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Eastman School Going to Woodshed Jazz History During XRIJF in June

February 22, 2011

As recently announced by the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, a new course “Introduction to Jazz History" will be offered by the Eastman School of Music for those attending the jazz festival concerts who want to “go deeper" into the roots of jazz. Offered in the afternoons the week of June 13-17th, the course will be ...

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Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival 2011 ties up its 9th edition with more sold out shows and an ascending attendance record!

February 21, 2011

A total of 19 days of intensive music shows started up with the Dubai Shopping Festival 2011 opening day at the Walk JBR on January 20th, 2011 with the Blues Edition of the Jazz World, which featured 9 nights and 18 bands introducing an international and local mix of the best Blues artists and performers. This ...

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Full line-ups announced for As Alike As Trees

February 19, 2011

Saturday 5th March and Sunday 6th March 2011 London's latest improvised music festival As Alike As Trees makes its debut over the weekend of 5th and 6th March, curated by saxophonist David O'Connor and violinist Jennifer Allum, both of whom are regulars at Eddie Prévost's weekly Friday evening improvising workshops. Alongside O'Connor and Allum, the weekend ...

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Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival Should Be Stellar

February 15, 2011

Fest Creator George Wein returns to perform and be honored on Walk of Fame Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival has announced its lineup for 2010, a marked improvement over last year's edition, though there was plenty of good music last year. At the two-day, two-stage event, there is always good music, even if there are acts scattered ...

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2011 Playboy Jazz Line-Up Announced

February 11, 2011

By Chuck Koton There are many reasons for Americans to express their collective gratitude to Hugh Hefner. He played a fundamental role in sophisticating society's senses in the1950s. And there are the women. There is the ground breaking path Hef carved in transcending the puritanical sexual mores of the Eisenhower era. And there are the women. ...

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Berklee's 43rd Annual High School Jazz Festival, March 5, 2011

February 11, 2011

Berklee's 43rd High School Jazz Festival will showcase over 3, 000 students and 200 big bands, combos, and vocal ensembles from California to New England competing for $175, 000 in scholarships to Berklee's Five-Week Summer Performance Program. The annual event, the largest of its kind in the U.S., will include clinics/concerts by the acclaimed a cappella ...

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Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival Announces Star-Studded 2011 Lineup

February 9, 2011

Saratoga Springs, NY (February 10, 2011)—The Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, one of the most celebrated and longest-running jazz events in the world, marks its 34th year at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, June 25 and 26, with a dynamic lineup of more than 20 acclaimed artists and ensembles on two stages. Highlights include festival debuts by Michael ...

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Diana Krall Solo Concerts at the Festival a World Premiere

February 9, 2011

The love affair between Diana Krall and the Festival continues! The internationally acclaimed pianist and singer finally returns to the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal with her major world premiere solo concert! Best of all, the legend will perform on three consecutive nights in Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts, on June 26, 27 and 28 ...

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9th Annual Lady Got Chops Women's History Month Music Festival

February 7, 2011

9TH ANNUAL LADY GOT CHOPS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH MUSIC FESTIVAL 2011 All 5c events are $10 plus 6 food/drink minimum per person per set MARCH 1 SHRINE 2271 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL Kim Clarke Duo $10 MARCH 2 no cover Bowery Wine Co 13 E First St. NYC Jan ...

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John Legend to Headline Saint Lucia Jazz Festival

February 3, 2011

In celebration of the 20th anniversary, six time Grammy winner and multi-Platinum artist John Legend will headline this year's Saint Lucia Jazz Festival. Singer, songwriter and pianist, Legend has sold more than five million albums worldwide, garnered multiple hit singles ("Ordinary People," “Used to Love U," “So High," “Save Room," “Heaven," “Another Again") and has received ...