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The International Jazz Summer School & Music Fest - Ireland | July 24th-29th, 2012
International Jazz Summer School & Music Festival, Sligo, Ireland. 24th-29th July 2012
SLIGO, Ireland, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
One of the worlds most unique music festivals, Sligo Jazz Project (SJP) has announced a stellar 16-strong summer school faculty and jazz festival line up for its 2012 main event, which runs from July 24-29 in the northwest of Ireland gateway city. Most significant is the return of jazz double bass legend Rufus Reid who joins renowned drum guru John Riley, bassists John Goldsby and Michael Janisch, trombone maestro Marshall Gilkes, pianist John Taylor, vocalist Diana Torto and festival guest of honour Kenny Wheeler. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
The Playboy Jazz Festival FREE CONCERT feat. Jeff Lorber @ Baldwin Hills | May 27th, 2012
THE PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL PRESENTS JAZZ-FUSION KEYBOARDIST
JEFF LORBER IN FREE CONCERT AT BALDWIN HILLS CRENSHAW PLAZA SUNDAY,MAY 27TH. 94.7’S THE WAVE RADIO PERSONALITY
PAT PRESCOTT TO EMCEE.
JEFF LORBER IN FREE CONCERT AT BALDWIN HILLS CRENSHAW PLAZA SUNDAY,MAY 27TH. 94.7’S THE WAVE RADIO PERSONALITY
PAT PRESCOTT TO EMCEE.
Renowned jazz fusion keyboard trailblazer and recording artist Jeff Lorber brings his melodic funk and dynamic array of vibes to Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for a free community concert, Sunday, May 27th. Presented by the Playboy Jazz Festival and Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, the show will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Outdoor Promenade at the shopping center, located at 3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The concert is part of Playboy’s free community event series held in conjunction with upcoming Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl, Saturday and Sunday, June 16th and 17th. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane Announces U.S. & European Tour Dates | 2012
RAVI COLTRANE ANNOUNCES U.S. & EUROPEAN TOUR PLANS
Saxophonist and composer Ravi Coltrane is set to release Spirit Fiction, his debut recording for Blue Note Records, on June 19.
Coltrane will also be touring extensively in the U.S. and Europe over the coming months including an early engagement at Birdland in New York City (May 29-June 2), two nights at Bohemian Caverns in Washington DC (June 22-23), a run of European dates with McCoy Tyner (June 29-July 7), West Coast dates in the Summer including Jazz Alley in Seattle (July 31-August 1), Catalina’s in Los Angeles (August 2-5), and Yoshi’s in Oakland (August 6-7), as well as key Fall dates including the Jazz Showcase in Chicago (September 27-30) and the Village Vanguard in New York City (October 2-7). To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
KISS FM's "Mother's Day Concert" feat. Valerie Simpson & The Whispers" | May 19th, 2012
KISS FM’s Annual “Mother’s Day Concert” Brings Classic R&B Hit-Makers to NYC’s Beacon Theatre, Saturday, May 19, 2012
On the Saturday following Mother's Day, KISS FM in association with Marquee Concerts presents the annual "Mother's Day Concert" at New York City's Beacon Theatre. The May 19, 2012 8pm double bill features the legendary R&B group, The Whispers plus singer/songwriter/hit-maker Valerie Simpson in her first area appearance since the passing of her husband and musical partner Nick Ashford. The show will include a special tribute to Nick with video and song. Tickets for this evening of classic R&B are on sale now at http://www.ticketmaster.com and make the perfect gift for mom.
New York, NY (PRWEB) March 20, 2012
98.7 KISS FM and Marquee Concerts present a special Mother’s Day themed show at New York City’s Beacon Theatre at 8pm on May 19, 2012, the Saturday following Mother’s Day. The classic R&B shows have become an annual tradition. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
The 11th Annual "A Great Night In Harlem" | May 17th, 2012
Join Quincy Jones and 40 other legends
for an unforgettable night that will help save the music...
Jazz Foundation of America presents its 11th Annual
"A GREAT NIGHT IN HARLEM"
APOLLO THEATER
MAY 17th
7PM
for an unforgettable night that will help save the music...
Jazz Foundation of America presents its 11th Annual
"A GREAT NIGHT IN HARLEM"
APOLLO THEATER
MAY 17th
7PM
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PERFORMANCES BY*
Over 40 legends of jazz, R&B, blues, and Rock ‘n’ Roll including
Macy Gray, Dr. John, Paquito D'Rivera,
The Randy Weston African Rhythms Trio,
Rebirth Brass Band, Treme Brass Band,
David Johansen, Stanley Jordan, Essie Mae Brooks,
Kansas City Band featuring Steven Bernstein,
Geri Allen, James Carter, Christian McBride, Don Byron,
Curtis Fowlkes, Craig Handy, Victor Lewis,
Mark Whitfield, Art Baron, and Jerry Dodgien...
with incredible last minute surprises to come...
