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Upcoming Free Jazz Events At Bric's Celebrate Brooklyn!

Source: Matt Gross
May 14, 2015

SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 7:30 P.M. JASON MORAN’S FATS WALLER DANCE PARTY | BUTLER, BERNSTEIN & THE HOT 9 The astonishingly inventive pianist and composer Jason Moran unleashes his fun side in this “joyous and foolish and graceful” (The New York Times) event, a spectacle complete with dancers and costumes that takes the stride innovator Fats Waller as a jumping off point to dig into grooves that flirt with everything from Motown to house to hip-hop. For all Moran’s skill and ...

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Recording

Internationally Acclaimed Saxophonist Jessy J To Release 5th Studio Album On May 26 Via Shanachie Entertainment

Source: 1888 Media
May 13, 2015

My One And Only One Is Cross-Cultural Journey of Melody and Emotion Lead Single “The Tango Boy” Features Special Guests Paul Brown and Gregg Karukas Album Includes Covers of Toni Braxton, Shuggie Otis and “Lovesong” by The Cure Record Release Tour In June & July With Fall Festival Dates To Follow Los Angeles, CA: On May 26, Shanachie Entertainment will release the highly- anticipated new album from Internationally renowned saxophonist Jessy J. Dubbed “Sexy... Soulful... Irresistible... Incredible” by Smooth Jazz ...

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Award / Grant

George Wein to Receive Honorary Doctorate at Boston University Commencement on Sunday, May 17

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
May 13, 2015

NEW YORK, NY: George Wein, music impresario, NEA Jazz Master and Grammy Award winner, will receive an Honorary Doctorate at Boston University’s (BU) 142nd Commencement on Sunday, May 17. The founder of the Newport Jazz Festival (1954), Newport Folk Festival (1959), New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (1970) and countless other events around the world, Wein forever changed how music is presented and, at 89, continues to build new audiences for emerging and established artists at the iconic Rhode Island ...

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Festival

Jazzfest Bonn Off to a Fine Start

Source: Phillip Woolever
May 12, 2015

The city of Bonn is already well known as a stronghold of musical tradition, and since 2010 Jazzfest Bonn has added to that cultural foundation with an event that has quickly become a well-attended attraction. For this year’s 6th edition of the consistently blossoming festival, scheduled for May 7th – 16th, organizers continued to schedule events at a wide variety of lush locations that highlight further artistic perspective throughout the central Bonn area. Inspiring venues include the Beethoven House, Telekom ...

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Festival

Stephanie Jordan To Perform At The French Market Creole Tomato Festival

Source: Sylvain Music Notes
May 12, 2015

Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. NEW ORLEANS – Songstress Stephanie Jordan will perform at the French Market 29th Annual Creole Tomato Festival’s Abita Beer Mainstage on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Held this year on June 13 and 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., the festival takes place on the grounds of the French Market District, encouraging locals and visitors alike to rediscover the six-block stretch from the Shops at the Upper Pontalba to the ...

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Recording

Mark Guiliana Follows Up The Successful Launch Of His Label - Beat Music Productions - With The Debut Release From The Mark Guiliana Jazz Quartet - Family First

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
May 12, 2015

Featuring Mark Guiliana (drums, compositions), Shai Maestro (piano), Jason Rigby (saxophone) & Chris Morrissey (bass) Available on June 4, 2015, available for pre-order on iTunes on May 8, 2015 (mastered for iTunes) NYC CD Release Celebration for Family First @ Rockwood Music Hall - Mark Guiliana Jazz Quartet - “The Rockwood Takeover" One Night - Three Stages! Thursday, June 4, Stage 3 (8 PM), Stage 2 (10 PM) & Stage 1 (Midnight) Featuring Mark Guiliana, Shai Maestro, Chris Morrissey & ...

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Website

Jazz Near You in Israel!

Source: All About Jazz
May 11, 2015

Jazz Near You has added Jerusalem as its second Israeli website. If you live in Israel and use Jazz Near You, please spread the word to the musician and presenter community about our free event listing and distribution service. Thanks much! Jerusalem jerusalem.jazznearyou.com Tel Aviv telaviv.jazznearyou.com With the addition of Jerusalem, Jazz Near You now provides jazz event and jazz venue listings for 258 cities worldwide. If you have an active jazz scene in your city ...

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Festival

Healdsburg Jazz Festival presents "Jazz and the Music of the Americas"

Source: Michael Ricci
May 11, 2015

A special program over the first weekend of Healdsburg Jazz Festival’s 17th Year HEALDSBURG, CALIF. As the 17th annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival prepares for launch, starting on May 29 and running for 10 day to June 7, a strong point of cultural focus and excitement is a special two-day program, “Jazz and the Music of the Americas,” made possible by a generous grant from the NEA. In the heart of the scenic and savory Sonoma wine country, festival goers will ...

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