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Jazz re:freshed Weekly returns after three years to showcase emerging talent | Live
Jazz re:freshed Weekly, the live series that spotlights emerging talent on the UK jazz scene, will return this fall after a three-year hiatus with a new ... -
Federal tourism aid funds gas stations, trash cans and jazz
Located along a secluded stretch of Highway 395, the Fort Independence Travel Plaza offers a dozen gas pumps, clean restrooms, and cooked-to-order meals for travelers visiting ... -
The New Orleans Gentlemen of Jazz, Struttin’ with Some Satchmo (TigerBoxer Entertainment)
These “gentlemen” apply their talents to a collection of songs made famous by legendary Crescent City trumpeter, singer, songwriter and son Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong. The selections ... -
South Coast Jazz Announces 5-Year Worldwide Deal With Stingray DJazz Music TV & VOD
Co-hosted by Canadian media icon Dini Petty alongside the founding director of SCJ, Juliann Kuchocki (Actra/SOCAN), the special edition will be available in the fall of ... -
Jazz Chisholm injury update: Marlins out with stress fracture, return schedule set
The day the music stopped. Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm is having a breakout season, but now he’s going to be kicked out with a little ... -
Pappy Martin Masten Jazz Festival celebrates women and seeks to strengthen musical heritage | Music
Buffalo is a jazz city. But, as with any legacy, our city’s deep roots in the jazz tradition must be nurtured, especially if we want those ... -
Reinier Baas/Jonas Burgwinkel/Kit Downes – ‘Deadeye’ – London Jazz News
Reinier Baas/Jonas Burgwinkel/Kit Downes – deadeye (Dox Records DOX633. Album review by Tony Dudley-Evans) We tend to associate the Hammond organ with the soul jazz and ... -
Music at the Museum – Free outdoor concert on Mondays at the Keeler Tavern
This Monday, July 18e at 6:30 p.m., SHERE KAHN descends on the terrace of the Keeler Tavern Museum & Historical Society with a great mix of ... -
The Long Beach Jazz Festival returns after a 2-year hiatus • le Hi-lo
That changes next month. Dotted with Grammy-winning performers, the popular festival makes its triumphant return August 12-14. “It’s such a blessing to be back at work,” ... -
Trondheim Jazzfest – The Brooklyn Rail
NorwayTrondheim Jazz FestivalMay 10 – 15, 2022 In reality, Trondheim is in central Norway, but this city still feels very northern compared to other festival locations ... -
Salvadoran-Canadian singer-songwriter Lil América followed her passion for music
A refugee from El Salvador’s bloody civil war in the 1980s, Lil América found her second home in Canada and music. Now proud of Hamilton, the ... -
Unfiltered Jazz Festival presented by Fotografiska New York is announced
The first Unfiltered Jazz Festival presented by Fotografiska New York has announced its lineup featuring some of the most important voices on the international music scene ... -
Steel Pulse opens Schenectady Music Haven series on Sunday – The Daily Gazette
Breakthrough band Steel Pulse, heading to Schenectady on Sunday, seem like a fitting choice to kick off Music Haven’s 2022 season. The Grammy-winning reggae band from ... -
Modern art and jazz in the spotlight in July at the Arbor Gallery
From July 7, Arbor Gallery welcomes fine art visual artist Ronald Headland, with an exhibition The memory of things. Born in Montreal, where he still lives, ... -
Today in History – July 3, 1969: Newport Jazz Fest experiments with rock music
The Newport Jazz Festival first experimented with rock music on July 3, 1969. The 1969 festival program was an experiment in the fusion of jazz, soul ... -
Big band era is ‘alive’ in Saturday Nut Tree concert – The Vacaville Reporter
This weekend, the Nut Tree Plaza will sound a lot like the Chicago song “Saturday in the Park.” As in, there will be people dancing, laughing ... -
The Frost Amphitheater fills the summer with varied shows | New
Live music fans can expect an eclectic lineup this summer at Frost Amphitheatre. Stanford Live partners with fellow Bay Area arts organizations SFJAZZ, Stanford Jazz Workshop, ... -
Festival weekend brings the crowds back with three major music events
Breadcrumb Links local arts Entertainment Getaway, the Tim Horton’s Dragon Boat Festival and the TD Ottawa Jazz Festival delight Ottawa music lovers in a variety of ... -
The Most Exciting Music Festivals in British Columbia This Summer
We may not have Coachella here, but these epic BC music festivals might just be the next best thing. From jazz and blues to country and ... -
Jazzfest plans to close Confederation Park on Canada Day as a precaution
