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		<title>Calgary Musicians Salute Canadian Troops</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:18:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Holger Peterson Celebrates 40 Years as CKUA Host</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:04:09 +0000</pubDate>
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CKUA Honours
Holger Peterson&#8217;s
40 Years of Hosting Natch&#8217;l Blues

 
Joe Louis Walker, Donnie Walsh &#038; More Slated to Perform
CKUA Radio celebrates Holger Peterson&#8217;s 40th anniversary as host of the popular roots &#038; blues radio program Natch&#8217;l Blues, with a dinner and dance on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 7:00pm at Edmonton&#8217;s Cook County Saloon. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cast Your Votes for the Maple Blues Awards</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/11/03/cast-your-votes-for-the-maple-blues-awards/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:47:06 +0000</pubDate>
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Maple Blues Awards
Online Vote Now Active

 
Nominations for Maple Blues Awards Announced
Submit your votes for your favourite artists for The Maple Blues Awards.  Online voting began on Friday, Oct. 30, with nominees in eight different categories.  Cast your votes at http://www.mapleblues.ca/register.aspx before Sunday, Dec. 13 at noon.
The 13th annual [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lester Quitzau Trio in Rossland</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/10/27/lester-quitzau-trio-in-rossland/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:18:12 +0000</pubDate>
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Lester Quitzau Trio
Monday, November 2 at 8pm
Old Fire Hall
Rossland, BC

 
Guitarist Tours in Support of New Release
Guitarist, songwriter and singer Lester Quitzau brings his trio to Rossland&#8217;s Old Fire Hall on Monday, November 2nd for an evening of original music.
Touring in support of his new album, The Same Light, released in September [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MacLean &amp; McLean’s Century Blues Tour</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/10/22/mclean-mcleans-century-blues-tour/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
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McLean &#038; McLean present
Century Blues Tour


 
Veteran Bluesmen Perform More Than 100 Canadian Dates
Doc MacLean and Big Dave McLean are on the road again in 2009 with their National Steel “Century” Blues Tour of more than 100 back to back shows spanning 9 provinces and 2 territories. 
The veteran bluesmen will make [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Johnny Tornado Stops in Alberta on Canadian Tour</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/10/17/johnny-tornado-stops-in-alberta-on-canadian-tour/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:04:04 +0000</pubDate>
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Johnny Tornado &#038; the Storm Riders 
Storm Riders Alberta Tour 
Saturday, October 17 
Shamrock Hotel, Calgary 
Sunday, October 18 
Blues on Whyte 


 
Storm Riders Features an Organic, Live Off the Floor Sound
Blues guitar man Johnny Tornado and his Storm Riders band make stops along their Canadian tour to perform in Calgary [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Monday Night Jazz Series Features Michelle Gregoire Quintet</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/10/15/monday-night-jazz-series-features-michelle-gregoire-quintet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:43:19 +0000</pubDate>
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University of Calgary
Monday Night Jazz Series
Michelle Gregoire Quintet
Monday, November 30 at 8pm
Beat Niq, Calgary

 
Michelle Gregoire Quintet to Appear at Beat Niq
Now in its sixth season, the University of Calgary&#8217;s Monday Night Jazz Series features pianist Michelle Gregoire in quintet at Beat Niq Jazz Club on Monday, November 30th.
Led by Gregoire, the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dino Dominelli Quartet Returns to Edmonton Jazz Club</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/10/14/dino-dominelli-quartet-returns-to-edmonton-jazz-club/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:12:43 +0000</pubDate>
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Dino Dominelli Quartet
Friday, October 16 at 9pm
Jeffrey&#8217;s Cafe, Edmonton

