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The Kelsey Jillette Group at Triad Lounge

Source: All About Jazz
May 5, 2005

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Pierre Moerlen, 1952-2005

Source: All About Jazz
May 5, 2005

Drummer/composer Pierre Moerlen died unexpectedly in his sleep at home in Strasbourg on the night of 2nd/3rd May. His funeral will be held next Monday, the 9th. Pierre is best known for his membership of GONG. When founding members Daevid Allen & Gilli Smyth left GONG in 1974 Pierre carried on using the name GONG - later Pierre Moerlen's GONG or simply PMG - with various members which include Allan Holdsworth and Mino Cinelu releasing several jazz-rock fusion albums. Pierre ...

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Leeejohn New Jazz Album In September On Candid Records Feel My Soul

Source: All About Jazz
May 5, 2005

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Funeral Trumpet Player Benny Bailey

Source: All About Jazz
May 4, 2005

The cremation ceremony of Benny Bailey will be the 10th of May at the Westgaarde Crematory in Amsterdam at 12:30 hr. The contact person of Mr. Bailey's family is Ms. Clark [email protected] (Benny Bailey's sister) All persons wishing to give a eulogy, or otherwise, in the ceremony may send an email to [email protected] Westgaarde Crematory Ookmeerweg 275 1067 SP Amsterdam www.westgaarde.nl ------------------ Benny Bailey It is a bit ironic that Benny Bailey is best known for his contributions to the ...

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Dr. Herb Silverstein CD Release Party

Source: All About Jazz
May 4, 2005

Kari-On Production Kari Gaffney, Publicist P.O. Box 436 Evans, GA. 30809 706.294.9996 [email protected]

Immediate Release ”Beach Walker”

The Tasting Room at Fred’s Presents Dr. Herb Silverstein and his Quintet

CD Release Party – Full Press Kit Available Upon Request Dr. Herb Silverstein: www.earsinus.com Date: Sunday, May 22, 2005 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Tasting Room ...

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Perry Conticchio CD Release Party

Source: All About Jazz
May 4, 2005

Blues Alley Presents Perry Conticchio and his Quartet

CD Release Party – Full Press Kit Available Upon Request Featuring Special Guests; Joseph Brotherton (Trumpet/Flugelhorn) and Wayne Wilentz (piano ) Perry Conticchio: www.perryconticchio.com Date: Wednesday - May 25, 2005 Time: 8:00pm & 10pm (two shows) Location: Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007 American Express, Carte Blanche, Cash, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa Ticket Price: $16.00 ...

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34th Annual Jazz Record Bash June 24 - 25 - 2005

Source: All About Jazz
May 4, 2005

May 4, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES “ATTN RECORD COLLECTORS" 34th ANNUAL JAZZ RECORD BASH JUNE 24 - 25 - 2005 WHERE... Holiday Inn 4701 Stelton Road South Plainfield, NJ 07080 Phone/Fax # 908-753-5500...Email [email protected] Rates with discount $72.00 plus tax per nite NOTE! Must reference “JAZZ BASH" Please note: There are a limited number of rooms available at the discount rate. TABLES.. .$80.00 each Please note: There are a limited number of tables available. ADMISSION... $20 for ...

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Jim DeSalvo Trio featuring Jim Miller, 5/06/05

Source: All About Jazz
May 4, 2005

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