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Jazz to be Seen and Heard: New Series of "Jazz Icons" DVDS
 
SOURCE: Spinner

By Tad Hendrickson

I've always been less than ecstatic to sit at home and watch live jazz performances on TV. As someone who still hits the clubs with regularity, it just doesn't measure up to the visceral excitement of watching a set unfold right in front of me (Ironically, I find it easier to concentrate on sports at home instead of going to the game, but that's another discussion altogether).  [Read More]


Portland Jazz Festival Announces Lineup

Mingus Big Band, Dave Holland, Pharoah Sanders
To Headline 2010 Portland Jazz Festival
February 22-28

Festival to also Present
“Is Jazz Dead (Or Has It Moved to a New Address)?-New Music from Norway"
Showcasing Three North American Premiere Performances

The 2010 Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Portland Jazz Festival presented by US Bank will be held February 22-28 with jazz outreach programming in area schools and community centers on Monday through Friday, February 22-26, leading up to a series of headline concerts Thursday through Sunday, February 25-28 throughout downtown and inner Eastside Portland venues. [Read More]

 

 

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