 
Versatile Saxophonist Leads Quartet for a Night of Contemporary Jazz
The Dino Dominelli Quartet makes a return to Edmonton&#8217;s Jeffrey&#8217;s Cafe to showcase an evening of modern Jazz.  
Formed and lead by Dino Dominelli (tenor &#038; soprano saxophones), quartet members include fellow Edmonton [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Trumpeter Dean McNeill in Calgary</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/10/11/trumpeter-dean-mcneill-in-calgary/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:43:55 +0000</pubDate>
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Jazz Is Presents
Trumpeter Dean McNeil
Fri &#038; Sat, November 13 &#038; 14
Irene Besse Steinway Hall, Calgary

 
Trumpeter to Perform with Jazz Is Resident Ensemble
The Jazz Is Society of Alberta presents trumpeter Dean McNeill November 13 &#038; 14 at Irene Besse Steinway Hall as part of their 2009-10 concert season.  Complementing the evening&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Prime Time Big Band Celebrates 15th Anniversary</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/10/09/prime-time-big-band-celebrates-15th-anniversary/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:42:12 +0000</pubDate>
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Prime Time Big Band
Fall Into Swing
Saturday, Oct. 31
Beth Tzedec Synagogue Ballroom
Calgary


 
Calgary Ensemble Features Local Music Greats
Calgary based Prime Time Big Band celebrates their 15th Anniversary with Fall Into Swing, a dinner and dance at the Beth Tzedec Synagogue Ballroom on Saturday, October 31.
Prime Time is Calgary&#8217;s longest-running Big Band and has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vocal Legend Big Miller Honoured</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/09/24/vocal-legend-big-miller-honoured/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:47:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Honouring Big Miller
Unveiling of Statue
Big Miller Park, Edmonton

 
Statue Unveiling Pays Tribute to Jazz &#038; Blues Singer
Edmonton pays respect to jazz &#038; blues vocal great Big Miller, when the unveiling of a sculpture of the singer by Danek Mozdzendski is unveiled on Saturday, September 26, at Big Miller Park on Tommy Banks [...]]]></description>
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		<title>1st Annual Rossland Jazzfest Kicks Off</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/09/16/1st-annual-rossland-jazzfest-kicks-off/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:56:25 +0000</pubDate>
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1st Annual
Rossland Jazz Festival
Sept 23-27
Rossland, BC

 
Intimate Venue Provides Home for Jazz
Rossland, BC is home to a brand new jazz festival that will feature 25 world-class musicians in the intimate environment of the village&#8217;s old fire hall, from September 23-27.  
Featuring 25 world-class musicians in some of jazz music&#8217;s leading ensembles, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Downchild Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Concert Tour</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/09/15/downchild-celebrates-40th-anniversary-with-concert-tour/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:08:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindy mcleod</dc:creator>
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40th Anniversary Celebration
Downchild Blues Band
with special guest Colin Linden
Saturday, October 10 at 7:30pm
Port Hope Theatre, Nanaimo, BC


 
A Host of Special Guests Join Downchild for Celebrations
In celebration of their 40th anniversary, the legendary Downchild kicks off a Canadian tour in October, performing with a stellar cast of special guests along the way. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Carma Acoustic Blues Series Kicks Off New Season</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/09/13/carma-acoustic-blues-series-kicks-off-new-season/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:33:29 +0000</pubDate>
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Carma Acoustic Blues Series
features Michael Powers
Saturday, September 12
Engineered Air Theatre
Epcor Centre, Calgary


 
Guitarist Michael Powers Considered the &#8220;Future of the Blues 
Five-time blues award nominee Michael Powers performs tonight at the Engineered Air Theatre, kicking off the 2009-10 Carma Acoustic Blues Series at Calgary&#8217;s Epcor Centre for Performing Arts.
Described as a meld [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jazz Duo Features Hurdy-Gurdy &amp; Saxophone</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/09/11/jazz-duo-features-hurdy-gurdy-saxophone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:31:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindy mcleod</dc:creator>
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Chabenat-Padovani Duo
Friday, September 18
12:10 pm at Cantos
7:00 pm at Alliance Francaise
Calgary

