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Ithamara Koorax to Release "Love Dance: The Ballad Album" on April 22

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Although Rio de Janeiro-based vocalist Ithamara Koorax has long been established as a recording artist in her native Brazil as well as in Europe and Japan, it wasn't until 2000 that American listeners were introduced to her unique vocal stylings on Milestone's Serenade in Blue. That release helped position her for a 4th-place finish in the Female Singer category -- behind Cassandra Wilson, Diana Krall, and Dianne Reeves -- in the 2002 DownBeat Readers Poll.

Due to be released on ...

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Nonesuch Releases Bill Frisell's "The Intercontinentals" with Vinicius Cantu

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Tribeca Performing Arts Center Annual "Lost Jazz Shrines" Artist Series

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Mili Bermejo to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Washington's Kennedy Center

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The Mili Bermejo Trio, led by Boston-based jazz vocalist, composer and Berklee College of Music Professor Mili Bermejo will perform on the Millennium Stage at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., as part of the 8th Annual Kennedy Center Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival on Monday, May 5th at 6pm. Joined by bassist Dan Greenspan and pianist Doug Johnson, Bermejo, who was raised in Mexico City and is the daughter of Mexican ...

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Michele Rosewoman and Quintessence -- May 9 -- Joe's Pub

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Lenora Zenzalai Helm Joins 2003 Jazzpar Honoree Andrew Hill As Featured Guest On Jazzpar Octet Tour In Denmark

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Celebrates New CD, Voice Paintings On May 6th At Sweet Rhythm In New York City

New York - Lenora Zenzalai Helm is honored to be the featured guest performing with the Andrew Hill Jazzpar Octet, touring throughout Denmark, April 20-27th, 2003.

Pianist and Composer Andrew Hill is receiving the 2003 JAZZPAR award, the world's largest international and annual jazz award. The JAZZPAR Prize has been presented since 1990 and JAZZPAR has become an event of proven significance in ...

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Tribute to Legendary Jim Chapin Event

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On October 19th, 2002, drummers had an opportunity to pay tribute to a man who made an indelible mark in drumming: James F. Chapin. The event was organized by world drum ambassador, Dom Famularo, Frank Bellucci, Joe Cavalaro and Matt Miller, to celebrate Jim's 83rd birthday, and raise funds to assist the drumming legend with a series of personal challenges.

Musicians from as far away as Canada and Germany gathered at Famularo's home in Long Island, New York to salute ...

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