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The Classical Side of Cuban Music Concert in L.A. | June 19th, 2015

ACCLAIMED CUBAN PIANIST DANIEL AMAT AND TOP LATIN MUSICIANS CELEBRATE THE CLASSICAL SIDE OF CUBAN MUSIC IN LIVE CONCERT, FRIDAY JUNE 19th AT MARK TAPER FORUM

Celebrating the extraordinary heritage of Cuban music, acclaimed Cuban pianist Daniel Amat, accompanied by some of the most sought after Latin musicians in Los Angeles, will pay tribute to Cuba’s most prolific composers in a special concert, Friday, June 19th. The event will be held at the Mark Taper Forum in the Music Center, (located at 135 N. Grand Avenue,) in downtown Los Angeles from 8:00 p.m. to Daniel Amat at JavaJazz10:00 p.m. Showcasing the classical side of Cuban music,(reminiscent of the “Buena Vista Social Club”) from Contradanza to the Mambo, the concert will feature the music of Ignacio Cervantes,(1895-1963), Ernesto Lecuona,(1895-1963), and Israel ‘Cachao’ Lopez, (1918-2008),creator of the modern Mambo and and master of thedescarga, (improvised Cuban jam sessions).

Newport Jazz Festival® Adds Jack DeJohnette & Ms. Lisa Fischer to Lineup | 2015

Newport Jazz Festival®
Adds Jack DeJohnette: Made in Chicago
and Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton to 2015 Lineup

NEWPORT, RI, January 29, 2015 – Celebrating music made in Chicago and one of the world’s premier backup singers, George Wein is pleased to announce the additions of Jack DeJohnette: Made in Chicago and Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton to the lineup of the 2015 Newport Jazz Festival® presented by Natixis Global Asset Management July 31 – August 2.

FREE ADMISSION: The 9th Annual Clearwater Seafood & Blues Festival | Feb. 21st & 22nd, 2015

2015 Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival Lineup!

Now entering its 9th year, the Clearwater Seafood & Blues Festival Presented by Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes, Feb. 21-22, 2015, will feature some of the finest blues musicians live in concert and Tampa Bay’s Finest Seafood delights.

The 8th Annual Atlanta Smooth Music Festival | Sept. 12th, 2015

Atlanta Smooth Music Festival Planned

January 19, 2015 – Marietta, GA. Jazz Grooves confirms plans for the 8th Annual Atlanta Smooth Music Festival, to be held on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, in Mableton, Georgia. The power packed line up includes established international headliners Nick Colionne and Jeff Lorber. There will be additional performances by national recording artists Tim Bowman, Paula Atherton, and Ron Johnson.

The New York Hot Jazz Festival | May 3rd, 2015

Eric Roberson – BBJazz Concert Series | April 18th, 2015

UPDATE: The date for the concert has been changed from Feb 7th to April 18th, 2015.

R&B Singer Eric Roberson will be performing LIVE at the Huntington Beach Library Theater as part of the BBJazz Concert Series on April 18th. There are two shows slated for the evening: 7pm & 9pm. To purchase tickets or for more information, click HERE!

The 2015 Newport Jazz Festival® | July 31st – Aug. 2nd, 2015

George Wein Announces Lineup for 2015 Newport Jazz Festival®
July 31 – August 2, Including Three Full Days of Performances
by Some of the World’s Greatest Established and Emerging Artists

Performers Include Cassandra Wilson, Dr. John, Chris Botti, Jamie Cullum,
Snarky Puppy, Maria Schneider, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Fred Hersch, Billy Childs, Bill Frisell, Arturo Sandoval, Ambrose Akinmusire and More

Tickets Go On Sale Thursday, January 15, 10:00 am

NEWPORT, RI, January 13, 2015 – After producing a successful and exciting 60th anniversary celebration last year, George Wein today announced that the 2015 Newport Jazz Festival® presented by Natixis Global Asset Management will return to the City-by-the-Sea July 31 – August 2 with three full days of music at Fort Adams State Park, plus the popular Friday night concert at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino and a festive Gala at the historic Breakers on Saturday evening.

“Jazz and Love” Valentine’s Day Concert | Feb. 14th, 2015

“Jazz and Love” Set to Bring Unique Valentine’s Day Concert Experience to South Florida

Bryson Entertainment launches jazz concert featuring award-winning jazz artists for one night at the world class Mizner Park Amphitheater

BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Bryson Entertainment announces the highly anticipated “Jazz and Love” concert series, a new music series sure to seduce South Florida jazz fans. The series will kick off on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2015, at the beautiful Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton, Florida. The concert begins at 6:00 p.m. and features a dynamic mix of contemporary jazz musicians, including four-time Grammy nominee Boney James, eleven-time Grammy nominee Kirk Whalum, chart topping contemporary jazz band Pieces of a Dream and the multi-talented Shelea Frazier.

The 19th Annual Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival | Jan. 29th-31st, 2015

Mariah Carey Headlines Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival 2015

Also feat Charlie Wilson, The Pointer Sisters, Richie Stephens, Peter Cetera & More!

Global Superstar Mariah Carey has been confirmed as the headline star for the 19th annual Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival set for January 29 – 31, 2015 at the Trelawny Stadium, Falmouth, Jamaica. This performance will mark her Caribbean debut and is a major triumph for the world-renowned Festival’s presentation.

The 3rd Annual Rialto “Drop In” Jazz Festival | April 25th, 2015

The 3rd Annual Rialto “Drop In” Jazz Festival is coming to the Inland Empire April 25th, 2015

Feat Shelia E., David Benoit, Byron Miller, Gordon Campbell, Herman Jackson, Paul Jackson, Jr., & More!

Rialto, California – February 10, 2015 – In appreciation of International Jazz Month, the City of Rialto will be hosting the 3rd Annual “Drop in” Jazz Festival, presented by Mayor Deborah Robertson.

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