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March 16, 1996: Rooted in Detroit: A Cass Tech graduate's choice lands the richest prize in jazz
Originally published March 16, 1996 UPPER MONTCLAIR, N.J. -- It was the call every young jazz musician dreams about. Art Blakey was on the phone: Hey, Geri, come on and join my band.
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Making good music is one thing. Getting people to come listen to it is an endeavor in and of itself.
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Almost all of my politically aware life, I've lived under a president who I felt represented neither me nor the best interests of our country. And until recently I had no hand in changing that.
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Greek Fest. daily to Sept. 1 at Greek Community Centre, 4648 Elk Lake Dr. (next to Commonwealth Place) daily 11a.m.-10 p.m. Enjoy entertainment, dancing, music and food. Tel. 250-479-9391 or www.greekfest.ca
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UNC Information Technology Services has started a campaign this semester to discourage students from sharing music and movie files illegally.
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Camden Diocese scales back reductions
After months of pleas, protests and legal threats against his planned reorganization of the Camden Diocese, Bishop Joseph Galante announced yesterday he will keep intact two parishes originally scheduled for merger, and retain as auxiliary worship sites three churches that were slated for closure.
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Entries sought for Squirrel Cook-off
WASHINGTON - The Ninth Annual St. Hubert Benevolent Society Squirrel Cook-off will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, and organizers are calling on all camp cooks to start planning to attend.
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Voters may have to tune in to more minstrelsy
T urns out Maryland is big enough for more than one guitar-strumming Democrat.
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CUTTING EDGE
Weekend feast Labor Day will coincide with a hog roast at the Hills Market, 7860 Olentangy River Rd. The event will be offered from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, when customers -- while listening to live music -- will feast on pulled-pork sandwiches with a choice of barbecue sauces, baked beans and coleslaw for $8. Hot dogs, beer, wine and soft drinks will also be sold. For more information, ...
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Bryn Christopher
Birmingham born singer songwriter Bryn Christopher brought old-school soul bang into the 21st century with his first single, ‘Quest’, and he’s set to do it again with his single ‘Smilin’' (out now) , from his debut album My World , released 1 September 2008.
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Transformed barn in Monticello hosts concerts
High ceiling fans circulate warm, fresh air throughout the previous home of livestock and hay barrels. Allerton Barn, in Monticello, originally was adorned with only one steel spiral staircase. Now, through the vision of Karl Kramer, the University's director of music, and the hard work of builders and electricians David Davis, Tom Mann and Darin Kresin, the structure has been transformed ...
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Pink Floyd, Renee Fleming receive 2008 Polar Prize
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf on Tuesday presented the 2008 Polar Music Prize to American soprano Renee Fleming and Pink Floyd band members Nick Mason and Roger Waters for their contributions to popular music and opera.
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Polar Music Prize
Awards Polar Music Prize Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf on Tuesday presented the 2008 Polar Music Prize to U.S. soprano Renee Fleming and...
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Review: The only thrill in 'Traitor' is knowing when this film is over
From the music to the acting to the movie's conclusion, which manages to be incongruously explosive and dull, nothing clicks
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Schneider to play free concert
Austin's own Bob Schneider will cap off a day of festivities celebrating the beginning of the Texas Union's 75th anniversary year with a free show tonight. The popular musician will be performing at 8:30 p.m. on the newly renovated patio area outside Wendy's, which has been transformed into a stage.
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Valuable mandolin to be raffled at first annual music festival
SILVER CITY — A five-dollar bill could make you the lucky owner of a hand-made mandolin, valued at $2,400. This exquisite music-making work of art will be raffled off at the first annual Pickamania!, the newest Silver City music festival produced by the award-winning Mimbres Region Arts Council.
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A gift of music
Peter Falley, president of the Grant County Community Concert Association, receives a check for $1,500 from Brenda Dominguez, assistant vice president of Bank of America in Silver City recently. The money will be used to transport school children to the community concerts.
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No Justice brings their music to area You can add No Justice to the long list of names that have recorded a live CD at the famous Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth.
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Coming up
Aug. 28: Brubeck Brothers Quartet perform contemporary jazz at 8 p.m. at Coral Gables Congregational Church; $25-$35. 305-448-7421, ext. 33; www.communityartsprogram.org.
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A music lover believes Reading Festival organiser Festival Republic should be prosecuted under health and safety laws. Peter Bond is planning to contact Reading Borough Council and ask it to take a private prosecution against the company.
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Your Daily Lick: Tussle
Like Ratatat without the guitars, hip San Francisco group Tussle turns electronic music into a living, breathing form.
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Free concerts available during Labor Day festival
Sixteen talented high school strings musicians from eight states have been selected to participate in the fourth annual Robert McDuffie & Friends Labor Day Festival for Strings.
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New chief to oversee growth of Pizza Fusion
Fort Lauderdale-based Pizza Fusion, a restaurant chain that uses organic ingredients, said it has named Mark Begelman as chief executive to steer the company as it expands through national franchises.
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Organic Farm Tour Fundraiser' is Saturday
Growing and marketing organic products is a serious business, with a practical ideological slant. But Saturday's "Farm Tour Fundraiser" in Redwood Valley for three producers of organics promises to provide a bit of good-spirited fun as well as information for public consumption.
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Darker My Love
Darker My Love’s new album, 2 , starts off like a heavily distorted rock ’n’ roll revolution and moves rapidly along, nailing all the right parts along the way.
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