Special Guest - Quincy Jones.
This year’s concert is produced by Hal Willner of Saturday Night Live.
*Schedules subject to change.
2012 DR. BILLY TAYLOR HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Claude Nobs
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PERFORMANCES BY*
Over 40 legends of jazz, R&B, blues, and Rock ‘n’ Roll including
Macy Gray, Dr. John, Paquito D'Rivera,
The Randy Weston African Rhythms Trio,
Rebirth Brass Band, Treme Brass Band,
David Johansen, Stanley Jordan, Essie Mae Brooks,
Kansas City Band featuring Steven Bernstein,
Geri Allen, James Carter, Christian McBride, Don Byron,
Curtis Fowlkes, Craig Handy, Victor Lewis,
Mark Whitfield, Art Baron, and Jerry Dodgien...
with incredible last minute surprises to come...
Special Guest - Quincy Jones.
This year’s concert is produced by Hal Willner of Saturday Night Live.
*Schedules subject to change.
2012 DR. BILLY TAYLOR HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Claude Nobs
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The 35th Annual Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival | June 30th & July 1st, 2012
Esperanza Spalding, Diana Krall & Trombone Shorty to Perform at
The 35th Annual Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, June 30 & July 1
The 35th Annual Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, June 30 & July 1
(L-R) Esperanza Spalding, Credit: Carlos Pericás; Diana Krall, Credit: Courtesy of Artist;
Trombone Shorty, Credit: Jane Richey.
WHO:
ESPERANZA SPALDING - Just one year after taking home a GRAMMY® Award in the Best New Artist category, the bassist/vocalist performed a beautiful rendition of "What a Wonderful World" alongside the Southern California Children's Choir at the 2012 84th Oscar Academy Awards in Los Angeles on February 26.
DIANA KRALL -
The world renowned artist and and one of the best selling jazz
vocalists of all time recently appeared with Paul McCartney on the 2012
GRAMMY® Awards telecast in Los Angeles on February 12.
TROMBONE SHORTY - The New Orleans native trombone/trumpet phenomenon recently participated
in a PBS televised performance at The White House as a part of the
Black History Month celebration in Washington D.C. on February 21.
WHAT:
All three artists will perform at the 35th Annual Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival (Saturday, June 30 & Sunday, July 1).
WHEN:
ESPERANZA SPALDING "RADIO MUSIC SOCIETY" - June 30
DIANA KRALL - July 1
TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE - July 1
WHERE:
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
108 Avenue of the Pines
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
**Tickets on Sale Now, starting at $55/on the lawn per day**
For more information on the 35th Annual
Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, please visit:
The 11th Annual "I Hear Music In The Air" Gospel Celebration | May 18th-21st, 2012
New Artists Added to Cincinnati’s Premier Gospel Celebration: May 18 – 20
Concert to NOW take place at Word of Deliverance Church
Concert to NOW take place at Word of Deliverance Church
CINCINNATI, OH (May 8, 2012): Grammy Award winning artist and songwriter J. Moss, Chicago’s Mega-Church Pastor Charles Jenkins, as well as new artists Cheneta Jones and Anita Wilson will join thousands from throughout the U.S. for a conference, concert, gala and more. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
The 19th Annual Istanbul Jazz Festival | July 3rd-19th, 2012
The 19th Istanbul Jazz Festival Line-up Announced
The 19th Istanbul Jazz Festival, 3-19 July 2012
The 19th Istanbul Jazz Festival, 3-19 July 2012
A glamorous line-up with Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, Jack DeJohnette, Morrissey, Erykah Badu, Antony and the Johnsons, Esperanza Spalding, Marcus Miller (pictured above), Okay Temiz, Burhan Öçal, Hüsnü Şenlendirici, İmer Demirer, Bilal Karaman, Lyambiko, Ernest Ranglin, Monty Alexander, Caro Emerald, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Till Brönner, Lars Danielsson, The Dears, Gretchen Parlato, Ambrose Akinmusire, Bugge'n Friends, Ninety Miles, Magnus Öström, Dhafer Youssef, Phronesis, Eric Vloeimans and many more... To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
The 36th Annual Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival | Sept. 22nd & 23rd, 2012
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First Artist Announcement! Tickets On Sale Soon |
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| 2 Great Festivals - 1 Exciting Weekend! Jazz Festival: Saturday, September 22nd Blues Festival: Sunday, September 23rd |
More artists will be announced in the coming weeks!
The 15th Annual Smooth Jazz Summer Nights Concert Series on the Delaware River Waterfront | From Aug. 3rd - 31st, 2012
Smooth Jazz Summer Nights Celebrates Women in Music on the Delaware River Waterfront
Each Concert Followed by Fireworks Display in Penn's Landing Marina
Featuring Maysa, Carol Riddick, Cindy Bradley, Oleta Adams, Patrice Rushen, Ndugu Chancler & Sheila E.!!
