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W.C. Handy Tour Comes to NYC on 11/9 w/ Little Milton, Johnnie Johnson, Duke Robillard, Charlie Musselwhite & Trudy Lynn

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Artists Against Piracy Launches Next Phase of Public Awareness

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ARTISTS AGAINST PIRACY LAUNCHES NEXT PHASE OF PUBLIC AWARENESS CRUSADE WITH PRINT ADS, NEW WEB SITE AND COLLEGE CAMPAIGN

LOS ANGELES -- Sept. 29, 2000 -- Artists Against Piracy, an artist-driven coalition formed to give recording artists a voice in determining how their music is distributed on the Internet, today announced plans for the next phase in its ongoing public awareness campaign. The organization will launch a series of print ads in national publications, a new Web site and an ...

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DAVIDOFF INTERNATIONAL VOCAL JAZZ FESTIVAL@THE TABLE BAY HOTEL Cape Town South Africa

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VOCALIST KENDRA SHANK CELEBRATES RELEASE OF NEW JAZZ FOCUS CD REFLECTIONS AT NEW YORK'S JAZZ STANDARD CLUB ON OCTOBER 16th

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"A Talent Deserving Wider Recognition" in the 1999 Down Beat International Critics' Poll, Shank shines on Reflections, her September 12th Jazz Focus CD, featuring her impressionistic approach and eclectic song selections

Kendra Shank is a special jazz singer, one not afraid to take risks and one soulful enough not to do things just for effect. Fans and critics alike praise her individuality and compelling, creative performances. Musically speaking, she does not confine herself to any one thing but makes all ...

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Live Webcast- Dave Grusin and Lee Ritenour perform songs from Two Worlds on 9/28

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Concord Records Releases A Double Dose Of Soul: Soulcall by Nnenna Freelon and Soul Of The Conga by Poncho Sanchez

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NNENNA FREELON - SOULCALL (9/12/00)

For her much-anticipated new album, multi-Grammy nominated vocalist NNENNA FREELON delivers unbridled, dynamic performances that celebrate the positive spirituality in us all. Soulcall features an uplifting collection of songs ranging from Amazing Grace to Straighten Up and Fly Right (featuring vocals by Take 6) to Let It Be Me (featuring saxophone by Kirk Whalum). Other special guests include Sounds of Blackness (vocals), Joe Beck (guitar) and Ed Thigpen (drums). For all the latest news and ...

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Dave Stryker and "Shades of Miles" Band CD Release Party

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Steeplechase Recording Artist Dave Stryker To Showcase His New Release “Shades Of Miles" At The Blue Note

Steeplechase Records is pleased to announce the appearance of guitarist Dave Stryker at the Blue Note to showcase his “Shades Of Miles" project.

“Shades Of Miles" was inspired by Miles Davis 70s recordings “Bitches Brew", “In A Silent Way" and Live-Evil". Dave's idea was not to imitate, but to create an atmosphere in which the musicians could interact in a setting dedicated to ...

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RL Burnside's New CD, 'Wish I Was In heaven Sitting Down,' To Be Released on Fat Possum Records 10/24

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