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Trumpeter Markus Rutz Album Release Concert at PianoForte Studios in Chicago set for October 11th
Blueprints – Figure One: Frameworks reveals the heart of an artist and his appreciation for the influences that surround him. Tickets for this exclusive 7:30pm event are available now and directly from Pianoforte Studios. Pianoforte Studios 1335 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60605 ph. (312) 291-0000 Brice Winston is featured guest on saxophone and on bass is Marcos Varela. “Rutz has a big, dark tone and a fluid ease to his phrasing that makes ...
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Experience Ayiti Joins With The Mingus Big Band At New York’s Jazz Standard This October To Support Music Initiatives In Haiti
The New York-based Mingus Big Band will host the non-profit charity Experience Ayiti (XA) during October, to bring awareness and raise funds for XA’s mission in Haiti. The residency will take place at New York’s Jazz Standard on Mondays beginning October 7, followed by each consecutive Monday that month; October 14, 21, and 28. Sets are at 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm; for ticket information visit: jazzstandard.com Experience Ayiti was founded by Haitian-American saxophonist Godwin Louis, alongside three fellow musicians ...
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Jazz Philadelphia Presents 2nd Jazz Summit: October 11 and October 12, 2019
Center City Philadelphia will be energized with discussion and performance at the 2nd Annual Jazz Philadelphia Summit on October 11 and October 12, 2019 when regional and national jazz luminaries explore the city’s deep jazz roots and discuss its future. Musicians, jazz enthusiasts, advocates, funders, and the arts and culture community are gathering at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the University of the Arts for both high-level discussions and hands-on workshops about the art and business of ...
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Pittsburgh’s newest jazz club Con Alma announces two exciting music series
Con Alma is excited to announce Latin Jazz Sundays and All-Pittsburgh Wednesdays. Starting in September, Con Alma will open its doors every Sunday from 5:00PM-11:00PM. Pittsburgh musicians will perform selections from the Latin music tradition from 7:00PM-10:00PM. The club will spin handpicked Latin vinyl selections on the house turntable between sets. The featured menu will include critically-acclaimed Latin-inspired food and original cocktails. All-Pittsburgh Wednesdays, a new residency series celebrating the Steel City’s place in jazz history, will feature repertoires comprised ...
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Pittsburgh's Con Alma To Host Coltrane And Monk Birthday Celebrations
Con Alma is excited to announce upcoming celebrations in acknowledgment of John Coltrane and Thelonious Monk’s birthdays. An observance of saxophonist John Coltrane’s birth will take place from September 18-September 23. During this special period, Con Alma’s house band, which showcases some of the finest talent in the Pittsburgh area, will perform selections from Coltrane’s prolific discography. In October, the Con Alma house band returns to celebrate the birth of pianist Thelonious Monk. Festivities will kick off on October 11. ...
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Interschool Orchestras Of New York Presents Its Gala Celebration: A Tribute To Howard Johnson on September 18th at Kaufman Music Center’s Merkin Hall
InterSchool Orchestras of New York (ISO) is proud to announce its 2019-2020 gala celebration, A Tribute to Howard Johnson, at Kaufman Music Center’s Merkin Hall, September 18, 2019 at 7:30 pm. The special event will honor the musical legend, who, in his five-decade career, has played alongside luminaries in multiple genres and pioneered the voice of the tuba in jazz. The event will also feature the talents of two-time Grammy-winning musician Taj Mahal and students of ISO. All proceeds from ...
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You Have To Be There: 10 Essential Music Business Conferences For 2019
While early season festivals like SXSW tend to get the most airtime, the second half of the year is chock full with a variety of incredible conferences for those steeped in major music industry happenings. Here Angela Mastrogiacomo looks at ten that are essential to attend. Guest post by Angela Mastrogiacomo of Soundfly's Flypaper The springtime is kind of music conference mania, isn’t it? You’ve got SXSW in March, Launch Music Conference in April, Canadian Music Week in May, and the list goes on. But what about all ...
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Questlove, DMC Headline CD Baby DIY Musician Conference
CD Baby has moved its DIY Musician conference to Austin on August 16-18. To mark the shift, the much-loved d.i.y. music distributor is adding some real star power to its already strong mix of networking, advice, and inspiration. Questlove will explore what tools and tech support a musician’s creativity and business goals. Rap legend DMC will also be a keynote speaker. Alejandro Escovedo will share his career stories in a fireside chat, and Gina Chavez will relate how she found ...
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Pittsburgh Celebrates Music Scene With The Annual Jazz Days Of Summer
JazzPGH is excited to announce the commencement of its annual Jazz Days of Summer, an in-depth look at an average week in jny: Pittsburgh jazz. The Jazz Days of Summer campaign will shine a spotlight on the scene by promoting over 50 local events across various social media platforms from Saturday, August 17th to Sunday, August 25. This weeklong event is being coordinated by JazzPGH, a voluntary coalition of performers, promoters, and venues devoted to jazz education and community outreach. ...
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Edition Records to release saxophonist Julian Argüelles' back catalog recordings including Phaedrus
Edition Records will release five sought-after Julian Argüelles back catalogue albums on July 26, 2019, including his very first album as a leader, Phaedrus, celebrating 30 years since it was recorded in 1989. Described as “...a gifted artist currently in his sophisticated prime" by renowned jazz critic John Fordham, award-winning British saxophonist & composer Julian Argüelles has, to date, recorded fifteen CDs as a leader. He's is about to make some of his back catalogue available for streaming over summer ...
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