Each Concert Followed by Fireworks Display in Penn's Landing Marina
Featuring Maysa, Carol Riddick, Cindy Bradley, Oleta Adams, Patrice Rushen, Ndugu Chancler & Sheila E.!!
PHILADELPHIA, PA--(Marketwire - May 1, 2012) - The 15th Season of the Smooth Jazz Summer Nights Concert Series at Penn's Landing celebrates women in music with an illustrious all female lineup that will leave you awestruck and enthralled. An evening summer breeze, the sultry sounds of horns, smooth vocals, and heart pounding percussions will certainly give credence to the Smooth Jazz Summer Night Concert Series being a summertime must-do event. This season's power-packed lineup of female artist will grace the RiverStage on the Delaware River Waterfront every Friday night in August beginning at 7:30 pm. This Friday night concert series is absolutely FREE and will be followed by followed by landside fireworks at every Friday night at 9:15pm. Smooth Jazz Summer Nights is sponsored in part by WDAS-FM, along with CW Philly 57 and CBS 3. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
The 35th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival | May 26th-28th, 2012
2012 ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL
WHAT: 35th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival
WHEN: May 26-28, 2012 / Memorial Day Weekend
Noon – 11p
WHERE: The Atlanta Jazz Festival takes place in Piedmont Park and is FREE and open to the public.
CONTACT: For more information on the festival: visit | www.atlantafestivals.com
email | atlantajazz@atlantaga.gov
join| Facebook.com/AtlantaJazzFestival
follow | Twitter.com/AtlantaJazzFest call | 404.546.6820
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Choklate w/Special Guest Opus @ Dimitriou's Jazz Alley | May 22nd-23rd, 2012
Choklate with Special Guest Opus
“Win-Win” Single Release & Listening Party with Special Guest, Opus
May 22 – 23, 2012
FROM: The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley
2033 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98121
CONTACT: Rachael Millikan, 206-441-9729, rachael@jazzalley.com
RE: Performance at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley
COST: $20.50
“Win-Win” Single Release & Listening Party with Special Guest, Opus
May 22 – 23, 2012
FROM: The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley
2033 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98121
CONTACT: Rachael Millikan, 206-441-9729, rachael@jazzalley.com
RE: Performance at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley
COST: $20.50
The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley welcomes Seattle singer CHOKLATE, for two nights with special Guests Opus. Band members joining Choklate are Ron McNeil (bass), Chris Turner (keys), Walter Finch (guitar), Frank Walton (keys), Farnell Newton (trumpet), Alex Milsted (saxophone) and Tyrone Hendrix (drums). Set time on Tuesday andWednesday at 7:30pm. Doors at 6pm Tuesday and 5:30pm Wednesday.
Winner of the 2012 King County Executive Award for excellence in Hip-Hip, Choklate is recognized as an indie soul trailblazer who continues to innovate and forge her own very clear path by being one of the most distinctive voices in the Indie Soul scene. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
The 8th Annual Maryland Summer Jazz Festival | July 14th - 27th, 2012
Maryland Summer Jazz Festival Welcomes International Jazz Stars in Eighth Exciting Season
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maryland Summer Jazz Festival returns on July 14 for its eighth exciting season of workshops and jams for musicians and public concerts for jazz lovers. Events take place through July 27. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
The 2012 St. Lucia Jazz Festival feat. Diana Ross | April 30th - May 13th, 2012
Diana Ross to headline St. Lucia Jazz Festival 2012
Grammy award winners Diana Ross and Toni Braxton are to headline the St Lucia Jazz Festival which is begins Monday April 30th to May 13th.
Diana Ross and Toni Braxton replaced Lionel Richie who pulled out of the festival citing other engagements, the St Lucia Tourist Board said.
Saint Lucia Jazz will also feature performances from renowned local, regional and international superstars including Keri Hilson, Melanie Fiona, jazz aficionado Joshua Redman; Southern France’s Gypsy Kings; Ziggy Marley , Busy Signal, South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela; gospel king Kirk Franklin; Trinidadian soca stars Fay Ann Lyons and Bunji Garlin and a slew of Saint Lucia’s leading musical masterminds like Luther Francois, Ronald ‘Boo’ Hinkson, Richard Payne, Derek Yarde and Teddyson John among others.
Main stage runs from May 9th – May 13th.
May 9th at Gaiety On Rodney Bay Joshua Redman and Boo Hinkson
May 10th at Gaiety on Rodney Bay Mario Canonge and Luther Francois
May 11th at Pigeon Island Ziggy Marley, Gypsy Kings, Derek Yard Project and En Kweyol
May 12th at Pigeon Island Kirk Franklin, Keri Hilson, Alsion Nonet featuring Andy Narell
May 13th at Pigeon Island Lionel Richie, Melanie Fiona, Hugh Masekela, Richard Payne, Sonny Troupe.