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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

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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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Singer Gordon Chambers Partners with Samaritan’s Feet – In Concert | Feb 16th, 2012

Samaritan’s Feet Partners with Grammy Award-Winning Songwriter
Gordon Chambers


Recording Artist Gordon Chambers
and Music Cares – Charlotte Partner with Barefoot Entertainment to
Provide Shoes of Hope for Children in Need


Charlotte, NC, February 05, 2012 –(PR.com)–
Grammy Award-Winning composer and R&B Singer Gordon Chambers will
be in concert at The Sunset Club in Charlotte on February 16th.
Presented by the Charlotte Division of Music Cares, proceeds from the
live music concert will go to benefit the non-profit Samaritan’s Feet. To continue, please click “MORE”!

The 3rd Annual Grammy in the Schools Live! Concert | Feb 8th, 2012

Third Annual Grammy in the Schools® Live! Concert Will Feature GRAMMY® Nominee Terri Lyne Carrington, GRAMMY Winner Anthony Hamilton, Education Program Students, and Host Pat Prescott From 94.7 the Wave


 
 
GRAMMY Foundation® Event Sponsored by Ford Motor Company Fund and the Starkey Hearing Foundation with Support from Best Buy, Converse, and 94.7 the Wave


LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —

WHO:             Members of the GRAMMY Camp® — Jazz Session, along with student alumni from GRAMMY Camp and GRAMMY® Signature Schools, with special guest performances by current GRAMMY nominee Terri Lyne Carrington and GRAMMY-winning artist Anthony Hamilton. Pat Prescott from 94.7 the Wave will be the evening’s host. For real-time coverage and updates on this event, plus all GRAMMY Foundation events during GRAMMY Week, please like “GRAMMY in the Schools” on Facebook at www.facebook.com/grammyintheschools.

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The 3rd Annual Grammy in the Schools Live! Concert | Feb 8th, 2012

Third Annual Grammy in the Schools® Live! Concert Will Feature GRAMMY® Nominee Terri Lyne Carrington, GRAMMY Winner Anthony Hamilton, Education Program Students, and Host Pat Prescott From 94.7 the Wave


 
 
GRAMMY Foundation® Event Sponsored by Ford Motor Company Fund and the Starkey Hearing Foundation with Support from Best Buy, Converse, and 94.7 the Wave


LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —

WHO:             Members of the GRAMMY Camp® — Jazz Session, along with student alumni from GRAMMY Camp and GRAMMY® Signature Schools, with special guest performances by current GRAMMY nominee Terri Lyne Carrington and GRAMMY-winning artist Anthony Hamilton. Pat Prescott from 94.7 the Wave will be the evening’s host. For real-time coverage and updates on this event, plus all GRAMMY Foundation events during GRAMMY Week, please like “GRAMMY in the Schools” on Facebook at www.facebook.com/grammyintheschools.

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The 3rd Annual Grammy in the Schools Live! Concert | Feb 8th, 2012

Third Annual Grammy in the Schools® Live! Concert Will Feature GRAMMY® Nominee Terri Lyne Carrington, GRAMMY Winner Anthony Hamilton, Education Program Students, and Host Pat Prescott From 94.7 the Wave


 
 
GRAMMY Foundation® Event Sponsored by Ford Motor Company Fund and the Starkey Hearing Foundation with Support from Best Buy, Converse, and 94.7 the Wave


LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —

WHO:             Members of the GRAMMY Camp® — Jazz Session, along with student alumni from GRAMMY Camp and GRAMMY® Signature Schools, with special guest performances by current GRAMMY nominee Terri Lyne Carrington and GRAMMY-winning artist Anthony Hamilton. Pat Prescott from 94.7 the Wave will be the evening’s host. For real-time coverage and updates on this event, plus all GRAMMY Foundation events during GRAMMY Week, please like “GRAMMY in the Schools” on Facebook at www.facebook.com/grammyintheschools.

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The 14th Annual GRAMMY Foundation Music Preservation Project | Feb. 9th, 2012

THE COLBURN ORCHESTRA, ROBERT CRAY, A FINE FRENZY, DAVE KOZ, JONNY LANG, LEDISI, TROMBONE SHORTY, MAVIS STAPLES, AND TYRESE TO CELEBRATE
“ONE NIGHT ONLY: A CELEBRATION
OF THE LIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCE”
WITH HOST SHARON OSBOURNE AT THE
GRAMMY FOUNDATION®’S 14TH ANNUAL
MUSIC PRESERVATION PROJECT


 
Prestigious GRAMMY®Week Event Highlights
GRAMMY Foundation’s Ongoing Work
To Safeguard Music’s History

 
 
WHO:            
The GRAMMY Foundation® will host “One Night Only: A Celebration Of The Live Music Experience” — the 14th Annual GRAMMY Foundation Music Preservation Project — featuring live musical performances and historical footage from preservation archives. Television personality Sharon Osbourne will be the evening’s host. Performers include GRAMMY® winners Robert Cray, Jonny Lang,and Mavis Staples; current GRAMMY nominees Dave Koz and Ledisi; and the Colburn Orchestra, A Fine Frenzy, Trombone Shorty, and Tyrese, as well as other artists to be announced shortly. The evening’s musical director will be Darrell Brown, songwriter/producer, Recording AcademyTrustee, and GRAMMY Foundation Board member. Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy®,and the GRAMMY Foundation, will be in attendance, along with other prominent music industry leaders and members of The Recording Academy. To continue, please click “MORE”!

The 14th Annual GRAMMY Foundation Music Preservation Project | Feb. 9th, 2012

THE COLBURN ORCHESTRA, ROBERT CRAY, A FINE FRENZY, DAVE KOZ, JONNY LANG, LEDISI, TROMBONE SHORTY, MAVIS STAPLES, AND TYRESE TO CELEBRATE
“ONE NIGHT ONLY: A CELEBRATION
OF THE LIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCE”
WITH HOST SHARON OSBOURNE AT THE
GRAMMY FOUNDATION®’S 14TH ANNUAL
MUSIC PRESERVATION PROJECT


 
Prestigious GRAMMY®Week Event Highlights
GRAMMY Foundation’s Ongoing Work
To Safeguard Music’s History

 
 
WHO:            
The GRAMMY Foundation® will host “One Night Only: A Celebration Of The Live Music Experience” — the 14th Annual GRAMMY Foundation Music Preservation Project — featuring live musical performances and historical footage from preservation archives. Television personality Sharon Osbourne will be the evening’s host. Performers include GRAMMY® winners Robert Cray, Jonny Lang,and Mavis Staples; current GRAMMY nominees Dave Koz and Ledisi; and the Colburn Orchestra, A Fine Frenzy, Trombone Shorty, and Tyrese, as well as other artists to be announced shortly. The evening’s musical director will be Darrell Brown, songwriter/producer, Recording AcademyTrustee, and GRAMMY Foundation Board member. Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy®,and the GRAMMY Foundation, will be in attendance, along with other prominent music industry leaders and members of The Recording Academy. To continue, please click “MORE”!

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