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Education

Leeds College Of Music Announces Jazz Professional Development Courses

Source: Matthew Warnock
May 30, 2012

Leeds College of Music (UK) is continuing to further its Personal and Professional Development strand this summer with a range of short courses, weekend workshops and summer schools. Confirmed courses include a Weekend Singers course in June under the direction of Peter Knapp, a unique opportunity to enjoy a short, intensive period of the very best training in the disciplines of Opera and Musical Theatre singing. In July, Dr Matthew Warnock is running a one-day Summer Rhythm and Groove workshop ...

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Recording

Six Degrees Announces Niyaz's "Sumud"

Source: Press Junkie PR
May 30, 2012

Struggle as a metaphor is something every human can relate to. One of the most prolific and challenging forms of struggle in the world today is the plight of ethnic and religious minorities, which is the topic of Niyaz’s third album, Sumud (pronounced soomood) forthcoming on Six Degrees Records. Translating from Arabic as ‘steadfastness,’ lead singer Azam Ali chose this philosophical term as a symbolic reminder that, as she explains, ‘every human being should inherit the right to live with ...

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Festival

Waukesha BluesFest Full Entertainment Line-up Announced

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
May 30, 2012

In addition to the previously announced Waukesha BluesFest headliners California blues guitarist Coco Montoya on Friday, August 10th and the soul infused blues rock of JJ Grey & Mofro on Saturday, August 11th, the Waukesha BluesFest is bringing one of its most exciting stage line-ups to Naga-Waukee Park this summer. The Waukesha Rotary Club, the presenter of Waukesha BluesFest, has announced of the following acts: Friday, August 10th: Coco Montoya; James Armstrong; Perry Weber & The DeVilles; Queenie & The ...

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Interview

Profile: Violinist Marissa Licata - From Alicia Keys To Recording A New Album With Her Father

Source: Lauren Rogers
May 30, 2012

Q: When would you say triggered your passion for music? How old were you at the time? A: My passion for music probably started before I began playing at three. There was always music in the house because of my father. The age that I recognized a serious passion was probably around age six. I had already been playing violin for three years, and I remember listening to Handel's “Messiah" one evening while playing cards with my father. This amazing ...

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Music Industry

Legendary New York City Venue Heads East With The Opening Of Canal Room Southampton

Source: Susan Blond, Inc.
May 29, 2012

New York, NY: On June 15th, a staple in New York City music and nightlife heads east with the opening of Canal Room Southampton. Located at 230 Elm Street in Southampton, New York, Canal Room Southampton will offer live music performances, themed events, billiard and arcade games, signature Canal Room cocktails and a spacious location to accommodate up to 800 patrons each night. The original Canal Room has become a landmark in New York City, with notable guests like Miley ...

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Website

Jazz Calendar Widget Expands to Show More Event Information

Source: All About Jazz
May 29, 2012

All About Jazz's calendar widget can be configured to show events by location, by venue and by musician, and placed on a website or blog to promote local jazz events. The widget also allows a user to view more information associated with an event by expanding the event's row. Example of row closed... Example of row expanded to show additional information... You can create the local calendar, venue calendar or musician calendar from the widget form, then copy, paste, save ...

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Recording

Inspired Bassist Sean O’Bryan Smith And A Stellar Ensemble Pause For “Reflection”

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions
May 29, 2012

The soul, jazz and gospel album scheduled for release July 17 will be prefaced by the radio single “Blessed Be Your Name” Nashville, TN: A beatific album of hymns and inspired originals shepherded by bassist Sean O’Bryan Smith and anointed by an accomplished minion of 23 musicians, Reflection will be released July 17th on Groove Therapy Records. Smith produced and arranged the offering of soul, contemporary jazz and gospel selections that comprise the second solo album from the in-demand bassist. ...

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Performance / Tour

This Week At The Cornelia Street Cafe: May 29-June 4!

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
May 29, 2012

The Cornelia Street Café, which celebrates its 35th Anniversary this July, is a true New York City landmark, an epicurean destination, an artist's café that cultivates and inspires, and one of the few remaining Greenwich Village bastions for creative music, spoken word, art, theatre, cabaret and much more The Cornelia Street Cafe is Proud to Announce “Spotlight On New Talent" A NEW monthly series, dedicated to showcasing some of the most brilliant up-and-coming jazz musicians Tuesday, May 29, 8:30 PM ...

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