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Newport Festivals Foundation Gala: Cassandra Wilson, Michel Camilo, Jon Batiste

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
March 3, 2015

Newport Festivals Foundation 5th Annual Gala Celebrates George Wein’s 90th Birthday with Cassandra Wilson, Michel Camilo and Jon Batiste & Stay Human NEWPORT, RI: Don’t miss one of Newport’s favorite social events when the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. returns to The Breakers on Saturday, August 1, at 7:30 pm for its Gala Benefit featuring performances by Cassandra Wilson, Michel Camilo, Jon Batiste and Stay Human, to celebrate the 90th birthday of festival impresario George Wein. Although his birthday is October ...

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Video / DVD

Kenny Werner “Effortless Mastery Of Melody, Harmony & Rhythm” Instructional Video Released By JazzHeaven.com

Source: Falk Willis
March 2, 2015

Kenny Werner is a rare musician who is known as much for his teachings and wisdom as for his piano playing and composing. He has played with Joe Lovano, Betty Buckley, Mel Lewis, Bob Brookmeyer, Toots Thielemans, Randy Brecker, and many more. Kenny has been the leader of his own bands since the late 1970s and written for jazz orchestras and classical orchestras around the world. He is the author of the landmark book Effortless Mastery (over 90,000 copies sold)—now ...

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Performance / Tour

Chihiro Yamanaka Trio At Dizzy's In New York City, March 9

Source: SF Media
March 2, 2015

The Chihiro Yamanaka Trio will perform March 9, 2015 at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at Jazz At Lincoln Center in New York, NY. The trio, led by jazz pianist/composer Chihiro Yamanaka, a Universal Music/Blue Note recording artist, features bassist Yasushi Nakamura and drummer Kush Abadey. Ms. Yamanaka’s group will perform two sets, at 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM. Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola is at 10 Columbus Circle at Broadway and 60th St. in New York City. Admission is $25 per set, or ...

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Interview

Interview: Multi-Instrumentalist Paul Stafford

Source: Eric Taylor
March 2, 2015

Q: You received your first drum kit at the age of five. Did your family already know you had an interest in music? A: I would say yes. The drum kit was purchased based on the constant beating on shoe boxes. My mindset was drumming as one would do in a school marching band. Although not being my main instrument, it definitely played an important part of my younger years as a multi-instrumentalist on stage in my brother's band. Q: ...

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Festival

New Concerts Added To The Program Of The 36th Edition Of The Festival

Source: Ann Braithwaite
March 1, 2015

Montreal, Wednesday, February 25, 2015 — We’re adding even more names to the incredible program of the 36th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, presented by TD in collaboration with Rio Tinto Alcan, from June 26 to July 5, 2015. Tickets for these concerts go on sale today at noon. A Filetta with Paolo Fresu and Daniele Di Bonaventura, Mistico Mediterraneo. Opening act: Paolo Fresu – Gianluca Petrella duo — June 26, 7 p.m., Maison symphonique — ...

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Performance / Tour

Michele Rosewoman's New Yor-Uba! at Dizzy's Club & More!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
March 1, 2015

On the heals of the highly-acclaimed double CD set New Yor-Uba, Michele Rosewoman keeps the flame burning with a stretch of exciting performances! Try to keep up with this woman's energy, as she leads her evolving all-star ensemble on dates ranging from Jazz at Lincoln Center to the Kennedy Center! 2015 looks very promising for Ms. Rosewoman! PERSONNEL FOR UPCOMING DATES March 21 - The Egg - Albany Alex Norris: trumpet, flugelhorn Roman Filiu: alto and soprano saxophones ...

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Event

Café Carlyle Announces Spring Season With John Pizzarelli, Lena Hall, Alan Cumming, Megan Hilty + More

Source: Matt Gross
February 28, 2015

THE CARLYLE, A ROSEWOOD HOTEL ANNOUNCES CAFÉ CARLYLE SPRING 2015 SEASON Including Venue Debuts of Alan Cumming and Lena Hall; Along With Return of Audience Favorites Megan Hilty, Judy Collins and John Pizzarelli with Daniel Jobim The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel is pleased to announce the Café Carlyle’s spring 2015 season, which will feature some of Broadway’s biggest stars, including the venue debuts of Alan Cumming and Lena Hall, and the highly anticipated return of Megan Hilty. The season will ...

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Performance / Tour

Shawnn Monteiro "To Carmen With Love" Tribute With Mike Renzi at Chan's Fine Oriental Dining on

Source: Ginny Shea
February 28, 2015

Shawnn Monteiro Italian Tour Reunion featuring recent Grammy winner Mike Renzi (piano), Dave Zinno (bass), Steve Langone (drums) Saturday, February 28, 8pm $15 Chan's Fine Oriental Dining 267 Main St. Woonsocket, RI 02895 401-765-1900 A Tribute to Jazz, A Tribute to a Talent, and a Tribute to One Artist’s Effort to Keep a Memory Alive Tributes to the jazz greats of yesterday, performed by the artists of today, are many. But few of today’s ...

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