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SONIC LIBERATION FRONT w/ DJ Dan Buskirk - Appearing At Tritone Thurs. March 14th, 2002

Source: All About Jazz

Philadelphia's SONIC LIBERATION FRONT returns to Tritone (1508 South St.) on Thursday March 14th, 2002. The brainchild of percussionist and composer Kevin Diehl, Sonic Liberation Front is an eight piece group the brings together traditional and avant-garde jazz, Afro-Cuban music and electronics into a surprising and ground-breaking mix. Since the release earlier this year of their debut WATER AND STONE (Eye Dog), Sonic Liberation Front has received an avalanche of rave press from a long list of magazines internationally. As ...

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Manfred Eicher Wins Grammy for "Classical Producer of the Year"

Source: All About Jazz

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Berklee Piano Week 2002 To Feature Associate Professor Joanne Brackeen And Visiting Artists Larry Goldings And Alon Yavnai

Source: All About Jazz

BOSTON, February 28, 2002 -- Berklee College of Music will present Piano Week 2002 from Monday, March 4, through Thursday, March 7, 2002. The annual series will feature concerts and clinics by visiting artists, Berklee's world-renowned piano faculty, and some of the college's top student pianists. All events are free except Tuesday and Wednesday night concerts in the wheelchair-accessible Berklee Performance Center. BPC events are $5.00 -- $2.00 for seniors. Tickets are available at the box office, 136 Massachusetts Ave., ...

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Marcus Miller's M2 Wins Grammy For Best Contemporary Jazz Album

Source: All About Jazz

February 28, 2002, Cleveland, OH - Marcus Miller's M2, a new recording from Cleveland-based Telarc International, has won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. Telarc, in its twenty-fifth year as one of the world's most distinguished independent recording companies, was nominated for three Grammys by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. The 44th Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 27, 2002.

One of the most critically acclaimed ...

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On March 19th RCA/Bluebird Will Release THE INFINITE From World Renowned Trumpeter/Composer DAVE DOUGLAS

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Basin Street Records President Mark Samuels Signs Pianist and Vocalist Henry Butler

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Official Signing Ceremony Took Place In New Orleans on January 29, 2002

For Immediate Release ? On Tuesday, January 29, 2002 Basin Street Records announced the signing of their newest exclusive artist, the legendary New Orleans pianist and vocalist Henry Butler. Owner and operator of Basin Street Records, Mark Samuels, said of the signing, ?I?m excited to have one of the world?s greatest piano players and great rich voices on our label.? Basin Street Records has signed Butler to a ...

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Generoso Jimenez's "Generoso Que Bueno Toca Usted" on Pimienta Records

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SHEER Receives 26 South African Music Awards Nominations

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At last night's South African Music Award Nominees Announcement party, Sheer Group dominated the list of nominees with 26 nominations (full list below). The Sheer catalogue is marketed and distributed by Rerooted Media in North America. For more information, please get in touch with Rerooted Media.

ZIM NGQAWANA - ZIMPHONIC SUITES Best Male Artist Best South African Traditional Jazz Album Best Album Packaging (Designer: Janet Chapman) Best Producer (Produced by Zim)

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