Entries from July 2008
The 20th Edition of Earshot Jazz Festival
Seattle’s 20th annual Earshot Jazz Festival presents more than 50 one-of-a-kind events in concert halls, clubs, and community centers all around the city beginning October 17th and continuing through November 8th. Known for “adventurous, spot-on programming” (Jazz Times) and praised as “one of the best festivals in America” (Seattle Times) the Earshot Jazz Festival brings […]
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·Jazz and Blues Music in Hickory Corners and Kalamazoo
What’s happening Sunday in Kalamazoo: Jazz, Blues and Sacred Music Jazz in the Garden is being held in the garden of the W.K. Kellogg Manor House, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners. The concert features the Gull Lake Jazz Orchestra. The concert is free. One-hour tours of the manor also are being offered. The […]
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·Billet-Deux Launches New CD “Deux”
Billet-Deux, the northwest modern gypsy jazz quintet, is proud to announce the release of their second CD – “Deux”. The CD features the unique sound of the group which consists of acoustic solo guitarist Troy Chapman, cellist James Hinkley, bassist Michael Yocco, rhythm guitarist Josephina Hunner and drummer/percussionist Roger Bennett. The CD will be available […]
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·July in the Caribbean is for Music Lovers
With events all over the place, July in the Caribbean is no doubt the center of the festival season. Whatever your taste, music lovers with find something to love this month. The Turks and Caicos Music and Cultural Festival have grown to be one the premier jazz festival in the Caribbean, featuring Grammy award winning […]
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·Winvian Luxury Resort & Spa Presents the 2008 Litchfield Jazz Festival
Connecticut’s Litchfield Jazz Festival opens on Friday, August 1st with the “Friends Gala” at Winvian Luxury Resort. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres with fresh seasonal ingredients and premium wines, Magic Hat microbrews and music by outstanding Litchfield Jazz Camp students. The party is followed by performances at Goshen Fairgrounds by 9-time Grammy Award Winner Paquito D’Rivera and […]
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·Atlantic City Jams Jazz and Blues Festival: “Jazzin’ Around Town”
Date: Wednesday, August 20-21, 2008 Time: 4pm – 2am Jazz, Blues and Latin music lovers from all over will have plenty of good reason to make their way to Atlantic City now that Atlantic City Jams! JAZZIN’ AROUND TOWN Jazz & Blues Festival is being planned just for them! Scheduled for several dates this year […]
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·Cassandra Wilson New Release: Loverly
Cassandra Wilson new entitled CD Loverly is unquestionably a voice for the ages – smoked honey that elevates the language that passes her succulent lips, a moistening and a kiss for words one feels the smack of – but Cassandra Wilson is also one of the most fearless, intuitive and artful interpreters jazz has ever […]
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