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Hong Kong Jazz Drum Legend Releasing first ever DVD performances after 50 years
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All About Jazz
Hong Kong Legendary Jazz drum soloist releasing first DVD performances Press Release by: Cindy Szeto Place: Hong Kong , China and wolrd wide Releasing date July 22nd 2005 - Hong Kong's only Legendary jazz drum soloist artist Mr. Fernando Carpio A life-time dedication to Jazz drum soloing Mr. Fernando Carpio was already well known during the 60s and 70s in Hong Kong for his Brilliant jazz drumming A true musician artist back in the 60’s influenced by the mighty Buddy ...
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Legends Of Jazz Premieres on PBS June 16!
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All About Jazz
First Jazz Series on Network Television in 40 Years! National PBS Series Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis Launches With One-Hour Special on June 16 Thirteen New Episodes to Air In January LRSmedia and WTTW National Productions just completed production on six new episodes of Legends of Jazz, hosted by GRAMMY Award-winning composer/pianist Ramsey Lewis. The series will debut nationally on PBS on June 16 with an hour-long special entitled The Jazz Masters and features five ...
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Percy Heath memorial: the Abyssinian Baptist Church, Friday, June 10, 7-9pm
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All About Jazz
June 8, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Please join Jimmy Heath and family for a memorial tribute to his brother Percy: Friday, June 10 - 7-9pm The Abyssinian Baptist Church 132 West 138th St (btwn Adam Clayton Powell, Jr & Malcolm X Blvds) The services will be presided over by Rev Calvin O. Butts III Among the speakers and performers will be... Jimmy Heath Tootie Heath Tony Purrone Christian McBride Clark Terry Barry Harris Mtume Stanley Crouch Ira ...
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Peter Zak Trio: celebrating the release of his new SteepleChase CD Thursday, June 9th at Smoke
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All About Jazz
June 8, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Thursday June 9th Peter Zak Trio appearing at SMOKE JAZZ CLUB & LOUNGE 2751 Broadway (between 105th & 106th Streets), NYC 212-864-6662 or www.smokejazz.com Sets start at 9pm, 11pm and 12:30am No Cover! Celebrating the release of his new SteepleChase CD (In Stores Now!) Peter Zak Trio - SteepleChase 31578 Featuring Peter Zak-piano, Paul Gill-bass, Al Foster-drums “a great accompanist who plays great solos, too," Ryan ...
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