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Earl Klugh Receives Key to the City of Niagara Falls

October 23, 2009

Grammy winning guitarist Earl Klugh received a Proclamation and Key to the City from Mayor Paul A. Dyster of Niagara Falls at the Seneca Niagara Casino during Earl Klugh's performance on October 15th. Earl's friend and Niagara Falls City Administrator Donna Owens presented him with the key and Mayoral Proclamation on stage. Each of Earl's band ...

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Kresge Foundation Names Detroit Trumpeter Marcus Belgrave 2009 Eminent Artist

October 21, 2009

Master jazz trumpet player Marcus Belgrave -- who has enthralled audiences world-wide with his musical virtuosity and mentored scores of aspiring young musicians -- has been named the 2009 Kresge Eminent Artist by The Kresge Foundation. The award and $50,000 prize recognizes Belgrave's lifelong musical achievements and his personal and professional contributions to music performance and ...

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Jackson Earns American Music Awards Nod

October 13, 2009

Michael Jackson has a chance to win artist of the year posthumously at the American Music Awards. Country star Taylor Swift tops all artists with six nominations. Fans will select winners by online voting. The awards will be televised Nov. 22 on ABC from Los Angeles. Jackson is up against Lady Gaga, Eminem, Kings of Leon ...

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Jazz Singer/Songwriter Halie Loren Wins Just Plain Folks 2009 “Best Vocal Jazz Album” Award

October 8, 2009

Eugene, Oregon-October 7, 2009- Halie Loren has made her mark in Indie music over the years with several highly acclaimed releases. Most recently the jazz singer and songwriter was awarded for her excellence in both vocals and recording at the Just Plain Folks Music Awards 2009. Halie walked away with the coveted ...

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Charlie Haden to Receive a Lifetime Achievement Award

October 7, 2009

On Saturday evening October 24 at 8:00 p.m., Juan Alderete, Thomas Pridgen and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez of The Mars Volta will perform at a concert at Hollywood's Key Club which will include a presentation of Bass Player magazine's Lifetime Achievement Awards to jazz legend Charlie Haden and R&B legend Rocco Prestia. Haden (in duo with pianist Alan ...

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Riverfront Times Announces 2009 "Best of St. Louis" Winners

October 6, 2009

The Riverfront Times published its annual “Best of St. Louis" issue this week, and among the 2009 award winners were:* Hamiet Bluiett for “Best Jazz Artist"; * KWMU's Jazz Unlimited, hosted by Dennis Owsley, for “Best Jazz Radio Program";* Jazz at the Bistro for “Best Jazz Club"; and * Cabaret St. ...

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Joe Wilder to be Honored by Manhattan School of Music

October 5, 2009

Four Manhattan School of Music alumni are being honored at a special alumni homecoming reception on October 16, 2009. Joe Wilder, Capt. Kenneth Force, Elliot Goldenthal, and Laquita Mitchell will be recognized for their significant career accomplishments as well as for service to Manhattan School of Music. The Distinguished Alumni Awards Presentation, held in the School's ...

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Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Announces First Round Grants for Jazz.Next Program

September 30, 2009

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Announces First Round Grants for Jazz.NEXT Program. $424,900 Awarded to Support Jazz Through the Use of Technology Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation has announced the first round of grants for the Jazz.NEXT program. Jazz.NEXT is a new national jazz initiative designed to encourage the application of technology in substantive and innovative approaches to ...

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Jazz Bass Legend Charlie Haden to Receive a Lifetime Achievement Award

September 28, 2009

Along with Legendary Soul/Funk Bassist Rocco Prestia of Tower of Power at Bass Player Live! October 24 Bass Player LIVE! will include clinics, demos, and appearances from top musicians at SIR Studios, 6465 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California on October 24 – 25, 2009. On Saturday evening October 24 at 8:00 p.m., Juan Alderete (Mars Volta) ...

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Dave Brubeck Receives Berklee Honorary Doctorate

September 22, 2009

Jazz legend Dave Brubeck delivers a personal rejoinder after receiving the honorary doctor of music degree from Berklee College of Music at the 52nd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival on Sunday, September 20. Clint Eastwood--who received a Berklee honorary doctorate in 2007--and Berklee president Roger H. Brown presented Brubeck with the award just prior to the festival's ...