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Members of Los Mua Equitos de Matanzas and Michel Herrera from Cuba to Perform at Fundraiser May 18 Benefiting the Chico O'Farrill School of Jazz

May 14, 2011

NEW YORK—The Afro Latin Jazz Alliance announced today that members of Cuba's legendary Los Muñequitos de Matanzas, as well as Cuban saxophonist Michel Herrera, will perform at its fundraiser benefiting the Chico O'Farrill School of Jazz (COSJ) to be held Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City from 6-9PM. Los Muñequitos ...

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George Wein To Get Star on SPAC Walk of Fame

May 12, 2011

Saratoga Springs, NY—Jazz impresario George Wein, often referred to as the “father" of modern music festivals, will be honored by Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 25 for his role in founding SPAC's Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, one of the longest-running and most celebrated jazz events in the world. Wein will be honored at the ...

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The Woodstock Quantum Ensemble and Holland Hopson/James Keepnews to perform at Backstage Productions in Kingston, NY on Friday, June 3 at 7:30 pm.

May 11, 2011

An exciting night of creative electro-acoustic improvised music will be unleashed in Kingston, NY when The Woodstock Quantum Ensemble and the duo Holland Hopson/James Keepnews take the stage at Backstage Productions (BSP) on Friday June 3rd at 7:30 PM. Admission will be $15 at the door and $10 for students and seniors with valid ID. The ...

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The Coventry Lions Club To Host 2011 Chester County Blues Barbeque on June 4

May 11, 2011

Coventry, PA—The Coventry Lions Club will host the 2011 Chester County Blues Barbeque on June 4, 2 to 7 p.m. at Wyndsor Farm in Elverson to support its scholarship and outreach programs. The family-oriented event will feature three notable blues bands from the area in a spacious and scenic setting, with food and drinks available for ...

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Former Yes Lead Singer Jon Anderson Signs Guitar For Cancer Support Community Of Philadelphia Gala Auction

May 10, 2011

Philadelphia. PA—Scott Bluebond is the marketing and communications director at the Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia (CSCP). But he is also one huge Yes fan. He was able to combine his love for helping people with cancer and the group Yes this week. CSCP is having their annual gala on May 20 and this year, there ...

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Sunday Brunch and Live Jazz on Mother's Day This Sunday, May 8 in Massachusetts

May 7, 2011

Happy Mothers, Live Jazz and Sunday Brunch—talk about a winning combination! MassJazz has compiled a list of places to hear live jazz in greater Boston and throughout Massachusetts this Sunday, May 8, 2011 for Mother's Day.BOSTON 75 Chestnut75 Chestnut StreetBack Bay10:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.Sunday Jazz Brunch with Billy Novick and Bill Duffy617 ...

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The Dark Side: Pictures of Rosaria La Ciura

May 4, 2011

Opening: May 4, 2011 Presentation of Fabio Savagnone, photographer and Gianmichele Taormina, professor of jazz history period: from May 4 to June 4, 2011 Broadway Performing Arts Library Via Rosolino Pilo 18 Palermo, Italy Daily from 9.00 to 13.00 and from 16.00 to 19.30 Free admission Working on a scene ...

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The Jazz Composers Orchestra Readings at Columbia University on June 5 and 6

May 4, 2011

The Center for Jazz Studies at Columbia University and the American Composers Orchestra will present the first-ever Jazz Composers Orchestra Institute Readings. The ACO will perform new works for orchestra by eight composers who participated in a week-long Jazz Composers Orchestra Intensive, held on the Columbia University campus in July 2010. 30 jazz-identified composers in various ...

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2011 Joey Ramone Birthday Bash Details Unveiled; 10 Years After His Passing, The Punk-Rock Legend Lives On

May 4, 2011

New York, NY: On what would have been his 60th birthday, the life of punk icon JOEY RAMONE will once again be celebrated at the annual JOEY RAMONE BIRTHDAY BASH which takes place Thursday, May 19th at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza. Mickey Leigh, event organizer and brother of Joey Ramone, has announced this ...

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NARM Convention 2011 Preview: So You Think You Don't Need a Label, Huh?

May 3, 2011

Next week, our friends at NARM are holding their annual Music Business Convention out in Los Angeles. The Convention, which runs from May 9-13 at the Regency Hyatt and features a murderer's row of guest speakers and panelists, is an unmissable opportunity for people at almost every level of the industry food chain. Though the convention ...