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Famed crooners Sinatra, Martin to receive stars on Las Vegas Walk of Stars
Sin City is paying homage to iconic singers Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin by giving them each a place on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars.
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Tributes paid to jazz great John Dankworth
That is how Sheila Harrod, leader of Swindona s Kentwood Choir, described the display of dignity and professionalism shown by Dame Cleo Laine and her family at a concert just hours after the death of her husband, jazz legend Sir John Dankworth.
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Jazz Ensemble Empirical, Recalling Eric Dolphy
The English band Empirical's new album, Out 'n' In, is dedicated to the late jazz artist Eric Dolphy, a patron saint of the 1960s avant-garde. Like his colleagues Charles Mingus and John Coltrane, Dolphy could blur the lines between traditional and exploratory jazz.
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GHTA registration opens for New Orleans conference
Grand Rapids, Mich. The non-profit professional gift and home industry's Gift and Home Trade Association has opened early registration through Feb.
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Jazz legend Django Reinhardt lives on in Paris
Legendary jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt would have been 100 years old this year.
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Katie Melua to play Thetford forest
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First knight of British jazz, Johnny Dankworth, dies
Johnny Dankworth, who has died aged 82, was one of the few British musicians who not only were world-class but were recognised as such, taking to the stage on clarinet or sax with the proverbial Who's Who of jazz, from Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock to Gerry Mulligan, Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald.
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Revelers take over Bourbon Street
Saints fans hugged, kissed and spilled onto the streets of New Orleans. The city that knows how to party erupted after its once-laughingstock NFL franchise defeated the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl, 31-17. French Quarter crowds, beefed up by tourists, poured onto Bourbon Street to celebrate.
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Ocean Institute's "Jazz in January" fundraiser is a hit
While a beautiful full moon wafted over the ocean Saturday night, 180 guests gathered in Dana Point at the Ocean Institute's Eighth Annual "Jazz in January" fundraiser for a superb repast and some of the best live jazz they'd ever had the privilege of enjoying.
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Jim Beal Jr.: Let's cheer and all that jazz
The Hank Harrison Trio will swing and twang in the Caf at Casbeers at the Church.
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British jazz star Dankworth dead at 82: BBC
British jazz star John Dankworth, who worked with legends like Ella Fitzgerald and was married to singer Cleo Laine, has died at the age of 82, the BBC reported Sunday, quoting his agent.
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Crowe to play Beyonce's lover in new A Star Is Born?
Robert Downey, Jr. was attached to the male lead at one point, but now it seems the Gladiator star has taken his place.
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Jazz legend John Dankworth dies
British jazz legend Sir John Dankworth has died, aged 82. The saxophonist, who wrote the theme tune for The Avengers, Tomorrow's World and Modesty Blaise, died on Saturday, his management told the BBC.
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PERFORMANCE/TOUR: The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra Goes Carioca
This February 26th & 27th, 2010 - The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra goes Carioca featuring guest Music Director Cliff Korman, and friends.
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Globetrotters bring world tour to UB
It was fun for the whole family to the tune of Sweet Georgia Brown when the famous Harlem Globetrotters brought their Magical Memories World Tour to UB's Alumni Arena.
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Carter stars as Crusaders beat the Blues
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Patrons give new Jazz venue the thumbs up
The Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival made its debut in Greenfields, Trelawny on Thursday January 28, amidst much enthusiasm, anticipation, curiosity and concern.
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CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Steve Schenkel and Ashley Mason Releasing New CD on Valentine's Day
Guitarist Steve Schenkel and singer Ashley Mason will issue their latest duo CD, Hold On To Love, on Sunday, February 14.
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