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H O T    N E W S !

Celebrates 15 Historic Years In Philadelphia

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WARMDADDY'S

WARMDADDY'S CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE

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You're Invited!

MusicLab at World Cafe Live #5

Sunday, August 12, 2005 @ 9:30am to 11:00am for Paul Jackson, Jr. & 12:00pm to 1:30pm for Bele Fleck

featuring

Paul Jackson, Jr. & 

Bele Fleck

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SOUL SANCTUARY INTERNET RADIO SHOW

Soul Sanctuary Radio - bringing you a potent blend of spoken word and soulful music. Broadcasting live every Monday from 2 to 6 p.m. EST on www.WQHS.org, the University of Pennsyvania's student station. Hosted by ViberMistress STEPHANIE RENEE.

You can call the station at 215-893-3500 and send via AOL Instant Messenger at username WQHS

For more info on how your artistry can be considered for airplay, e-mail VibeMistress@Soul-Sanctuary.net for our most recent playlists and info on upcoming interviews and in-studio guests. 

BRand new jazz club

CAFE HARLEM

717 Churce Lane, Yeadon, PA. 19050

610-622-6600

For a wonderful evening of Spicy Food, Hot Jazz, and great Ambiance.

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THE RED ROOM

The Red Room is a new venue which will feature a Thursday Night Jazz Program beginning:  All shows @ 8:00pm

The Red Room is not a "Jazz Restaurant". We offer a unique, intimate concert venue which we believe will appeal to the long-time jazz fan and peak the interest of budding jazz fans. www.redroomphilly.com 

Harrison Ridley Jr.

Discusses the Legends of Jazz

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Get jazzed - Tuesday, April 19, at 7:00pm to 9:00pm - At Borders Books on the Avenue of the Arts

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CD Release & Party

Gerald Veasley 

Celebrate the Release at World Cafe Live

World Cafe Live, the latest state of the art venue in Philadelphia, will host this official hometown show on August 21 at 7:30pm. Gerald wouldn't dream of releasing a new album without bringing the party home. Don't miss it! Tickets are $28 in advance and $33 at the door. Visit World Cafe Live website for venue and ticket information.

"At the Jazz Base"

Available at: www.geraldveasley.com

****Culture Alert****

Exhibits at the Ninth Annual National Black Fine Art Show in New York

February 3-6, 2005

Our toll free number: 877-727-8529 or

 www.artjaz.com 

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This Week 

At Friday Evenings Jazz @ The Art Museum

April 8, 2005

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Michael  Kaeshammer

 "Jazz Pianist"

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Start your weekend with the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Submerge yourself in the beauty, history, and romance of the Museum. Stroll through the galleries at your leisure. Listen to jazz and visit our cafe serving cocktails and light fare in the Great Stair Hall.

• May 14, 2005 - "Philadelphia" - 7:30pm - Featuring: Brian Lynch (trumpet), Danilo Perez (piano), Conrad Herwig (trombone), and Special Guest Ravi Coltrane (saxophone) - Tickets: $35 & $40

World  cafe  live

• March 12th - "Songstresses Celebrating Sisterhood" - 7:00pm & 10:00pm - Tickets: $40.00 - Ticket Info: 215-222-1400 or 215-535-6617

Jazz Vespers At Old Pine Street Church

Jazz Vespers are 5 p.m. on each third Sunday of the month * All concerts are free will offering & Refreshment served 

• August 21st - "Fred Simmons Quartet"

• September 18th - "Dan Fogel Quartet"

• October 16th - "Michael O'Rourke Quintet"

• November 20th - "Mason Dixon Dixieland Band"

• December 18th - "Ella Csircsu Gridley with the "Father John D'Amico Trio"

Zanzibar Blue

• Aug. 5th & 6th - "J. D. Walter Quintet featuring Orrin Evens & Seamus Blake" - Admission: $20

• Aug. 11th - "The Poogie Bell Band" - Admission: $5

• Aug. 12th - "Gene Ludwig Quartet" - Admission: $20

• Aug. 17th - "Zach Brock & The Coffee Achievers" - Admission: $5

• Aug. 19th, 20th & 21st - "The Legendary Jimmy Scott" - Admission: $30

• Aug. 26th & 27th - "Beatlejazz" - Admission: $20

• Aug. 31st - "The Pete Zimmer Quintet" - Admission: $5

• Every Sunday! - "WJJZ Smooth Jazz Brunch" - 11:00am to 3:00pm - Featuring: Michael Tozzi

Ogontz Grill

• Aug. 20th - "Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble" - 9:00pm to Midnight

ars nova workshop

All performances @ Slought Foundation/4017 Walnut Strret

• March 2nd - "Joe McPhee/Dominic Duval" - 8:00pm to 10:00pm - Admission: $12 ($10 student)

JAZZ ON VINE

At the Painted Bride Art Center

• May 7th - "Rudresh Mahanthappa's Dakshina Ensemble" - 7:00pm & 9:00pm - Tickets: $25 (Members: $12.50)

• Feb. 11th - "Concord Jazz Festival" - 8:00pm - Tickets: $42.50

PENNPresents

At Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

• Oct. 21st - "Daniela Mercury" - 8:00pm

• Nov. 4th - "Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band" - 8:00pm

• Dec. 7th - "Dianne Reeves" - 8:00pm 

• Feb. 11th, 2006 - "Dee Dee Bridgewater" - 8:00pm

• Apr. 9th - "Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra" - 8:00pm

• May 13th - "Bill Charlap Trio" - *800pm

 Birthdays in April

"Happy Birthday Legends!"

• 1, 1949 -- Gil Scott Heron, singer, songwriter

• 5, 1934 -- Stanley Turrentine, tenor saxophone

• 7, 1915 -- Billie Holiday, singer

• 7, 1938 -- Freddie Hubbard, trumpet

• 8, 1922 -- Carmen McRae, singer

• 12, 1940 -- Herbie Hancock, piano

• 12, 1940 -- Al Jarreau, singer

• 15, 1894 -- Bessie Smith, singer

• 16, 1930 -- Herbie Mann, flute

• 20, 1909 -- Lionel Hampton, vibes, bandleader

• 20, 1925 -- Tito Puente, percussion, bandleader

• 21, 1932 -- Slide Hampton, trumpeter

• 22, 1922 -- Charles Mingus, bass, composer, bandleader

• 25, 1918 -- Ella Fitzgerald, singer

• 29, 1899 -- Duke Ellington, composer, piano, bandleader

• 30, 1923 -- Percy Heath, bass

NEW CD RELEASES: Jazz & Blues

In Stores Today : March 27th, 2005

• David Sanborn/ "Closer" / (Verve) ***

• Marlon Simon and the Nagual Spirits / "Live in La Paz Bolivia" / (Self-produced) ***

• Ravil Coltrane/ "In Flux" / (Savoy Jazz) ***