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Concert Marks Black Opera Singer's Historic Performance

More than 2,000 people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday for a concert honoring the 70th anniversary of contralto Marian Anderson's historic performance there in 1939. Because of the color of her skin, Anderson was denied the opportunity to perform at nearby Constitution Hall and at a local high school. So the opera singer performed ...

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George Harrison to Receive Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame

George Harrison to Receive Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame

Late George Harrison is set to receive a star on the renowned Hollywood Walk of Fame at a ceremony on April 14. The guitarist will be honoured posthumously at a Los Angeles ceremony. It is set to take place along the Walk of Fame at 1750 Vine Street, in front of the Capitol Records building. The ...

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Gypsy Jazz Jam @ The Galaxie in Chicago

Gypsy Jazz Jam @ The Galaxie in Chicago

CHICAGO, Ill. – The Galaxie continues its series of gypsy jazz jam sessions on Thursday, April 16 from 8 to 11 pm. These sessions are open to jazz fans, musicians and dancers of all types and levels, as well as fans of vintage films. This session will feature the Chicago band Uptown Rhythm Swing. Previous sessions ...

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"Big Monday" Every 2nd Monday at Tritone in Philadelphia

"Big Monday" Every 2nd Monday at Tritone in Philadelphia

This Monday, April 13th and every 2nd Monday of the month at Tritone in Philadelphia will feature Big Monday. Big Monday is: Tom Tallitsch - Saxophones Victor Baker - Guitar John Stenger - Piano Paul Gehman - Bass Justin Leigh - Drums 1508 South ...

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Baye Kouyate: Raw Energy, Riveting Rhythms at Nublu (NYC)

Baye Kouyate: Raw Energy, Riveting Rhythms at Nublu (NYC)

Talking drum ("tama") master Baye Kouyate from Mali returns to NY for his first performance this year in NYC at Nublu on the Lower East Side on Fri, April 24th at 8pm. Kouyate's performances are a journey through a world of highly complex polyrhythms fusing traditional sounds of Mali with influences such as jazz, reggae, and ...

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Urban Eats Cafe Hosting Show of Tony Renner's Jazz-Inspired Art

Urban Eats Cafe Hosting Show of Tony Renner's Jazz-Inspired Art

In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, improvising guitarist, DJ and friend o' this Web site Tony Renner is exhibiting his visual art during April at the Urban Eats Cafe and Bakery, 3301 Meramec Avenue in the Dutchtown neighborhood of south St. Louis.The show includes his print of Dizzy Gillespie and other jazz-inspired works, and ...

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Marta Gomez Releases "Musiquita" at Joe's Pub on April 17

Marta Gomez Releases "Musiquita" at Joe's Pub on April 17

Colombian singer-songwriter Marta Gomez will release her new album, Musiquita Friday, April 17th Shows at 8 & 10 pm Joe's Pub 424 LaFayette Street, New York City Musiquita is Marta Gomez's fifth recording. This new project reflects the ...

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Barry Levitt and Connie Crothers to Perform at Manhattan Country School's Spring Benefit

Barry Levitt and Connie Crothers to Perform at Manhattan Country School's Spring Benefit

Manhattan Country School will host its annual spring benefit- Big Night Out! on Saturday May 2, 2009 at the Prince George Ballroom in Manhattan. The fundraiser will begin at 7:00p.m. with a cocktail reception followed by dinner, live music, and dancing. Musical guests include Barry Levitt, pianist Connie Crothers, cajun cellist Sean Grissom, Chip Jackson, Rodney ...

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All-Star Jazz Jam for Jazz Bridge at the Philadelphia Clef Club

All-Star Jazz Jam for Jazz Bridge at the Philadelphia Clef Club

Support The Jazz Bridge at this All-Star Benefit! All-Star Jazz Jam April 26, 2009 3:00-7:00pm $25 Philadelphia Clef Club 738 Broad Street Philadelphia, PA Performances: Klingon Klezmer Band with Dave Posmontier, Stan Slotter, Jack Kessler, Tom Cohen, Jim Babb Warren Oree and the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble ...

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Icons Among Us: Jazz in the Present Tense

Icons Among Us: Jazz in the Present Tense

On April 15th, overlooking New York City's Columbus Circle and Central Park in the Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center will premiere the first episode of a four-part series titled Icons Among Us: jazz in the present tense that the Documentary Channel will broadcast exclusively beginning April 20th. The series, filmed at various locations ...


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