More than 25000 music lovers flocked at the 5th Skywards Dubai…
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- More than 25000 music lovers flocked at the 5th Skywards Dubai…
- Frat raises cash for cats of jazz
- Cray’s soft-spoken jazz ushers in new Pops era.
- France to launch annual cultural activities in Philippines
- Gigs: Courtney Pine at Turner Sims Concert Hall
- A week’s worth of good music
More than 25000 music lovers flocked at the 5th Skywards Dubai…
eJazzNews – Mar 23, 2007
The Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival 2007 (S-DIJF) brought jazz fanatics who flocked to Dubai from all over the UAE the GCC and from Europe three spectacular nights of quality music and performances complimented by a magical atmosphere and a stunning set-up and has left people euphoric and hungry for more. This was the 5th year of this hugely popular event and its success thanks to an unparalleled legendary line up was evident from the cheers of an appreciative crowd the applauses of which are still resonating around the idyllic venue at Dubai Media City?s outdoor amphitheatre. ?n the first night we had a crowd of 6500 fans 9000 attended the second night of the event and an incredible crowd of 9500 attended the final night of performances. ? Said Anthony Younes managing director of Chillout Productions founders and organizers of the Dubai Jazz Festival… Suitably ?warmed up? by Kamal the audience welcomed the second act a living legend in the person of the soulful Freddy Cole. Cole already a confirmed favorite of the UAE?s jazz and blues aficionados did not disappoint. Playing to his audience Cole delivered a polished performance in his inimitable easy going style which coupled with his unforgettably husky voice and acute sense of melodic and rhythmic phrasing made his interpretations of both pop and jazz music very much his own. Manoukian enthralled the strong Lebanese contingent and others with cover versions of Fairouz and traditional Armenian songs ?jazzed up? (if you?ll pardon the pun) with catchy upbeat rhythms that had people literally dancing all around; these were featured alongside several of his own compositions. Manoukian was called back on stage to perform another number that kept the crowd applauding until long after the stage lights were extinguished. The artist who topped the bill on the first night was the spectacular Dee Dee Bridgewater putting on a powerful show with the aid of her Malian family ?The Dee Dee Bridgewater Malian Project?.
Frat raises cash for cats of jazz
Daily Eastern News – Mar 23, 2007
substring(0 thispageresult. Music is a big aspect in the lives of the Sigma Alpha Iota fraternity and they hope to keep it alive. “Jazz is a huge part of the culture and foundation of New rleans” said Betsy Seymour president of SAI. “By raising money we are helping to bring that foundation back. “A charity concert featuring Upon the Eighth Night and Bad With Names will benefit Musicians’ Village and Habitat for Humanity… “We have wanted to hold this event for a long time and we have worked very hard to get it going” Seymour said. Lindsay Herza SAI social committee member said her fraternity is involved in this event because they enjoy being active in the community and donating to the cause is important to keeping jazz alive. “Jazz is so important to the EIU music department and it was born in New rleans” Herza said. “We don’t want (jazz) to die because of the disaster; we want to keep it alive. “This benefit is a great way to show that although we are college students in Illinois we can give back to New rleans and give back in a big way Seymour said. “Music is near and dear to our hearts and touches everyone on some level” she said. Herza said it will be a night of good music but the main reason for raising the money is to show their admiration and appreciation for jazz and where it came from.
Cray’s soft-spoken jazz ushers in new Pops era.
Free with registration – Chicago Tribune – AccessMyLibrary.com – Mar 23, 2007
(23-MAR-07) Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL). 23–No it’s not the softly glowing jazz room it used to be — when Pops for Champagne served bubbly beverages and top-notch music in its former home on North Sheffield Av.
France to launch annual cultural activities in Philippines
People's Daily nline – Mar 23, 2007
The French music group “Trio Wanderer” house music by DJ Missill and Jazz group “Company 9. 81″ will give the most modern French music performances while a new circus group and a breakdance group will attract local audiences old and young. French Ambassador to Philippines Gerard Chesnel said it is very important for.
Gigs: Courtney Pine at Turner Sims Concert Hall
Wessex Scene – The Wessex Scene – Mar 23, 2007
Courtney Pine has been performing jazz music for decades but I’d only ever heard a couple of recordings before the gig so I really wasn’t sure what to expect. However all my doubts were allayed the moment he took to the stage. Courtney Pine held such a strong presence and was such an amazing musician that I couldn’t help but get caught up in the rhythms and ever shifting melodies that he and his band produced. This gig was all about the band and the audience enjoying themselves and just playing with music regardless of whether we could claim to know what album a track came from or whether he was actually playing a cover. But before Courtney’s band came on we were treated to the warm up gig in which the guitarist from the band performed some solo work that’s due to be released in March.
A week’s worth of good music
Times-Picayune – NLA.com – The Times-Picayune – NLA.com – Mar 23, 2007
Tab Benoit is at Ruby’sRoadhouse in Mandeville. In The Parish of the House ofBlues acclaimed roots rock singer-songwriter Todd Snider isjoined by Shannon McNally and Mike Ryan. Jazz vocalistSharon Martin is at Sweet Lorraine’s. The Friday NightMusic Camp at the Big Top features singer-songwriter LynnDrury. See The Plowboys at the Circle Bar. Corey Henry &the Young Fellas groove at d.