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News: Radio

Live from Blue Lake: Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings

June 18, 2008

The finale of this season's “Live From Blue Lake" radio concert series is June 19th at 10 p.m. with Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings playing the arrangements and transcriptions by pianist James DaPogny of music from the 1930's when jazz pioneers Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver as well as a young Duke Ellington began to explore ...

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News: Event

E Dog Benefit for Detroit Sax Man

June 13, 2008

Although he was born in Cleveland and has lived in the San Francisco area for the past 12 years, Scott Petersen, ("E Dog" to everyone he knows) has always considered Detroit his musical home. This hardworking saxophone player is known and loved from coast to coast having played with many Detroit acts and renowned names such ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Kenny Barron/Mulgrew Miller in Detroit

June 12, 2008

From the department of when it rains it pours comes the news that two of the leading pianists in contemporary jazz are performing in separate corners of metro Detroit this weekend. Kenny Barron and Mulgrew Miller were born a dozen years apart but in many ways they could be twins. It's not that they necessarily sound ...

News: Festival

Grammy Award-Winning Robin Eubanks Brings Commanding Flavor, Style to Idlewild

June 3, 2008

Much like the genre it celebrates, the 2008 Idlewild Jazz Festival embraces an array of eras, artists and melodic styles. Slated for Saturday, Aug. 2, in Idlewild, Mich., from 1:30 - 9:30 p.m., this year's event remains true to its eclectic tradition, synthesizing established and emerging musicians into an ear-pleasing day long line up. Festival acts ...

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News: Festival

The 3rd Annual Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music

May 17, 2008

Bohemian National Home and New Detroit Sounds is proud to present The 3rd Annual Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music on May 30 & 31 at Bohemian National Home in Detroit. This two day festival showcases the finest in free jazz, improvisation and new music from around the world and right here in Detroit. In addition, ...

News: Event

Detroit Blues Society to Host Fundraiser on May 25th

May 15, 2008

Detroit Blues Society announces that due to declining economic conditions in the Metro Detroit area, they will be hosting a fundraiser to help bolster their coffers and to help them achieve their membership goals for 2008. This fundraiser will help, in large measure, to allow them in the continuing efforts toward presenting their unique musical programming ...

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News: Festival

29th Annual Detroit International Jazz Festival Announces 2008 Lineup

April 30, 2008

Labor Day Weekend Classic to Celebrate the Rich Musical Heritage of Detroit and Philadelphia Philly Bassist Christian McBride to Serve As Guest Artist in Residence Festival organizers today announced the lineup for the 29th annual Detroit International Jazz Festival, Friday, August 29 through Monday, September 1, at Hart Plaza on the Detroit River waterfront. Billed as ...

News: Radio

Ullman/Swell 4 Tet with Barry Altschul in Ann Arbor, 5-2; Live from Blue Lake, 5-4 @ 8PM

April 29, 2008

Friday, May 2nd in Ann Arbor the Kerrytown Concert House “Jazz @ the Edge Series" presents the GEBHARD ULLMAN/STEVE SWELL 4TET featuring drummer Barry Altschul, an international ensemble with bassist Hillaird Greene. Then, Sunday, May 4th at 8 p.m. eastern time the Gebhard Ullman/Steve Swell 4 tet with Barry Altschul appears live on Blue Lake Public ...

News: Event

Detroit Blues Society to Host Fundraiser on May 25th

April 28, 2008

News: Radio

Robert Hurst "Live from Blue Lake," 4-16, 10 P.M.

April 11, 2008

Wednesday, April 16th at 10 p.m. Detroit native Robert Hurst performs live on Blue Lake Public Radio with pianist Woody Goss and drummer Quentin Joseph. A respected, recognized composer, bassist, educator and recording artist who's earned four Grammy awards, bassist Bob Hurst recently appeared on record with Chris Botti, Diana Krall, Michael Buble, and the San ...