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Advocacy

Jazz Guitarist Pat Metheny Provides Soundtrack For Cancer Support Community Of Philadelphia’s Holiday e-Card

Source: Scott Bluebond
December 19, 2012

PHILADELPHIA, PA: Pat Metheny, legendary jazz guitarist perhaps best known for his work with the Pat Metheny Group, and 19 GRAMMY awards (with the possibility of a 20th for his recent Unity Band release), has stepped up to help the Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia (CSCP) by providing the music for the organization’s 2012 electronic holiday card. The e-card, designed by Lauren Keswick and marketing and communications director Scott Bluebond and produced by Keswick was distributed today to the cancer ...

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Event

Signature Music Series At Berklee Presents Terri Lyne Carrington, The Music Of Quincy Jones And More

Source: Berklee Media Relations
December 19, 2012

The Signature Music Series at Berklee presents an extraordinary season of jazz, R&B, soul, Celtic, and musical theater performances by a cross-section of Berklee students, faculty and alumni, and world-renowned, award-winning musicians. The spring 2013 half of the series features Terri Lyne Carrington’s Money Jungle (February 14), Great American Songbook: The Music of Quincy Jones (February 24), The Music of Bill Whelan (April 11), and Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical (April 25 and 26). The Signature Music Series at ...

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Radio

WBGO JAZZ 88.3 FM Holds Fifth Annual Coat Drive December 18, 2012 - January 18, 2013

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
December 19, 2012

WBGO Acts As Collection Point for Five Coat Distribution Centers NEWARK, NJ: Everyone deserves to be safe and warm; but due to tough economic times and the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, many of our neighbors can use a helping hand. To bring warmth into the lives of infants, children and adults throughout the area, WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM is hosting its Fifth Annual Coat Drive December 18, 2012- January 18, 2013. “While reports have said that holiday spending is up, ...

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Recording

Actress, Author And Singer Molly Ringwald To Release Jazz CD

Source: Muse Media
December 19, 2012

CELEBRATED ACTRESS AND AUTHOR MOLLY RINGWALD TO RELEASE DEBUT CD, “EXCEPT...SOMETIMES,” APRIL 9th_VIA CONCORD RECORDS Critically-Acclaimed Actress, Author and Singer Signs To Concord Records Los Angeles, California. “Except...Sometimes,” the debut CD from actress and author Molly Ringwald, will be released by Concord Records on April 9th, 2013. An homage to the Great American Songbook, Ringwald has crafted a carefully chosen selection of nine standards which she caps off with her take on The Breakfast Club classic, “Don’t You (Forget About ...

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Performance / Tour

In The Midst Of His Critically Acclaimed CD Release "Scarlet – The Director's Cut", Guitarist Dave Kilminster Performs With Roger Waters In Front Of Over Two Billion Viewers!

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
December 19, 2012

London, UK - Guitar virtuoso Dave Kilminster, in the midst of his recently released critically acclaimed solo CD titled 'Scarlet – The Director's Cut', on December 12, 2012 performed with Roger Waters in front of over two billion viewers at the 12-12-12 benefit concert at Madison Square Garden in NYC. The largest gathering of legendary British and American rock stars in recent history, the benefit for Hurricane Sandy was by all accounts a huge success. Unquestionably, Roger Waters set was ...

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TV / Film

NCIS: Los Angeles Heats Up On Tuesday With Basinet's Santa Baby

Source: Cynthia "c." Basinet
December 19, 2012

A modern Christmas classic, Santa Baby by Cynthia Basinet's is headed to one of the hottest shows on TV. On Tuesday the 18th, the 10th episode of season four, entitled “Free Ride” will air, and the sultry and smooth voice of Basinet will be bringing holiday cheer to the cast as well as millions of viewers. The number four ranked action drama will air on CBS in its regular timeslot, right after perennial favorite NCIS. The episode features an undercover ...

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Performance / Tour

Rob Parton Big Band CD Release Party Fitzgerald's In Berwyn IL

Source: Rob Parton
December 19, 2012

Rob Parton celebrates his ninth big band release on December 19th at 7:30pm at FitzGerald's Nightclub with “We'll Be Together Again". FitzGerald's is located at 6615 West Roosevelt Road in Berwyn IL. Very close to Chicago. About 20 minutes from the loop. ROB PARTON BIG BAND BIO The Rob Parton Big Band (RPBB), a 19 piece jazz ensemble celebrates and represents the best of the big band tradition with a modern and original sound. Through the creative arrangers within the ...

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Event

Dominick Farinacci And A Monster Truck Driver Deliver Toys To Bring A Smile To Children's Faces Who Were Devastated By Hurricane Sandy

Source: Daniel Malkin
December 18, 2012

A massive truck load of toys will be donated to the St Francis De Sales school. The school and the surrounding area was heavily affected by Hurricane Sandy. Dominick and other amazing musicians will perform a FREE concert for the children and anyone else in attendance. All of the toys and money raised will be donated to the people affected by this tragedy. Toys will be distributed to the children by Dominick and Kevin following the concert. Dominick and his ...

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