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News: Performance / Tour

Grace Kelly Quintet to Perform at Scullers on August 27 in Support of "Mood Changes"

July 31, 2009

17-Year Saxophone Prodigy Grace Kelly To Perform at Scullers on August 27 in Support of Mood Changes Voted “Best Jazz Act in Boston" For The Second Consecutive Year in The Boston Phoenix's 2009 Best Music Poll PAZZ Productions is proud to announce that saxophonist Grace Kelly and her Quintet will perform at Boston's Scullers Jazz Club ...

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News: Education

Debut of Chicago Creative Music Workshop: An Institute for Improvised Music

July 31, 2009

Chicago, IL - September 2nd and 3rd the Chicago Jazz Festival, a partnership between the Chicago Mayor's Office of Special Events and the Jazz Institute of Chicago, presents the Chicago Creative Music Workshop (CCMW), under the direction of Nicole Mitchell and Renee Baker. Sponsored by the Chicago Jazz Festival and the Chicago College of Performing Arts ...

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News: Recording

Roberta Gambarini New Album "So in Love" out August 25

July 31, 2009

Celebrated Singer Roberta Gambarini Affirms Her Status as One of the Most Important Vocalists Today with the Release of So in Love out on Groovin’ High/Emarcy on August 25, 2009 New York, NY – Every once in a while, a truly great singer comes along who possesses the beauty, individuality and talent to remind us of ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Hank Jones

July 31, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Hank Jones' birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Hank JonesThe oldest of the three Jones brothers (Hank, Thad and Elvin), Henry “Hank" Jones (born July 31, 1918) was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi and grew up in Pontiac, Michigan... more Website | ...

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News: Recording

Playscape to Release the Fonda/Stevens Group's "Memphis" September 29th

July 30, 2009

Playscape Recordings will officially welcome The Fonda/Stevens Group to its roster with the September 29th release of Memphis (PSR#033108), the eminent ensemble's 11th recording. Only the fourth studio release in the band's two-decade existence, Memphis was recorded at the end of a week-long March 2008 U.S. tour. The Fonda/Stevens Group is co-led by bassist/composer Joe Fonda ...

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News: Event

Westchester Jazz Orchestra Kicks Off Sixth Season on September 26 with John Scofield

July 30, 2009

Westchester, NY -- World-renowned and multi-Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist Joe Lovano calls the Westchester Jazz Orchestra one of the hippest bands on the scene today. This extraordinary group will begin their 2009-10 season with a special guest, guitarist John Scofield, at 8 PM on Sat., Sept. 26 at the Irvington Town Hall Theater, 85 Main Street, Irvington, ...

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News: Event

Dianne Reeves Concert in Berkshires on August 2

July 30, 2009

Four-time Grammy-winner Dianne Reeves will perform on Sunday, August 2 at 8pm at the the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center (14 Castle Street) in Great Barrington, MA. As a result of her virtuosity, improvisational prowess, and unique jazz and R&B stylings, she was awarded the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for three consecutive recordings—a Grammy first ...

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News: Recording

Roy Hargrove New Album "Emergence" out August 25

July 30, 2009

ROY HARGROVE RELEASES “EMERGENCE" - HIS FIRST BIG BAND ALBUM - ON AUGUST 25TH Acclaimed trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Roy Hargrove realizes a lifelong dream with the August 25th release of Emergence (Groovin' High/Emarcy), his first big band album. Nineteen pieces strong, Hargrove's ensemble is a vibrant and versatile group, tackling a wide range of material ...

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News: Award / Grant

CMA Announces $253,000 in Grants to Jazz Ensembles

July 30, 2009

NEW YORK, NY -- Chamber Music America (CMA), celebrating its 32nd year of service to ensemble music professionals, today announced the recipients of 12 grants through CMAs New Jazz Works: Commissioning and Ensemble Development program. The grantees were selected in June by an independent, five-member panel of professional jazz musicians. CMA received 161 applications from jazz ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Eddie Jobson's U-Z Project: 'Ultimate Zero Tour'

July 30, 2009

EDDIE JOBSON'S U-Z PROJECT ULTIMATE ZERO TOUR PROG-ROCK KEYBOARD/VIOLIN LEGEND RETURNS FROM 27-YEAR RETIREMENT TO INTRODUCE VIRTUOSO SUPERGROUP OF WORLD-RENOWNED PLAYERS ON FIRST EVER 'SOLO' TOUR Brief Series of Exclusive East Coast and Midwest Summer Dates Kicks Off Aug. 17 in Washington “The word 'genius' is bandied about a bit too freely these days, ...