Sanborn: The Markham Gang - a jazz ...

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Mychelle Colleary at the Metropolitan Room for Bastille Day

Source: All About Jazz
July 10, 2006

MYCHELLE COLLEARY JAZZ QUINTET Featuring John Dipinto on Piano and Ritt Henn on Bass with Marc Daine on guitar-mandolin-sax and Mayra Casales on percussion Friday, July 14th ONE SHOW ONLY 8pm The Metropolitan Room 34 West 22nd Street (between 5th & 6th) Flatiron District, New York City Reservations 212-206-0440 $18 cover; 2 drink min a MAC Award Nominee for Outstanding Jazz Vocalist, Mychelle will present jazz infused selections ...

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State College (PA) Jazz Festival, July 21 & 22 - Featuring Bucky Pizzarelli, Ken Peplowski, Russ Kassoff Trio, Ian Hendrickson-Smith, Catherine Dupuis

Source: All About Jazz
July 10, 2006

Friday, July 21st and Saturday, July 22nd (rain or shine)

Legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli and acclaimed clarinetist Ken Peplowski with State High Alums vocalist Catherine Dupuis ('76) and Ian Hendrickson-Smith('92), saxophones

The Russ Kassoff Trio D Russ Kassoff, piano, Martin Wind, bass and Tim Horner, drums

FREE Event! Bring your lawnchairs, blankets and picnic baskets!

Downtown State College, PA Ample parking and lodging packages available Information: 888-221-6670

The Second Annual State College (PA) Jazz Festival will ...

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Trombonists Conrad Herwig Wins Paul Acket Award 2006

Source: All About Jazz
July 10, 2006

This year's Paul Acket Award 'Artist Deserving Wider Recognition' (formerly Bird Award) has been granted to trombonist Conrad Herwig. This prize, presented at the North Sea Jazz Festival, is intended for an artist who, according to the jury, deserves the attention of a broader audience. Jazz connoisseurs consider Conrad Herwig as one of the most prominent jazz trombonists. More than a musician, he has also been active as a composer, arranger, band-leader and educator. Herwig, who ...

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Ziga Koritnik's gallery presents pictures from Vision 2006

Source: All About Jazz
July 10, 2006

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Elliott Caine Quintet "Blues From Mars" CD Release Party July 12 @ Jazz Bakery Wednesday, July 12th 8PM

Source: All About Jazz
July 10, 2006

THE JAZZ BAKERY 3233 HELMS BLVD. CULVER CITY, CA 310 279-9039 FOR TKTS. http://www.thejazzbakery.com/

Trumpeter Elliott Caine is pleased to announce his group, The Elliott Caine Quintet, will be celebrating the release of his new CD Blues From Mars (Rhombus Records) at the Jazz Bakery, 3233 Helms Ave., on Wednesday, July 12, for 2 shows starting at 8pm.

Elliott Caine has this to say about the CD,which will be released on June ...

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Blues Series in Old Pasadena Focuses on Female Vocalists

Source: All About Jazz
July 10, 2006

One Colorado and K-JAZZ 88.1 are pleased to announce the summer's line-up for the fifth annual One Colorado Summer Music Festival in the Courtyard. This year's series focuses on female blues artists. Concerts are outdoors every Friday and Saturday in August at 9:00 P.M, and are free and open to the public.

Friday, August 4

Cafe R&B

Cafe R&B has a passion for gritty, hard-hitting early blues and R&B. This five-piece combo leaves audiences stunned with their ferocious soul stew ...

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