Jazz News

482 Music to Release New Document Chicago Series Titles from Shelton, Eisenstadt

Source: All About Jazz
August 24, 2005

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John Stubblefield Memorial Service

Source: All About Jazz
August 24, 2005

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Hank Johnson Trio, Rashid (Richard Howard) and Jazz Effect and Knight Session Quartet Burn Bigtime!

Source: All About Jazz
August 24, 2005

On August 20th, 2005 at the Afrikan Poetry Theatre to use Fats Waller's expression “the joint was jumping", was and under statement! The sets were on fire! Richard Howard opened up the evening with his group playing some tunes from his new CD. The place filled up with many jazz lovers for this bargain of a lifetime concert only $10.00 admission! It was billed as “JAZZ XPOSE 2005', and was produced by Cornell McKnight (jazz promoter and recording engineer). This ...

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The Stryker-Slagle Band at Iridium Wed. Aug. 24th (Free Admission to the First 20 who respond to this E Mail)

Source: All About Jazz
August 24, 2005

August 22, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Special Offer (Free Admission to the First 20 who respond to this E Mail) Please respond by Noon Tomorrow Aug. 24th $10 minimum The Stryker / Slagle Band appearing One Night Only! at the IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 www.iridiumjazzclub.com Sets at 8 & 10PM featuring Dave Stryker-gtr Steve Slagle-sax Ed Howard-bass Tony Reedus-drums Guitarist Dave Stryker ...

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Savanna Jazz Festival 2005 brings world class jazz music to San Francisco in September

Source: All About Jazz
August 24, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Maria Halyna 2937 Mission St., San Francisco CA, 94110 415-368-9485 [email protected] www.savannajazz.com Savanna Jazz Festival 2005 brings world class jazz music to San Francisco in September San Francisco, CA - August 23, 2005 - The Savanna Jazz Festival 2005 is bringing world class jazz music to San Francisco all at the historic Savanna Jazz Club located at 2937 Mission St. This year’s Festival takes place September 13th through the 18th. Opening the festival, Tuesday and Wednesday ...

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Groovin In October at the Ford Amphitheater in Los Angeles

Source: All About Jazz
August 23, 2005

For Immediate Release Contact: Lynn Jeter July, 2005 323-933-8007 [email protected] COME GROOVE ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE FORD AMPHITHEATER WITH FRIENDS, FOLKS, FOOD AND FAMILY Los Angeles, CA July, 2005: Derrick Pipkins' PIP's Entertainment heats up a cool afternoon on October 9th with the 4th Annual Groovin on a Sunday Afternoon at the beautiful Ford Amphitheater nestled right in Hollywood, CA. This event will bring together friends and the entire family for a day of spoken word, comedy and ...

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2005 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Guitar Competition September 18th and 19th

Source: All About Jazz
August 23, 2005

2005 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Guitar Competition September 18th and 19th Sponsored by General Motors Hosted by Herbie Hancock and Billy Dee Williams Special Tribute to George Benson

The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz will present its 18th annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and Gala Concert, sponsored by General Motors, in Washington, DC on September 18-19, 2005. The Competition will feature 10 of the world's most outstanding young jazz guitarists who ...

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Breakestra's 'Hit the Floor' Available October 25 on Ubiquity

Source: All About Jazz
August 23, 2005

BREAKESTRA TO RELEASE THEIR LONG-AWAITED ALBUM 'HIT THE FLOOR' OCTOBER 25 ON UBIQUITY RECORDS, THE BAND'S FIRST LP OF ALL-ORIGINAL SONGS Four years is a long time to wait for a second album following the release of The Live Mix Part 2 on Stones Throw, but judging by the size and enthusiasm of crowds at Breakestra shows or at their weekly hosted Rootdown party in LA their fan base continues to grow. A new single featuring members of Jurassic 5 ...

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