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Jazz Festivals
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Thursday, 18 August 2005 |
The Rhythms of the World Festival announces the program of its 2nd Montreal Edition which will take place in downtown Montreal and its surroundings from September 7th to the 11th, 2005. The Rhythms of the World Festival is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote 'Cultural Harmony' which is also its theme for the 2005 edition.
The program, in three parts - performing arts, visual arts and culinary arts - will comprise 5 days of events corresponding to 4 continents - Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas - plus a closing Family Day which honors cultural harmony.
Beginning with Asia on September 7th, the Alex Bellegarde Invitation Series will present an asian jazz trio inspired by tablas rhythms and an Indian flute, in the food court of Square Victoria beginning at noon. An opening cocktail will begin at 5 pm at Le Quartier Restaurant, featuring DJ Mahesh and his Buddha lounge beats as well as asian appetizers and an art exhibits showcasing artists Jean-Sebastien Robert, Nick Brown and Raymond Fong. In the evening, the House of Jazz presents Sara Franco and her world music followed by Beat in Fractions with its unique modern sounds.
It's Europe's turn on September 8th when the Alex Bellegarde Invitation Series presents an ensemble of European Jazz in the food court at Place Victoria as of noon. In the evening, the House of Jazz features Rude Beats and their funky greek groove music as well as the Arden Arapyan Trio who brings forth jazz music with an Armenian flavour. The Rhythms of the World Festival's Gala of Flavours takes place at 6 pm at the Centre Mont-Royal during which guests will taste a variety of foods and wines from all corners of the world, witness the presentation of the Velan Foundation award and admire the lively colourful dancers from the Arthur Murray Dance School who perform traditional Latin dances. There will also be art exhibitions from such renowned artists as Marc Seguin, Heidi Hollinger, Dana Velan and Michel Vermeulen.
Africa Day takes place on September 9th and opens with the Alex Bellegarde Invitation series this time showcasing an energetic, percussive African trio in the food court of the Place Victoria at noon. This is followed by a very festive Happy Hour from 5 to 7 pm at Le Quartier Restaurant. Here, Tranzit and its mix of musical genres - jazz, compa, gospel, African and West Indian - will entertain the crowd as they munch on African appetizers and admire the art works of "Tigus" Ralph Maingrette, Cheryl Daniel and Marie-Josee Primeau. In the evening, the House of Jazz presents Wesley and the African Project as well as the Harold Faustin Quintet and special guest, the very talented Samina. |
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Written by Ronaldo Oregano
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Sunday, 14 August 2005 |
KSDS (JAZZ 88) continues commitment to bring world-class Jazz to
San Diego with the announcement of the First Annual Jazz 88 Ocean Beach
Jazz Festival.
The September 25th event headlines the
incomparable Ms. Dee Dee Bridgewater. Few entertainers have ever
commanded such depth of artistry in every medium. Fewer still have been
rewarded with Broadway’s coveted Tony Award (Best Featured Actress in a
Musical – The Wiz), nominated for the London theater’s West End
equivalent, the Laurence Olivier Award (Best Actress in a Musical –
Lady Day), won two Grammy® Awards (1998’s Best Jazz Vocal
Performance
and Best Arrangement Accompanying a Vocal for “Cottontail” – Slide
Hampton, arranger – “Dear Ella”), and France’s 1998 top honor Victoire
de la Musique (Best Jazz Vocal Album).
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Written by Ronaldo Oregano
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Saturday, 13 August 2005 |
 Ravi Coltrane |
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Written by Lex Leifheit
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Thursday, 11 August 2005 |
 Seminal saxophonist,
composer, thinker, MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship
recipient and Wesleyan University professor Anthony
Braxton will celebrate his 60th birthday with an
extended series of discussions and performances
investigating and celebrating his prolific body of
work alongside scholars, students, and professional
musicians. Co-sponsored by Wesleyan's Music Department
and Center for the Arts, ANTHONY BRAXTON AT 60: A
CELEBRATION spans September, November and December
2005, divided into three parts over the three months.
Single tickets to BRAXTON AT 60 are available and some
events are free. For more information visit
website.
Widely acknowledged as one of the great figures in
music of the late 20th century, Braxton's work as a
saxophonist and composer has broken new conceptual and
technical ground in the jazz and experimental musical
traditions as defined by legends such as John
Coltrane, Paul Desmond and Ornette Coleman, by he and
his own peers in the historic Association for the
Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) in Chicago,
and by composers such as Charles Ives, John Cage,
Arnold Schoenberg, and Karlheinz Stockhausen. His
recordings and writings have received critical praise
and span four decades. His past collaborators include
Leo Smith, Dave Holland, Chick Corea, George Lewis,
Max Roach, Hank Jones, Marilyn Crispell and Mark
Dresser. |
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Written by Betsy Donnelly
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Wednesday, 03 August 2005 |
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JOHN LEE HOOKER, JR. TO HEADLINE
2005 KC MUSIC BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVAL
KANSAS CITY, KS. – Kansas City Music Blues and Jazz Festival organizers have announced that John Lee Hooker, Jr. will headline this much anticipated show, Sept. 3-4 at the Woodlands Horse Track in Kansas City, KS.
Hooker, Jr., a favorite among blues and jazz enthusiasts, will kick-off the Labor Day weekend with a performance on Saturday, Sept. 3. The show starts at noon with eleven acts leading up to the second-generation blues legend. Festival doors open at 11 a.m. and more than 24 musical artists are scheduled to appear during the two-day event. This is the first time the Woodlands has provided their facility for such an entertainment venue.
“John Lee Hooker, Jr. is tearing up the big festival circuit this summer,” says Mark Valentine, Kansas City Music Blues and Jazz Festival founder. “He’s hot. He’s been touring Europe, California, Colorado and now Kansas City -- big names like his make for a big show.” |
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