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Radio

AAJ RADIO: Jazz Excursion Playlist New Adds for Week of February 24, 2003

Source: All About Jazz

Music Industry

Wynton's Blues by David Hajdu

Source: All About Jazz

Performance / Tour

Dreyfus Records Presents Guitar Virtuoso Bireli Lagrene's Triumphant Return to the U.S. For March 2003 Tour

Source: All About Jazz

When he does revert to playing Gypsy jazz only a couple of guitarists in the world can rival his spontaneity, technique and deep feel for the style that Reinhardt pioneered in the '30s. --Jim Ferguson, JazzTimes

On the heels of his last two critically acclaimed CD releases--Gypsy Project and Gipsy Project & Friends on Dreyfus Jazz-- Bireli Lagrene triumphantly returns to tour the U.S. in March for the first time since 1995. A return to his musical roots, these releases ...

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Performance / Tour

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Source: All About Jazz

Event

Lester Young Celebration, St. Peter's Church Sunday March 16, 7 - 10pm

Source: All About Jazz

The Jazz Ministry of St. Peter's Church

Presents ...

To Prez with Love The 19th Annual Lester Young Memorial Celebration Sunday March 16, 2003 (7 - 10pm) St. Peter's Church - 619 Lexington Ave. @ 54th St. New York City $12.00 Suggested Donation

Take the E or F train to Lexington Ave. or #6 train to 51st St.

Every year, since 1984, musicians and fans have gathered at St. Peter's ...

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Event

Jazz Returns To 47th Street in Chicago

Source: All About Jazz

Making Jazz History In Bronzeville

The Sutherland Community Arts Initiative (SCAI) presents “No Room For Squares," a celebration of jazz solidarity and the renewal of the Bronzeville jazz spirit. “No Room For Squares," will feature Delmark recording artist and Bronzeville native Malachi Thompson and his Freebop Band featuring legendary saxophonists Gary Bartz and Billy Harper. This event will take place on Saturday, March 1, 2003, at The Spoken Word Cafe, 4655 S. King Drive. Shows at 9pm and 10:30pm. SCAI ...

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Performance / Tour

Roy Haynes 78th Birthday Celebration

Source: All About Jazz

Recording

The AJQ Wins BEAM Grant & Releases NEW CD

Source: All About Jazz

Los Angeles based band The Acoustic Jazz Quartet is pleased to announce the release of its new CD Organic on the Origin Records label. For information about the AJQ and Organic please go to the AJQ's Web Site: www.acousticjazzquartet.com.

Described by AllAboutJazz.com as a white hot recommendation the AJQ has received accolades from all over the world including the London Times, the Los Angeles Times and many more.

This CD release is the culmination of several years of writing and ...

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