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Source: All About Jazz
September 7, 2012

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Charlie Harrington Named Invitational Judge For Drum Off Competition

Source: Charlie Harrington
September 7, 2012

Award-Winning Acclaimed Artist, Charlie Harrington, has accepted an invitation to judge Guitar Center's 2012 Drum Off Competition. Charlie, an active touring and session drummer, is in high demand not only as a performer but as an educator as well. He has shared the stage with jazz legends such as Woody Herman, Freddie Green, Kirk Whalum, Larry Coryell, Kurt Elling, John Scofield, Barbra Streisand, Dave Brubeck, Richie Cole, Tony Bennett, Ira Sullivan, Carly Simon, Ari Brown, Junko Onishi, and Eddie “Cleanhead" ...

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Bulgarian Modern Jazz Guitarist Hristo Vitchev's 2012 West Coast Tour Dates

Source: Hristo Vitchev
September 7, 2012

Referred by the media as one of the newest voices in jazz guitar, Hristo Vitchev's music has been captivating audiences all across the globe. At only age 31 he has already released four critically acclaimed albums as a leader plus two more releases as a co-leader. As JazzTimes magazine describes his music: “Vitchev's sophisticated and adventurous work is imbued with shimmering harmonies and lyrical improvisations." “Vitchev's multihued compositions are like impressionistic sound paintings." - JAZZIZ Right now Hristo is presenting ...

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Enter the "Keith Jarrett - Sleeper" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

Source: All About Jazz
September 7, 2012

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the ECM Records “Keith Jarrett - Sleeper“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on October 7th. Click here to enter the contest

(Following Keith Jarrett at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.)

Good luck! Your Friends at ECM Records About Sleeper An astonishing double-album documentation of a great band at the peak of its powers, Sleeper features a complete ...

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NJPAC and WBGO Jazz88.3 FM Announce New Events for TD James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
September 7, 2012

New Jersey Jazz Clubs Added to Festival Lineup Newark, NJ: The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and WBGO Jazz 88.3FM announced today the complete schedule of programming for the TD James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival, a week-long celebration (October 15 – 21) of jazz and the musical legacy of long-time Newarker and beloved jazz artist James Moody. The Festival’s centerpiece events include three unique performances at NJPAC. Concerts For Love of Moody: A Jazz Celebration featuring jazz icons ...

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Dave Liebman Group To Play Birdland Jazz Club September 11-15

Source: Richard Hillman Public Relations
September 7, 2012

Birdland Jazz Club (315 West 44th Street, NYC) is pleased to present the Dave Liebman Group for a weeklong engagement (September 11-15) with two sets each night at 8:30 & 11pm. The music charges are $30 (side seating) and $40 (center seating). There is a $10 food/drink minimum per set. Dinner is served from 5:00pm to 1:00am. Saxophonist Dave Liebman, a 2010 “NEA Jazz Master," learned directly from jazz icons, spending extensive periods as a member of groups led by ...

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Long Overdue By Doris Long Debuts At Age 83!

Source: Leslie Moynihan Coffey
September 7, 2012

You need to know about jazz singer Doris Long, who is an 83 years young, talented and elegant lady. Long released her debut CD “Long Overdue" in May 2012. The project was financed by fans, friends, family and local musicians. It is a 17 song collection of American Songbook standards that features Long on vocals, Joe Hunter on piano, Dallas Coffey on bass, Val Kent on drums and Al Fuller on tenor sax. According to music critic Greg Cielec, the ...

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USA Meets Finland On Brain Inventory Trio's New Live Album "The Wall" By Konnex Records

Source: Esa Pietila
September 7, 2012

The recently formed Brain Inventory Trio not only bridges two cultures but also brings us a fusion of styles from jazz and folk music to rock, throwing all preconceptions out the window. With American pianist Michael Jefry Stevens and two Finns, saxophonist Esa Pietilä and cellist Juho Laitinen, in the line‐up, the trio's talents span across a multitude of musical genres. The upcoming album was recorded at a concert played in Helsinki in 2010. Both Michael Jefry Stevens and Esa ...

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