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Book / Magazine

Unsmooth Jazz - Authors Make Readers Think About Jazz in New Ways

Source: Michael Ricci
February 19, 2010

Award / Grant

Kinetic Element Nominated for Progaward

Source: Media Stew Public Relations
February 13, 2010

American neo-symphonic progressive rock band KINETIC ELEMENT has been nominated for BEST DEBUT RECORD by the Italian-based PROGAWARDS for their 2009 CD release entitled Powered By Light. You can check out their nomination listing at progawards.it. KINETIC ELEMENT hails from Richmond, Virginia and harbors strong musical ties with classic artists like Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Yes, Asia and Genesis and blends those types of influences with deep philosophical and spiritually powerful and uplifting lyrics. The band features Mike Visaggio (keyboards/lead ...

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Performance / Tour

Barb Jungr Appearing at the Cafe Carlyle February and March

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 28, 2010

Barb Jungr appearing at The Cafe Carlyle accompanied by pianist Simon Wallace Celebrating the release of her new CD The Men I Love-The New American Songbook FEBRUARY 25th, 26th, 27th & MARCH 4th, 5th, 6th Show times @ 10.45 pm. Reservations 212 744 1600 Cafe Carlyle 35 East 76th Street New York, NY 10021 New CD: The Men I Love (Naim CD 144) available May 11th, 2010 A phenomenal performer ...

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Festival

20th Annual VF Outlet Berks Jazz Fest Schedule: March 8th to March 28th

Source: Michael Ricci
November 30, 2009

Date/Time

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Artist(s)

Ticket Info

Thursday, March 18 7:00 p.m.

Gerald Veasley's Jazz Base Crowne Plaza Reading

Guitar Summit: Remembering Les Paul Bucky Pizzarelli Howard Alden Frank DiBussolo

$15 at door

Friday, March 19 7:00 p.m.

Gerald Veasley's Jazz Base Crowne Plaza Reading Straight Ahead With Denis DiBlasio Quartet ...

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Event

2009 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Bass Competition and Gala Concert Featuring All-Star Tribute to Blue Note Records at Kennedy Center October 11

Source: All About Jazz
September 22, 2009

Herbie Hancock, Dianne Reeves, Wayne Shorter, Bobby McFerrin, Kurt Elling, Ron Carter, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Terence Blanchard, McCoy Tyner, Terri Lyne Carrington, Earl Klugh, John Scofield, Joe Lovano, Jimmy Heath, Nicholas Payton, and many others to perform Washington, D.C.--The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz today announced its 22nd annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and all-star Gala Concert will take place at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 11. A special feature of this year's ...

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Performance / Tour

Sten Hostfalt/Blaise Siwula at GBM NYC Sept 16

Source: All About Jazz
September 13, 2009

Radio

TomTheJazzman on purejazzradio.org

Source: Michael Ricci
August 31, 2009

Recording

Al Jarreau Best of with a Brand New Track Due 9/29 from Rhino

Source: Ideal PR, LLC
August 27, 2009

Al Jarreau - The Very Best Of: An Excellent Adventure

Rhino hits the high notes of the seven-time Grammy winner's career with a 16-song collection that features the beloved singe'rs greatest hits along with a brand new song.

Available from Rhino September 29.

Los Angeles Considered by many to be the greatest living jazz singer, Al Jarreau is an artist of stunning range. Hes spent decades bending genres with his lithe voice, earning him the rare distinction of being the ...

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