 
Ancient &#038; Contemporary Fusion of Sound in Calgary Concerts
Alliance Francaise and Cantos Music Foundation present the duo of Gilles Chabenat (hurdy-gurdy) and Jean-Marc Padovani (saxophone) for a truly unique pair of concerts in Calgary.  Appearing for a free noon hour performance at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Calgary Jazz Community Rallies for Club</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/09/03/calgary-jazz-community-rallies-for-club/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:02:18 +0000</pubDate>
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Beat Niq Jazz &#038; Social Club
Gala Event
Sept. 10-12
Calgary, AB

 
Beat Niq Jazz Revitalization Plan
Calgary&#8217;s premiere jazz club, Beat Niq, is threatened with closure due to the economic slump felt in the city.  With the threat of the doors closing, the Calgary jazz community is rallying to raise funds for the club [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cheryl Fisher Celebrates “Moments Like This”</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/09/02/cheryl-fisher-celebrates-moments-like-this/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:25:58 +0000</pubDate>
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Jazz CD Release 
Cheryl Fisher 
Moments Like This (Catfish Records)
Friday, Sept 18
Engineered Air Theatre, Calgary
Saturday, Sept 19
Yardbird Suite, Edmonton

 
Jazz Vocalist Marks Release with Alberta Concerts
Jazz vocalist Cheryl Fisher releases her new CD Moments Like This with two celebratory concerts planned in her home province of Alberta.  
Cheryl will perform on Friday, September [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Canadian Jazz Guitar Great Jackie Washington Dies</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/06/30/canadian-jazz-guitar-great-jackie-washington-dies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:41:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Jackie Washington
1919 &#8211; 2009

 
Washington One of Canada&#8217;s Most Beloved Jazz Figures
Hamilton, Ontario jazz guitarist and singer Jackie Washington has died at age 89.  The esteemed musician died on Saturday, June 27th at Hamilton&#8217;s St. Joseph Hospital from complications resulting from a heart attack.
Washington last performed in public three weeks [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sail Away on Jazz</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/06/25/sail-away-on-jazz/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:55:39 +0000</pubDate>
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Jazz Is presents
Jazz on the Lake
Saturday, July 25
Heritage Park, Calgary

 
Calgary Jazz Group Performs Aboard Historic Sternwheeler
The Jazz Is Society of Alberta continues their annual tradition of jazz, cocktails and sunsets on board the S.S. Moyie, an historic sternwheeler that sails on Calgary&#8217;s Glenmore Reservoir at Heritage Park, on Saturday, July 25th.
Jazz on the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Canadian Jazz Piano Giant Bob Erlendson</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/06/21/canadian-jazz-piano-giant-bob-erlendson/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:50:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindy mcleod</dc:creator>
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Bob Erlendson Quintet
Fri &#038; Sat, June 19 &#038; 20
Beat Niq, Calgary

 
Rare Calgary Performance to Feature Jazz Piano Master in Quintet
Canadian jazz piano legend Bob Erlendson brings his musical brilliance to the stage this weekend in Calgary, performing with his quintet at Beat Niq Jazz &#038; Social Club on Friday &#038; Saturday, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CJSW Radio Plans Special Jazzfest Programming</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/06/16/cjsw-radio-plans-special-jazzfest-programming/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:07:06 +0000</pubDate>
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CJSW Radio 
Special Jazzfest Programming
June 22-28

 
Daily Shows Showcase Calgary Jazzfest Artists
CJSW Radio, an official radio station for Calgary Jazzfest 2009, is presenting special jazz programming from June 22-28 in honour of the Calgary International Jazz Festival&#8217;s 30th Anniversary.
Adding spice to the station&#8217;s regular programming format which includes jazz shows weekday mornings [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sky High Blues Festival Headline Roster</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/06/14/sky-high-blues-festival-headline-roster/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:27:14 +0000</pubDate>
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Sky High Blues Festival
August 1 &#038; 2
Rock Creek, BC

