Jazz News

Peter Brotzmann Chicago Tentet Update!

Source: All About Jazz
April 13, 2005

Below provides new confirmations and changes for the Brotzmann Tentet Tour in May:

* May 6th and May 7th - BUFFALO, NY shows confirmed at Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society. Both nights will be free of charge, doors @ 7:30pm.

----> MAY 6th SHOW will consist of small group performances only. The groups will consist of: The Fred Lonberg-Holm, Paal Nilssen-Love, Magnus Broo, Per Ake Holmlander Quartet; Sonore: Peter Brotzmann, Ken Vandermark and Mats Gustafsson; and also The Peter ...

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Summer Sizzles with Women & Blues

Source: All About Jazz
April 13, 2005

Summer Sizzles with Women & Blues A Combination of Two Exhibitions: Amalia Amaki: Boxes, Buttons and the Blues & Women in Blues and Jazz at The National Museum of Women in the Arts June 10–September 25, 2005

Washington, D.C. – The ladies sing the blues and jazz this summer in Women & Blues, two exhibitions that prominently feature women from these American musical genres. Amalia Amaki: ...

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Sensational New York-based Jazz Vocalist Catherine Dupuis Releases Third Exceptional Jazz CD "The Rules of the Road"

Source: All About Jazz
April 12, 2005

For Immediate Release – March 20, 2005 Media Contact: Lesley Mitchell-Clarke/Amanda O’Reilly 416-486-6742/[email protected] Sensational New York-based Jazz Vocalist Catherine Dupuis Releases Third Exceptional Jazz CD, The Rules of the Road (Bearheart Records - #BR-002) Featuring arrangements and orchestrations by Russ Kassoff, as well as an All-Star ensemble….also……. Please join us in a celebration of the release of Catherine Dupuis’ new recording with a special CD Launch Event May 19, 2005 “The Iridium Jazz Club” ...

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Boeing, Bank One, Kraft Foods and The Chicago Community Trust Join Forces to Advance Chicago Jazz; Concert Series Planned

Source: All About Jazz
April 12, 2005

CHICAGO, April 12, 2005--The Boeing Company, Bank One, Kraft Foods and The Chicago Community Trust have formed an informal partnership to broaden participation in Chicago's jazz music scene and increase awareness of the accomplished musicians and exciting jazz venues in Chicago. In forming the collaboration, the members have agreed to coordinate their existing efforts for greater impact where possible, while partnering to create other opportunities for people to learn about and enjoy Chicago jazz. Research from the National Endowment for ...

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Ron Finck Memorial Scholarship Concert

Source: All About Jazz
April 12, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: MATTHEW FINCK 845.626.8721 [email protected] 3rd Annual RON FINCK MEMORIAL CONCERT TO BENEFIT RONDOUT H.S. MUSICIANS Renowned Musician and Hudson Valley Resident to be Honored |-------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------| | WHO: |Renowned musician, bandleader and Hudson Valley resident, Ron Finck | | |will be remembered in a memorial jazz concert to benefit a scholarship| | |in his name at Rondout Valley High School in Accord. | |-------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------| | WHAT: | A special memorial concert by an incredible group of Jazz ...

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Dafnis Prieto Touring Schedule + Reviews for About The Monk's

Source: All About Jazz
April 12, 2005

April 12, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] ZOHO Music L.L.C. Dafnis Prieto ABOUT THE MONKS ZOHO ZM 200502 Street Date : February 8, 2005 TOURING / ADVERTISING / PUBLICITY / PROMO/ DISTRIBUTION SUMMARY : 1. Heavy April – July 2005 touring schedule as leader & sideman. 2. Dafnis Prieto now managed by Hans Wendl Productions, L.A., CA 3. Most substantial press coverage and review schedule of entire ZOHO catalog! 4. Latin Beat & ...

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Music Veteran's New Book Explains ABC's of Entertainment Industry

Source: All About Jazz
April 12, 2005

New York, New York -- Apr 12, 2005 -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MUSIC VETERAN'S NEW BOOK EXPLAINS ABC's OF ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

New York, NY--You'll never make it in the music world if you don't understand the business basics of the fiercely competitive industry, everything from trademarks to the importance of “branding." That's the message of “Learning the ABC's of the Music Business: A Guide to Getting Started," by Jennifer Lang, a singer, songwriter, producer and entrepreneur with 10 years of ...

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Cape May Jazz Honors Ray Charles With David Fathead Newman Tribute April 15-17, 2005

Source: All About Jazz
April 12, 2005

April 12, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Contact: Lelah Eppenbach Executive Director Cape May Jazz Festival Next Festival April 15-17, 2005 www.capemayjazz.org (609) 884-7200 For Immediate Release: CAPE MAY JAZZ HONORS RAY CHARLES WITH DAVID FATHEAD NEWMAN TRIBUTE The 23rd Cape May Jazz Festival kicks off Friday, April 15, 2005 with a tribute to the late legend, Ray Charles. David “Fathead" Newman, a tenor sax man who met Ray when the two were teens on the touring circuit ...

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