Five things to know about The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
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A jazzy end to the MSO’s season.
Mobile jazz legend John ‘Jabo’ Starks to perform on MOJO Monday
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A writer and a drummer with major jazz cred.
Harry Belafonte inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame following “Sing Your Song” screening
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Fans gathered to watch singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte as he was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Thursday, April 11.
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The joys of jazz: Vibraphone player Gary Burton says improvisation is key (video)
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He’ll perform in Birmingham on Jan. 25 at the Alys Stephens Center, with Chick Corea and the Harlem String Quartet.
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New Orleans Jazz Fest 2013 lineup: Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel, Dave Matthews Band, Black Keys, Panic, many more
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The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has announced its lineup for 2013, with top names including Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel, the Dave Matthews Band, Maroon 5, the Black Keys, John Mayer, Widespread Panic and Daryl Hall & John Oates.
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Stacey Morris & Friends set for Jazz Night at Alcove International Tavern Tuesday
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Tuesday night, Alcove International Tavern will have jazz music by Stacey Morris and Friends from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
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Jazz legend, Birmingham native Frank ‘Doc’ Adams to perform at Bama Theatre tonight
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The concert is free and open to the public. It marks the final event of the three-day “Living Legends” program in which the University of Alabama honors an Alabama native who has made a lasting impact on the state and national cultural heritage.
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Keiko Matsui to perform at Birmingham’s Jazz in the Park (video)
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She’ll appear at Avondale Park amphitheater on Oct. 4, along with the Neo Collective.
Alabama jazz legend Frank ‘Doc’ Adams Sr. to perform at UA, Bama Theatre
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Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame member and Birmingham native Frank ‘Doc’ Adams Sr. will be honored by the University of Alabama in a three-day program in October.
