Jazz News

Media Release: The Cellar Nightclub 5th Anniversary Celebrations

Source: All About Jazz
July 29, 2005

(Vancouver - July 29, 2005) -- The Cellar Restaurant / Jazz Club in Vancouver’s downtown core has earned a reputation with jazz aficionado’s the world over as one of the top jazz venues in North America. After three weeks of closure to complete a major renovation and redesign, The Cellar has flung open it’s doors to music lovers once again – just in time to celebrate the venues fifth anniversary.  

Under the leadership of Cory Weeds - who some ...

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Jazz Monsters Concerts Under the Stars at Soka University Debut

Source: All About Jazz
July 28, 2005

Soka University, Aliso Viejo is debuting a new 8 concert “Jazz Monsters Concert Series" with KJAZ-FM's Jose Rizo and his “Jazz on the Latin Side AllStars," 6-9 pm on August 13th at the Campus Green. $10 adults, free for under 18. Lawn seating -- bring blankets and low beach chairs. Come early and have dinner ($10 for adults for all you can eat including dessert and beverage.) Dinner reservations: [email protected]. No reservations necessary for concert -- pay at the event. ...

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URGENT: Michael Brecker Needs Your Help

Source: All About Jazz
July 28, 2005

FROM: Susan Brecker SUBJECT: Michael Brecker needs your help.

Dear Family and Friends,

My husband, Michael Brecker, has been diagnosed with MDS (myelodysplastic syndrome), and its critical that he undergoes a stem cell transplant. The initial search for a donor (including Michael's siblings and children) has not yet resulted in a suitable match. Michael's doctors have told us that we need to immediately explore ALL possible options. This involves getting as many people of a similar genetic background ...

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Brubeck Institute Announces the 2005 Summer Jazz Colony, August 7-13, 2005

Source: All About Jazz
July 28, 2005

THE BRUBECK INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES THE 2005 SUMMER JAZZ COLONY WITH ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE TRUMPETER INGRID JENSEN AND RENOWNED TROMBONIST, AUTHOR AND EDUCATOR HAL CROOK CONCERT AT PACIFIC’S FAYE SPANOS CONCERT HALL, STOCKTON, CA SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 7:30 PM Stockton, Calif.: The Brubeck Institute is proud to announce that renowned trumpeter Ingrid Jensen will serve as Artistic Director and internationally acclaimed trombonist, educator, and author Hal Crook will be one of many Artists-In-Residence at the Brubeck Institute Summer Jazz Colony at the University ...

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SWOJO Plays the Music of Hazel Leach, August 25, The Triple Door Mainstage

Source: All About Jazz
July 28, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2005 SEATTLE WOMEN’S JAZZ ORCHESTRA (SWOJO) Plays the Music of Hazel Leach Thursday, August 25 at 7:30pm The Seattle Women's Jazz Orchestra (SWOJO) will perform an all-ages concert at the Triple Door Mainstage on Thursday, August 25, featuring music composed, arranged and conducted by Hazel Leach. Hazel Leach was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. Having completed her studies ...

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Love the Islands? You'll love this song by Sally Borzillo

Source: All About Jazz
July 27, 2005

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Earshot Jazz Festival in Seattle Oct 21 - Nov 6

Source: All About Jazz
July 27, 2005

"SEATTLE'S MOST IMPORTANT ANNUAL JAZZ EVENT" (DownBeat), the Earshot Jazz Festival runs OCTOBER 21st to NOVEMBER 6th, 2005.

The 2005 Earshot Jazz Festival kicks off October 21st and continues through November 6th with more than 40 concerts and outreach programs in concert halls, clubs, and community centers all around the Seattle area.

Seattle's major annual jazz festival, now in its 17th year, is presented by the non-profit jazz-support organization, Earshot Jazz. The festival brings important musicians from around the world ...

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Adventure Music Launches Publishing Division

Source: All About Jazz
July 27, 2005

Adventure Music, the independent label that has released CDs from such acclaimed artists as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Ricardo Silveira, Moacir Santos, Claudia Villela, Maria Marquez, Jovino Santos Neto, and its cofounder mandlolin legend Mike Marshall, has just launched a publishing division. The initial titles from Adventure Publishing are five Mandolin Method books authored by Marshall. The books are currently only available online at the Elderly Instruments website, at www.elderly.com, and will be available at other retailers in the near future. ...

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