Breadcrumb Links New Local News The festival’s general manager says she has been assured by Ottawa police that she will not allow Jazzfest to be disrupted ... -
Penn Live Arts Announces 50th Anniversary Season
Penn Live Arts Announces 50th Anniversary Season With eyes on the future and a humble nod to the past, Penn Live Arts has announced its 2022-2023 ... -
Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival Nominated for Canadian Live Music Industry Awards – Aldergrove Star
Celebrating Canada’s exit from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival will feature a 98 square foot outdoor mural in collaboration with Kwantlen ... -
Terence Blanchard on Adding a Jazz Score to “Father of the Bride”
For the remake of Gaz Alazraki’s “Father of the Bride,” now airing on HBO Max, the beloved classic about a daughter’s impending wedding day was reimagined ... -
The Best Party Brunches in Hoboken + Jersey City
As warmer weather approaches, there’s nothing like having a few drinks with brunch. And when you’re looking to make the night before party last, a celebratory ... -
Book sale, BBQ, art installation, jazz night, latest food trucks, be an ally, and more
Above: Highlights for the next ten days include this Saturday’s Friends of the Library book sale and the final evening of the Rotary Food Truck Festival. ... -
Jazz festival ‘sways’ in downtown Winnipeg after pandemic hiatus – Winnipeg
After two and a half years of forced hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a downtown Winnipeg summer favorite is back next week. The Winnipeg International ... -
Spinning Self-Expression | Ethos
After organizing a pile of vinyl records and logging into Spinitron, the station’s DJ system to catalog the music they play, Jake Beck flipped a coin. ... -
Blue Train announces forward move for John Coltrane, Jazz
The effervescence and collaboration of jazz music in 1950s New York City led to many of my favorite records before or since. John Coltrane’s 1959 album ... -
The World Jazz Festival is coming to Bangalore this weekend
After its success in Mumbai and Pune, Banyan Tree brings the World Jazz Festival to Bangalore this year After its success in Mumbai and Pune, Banyan ... -
Jazz Consortium celebrates 11 years of Big Band Music at Nellie’s June 12
A birthday cake and free raffles are in store, as the 17-piece Jazz Big Band Consortium celebrates its 11th anniversary of introducing Big Band jazz to ... -
The Jacksonville Jazz Festival’s Impact Is Being Felt Citywide – Action News Jax
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – All weekend, the Jacksonville Jazz Festival drew tens of thousands of locals and tourists to the River City. STORY: Georgia nonprofit to provide ... -
Get an overview of the Detroit Jazz Festival 2022 from its director, Chris Collins
TRANSCRIPTION: Michael Jewett: The Detroit Jazz Festival recently announced, essentially, the lineup for the upcoming event, Labor Day weekend, September 2-5. And to follow the news ... -
James Thomas “Jimmy” Batrus | News, Sports, Jobs
Batrus James Thomas “Jimmy” Batrus, 83, of Herndon, Va., formerly of Altoona, died peacefully Friday, May 20, 2022, at Inova Fair Oaks ... -
‘The music speaks for itself’: Athenaeum’s Daniel Atkinson spotlights women in jazz with upcoming festival
Local jazz aficionado Daniel Atkinson will host a two-day festival next week called Women in Jazz through his San Diego Jazz Ventures, an organization he started ... -
5 small music festivals to discover this summer and fall 2022
As summer music festivals begin to kick off, Coachella has already taken over Indio Valley for two weekends, while nearly 400,000 are expected to turn up ... -
Tribute to the work of James Newton, professor emeritus of music, on May 20 at UCLA
For over forty years, James Newton has been one of the world’s most versatile and celebrated musicians. On Friday, May 20, UCLA will honor the eminent ... -
White Rock Jazz and Blues Festival runs June 10-12 – Surrey Now-Leader
The first-ever White Rock Jazz and Blues Festival is scheduled for a weekend in June, marking the city’s return to in-person live music performances. Jazz music ... -
Creative collaboration – Times-Standard
Jenny Scheinman’s musical roots were planted in Petrolia years ago, and since then she has become an acclaimed violinist. The jazz virtuoso is set to perform ... -
The talent of Fredonia students takes center stage at the concert on the eve of the beginning
Eight student singers from SUNY Fredonia will be featured when the Rockefeller Arts Center performs “Commencement Eve Pops: Salute to the Big Apple.” They are (top ... -
New Zealand Music Month: What’s Happening in Auckland in May?
