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Josh Milan of Blaze in the City of Brotherly Love
Philadelphia, PA: Internationally known musician/producer/songwriter Josh Milan, formerly of the popular 90's music group Blaze, will debut his new music and new record label in Philadelphia at Sound of Market--15 South 11th St, 2nd Floor--from 2:00 to 5:00pm. Josh will host Sound of Market's radio program, DJ sign autographs and introduce his artist ChinahBlac. Milan's label, ...
The Magic City: Sun Ra Arkestra at University City (Philadelphia) on July 24
The last time we heard from the Sun Ra Arkestra was on May 25th at Johnny Brenda's when Ars Nova Workshop hosted Maestro Marshall Allen's 86th birthday celebration. Through two high-energy sets that had the audience either dancing feverishly or contemplatively traversing the spaceways, the group demonstrated the unrivalled expertise, joy, and passion that have been ...
Jazz Bridge Benefit Jam Session for Daphne Fifield
On Sunday, August 1st, drummer Rob Henderson will devote his weekly jam session to raise funds for Daphne Fifield, the wife of bassist and jazz filmmaker Jason Fifield. She has breast cancer and the money raised will go to help with medical expenses. The Daphne Fund will be established as a permanent fund for local women ...
Philly jazz festival a state-funded extravagance
In successfully seeking $1 million from Pennsylvania's taxpayers, the organizers of last month's West Oak Lane Jazz Festival said they expected a crowd that would rival Woodstock. “We anticipate in excess of 500,000 festival attendees from around the world," reads a portion of the grant application for the June 18-20 event, which was approved with the ...
Wilco Solid Sound Festival set for August 13-15
On August 13-15, MASS MoCA will be transforming the sleepy Western Massachusetts town of North Adams into a paradise city for fans of critically acclaimed rock band Wilco. The Wilco Solid Sound Festival - a Wilco-curated 3 day music, art, comedy, and film event - will showcase numerous Wilco side-projects. In the same spirit, Ars Nova ...
Tim Berne's Return
It's been an excellent time for Tim Berne fans at Ars Nova Workshop this season! In mid-December of last year we had two back-to-back nights of Tim Berne projects and works as part of our Composer Portrait Series. On December 11, Berne performed with the Collide Saxophone Quartet, and then led his Big Satan trio of ...
Philadelphia Music Alliance Welcomes Kevin Eubanks Home from Hollywood to Continue Celebration of City's Cultural Legacy as 1st 2010 Inductee
LONGTIME TONIGHT SHOW BANDLEADER TO RECEIVE NEXT BRONZE PLAQUE ON PHILADELPHIA WALK OF FAME Germantown Jazz Guitarist-Composer to be Honored at Festive Induction Ceremony along Avenue of the Arts, Thursday, June 17, 2010 PHILADELPHIA (June 10, 2010) -- The Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame, a living tribute to Philadelphia's rich music history and a vital ...
Citibank Summer Solstice Celebration Brings All Day, All Night Musical Blowout to the Kimmel Center, June 19
Tickets Now on Sale! Kicking off the summer season in high gear, the Kimmel Center's annual Citibank Summer Solstice Celebration brings an all-day, all-night musical blowout of entertainment from 3pm on Saturday, June 19 until dawn on Sunday, June 20, 2010. The annual community celebration showcases Philly-based talent, rising stars and more for a 15-hour stretch ...
Venissa Santi Quintet to Play the Jazz Standard July 21st (Two Sets)
Cuban American jazz vocalist Venissa Santi is on a kick of Billie Holiday. She will present an Afro-Cuban tribute to Billie, perform arrangements of favorite and obscure tunes as well as Venissa's signature repertoire. About Venissa Santi Venissas artistry stems from the necessity to express the many influences that have nourished her spirit as ...
The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Announces 2010 Philadelphia Music Project Grant Recipients
The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Announces 2010 Philadelphia Music Project Grant Recipients Eighteen local music organizations receive over $1.1 million in funding Philadelphia, PA--The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage announced $1,141,900 in grants from the Philadelphia Music Project to 18 local music organizations. This years grantees represent a broad range of musical genres, ...
