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Celebrate Jazz Night Thursdays at Pub 52 with a Special Birthday Performance by Damian J Project for Jeannette Pina of South Florida Jazz List
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Becky Jaime
Pub 52 Gastropub + Kitchen is thrilled to announce a special Jazz Night Thursdays event on July 18th, 2024, featuring a live performance by the renowned Damian J Project, in celebration of Jeannette Pina's birthday from South Florida Jazz List. The event promises to be an unforgettable evening of music, food, and drink specials, starting at 7 pm. Jeanette Pina, a prominent figure in South Florida's jazz community, is known for her passion for jazz and her dedication to promoting ...
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A New Live Digital Album Release By Drummer Billie Davies
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Billie Davies PR
A New Digital Album Release by Billie Davies. On Hollywood Boulevard—Live at The Mint in New Orleans To be released through ReverbNation and Bandcamp on August 8, 2024. About On Hollywood Boulevard On Hollywood Boulevard came about while Billie Davies still lived at The Historic Hillview in Hollywood, Los Angeles. She lived there for several years and her many experiences in and impressions of Hollywood Boulevard needed recording. It took from 2012 in Hollywood, the initial conception, to ...
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Tribute To Angela Bofill - Livestreamed funeral mass set for Friday, June 28, 2024 at 1pm Pacific time on St. Dominic’s Catholic Church's YouTube channel in Benicia, CA
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Valerie Vaccaro
On June 13, 2024, jazz/R&B/pop singer-songwriter Angela Bofill's death at 70 years old was announced in a post on Angela Bofill’s Facebook page by Rich Engel—her long-time friend and manager: “On behalf of my dear friend Angie, I am saddened to announce her passing on the morning of June 13th.” Angela Bofill passed away at the Vallejo, California home where she lived with her daughter Shauna Portuguez and family. On Friday, June 28, 2024 at 4pm, Angela Bofill’s funeral mass ...
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Fingerstyle Wunderkind Jacob Johnson Offers Spiritually Uplifting Version Of 'Jessica,' The Dickey Betts/Allman Brothers Classic
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1888 Media
Rising virtuoso Jacob Johnson has announced the June 21 release of his soul-affirming, spiritually-uplifting version of “Jessica,” the iconic, transcendent Allman Brothers classic. Penned by late ABB guitarist Dickey Betts, along with contributions from guitarist Les Dudek, the original composition was named after Betts’ 1-year old daughter who crawled into the room while the song was being workshopped. Released in August 1973 as a part of the album, Brothers and Sisters, the 7-1/2 minute instrumental debuted on the Billboard Hot ...
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A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to raise money for legendary pianist, composer, and educator Richie Beirach
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All About Jazz
Richie Beirach has been fighting life-threatening health issues since the end of 2023. Best known for his five-decade-long collaboration with saxophonist Dave Liebman, and over 400 acclaimed recordings as a leader or sideman with the likes of Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Randy Brecker, Jack DeJohnette, and John Scofield, Beirach’s ongoing health situation has left him struggling with overwhelming medical expenses and unable to work for the foreseeable future. Dear Friends, Admirers and Supporters of Richie Beirach, We are reaching ...
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The 7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest Officially Begins—Applications For 11th Edition Are Now Open
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Valerio Pappi
The 7 Virtual Jazz Club’s open the 11th edition of its international improvised music contest to all musical genres, not just jazz. Thanks to its 10 years of global experience, its high-quality jury, and the use of cutting-edge technologies, the 7VJC Contest is ready to give to all musicians visibility in every corner of the world! Application deadline September 27, 2024 11th edition Categories Jazz category Swing, gospel, bebop, fusion, jazz-rock, blues, Latin jazz, soul, Afro jazz, Afro-cuban, free jazz, ...
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New Record 'Margin Call II': Where The Present Is Combined With Daniel Stahre's Lyrical Melodies
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Daniel Stahre
Gothenburg pianist Daniel Stahre returns with the new album Margin Call II—an instrumental fusion of contemporary, jazz and pop. With some of Sweden’s finest musicians, the listener is invited to a melodic journey rooted in the Nordic tradition. In the sequel Margin Call II, Daniel Stahre comments on contemporary life in a personal way, almost out of necessity. In songs like 'Infinite Liquidity' and 'Market Maker', inspiration is drawn from the great financial endpoint that also adorns the album series: ...
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Announcing August 2024 Concert Schedule Including The Fred Hersch Trio, Johnathan Blake Quintet, And More At World-renowned Smoke Jazz Club
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AMT Public Relations
Entering its second quarter century as committed as ever to pure jazz (All About Jazz),” SMOKE Jazz Club continues its 25th anniversary season with another month of today’s leading artists in jazz. For the first time in the club’s history, the multi-GRAMMY-nominated pianist Fred Hersch performs on the SMOKE Stage. He is joined by his trio (Alexander Claffy and Jochen Rueckert) which The Wall Street Journal calls “one of the major ensembles of our time.” Johnathan Blake returns for five ...
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