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“Remembering Joe Sample” at the 25th Annual Berks Jazz Festival | April 18th, 2015

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“Remembering Joe Sample” at the Berks Jazz Festival
 
Reading, PA (PRWEB) April 16, 2015 – One of the featured attractions at this year’s Berks Jazz Festival (its 25th anniversary show) will be a special performance on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Reading, PA called “Remembering Joe Sample.” This special tribute to the world renowned pianist and composer who passed away last September was organized by musical director Bobby Lyle and festival promoter John Ernesto; and will feature a stellar lineup of artists—many of whom performed and/or recorded with Sample.

Harvey Mason to Receive Honorary Doctor of Music Degree at Berklee

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Drum Legend Harvey Mason to Receive Honorary Degree at Berklee Commencement May 9
 
Berklee College of Music president Roger H. Brown will present drum legend Harvey Mason with an honorary doctor of music degree at Berklee’s commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 9, at the 7,000-seat Agganis Arena at Boston University. More than 900 Berklee graduates, their parents, and invited guests will be in attendance.

Sly & The Family Stone–Live At The Fillmore East October 4th & 5th 1968 To Be Released Friday, July 17, 2015

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Sly & The Family Stone–Live At The Fillmore East October 4th & 5th 1968 To Be Released Friday, July 17
 
Four-Disc Debut Release of Previously Unreleased Live Set Recorded at Legendary Fillmore East Venue
 
Double Vinyl LP “Best-Of” from shows, compiled by “Captain” Kirk Douglas of The Roots, to be released exclusively for Record Store Day 2015
 
NEW YORK, April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Epic/Legacy is excited to announce the debut release of SLY & THE FAMILY STONE—LIVE AT THE FILLMORE EAST OCTOBER 4th & 5th 1968, a four-disc set of previously unreleased live shows recorded during the band’s rise at New York City’s legendary venue. The set is scheduled to be released on Friday, July 17 and is available now for pre-order on Amazon.

Grammy Winner Lalah Hathaway, One Night Only at Historic Troubadour – April 21st, 2015

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GRAMMY® WINNER LALAH HATHAWAY TO RECORD NEW LIVE ALBUM AT THE HISTORIC TROUBADOUR THEATER IN LOS ANGELES…
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
 
LALAH CONTINUES FAMILY LEGACY AT THE SAME PLACE DONNY HATHAWAY RECORDED HIS SEMINAL LIVE ALBUM
 
Los Angeles, CA (April 3, 2015) – Today, two-time GRAMMY® award winning songstress Lalah Hathaway announced lalah hathaway LIVE!, the live concert recording for her seventh album, which is scheduled to release in the fall. The intimate concert event will be held on Tuesday, April 21st at the legendary Troubadour Theater in Los Angeles, CA.

Bishop Paul S. Morton to Lead Star-Studded Live Recording This Summer for New Album

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BISHOP PAUL S. MORTON LEADS AN UNFORGETTABLE LIVE RECORDING THIS SUMMER FOR FINAL ALBUM
 
Tickets Available Now; Morton Performs with the Greater Change Mass Choir and Special Guests for Live Recording in New Orleans on July 13, 2015
 
Nashville, TN (March 16, 2015) – Esteemed worship leader, author and recording artist Bishop Paul S. Morton has an inspiring musical extravaganza in store when he hosts a live recording this summer, to create his final full record.

The 5th Annual Newport Festivals Foundation Gala Celebrates George Wein’s 90th Birthday | Aug. 1st, 2015

Cassandra Wilson III
 
(Cassandra Wilson)
 
Newport Festivals Foundation™ 5th Annual Gala Celebrates
George Wein’s 90th Birthday with Cassandra Wilson,
Michel Camilo and Jon Batiste & Stay Human
 
NEWPORT, RI, March 2, 2015 – Don’t miss one of Newport’s favorite social events when the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ returns to The Breakers on Saturday, August 1, at 7:30 pm for its Gala Benefit featuring performances by Cassandra Wilson, Michel Camilo, Jon Batiste and Stay Human, to celebrate the 90th birthday of festival impresario George Wein.

Steve Harvey to Host the 13th Annual Neighborhoods Awards | Aug. 6th-9th, 2015

2014 Ford Neighborhood Awards Hosted By Steve Harvey
 
EMMY WINNING ENTERTAINER AND AUTHOR
STEVE HARVEY
TO HOST 13TH ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD AWARDS
 
Tickets for the Neighborhood Awards and Neighborhood Awards Weekend
August 6th – 9th in Atlanta
On Sale February 27th
 
ATLANTA, GA (February 26, 2015) – Steve Harvey, EMMY winning talk show and Family Feud host and star of the Steve Harvey Morning Show, is excited to announce the 13th Annual Neighborhood Awards and Neighborhood Awards Weekend!

American Pianists Association’s Jazz Fellowship Awards | March 27th-28th, 2015

American Pianists Association Fellowship Awards 2015
 
(from left to right): Christian Sands, Zach Lapidus,
Emmet Cohen, Kris Bowers, and Sullivan Fortner
 
American Pianists Association’s Jazz Fellowship Awards –
Semi-Finals on Friday, March 27
Finals on Saturday, March 28
 
Competition to be Judged by Amina Figarova,
Bill Charlap, Edward Simon, Billy Childs and Al Pryor
with Emcee Christian McBride & Guest Vocalist Dianne Reeves
 
NBC News Anchor Lester Holt Named Honorary Chair
 
On Friday, March 27, the American Pianists Association’s Jazz Fellowship Awards presented by REI Real Estate Services Semi-Finals presented by Barnes & Thornburg will take place at The Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis, IN featuring each of the 5 Finalists over two sets. The five Finalists, in no particular order, are: Christian Sands, Zach Lapidus, Emmet Cohen, Kris Bowers, and Sullivan Fortner.

Platinum Recording Artist Michel’le Partners with Saving Our Daughters

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R&B LA Diva & Singing Mogul, Michel’le, will teach girls how to build self-esteem through music
 
LA Diva & Singing Mogul, Michel’le, will teach girls how to build self esteem through music
As the Saving Our Cinderellas’ program is building their mentors for the acting part of the curriculum, it now has some of the iconic women singers in R&B & Hip-Hop music enlisting for the vocal component of the program to provide inspiration.