The 11th Annual “A Great Night In Harlem” | May 17th, 2012
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
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 11th Annual “A Great Night In Harlem” | May 17th, 2012
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
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 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 …
The 7th Annual Miles Davis Jazz Festival | May 19th, 2012
The
seventh annual Miles Davis Jazz Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May
19 at 5:00 p.m on the campus of Lewis and Clark Community College in the
Trimpe Building. Four bands will pay homage to the iconic stature of
Miles Davis. Saxophonist Fred Walker, vocalist Danita Mumphord,
trumpeter Jim Manley and from St. Louis, the Soulard Blues Band have
been booked for this special evening of entertainment. To continue, please click “MORE”!
South Florida JAZZ Welcomes David Sanchez and Stefon Harris | May 12th, 2012
May 12, 2012 – 8:00 p.m. – South
Florida JAZZ Welcomes Two of the Artists Featured in the 2010
Cuban-American Cultural Documentary Ninty Miles Project Filmed in
Havana, Saxophonist DAVID SANCHEZ and Vibist STEFON HARRIS in Concert
with an All-star Latin Jazz Quintet
Florida JAZZ Welcomes Two of the Artists Featured in the 2010
Cuban-American Cultural Documentary Ninty Miles Project Filmed in
Havana, Saxophonist DAVID SANCHEZ and Vibist STEFON HARRIS in Concert
with an All-star Latin Jazz Quintet
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — South Florida’s premier modern jazz organization
is excited to be privileged to present some of the most creative
musicians in modern jazz in the Latin Grammy-awarded saxophonist David
Sanchez Quintet featuring the critically acclaimed vibist Stefon Harris.
The band will reprise much of the repertoire created for the Ninety
Miles Project, which was a collaboration with Cuban musicians in a
distinctly apolitical setting of musical cross-pollination.
This concert takes place at the 500-seat Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the Nova Southeastern University campus, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr Blvd in Davie 33314. To continue, please click “MORE”!
The 4th Annual Pink and Black Tie Gala | May 17th, 2012
May 17, 2012
Celebrity Hosts Stacy London, Cat Greenleaf and Chuck Nice Return to Raise Awareness in the Fight Against Cancer
BROOKLYN, NY – March 6, 2012 – The American Cancer Society today announced that its Pink & Black Tie Gala will return for a fourth year to Stage 6 at Steiner Studios on May 17, 2012. One of the leading charitable events of the year in Brooklyn, more than 450 attendees are expected, including corporate sponsors, business, healthcare and social leaders, and supporting celebrities. To continue, please click “MORE”!
The 2012 NAMM Show Opens TODAY in Anaheim | Jan 19th-22nd, 2012
Carlsbad, CA, January 19, 2012—The NAMM Show, one of the largest music products trade shows in the world hosted by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), opened today at the Anaheim Convention Center, welcoming an expected crowd of 90,000 musical instrument manufacturers, retailers, associates and their invited guests from all over the world to the industry’s annual gathering. To continue, please click “MORE”!
The 2012 NAMM Show Opens TODAY in Anaheim | Jan 19th-22nd, 2012
Carlsbad, CA, January 19, 2012—The NAMM Show, one of the largest music products trade shows in the world hosted by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), opened today at the Anaheim Convention Center, welcoming an expected crowd of 90,000 musical instrument manufacturers, retailers, associates and their invited guests from all over the world to the industry’s annual gathering. To continue, please click “MORE”!
The 2012 NAMM Show Opens TODAY in Anaheim | Jan 19th-22nd, 2012
Carlsbad, CA, January 19, 2012—The NAMM Show, one of the largest music products trade shows in the world hosted by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), opened today at the Anaheim Convention Center, welcoming an expected crowd of 90,000 musical instrument manufacturers, retailers, associates and their invited guests from all over the world to the industry’s annual gathering. To continue, please click “MORE”!
The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz 25th Anniversary Celebration | Sept. 11th-12th, 2011
GALA CONCERT AND INTERNATIONAL JAZZ PIANO COMPETITION FEATURING ARETHA FRANKLIN, HERBIE HANCOCK AND MANY MORE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, the world’s premier non-profit jazz education organization, will celebrate its 25th Anniversary on September 11th
and 12th in partnership with major sponsor Cadillac. The 25th
Anniversary Celebration will include a series of events and performances
aimed to honor the rich history of the Institute and the profound
impact of jazz education. To continue, please click “MORE”!