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Bassist Marcus Miller Designated UNESCO Artist for Peace | Upcoming Concert March 22nd, 2013

Marcus Miller Designated UNESCO Artist for Peace,



Celebrates Emancipation at the United Nations


 


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The United Nations will
host American jazz musician and designated UNESCO Artist for Peace,
Marcus Miller, in an upcoming concert to commemorate the International
Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and
the Transatlantic Slave Trade. 

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New DVD Release: “Miles Davis with Quincy Jones & The Gil Evans Orchestra – Live At Montreaux 1991” (Coming March 19th, 2013)

EAGLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT PROUDLY PRESENTS
MILES DAVIS WITH QUINCY JONES AND THE GIL EVANS ORCHESTRA
LIVE AT MONTREUX 1991


 

~DVD, BLU-RAY, AND DIGITAL VIDEO OUT MARCH 19, 2013~

 

New York, NY (February 21, 2013)– Eagle Rock Entertainment is proud to announce the March 19 release of Miles Davis with Quincy Jones and the Gil Evans Orchestra Live at Montreux 1991. [Pre-book Order Date February 22, MSRP $14.98 for DVD, $19.98 for Blu-ray].  This concert from July 8, 1991 was the last of Miles Davis’ many appearances at the Montreux Jazz Festival and took place only a few months before his death.  This show was previously available only in the Definitive Miles Davis at Montreux 10 DVD Boxed Set.



 
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“Stevie Wonder with Friends: Celebrating a Message of Peace” Star Studded Concert is Coming to BET and CENTRIC

BET Networks, Wonder Productions And The United Nations Present “Stevie Wonder With Friends: Celebrating A Message Of Peace” Airing On Centric, February 23rd


  
Tune-In for Special Performances by Stevie Wonder, Sting, Janelle Monae, Wyclef Jean and More!


NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — BET Networks and Wonder Productions have joined forces with the United Nations to present Stevie Wonder with Friends: Celebrating a Message of Peace. In celebration of the 67th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations Organization, the star-studded concert took place on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 in the General Assembly Hall at United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

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Dave Koz Releases 1st Ever Live Recording, “Live At The Blue Note Tokyo” on Feb. 12th, 2013 | LISTEN!


 
SAXOPHONIST DAVE KOZ RELEASES FIRST-EVER LIVE RECORDING
 
GRAMMY®-Nominated Live At The Blue Note Tokyo
set for release February 12, 2013 on Concord Records
 
In a career that spans twenty years and a dozen albums, Dave Koz has established himself as one of the most prominent figures in contemporary music. The gifted saxophonist has also received widespread acclaim for his live performances, however, the eight-time GRAMMY® nominee had never released a live recording – until now.

The Trumpet Awards Foundation Announces Star Studded Line-Up for Jan. 26th, 2013 Show

Trumpet Awards Ceremony will Feature Fantasia, Jennifer Holiday, Anthony Hamilton, Tyrese, Tamala Mann, TV One’s R&B Diva’s, Amber Riley, Zendaya Coleman and More



The Trumpet Awards Foundation announces celebrity performers and presenters for the 2013 Trumpet Awards on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 4pm at the Cobb Energy Center Theatre. Limited tickets are available for select events at http://www.trumpetfoundation.org.


Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 23, 2013

The Trumpet Awards Foundation announced their star powered cast of performers and celebrities appearing at the 2013 Trumpet Awards presented by Cadillac and Wells Fargo.

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Quincy Jones to Celebrate 80th Birthday in Las Vegas…

Quincy Jones And Sir Michael Caine To Celebrate Their 80th Birthday From Las Vegas At The MGM Grand Garden Arena

 
 
Star-Studded Gala to Benefit Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health will feature music and film’s biggest stars


LAS VEGAS, Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Las Vegas will celebrate the lives and legacies of two of the entertainment world’s most influential stars, Quincy Jones and Sir Michael Caine , at the 17th annual Power of Love Gala on April 13, 2013 at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, while raising funds in support of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.

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Renowned Drummer Terri Lyne Carrington’s New Album, “Money Jungle: Provocative In Blue” is Coming Feb. 5th, 2013

Terri Lyne Carrington’s Money Jungle: Provocative in Blue Album Release Concert at Berklee


Boston,
MA, Jan. 15, 2013 – Renowned drummer, composer, producer, and Berklee
professor Terri Lyne Carrington presents her new album Money Jungle:
Provocative in Blue. The album — to be released the week of the concert —
is the follow up to her Grammy Award-winning album The Mosaic Project.

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The 14th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration | Feb. 1st, 2013

The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration To Take Over New Orleans To Kick Off Super Bowl Weekend 

 

Hosted by Kirk Franklin and Sherri Shepherd, with an All-Star Line-up of Performances By Fantasia, Donnie McClurkin, Marvin Winans, Bishop Paul S. Morton, and NFL “Players’ Choice” Lecrae

Special Performance by the NFL PLAYERS CHOIR Featuring Current and Former NFL Players


NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, an NFL sanctioned event currently in its 14th year, joins together NFL players, Grammy Award-winning artists, and special guests, on one stage to kick off Super Bowl Weekend.

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Legendary Saxophonist Wayne Shorter to Release New Blue Note Recording “Without A Net” on Feb 5th, 2013 | Announces 2013 U.S. Tour Dates

WAYNE SHORTER QUARTET ANNOUNCES 2013 U.S TOUR DATES INCLUDING
APPEARANCES AT CARNEGIE HALL IN NYC & DISNEY HALL IN LA

 

SHORTER REVEALS COVER ART FOR NEW ALBUM WITHOUT A NET;
TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO BLUE NOTE RECORDS TO BE RELEASED FEB. 5

The legendary jazz saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter will make his triumphant return to Blue Note Records after 43 years with the February 5, 2013 release of Without A Net, his searing new album with his long-running Quartet featuring pianist Danilo Perez, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Brian Blade. Shorter has revealed the album cover artwork for Without A Net, which features drawings by Shorter himself.

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Chaka Khan Goes on Tour | Set to Record New Music to Coincide with Year-Long 40th Anniversary Celebration

Ten-Time GRAMMY® Award Winner Chaka Khan Tours Europe and Asia in October and November



Chaka Joins David Foster and Friends Tour in November

Chaka Is Recording New Music Including a Gospel and Jazz Project New Album to Coincide with Year-Long 40th Anniversary Celebration

 

(Los Angeles, CA – October 10, 2012) – Ten-time GRAMMY® Award winner Chaka Khan tours Europe and Asia this month and November. Chaka will join the David Foster and Friends tour in November (see tour dates below).

Next year, 2013, marks the 40th anniversary of this music icon’s career in music and entertainment. The year-long celebration will include the release of new music including a gospel and jazz project, an international and US tour and several other key events.

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