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WBGO JAZZ 88.3 Presents The 5th Annual Coat Drive | Dec. 18th, 2012 – Jan 18th, 2013

WBGO JAZZ 88.3 FM Holds Fifth Annual Coat Drive
December 18, 2012 – January 18, 2013



WBGO Acts As Collection Point for Five Coat Distribution Centers


NEWARK, NJ, December 18, 2012- Everyone deserves to be safe and warm; but due to tough economic times and the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, many of our neighbors can use a helping hand. To bring warmth into the lives of infants, children and adults throughout the area, WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM is hosting its Fifth Annual Coat Drive December 18, 2012- January 18, 2013.

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The 22nd Annual Divas Simply Singing! | Dec. 1st, 2012

SHERYL LEE RALPH ANNOUNCES ALL-STAR WORLD AIDS EVENT LINEUP
22nd ANNUAL DIVAS SIMPLY SINGING!


LOS ANGELES — One Diva! One Song! One Night to touch a million lives!  Actress/Activist Sheryl Lee Ralph’s DIVA Foundation kicks off its 22nd Annual HIV/AIDS benefit concert and 2012 World AIDS Day Event – DIVAS Simply Singing!

The all-star lineup will include Oleta Adams, Faith Evans, A’ngela Winbush, Tramaine Hawkins, Lalah Hathaway, Jenifer Lewis, Kristinia DeBarge, and DIVA Discovery artists – The Hill Sisters.  R&B veteran and favorite, El DeBarge will pay tribute to the ladies as the resident Divo for the evening.

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The 22nd Annual Divas Simply Singing! | Dec. 1st, 2012

SHERYL LEE RALPH ANNOUNCES ALL-STAR WORLD AIDS EVENT LINEUP
22nd ANNUAL DIVAS SIMPLY SINGING!


LOS ANGELES — One Diva! One Song! One Night to touch a million lives!  Actress/Activist Sheryl Lee Ralph’s DIVA Foundation kicks off its 22nd Annual HIV/AIDS benefit concert and 2012 World AIDS Day Event – DIVAS Simply Singing!

The all-star lineup will include Oleta Adams, Faith Evans, A’ngela Winbush, Tramaine Hawkins, Lalah Hathaway, Jenifer Lewis, Kristinia DeBarge, and DIVA Discovery artists – The Hill Sisters.  R&B veteran and favorite, El DeBarge will pay tribute to the ladies as the resident Divo for the evening.

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Rock The Ribbon Concert feat 70s Soul Revue | Oct. 26th, 2012

Legendary Philadelphia Soul Groups Rock the Ribbon with Benefit Concert for Breastcancer.org
 


An Evening of the Sounds of Philadelphia Soul Honors Breastcancer.org and the Millions of Lives Touched by the Nonprofit Organization


ARDMORE, Pa., Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — National Breast Cancer Awareness Month winds down this year on a high note with legendary Philadelphia soul groups The Stylistics Review and The Trammps rocking a 70s soul revue at Breastcancer.org’s annual Rock the Ribbon benefit concert. The concert will be held on Friday, October 26, 2012 at the SCA Club Lounge at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.

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Rock The Ribbon Concert feat 70s Soul Revue | Oct. 26th, 2012

Legendary Philadelphia Soul Groups Rock the Ribbon with Benefit Concert for Breastcancer.org
 


An Evening of the Sounds of Philadelphia Soul Honors Breastcancer.org and the Millions of Lives Touched by the Nonprofit Organization


ARDMORE, Pa., Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — National Breast Cancer Awareness Month winds down this year on a high note with legendary Philadelphia soul groups The Stylistics Review and The Trammps rocking a 70s soul revue at Breastcancer.org’s annual Rock the Ribbon benefit concert. The concert will be held on Friday, October 26, 2012 at the SCA Club Lounge at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.

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Jazz For Obama | Oct. 9th, 2012

The Jazz Concert for America’s Future

JAZZ FOR OBAMA 2012



TUESDAY OCTOBER 9th
featuring
RON CARTER
DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER
JIM HALL
ROY HAYNES
KENNY BARRON
JOE LOVANO
KENNY GARRETT
CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE
JIMMY HEATH
JEFF “TAIN” WATTS
CLAUDIA ACUÑA
RAVI COLTRANE
GRETCHEN PARLATO

AND VERY SPECIAL GUESTS….

OCTOBER 9 @ 7:30pm
Symphony Space
Broadway at 95th Street
(Doors open 6:45 pm)

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE OBAMA FOR AMERICA PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN

TICKETS AND ALL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLY AT:
www.jazzforobama2012.com


September 21, 2012- A roster of superlative American jazz artists will unite for one night only to present Jazz For Obama 2012, a concert event to benefit the reelection campaign of President Barack Obama.

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The 25th Annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition & “Women, Music & Diplomacy” Concert | Sept. 22nd-23rd, 2012

Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Presents Annual Competition and Gala Made Possible By Cadillac

Festivities Will Celebrate “Women, Music and Diplomacy”

 All-star talent line-up includes Herbie Hancock, Helen Mirren, Tipper Gore, Billy Dee Williams, Jimmy Heath,  Wayne Shorter, George Duke, Patti Austin, Nnenna Freelon, Geri Allen, Mark O’Connor, Gretchen Parlato, Lee Ritenour, Roberta Gambarini and many others, with special guests Aretha Franklin and Chris Botti

The
25th annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and “Women,
Music and Diplomacy” All-Star Gala Concert will be presented by the
world-renowned Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, in partnership with
Cadillac, this year’s Presenting Sponsor, on September 22-23. Through
the competition and its numerous educational programs, the Institute is
committed to identifying and training the world’s leading young jazz
musicians who will preserve the traditions of jazz while expanding the
music in new directions.

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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

___________________________________________________

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

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

___________________________________________________

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

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

___________________________________________________

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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