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Discover The Magic Of The New Chicago Jazz Piano Festival

Discover The Magic Of The New Chicago Jazz Piano Festival

Source: Jim Luce

Rhapsody in Blue, The Great American Songbook & The Music of McCoy Tyner Launch A Year-Long Celebration of the Rich History and Vibrant Future of Jazz Piano in Chicago March 29 & 30 at PianoForte Studios in Chicago. In the world of jazz piano, all roads lead to Chicago beginning on March 29th, as the Chicago Jazz Piano Festival begins its inaugural spring season at Pianoforte Studios with the centennial performance of the classic 1924 George Gershwin groundbreaking work, “Rhapsody ...

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Guitar Masters Festival Set To Rock New York City April 25-29, 2024

Guitar Masters Festival Set To Rock New York City April 25-29, 2024

Source: Charles Carlini Presents

Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as the Guitar Masters Festival arrives in New York City from April 25 to April 29. This celebration of stringed virtuosity will feature an extraordinary lineup of world-class guitarists spanning various genres, promising an unparalleled experience for music lovers of all stripes. Organized by Charles Carlini of Charles Carlini Presents, a 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit concert promoter dedicated to curating exceptional live experiences that captivate audiences worldwide, this festival is set to redefine the boundaries ...

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John Oates To Headline At CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival Thursday, June 27

John Oates To Headline At CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival Thursday, June 27

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.

The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is proud to present John Oates, co-founder of the iconic Hall and Oates, in an intimate solo headliner showon Thursday, June 27 at 8 PM. at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. The Festival's 21st Edition will be held June 21 to 29 at 20 indoor and outdoor venues in downtown jny: Rochester, New York. Tickets for John Oates, An Evening of Songs & Stories are $93/$83/$63/$43 plus service charges and go on sale Friday, ...

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Brazilian Guitar Virtuoso Badi Assad Joins Inaugural Guitar Masters Festival Lineup

Brazilian Guitar Virtuoso Badi Assad Joins Inaugural Guitar Masters Festival Lineup

Source: Charles Carlini Presents

The Inaugural Guitar Masters Festival proudly announces the addition of the internationally acclaimed Brazilian singer, composer, and guitarist Badi Assad to its stellar lineup. This five-day musical extravaganza is set to captivate audiences from April 25-29, showcasing some of the world’s finest guitarists at premier venues across New York City. Badi Assad’s innovative approach to the guitar, coupled with her enchanting vocals and unparalleled compositional skills, has established her as a true virtuoso in the world of music. Audiences can ...

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2024 Los Angeles International Flamenco Festival

2024 Los Angeles International Flamenco Festival

Source: Susan Gordon

Presenting world-class, highly acclaimed and influential flamenco performances direct from Spain, the 2024 Los Angeles International Flamenco Festival returns this March with two nights at two venues featuring the return of a living legend: Tomatito, one of Spain’s great modern masters of the flamenco guitar with Special Guest Dancer Karime Amaya at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 7 at 8pm; and on Saturday, March 9 at 8pm, flamenco dancer extraordinaire from Madrid, José Maya with flamenco ...

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Taj Mahal To Headline On Opening Night June 21 At Rochester International Jazz Festival

Taj Mahal To Headline On Opening Night June 21 At Rochester International Jazz Festival

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.

The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is proud to present legendary blues guitarist, Taj Mahal, on the Festival's opening night Friday, June 21, at 8 a.m. at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. The Festival's 21st Edition will be held June 21 to 29 at 20 indoor and outdoor venues in downtown Rochester, New York. Tickets for Taj Mahal are $93 / $83 / $63 / $43 plus service charges and go on sale Friday, February 16 at 10 a.m. only ...

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Inaugural Guitar Masters Festival Unveils Spectacular Lineup In New York City

Inaugural Guitar Masters Festival Unveils Spectacular Lineup In New York City

Source: Charles Carlini Presents

Charles Carlini Presents is proud to present the inaugural Guitar Masters Festival, a five-day extravaganza set to electrify New York City from April 25th to 29th, 2024. Renowned impresario Charles Carlini, the visionary behind the festival, has curated a lineup featuring some of the world’s most exceptional guitarists, promising an unparalleled celebration of guitar mastery. The festival will kick off on April 25th with an enchanting opening night gala at the John Birks Gillespie Auditorium within the New York City ...

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Laufey To Headline At Rochester International Jazz Festival June 26

Laufey To Headline At Rochester International Jazz Festival June 26

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.

The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival, one of the world's leading jazz festivals, is proud to present Laufey, at the Festival's nine-day 21st Edition on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 15 at 10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time only at rochesterjazz.com or by phone at (585) 454-2060. Tickets are $73/63/53/33 plus service charge. Laufey (pronounced lāy-vāy) is a phenomenal young artist who crosses boundaries and meshes the old with the ...


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