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IAJE/BET on Jazz Sisters in Jazz Collegiate All-Stars to perform at 2001 European Jazz Festivals

Source: All About Jazz

The International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE) announces the inaugural European Jazz Festivals Organization (EJFO) festival tour of the IAJE/BET on Jazz Sisters in Jazz Collegiate All-Stars. The group is scheduled to perform at the following EJFO festivals during July of 2001: Jazz Fest Wien (Vienna, Austria); Jazz A Vienne (Vienne, France); International Istanbul Jazz Festival (Istanbul, Turkey); North Sea Jazz Festival (The Hague, Netherlands); Festival de Jazz de Vitoria-Gasteiz Airtel (Vitoria, Spain); and Pori Jazz Festival (Pori, Finland). Each ...

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Arkadia Jazz Recording Artist - Paul Tobey - Launches New Website

Source: All About Jazz

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"Out of It" - new Nancie Banks Orchestra CD

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The 25th Annual Boston Jazz Society Barbecue and Festival

Source: All About Jazz

The 25th Annual Boston Jazz Society Barbecue and Festival will be held on Sunday, August 5th from 1-6 p.m. at Stonehill College, Rte. 123 No. Easton, Ma. Tickets on sale June 18th at Stereo Jacks, Berklee Performance Center, and Stonehill College. Call for information 617-445-2811 or 617-924-8589. The Boston Jazz Society is a tax-exempt non-profit organization dedicated to honoring musicians and their music.Headliners to be nnounced-also appearing Walter Smith, Boston Jazz Society Scholarship recipient, The Michael Herklots Quartet and ellipsis ...

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A Tribute to SUN RA - May 25 & 26 - in Seattle, WA

Source: All About Jazz

Peruvian Night Train Productions and the Funky Joint are proud to present:

A TRIBUTE TO SUN RA

Friday May 25th AND Saturday May 26th

at The Rainbow - 722 NE 45th St., Seattle - 206.634.1761 - http://www.therainbow.cc

$7 / 10pm sharp -- each night (adv. tickets - http://www.ticketweb.com)

Featuring: Reuben Radding - bassist / bandleader ("The Seattle scene's new bassist of the moment." - Seattle Weekly), Craig Flory - reeds, Tony Grasso - trumpet, Don Goodwin - organ, Bob Rees ...

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Fine Wine Trio ~ Into Africa

Source: All About Jazz

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ROCKY GORDON'S NEW CD DUE IN JUNE

Source: All About Jazz

Saxello-soprano saxophonist Rocky Gordon's anticipated sophomore release, Perfect World, is due out by mid-June. Gordon's debut release, Song Painting, has “done very well for us..." related Misata Entertainment's vice-president of marketing and promotions, Joe Daniels.

Daniels also stated that this new 10 song collection would provide a more intense approach by the artist as a contemporary jazz musician. “...songs with haunting melodies" added Daniels.

The title cut introduces 13 year Mikalah Gordon performing the only featured vocal on the album. ...

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Jazz and cabaret singer Wesla Whitfield named SF State Alumna of Year

Source: All About Jazz

SAN FRANCISCO, May 3, 2001 -- Renowned jazz and cabaret singer Wesla Whitfield has been named San Francisco State University's Alumna of the Year for 2001 by the San Francisco State University Alumni Association. Whitfield, who earned a bachelor of arts in music from SFSU in 1972, will receive her award at the University's 100th annual Commencement exercises Saturday, May 26, at 12:30 p.m. in Cox Stadium on the SFSU campus. She will also sing the national anthem a capella ...

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