The easing of Covid-19 restrictions couldn’t have come at a better time, with May marking New Zealand Music Month and Kiwis celebrating the return of concerts ... -
Mix of classical and jazz for the final Boomerang concert at the Chilliwack Cultural Center – Abbotsford News
The final concert in the Boomerang series will feature jazz and classical music by a group of artists from Chilliwack. Shining the spotlight on local musicians, ... -
[Herald Interview] Woongsan dreams of reviving Korea’s “golden days of jazz”
Jazz singer Woongsan (JP Company) Jazz is recognized as a form of musical expression in traditional and popular culture. The music genre was first introduced to ... -
Ray McLoughlin Quintet Concert Launches 2022 LLPS at Greville Arms
Danny Sheerin and Ray McLoughlin. Published: Mon 2 May 2022, 2:42 PM Last update: Mon 2 May 2022, 2:45 PM The Westmeath Local Live Performance Scheme ... -
Lucinda Williams ends the first day of the Jazz Festival with Late-Night Ft. Tommy McLain and CC Adcock
Lucinda Williams took the stage at Blue New Orleans House Friday night for a jazz festival late night performance with swamp pop musician Tommy McLain and ... -
Enter the Drake, Amherst’s new musical address
Despite the pandemic throwing a wrench in live music over the past two years, new venues have opened in the Valley over this period, including the ... -
Students express their disapproval of Spring Fling singer Masego
NISAY recently released a statement on social media expressing her disapproval of Masego’s performance at Spring Fling, particularly regarding her song “Navajo.” Paloma Vigil 2:13 a.m., ... -
A Complete Career Collection” – London Jazz News
Bill Bruford– Make a Song and Dance: A Complete Collection of Careers (BMG 5053875290. 6 CD set. Album review by John Bungey) “Listening back to old ... -
Yaw Safori Paints Jazz – Graphic Online
Safori in front of one of his jazz-themed paintings Ghanaian artist, Yaw Ofosu Safori is one of those who always greet the month of April with ... -
Should Dolly Parton (and country music) be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is expected to announce its Class of 2022 in early May. Upstream, this series examines the arguments for and ... -
CATS Benefit Cast Raises Funds For Jazz With Cabaret
In keeping with Broadway’s longstanding tradition of giving back to the community while on tour, the cast members of the Landmark Theater’s upcoming production of CATS ... -
Nils Kavanagh wins first prize for young Irish jazz musician
Nils Kavanagh, a jazz pianist from Sligo, has won the inaugural Young Irish Jazz Musician Award. The musician received the award in a live competition at ... -
The Fresh Coast Jazz Festival returns
The Fresh Coast Jazz Festival has announced that the event will return for its third year on August 26-27, at the historic Pabst Theatre. The 2022 ... -
Thousands attend the Township Jazz Festival in Ridgeland
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) – After going virtual in 2020 and postponing the 2021 event to mid-fall due to COVID-19, the 15th annual Township Jazz Festival is ... -
Dance company Extensions de Salve will perform “Spring Collection” at the Casino Theater this weekend
Salve Regina University’s Extensions dance company, led by Associate Professor Lindsay Guarino, will present spring collection at the Théâtre du Casino on April 9 and 10. ... -
Be There: From Houserockers to New Music to Jazz, It’s a Busy Week |
This week’s Be There performances begin with an appearance by The Houserockers who have already sold out one of their two “This Could Be It” dates. ... -
PJ Morton, Afgan, Danilla Riyadi and more
The Jakarta International BNI Java Jazz Festival has announced the first lineup of artists for its 17th edition in May. READ MORE: Here are the biggest ... -
Los Gatos brings back Music in the Park, Jazz on the Plazz – The Mercury News
Summer is fast approaching and Los Gatos is bringing back two popular concert series for the first time since the pandemic began. Jazz on the Plazz ... -
Jazz Hands For Autism defends neurodivergent musicians – Billboard
Sean McRae, a black animator, illustrator, and composer on the autism spectrum, can dream up an entire creative concept one night, compose music the next morning, ... -
