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BERKLEE TRUSTEE J. SCOTT BENSON DONATES ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO ENDOW GARY BURTON CHAIR IN JAZZ PERFORMANCE
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All About Jazz
Label M Signs Percussion Master Leon Parker
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All About Jazz
New York, NY - Label M / PDSE Music Group announce the signing of Leon Parker, one of the most dynamic percussionists in music today. Though often deemed a jazz artist, Parker goes far beyond the traditional boundaries of jazz to incorporate a panoply of styles and influences in his work. His debut album for Label M, scheduled for release in Spring 2001, reunites the percussion master with producer Joel Dorn, who produced Parker's first two records.
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BEATLEJAZZ TO PLAY SWEET BASIL APRIL 10-15, 2001
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All About Jazz
Fresh on the heels of a great run at Birdland, BEATLEJAZZ, the dynamic trio of Brian Melvin on drums, Dave Kikoski on piano and Charles Fambrough on bass, will appear at Sweet Basil in New York City on April 10th-15, 2001. The group will perform selections from their Zebra Acoustic Recording, A BITE OF THE APPLE. Sweet Basil is located at 88 Seventh Avenue South. Call for reservations at 212-242-1785 for performance times and cover charge. For more information about ...
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2001 MELLON JAZZ FESTIVAL SELECTS "PAPA" JOHN AND JOEY DEFRANCESCO
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All About Jazz
16th ANNUAL EVENT SET FOR JUNE 12-17; COMPLETE LINEUP TO BE ANNOUNCED MAY 2
PHILADELPHIA, February 12, 2001--The 16th Annual Mellon Jazz Festival will honor father and son Hammond organ duo “Papa" John DeFrancesco and Joey DeFrancesco. The 2001 Mellon Jazz Festival will run from Tuesday, June 12 through Sunday, June 17, 2001. “Papa" John and Joey will be joined by an esteemed list of local favorites for a special 'all in the family' honoree concert to be held Friday, ...
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