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Kangaroo Amp Covers

Source: All About Jazz

Hello, I am sending out some press release's for my new product Kangaroo Covers..... hope you can post it. you should be able to get a photo at................... http://www.kangarooampcovers.com/media/ Thanks for your help & your time, Steve www.kangarooampcovers.com 1-800-431-5537 PRESS RELEASE

NEW EQUIPMENT – AMPLIFIER COVER WITH POCKETS

KANGAROO COVERS - Custom made amplifier cover with large exterior pockets for storing cords and effects; made with 1050 denier ballistic nylon or 32 oz heavy-duty textured vinyl. Features leather reinforced handle ...

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Secret Ellington: 12 Previously Unrecorded Duke Ellington Songs Performed By An All-Star Lineup Of Singers, Instrumentalists, And Arrangers

Source: All About Jazz

In 1958, Duke Ellington (with the aid of Billy Strayhorn) wrote 22 songs for a Broadway musical entitled Saturday Laughter with lyricist Herb Martin. Unfortunately, the show set in South Africa and featuring an all-black cast was never produced on the big stage and the songs languished in obscurity for over 40 years--until now. Originally prepared for an April 2000 concert presented by the Duke Ellington Society at St. Peter’s Church in Manhattan in which all 22 songs were arranged ...

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Jon Regen and JIMMY SCOTT at the Dakota 2/25-27

Source: All About Jazz

Jazz pianist/composer and singer JON REGEN, whose new CD 'Tel Aviv' is roaring-up the jazz radio charts, will appear with legendary singer JIMMY SCOTT at St. Paul's famed DAKOTA BAR & GRILL, February 25-27, 2002.

Regen, who has spent the last 3 years touring the world with both Kyle Eastwood, and his own trio, joined Jimmy Scott's group in August 2001, and will tour extensively with the band for the entire year, ...

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TREASURE COAST JAZZ SOCIETY SHOWCASING WOODY HERMAN ORCHESTRA

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The Treasure Coast Jazz Society located in Vero Beach, Florida is showcasing the Woody Herman Orchestra under the leadership of Frank Tiberi on Monday, April 1st at 8 p.m. at the Waxlax Center on St. Edwards campus on A1A, Vero Beach, Florida. The concert is the annual fundraising event used to generate funds for awarding music scholarships to promising young students in Florida. Tickets prices are $50 for preferred seating and $35 for general admission. Tickets may be obtained by ...

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Saxophonists Frank Wess, Lew Tabakin, Wayne Escoffrey & Stephen Riley Convene for 'Boudoir Tenors': Feb 28-Mar.2

Source: All About Jazz

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1/25/02

For More Information, Contact: MARY FIANCE FUSS, Director of Public Relations – (212) 258-9829 ([email protected]) JESSE TAMPIO, Public Relations Associate – (212) 258-9821 ([email protected]) NAEEMAH HICKS, Public Relations Assistant – (212) 258-9807 ([email protected])

Listing Information: Producer: Jazz at Lincoln Center Event: Jazz at the Penthouse: Boudoir Tenors Featuring Frank Wess, Lew Tabackin, Wayne Escoffery, and Stephen Riley, with Bill Charlap, Peter Washington, and Kenny Washington. Date/Time: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, February 28, March 1 & 2, ...

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Jazz legend Dave Brubeck plays to sold out house at Asheville resort

Source: All About Jazz

For information: Jay Winer, Executive Promotions Manager (828) 252-2711 /(800) 438-0050, Ext. 2000

Jazz Legend Dave Brubeck Plays to Sold-out House at Asheville Resort

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (February 2002) – One of the biggest names in jazz ~ Dave Brubeck ~ recently played to a sold-out audience of 1200 at the “All That Jazz” Weekend at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa. Brubeck returned to the legendary mountain resort for the first time since 1996…and his rare concert appearance guaranteed ...

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Hank Johnson Trio to make rare New York appearance at Cleopatra's Needle

Source: All About Jazz

On Wednesday evening April 17th, 2002 Hank Johnson Trio will perform at Cleopatra's Needle Jazz Club 2485 Broadway (near W. 92nd and W. 93rd Streets) in Manhattan. The trio features “Cool Mike" Fitzbenjamin on bass, Gary Smith,drums and Hank Johnson on acoustic piano. Some of the musical compositions of Stuart H. Tresser will be included in the sets, as well as classic jazz tunes and standards. Music starts 9:00P.M. till 1:00A.M. and is followed with a jam session. Jazzbone Records ...

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No More Benefits: Towards a Solution for Musicians' Health Care

Source: All About Jazz

“No More Benefits" Panel at South by Southwest Conference to Explore Solutions to the Health Crisis Among Musicians

Musicians are very strongly represented among the 50 million Americans who have no health insurance, so it's no surprise that musicians are constantly doing benefits for each other. In fact, Rock A Mole Productions of Los Angeles has done a national survey of the situation and estimates that “there are over one thousand of these benefits every week in the United States." ...

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