“We don’t get our hands dirty” – The Athletic
LOS ANGELES — Donovan Mitchell looked confused. Quin Snyder looked like he hadn’t slept in days. Rudy Gobert laughed and shook his head as the LA ... -
Exactly 100 years after its decision, New Orleans lifts ban on jazz music and dance in schools
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — For the first time in 100 years, students and teachers can legally listen and dance to jazz music in New Orleans public ... -
Soccer Mommy expands sound and 12 more new songs
Sophie Allison, who records as Soccer Mommy, continues to expand beyond the sparse indie rock of her early songs. “Shotgun” previews an album slated for June ... -
The Monterey Jazz Festival emphasizes diversity and inclusion, especially among audiences. | Monterey County NOW Intro
Agata Popęda here with commitments and promises of equality in the world of music. The Monterey Jazz Festival officially pledged its commitment to confronting prejudice and ... -
Get ready for jazz with the latest Polki Jazz collection from Manubhai Jewelers
NNA | Update: March 22, 2022 1:26 p.m. STI New Delhi [India]March 22 (ANI/SRV): Manubhai jewelers, known for their range of heritage and contemporary collections, have ... -
Farewell to 505: The curtains are closing on one of Australia’s premier jazz clubs | australian music
SSince its opening in 2007, the small Sydney jazz club 505 has become an institution. The kind of place where elite international musicians such as Chris ... -
James Michalopoulos Exhibit at New Orleans Jazz Museum Extended Through Labor Day
nolajazzmuseum.org NEW ORLEANS (press release) – In response to popular demand, the James Michalopoulos exhibit, “From the Fat Man to Mahalia: Paintings by James Michalopoulos” at ... -
Juilliard chairman challenged but retains board support
When charismatic former New York City Ballet star Damian Woetzel was named president of the prestigious Juilliard School in 2017, the school’s powerful president Bruce Kovner ... -
A tribute to jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald comes to Laguna Playhouse
Alexis J. Roston stars as Ella Fitzgerald in “First Lady of Song” at the Laguna Playhouse. Photo courtesy of Artists Lounge Live Laguna Playhouse presents the ... -
Tulane Book Festival, opening Thursday, includes sessions on jazz, Southern humor, climate change, football, running and more
The long-awaited inauguration New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University opens Thursday (March 10) and runs through Saturday at Tulane’s Uptown campus. The festival was scheduled ... -
How do Duke Ellington, Harlem and Shakespeare connect and speak to our current moment? | Colombia
He wrote 16 lines almost every night of his life and he wrote for birthday parties, he wrote for theater performances, sometimes for jugglers. He was ... -
Local musician’s plight with COVID rallies music community | Local News
WATERLOO – It was 2003 and Sherry Elliott was looking for someone to rollerblade with. This was not the case with Michael Elliott, but he often ... -
London’s new concert hall attempts to brighten up Elton John’s former stomping ground
Just north of London’s Chinatown stands a rare sight on Britain’s high streets: a new concert hall. Outernet, led by developer Consolidated Developments, is part of ... -
Popular Current DJ Sean McPherson Takes New Position as Music Director and Host at Jazz88 – Twin Cities
Sean McPherson did not envision a career in radio. “No, I didn’t,” McPherson said. “I was a pure and simple musician, aspiring to do this.” While ... -
a breathtaking weekend of live music // The Observer
Image source: Youtube Notre Dame welcomed her 64and Annual Collegiate Jazz Festival last weekend. The festival featured a live preview Thursday night at the Hagerty Family ... -
Muskogee’s Okie: A lifetime of music brought Hannah home | Lifestyles
Jack Hannah’s life has been filled with change, though his music has remained constant. Hannah remembers playing drums at age 2 and playing piano until sixth ... -
Featured on the Not Just Jazz Network: GEQ Entertainment launches new music production division Sync Licensing, new website and new single, “Nobody Knows I’m Here”.
