Jazz News

Dave Koz Set To Perform On August 10th As Part Of The Paramount Jazz Series

Source: Michael Ricci
July 29, 2012

"BeBe and I have been friends for 20 years, but this is the first time we've toured together and I'm so excited," says Koz. “We've unofficially dubbed it 'The Brothers From Another Mother' tour because superficially we couldn't be more different, but we actually have so much in common." “I've said no for years to touring, but this time seems right because of what we bring together to the stage," said Winans, adding, “the love people will feel from the ...

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Complete Dutch Jazz & World Meeting Lineup Announced

Source: Michael Ricci
July 28, 2012

During the second Dutch Jazz & World Meeting, which takes place October 5 & 6 2012, in Amsterdam, 26 prominent jazz and world music acts from the Netherlands will present themselves to both national as well as international music professionals. Music Center the Netherlands today announces the complete line-up of the showcases. The following acts will perform in the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ and the Bimhuis. Amina Figarova Baraná Elektro Shaman Blue Flamingo ...

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First Name Dutch Jazz & World Meeting Announced

Source: Michael Ricci
July 28, 2012

Today Music Center the Netherlands announced the first names of the showcase program of the second Dutch Jazz & World Meeting, which takes place in Amsterdam October 5 & 6, 2012. 26 Contemporary jazz and world music acts from the Netherlands will present themselves to both national and international music professionals. First names Jazz: a.o. Royal Improvisers Orchestra, PumpOrgan, Hybrid 10tet, Testimoni and VPRO/Boy Edgar Prize 2012 winner Yuri Honing World: a.o. Baraná Elektro Shaman, the Nordanians, Boi Akih, Jungle ...

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MCN Presents Dutch Jazz & World Meeting 2012

Source: Michael Ricci
July 28, 2012

Music Center the Netherlands announces the 2nd edition of the Dutch Jazz & World Meeting (DJWM), the showcase event for internationally promising acts from the Netherlands in the field of jazz and world music, aiming actively at the foreign market. The conference takes place on October 5 and 6, 2012 in the Bimhuis, The Amsterdam Conservatory and the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, in Amsterdam in the presence of an international public of some hundred presenters of respected jazz and world ...

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Ben Ratliff and Lucy Durán Keynote Speakers at Dutch Jazz & World Meeting 2012

Source: Michael Ricci
July 28, 2012

The Dutch Jazz & World Meeting team is proud to announce the following keynotes speakers: Ben Ratliff, jazz and pop critic for the New York Times and Dr Lucy Durán, radio producer at BBC3, Lecturer at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London and music producer. Ben Ratliff will give a preview of his forthcoming book ‘Twenty Ways to Listen (to Music)’. Dr Lucy Durán will share light on how she integrates her broad background for projects ...

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D-Erania at The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Academy Arts Theatre Chicago IL on September 1st 2012

Source: Michael Ricci
July 28, 2012

By Hrayr Attarian On September 1st 2012 at 7 PM, Chicagoans will have the chance to hear on the city's best- kept secrets, saxophone virtuoso, composer and improviser extraordinaire D-Erania (Donella Stampley). Surrounded by her electrifying band she will appear on the stage of The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Academy Arts Theatre on west 119th street. Proceeds from the concert will go to Illinois Blessing, a charitable organization that helps the state's needy families.

An autodidact and child prodigy, ...

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Stephanie Jordan And Ellis Marsalis To Perform For Stevie Wonder At National Urban League’s Gala

Source: Sylvain Music Notes
July 28, 2012

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Masquerade Gala honors U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Bernette Johnson and musical legend Stevie Wonder NEW ORLEANS – Internationally acclaimed New Orleans’ jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan will be accompanied by pianist Ellis Marsalis in a special rendition of one of Stevie Wonder’s tunes as the National Urban League pays tribute to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder; Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Bernette Johnson; and music legend Stevie Wonder during the 2012 National ...

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Jazz Arts Group's Jazz In Schools Partners With A+ Children's Academy For Inaugural Music Festival

Source: Scott Vezdos
July 28, 2012

Columbus, OH – In partnership with the Jazz Arts Group’s Jazz in Schools program, A+ Children’s Academy Community School (ACAC) is hosting the first annual A+ Community Music Festival on July 28, 2012 from 11 AM to 3 PM on the school grounds at 100 Obetz Road. Admission is free. The inaugural event for the A+ Children’s Academy will be a festive prelude to what is anticipated as the most innovative public elementary school program in central Ohio. The theme ...

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