DETROIT, February 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — After decades of musical achievement, trumpeter Guymon Ensley carved out a niche for itself that took off like wildfire. Sync ... -
Nikki Giovanni teams up with a jazz player to transmit spirituals | The music
Dave Cantor for daily progress There are different contrasting versions of the story. Some have been codified in textbooks, their veracity sometimes being questioned over time. ... -
Battle Ground High School Jazz Bands Take First and Second Place at West Salem Festival
Sebastien Rubino / [email protected] Battle Ground High School’s Advanced Jazz Band won first place and Intermediate Jazz Band won second place at the West Salem Jazz ... -
Spencer Schillerstrom – DePauw University
Spencer Schillerstrom began his musical journey learning to play many instruments, including the piano, cello and flute, before falling in love with the tenor saxophone at ... -
Kansas City couple restore old pianos and host happy hour concert to show them off | KCUR 89.3
Charles Williams and his jazz trio hold a soundcheck at Upcycle Piano Craft in Midtown. It’s the first Tuesday of the month and Williams is here ... -
County lawmakers consider $125,000 for Syracuse Jazz Fest, which would match city grant
Syracuse, NY — Onondaga County lawmakers next week will consider spending $125,000 to support the return of the Syracuse Jazz Fest to downtown Clinton Square this ... -
How a mathematician and a designer ignite each other
Khoe has an impressive design resume. At Apple, where she spent seven years, she worked on some of the first mobile apps and helped develop new ... -
What do your musical tastes say about you? Nothing in fact | Music
Ddo musical tastes reflect personality? A Cambridge University study involving 350,000 participants, from 50 countries, on six continents, posits that people with similar traits around the ... -
Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran Up the Ante, plus 13 other new songs
Ed Sheeran resorted to well-used card game analogies in “The Joker and the Queen” on his 2021 album, “=”, for one of his many endearing confessions ... -
Celebrating Black Art, Culture and Music at VMFA
RICHMOND, Va. — As we enter the second week of Black History Month, residents of Richmond can enjoy a virtual “Jazz Around the Museum” event featuring ... -
Iggy Pop and the Ensemble Intercontemporain win the Polar Music Prize
STOCKHOLM (AP) — American rocker Iggy Pop, known as “the godfather of punk,” and Ensemble Intercontemporain, a Paris-based contemporary music orchestra, have won the 2022 Polar ... -
Local events and things to do this week, February 6-12
Catch a BYU Cougarettes concert, catch an Olympics watch party, listen to jazz music, and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 2002 Salt Lake Olympics (Trent ... -
The jazz group SOS starts its competition season | News
PAULLINA—The South O’Brien Junior High/High School Jazz Ensemble recently got into their competitive groove. The 21-member musical group held their first festival of the season on ... -
Alumnus receives $500,000 for music education program
The Heartbeat Music Project, which provides music education to Navajo students, is the recipient of the Lewis Prize for Music Accelerator Award Adam McPhail 00:27, 03 ... -
The Smile review – Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood give vent to progressive rock trends | pop and rock
In 1997, Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood was asked about Pink Floyd, a band whose name kept coming up in connection with their new album, OK Computer. ... -
Jazz star Tiffany Austin performs at the Hammer Theater in San Jose
Acclaimed singer Tiffany Austin will perform live in downtown San Jose when San Jose Jazz, Hammer Theater Centerand San Jose State University present the Tiffany Austin ...
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