 
Festival Features Pacific Northwest Blues
The 12th Annual Sky High Blues Festival takes place this August 1st &#038; 2nd, in Rock Creek, BC, and features a a swath of top-notch blues artists from the Pacific Northwest.
This year&#8217;s Mainstage artists will include the self-described &#8220;Rootyamericanbluesrock&#8221; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Calgary Jazz Drummer Nominated for Montreal Jazzfest Awards</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/06/11/calgary-jazz-drummer-nominated-for-montreal-jazzfest-awards/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:40:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindy mcleod</dc:creator>
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Tyler Hornby
Les Soirées jazz TD Canada Trust
Saturday, July 4 at 7 &#038; 9pm
Montreal Jazz Festival


 
Tyler Hornby Receives 2 Award Nominations, Appears at Festival
Calgary based contemporary jazz drum master Tyler Hornby has been nominated for two awards at the Montreal Jazz Festival 2009, receiving nominations for the prestigious General Motors Grand [...]]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:18:16 +0000</pubDate>
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Sylvan Lake Jazz Festival
August 13-16
Sylvan Lake, Alberta

 
Jazz At the Lake Festival Celebrates 7th Anniversary
The 7th annual Sylvan Lake Jazz Festival takes place August 13-16 with a top-drawer roster of headline artists including legendary pianist Oliver Jones, who will appear in concert at the Stevenson Performing Arts Centre on Friday, August 14.
Also [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free Improvisation the Mark of Bug Incision’s Jazz</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/06/09/free-improvisation-the-mark-of-bug-incisions-jazz/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:23:29 +0000</pubDate>
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Bug Incision presents
Aaron Leaney, Moller/Tufts
Wednesday, June 10 at 8 &#038; 9pm
Weeds Cafe, Calgary

 
Aaron Leaney, Moller/Tufts Star in Double-Header Concert
Calgary based record label and presenters Bug Incision continues with it&#8217;s ongoing monthly series on Wednesday, June 10 in the back room at Weed&#8217;s Cafe.  
The evening&#8217;s program will features two sets by leading [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tiempo Libre Heats Up Concert Series</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/06/08/tiempo-libre-heats-up-concert-series/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:05:40 +0000</pubDate>
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Tiempo Libre
Tuesday, June 16 at 8pm
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Calgary

 
Afro-Cuban Sensation Performs in Calgary
Miami-based, two-time Grammy-nominated Tiempo Libre appears as part of the BD&#038; P World Music ongoing concert series.  The group performs at the Jack Singer Concert Hall in Calgary on Tuesday, June 16th at 8pm.
One of the hottest [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Triple-Bill Big Band Dance Party Tonight</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/06/06/triple-bill-big-band-dance-party-tonight/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:23:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cochrane Music Society presents their 6th annual Big Band Dance]]></description>
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		<title>Queen of the Blues Koko Taylor Dies</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/06/04/queen-of-the-blues-koko-taylor-dies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:01:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindy mcleod</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Queen of the Blues Koko Taylor Dies at 80]]></description>
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		<title>RJS Student Big Band Concert</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:28:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindy mcleod</dc:creator>
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RJS Student Big Band
Friday, June 5
Regina Inn, Cannington Room

 
Student Musicians Perform for Public
The Regina Jazz Society Student Big Band appears in concert on Friday, June 5 at the Regina Inn&#8217;s Cannington Room.  
Marking it&#8217;s second year in the Jazz Regina outreach program, the RJS Student Big Band is made up of students [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4th Annual Art of Jazz Festival This Weekend</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:27:49 +0000</pubDate>
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Art of Jazz
June 5-7
Distillery History District, Toronto

 
Festival Celebrates Italian Jazz &#038; Culture
This year Art of Jazz honours Italian jazz and culture. The Distillery will be transformed into the festival nella distilleria where live jazz is everywhere and the cobblestone streets are filled with sweet aroma of Italian cooking, fine wines, beer, [...]]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
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Medicine Hat JazzFest
June 19-28
Medicine Hat, AB

 
Southern Alberta Jazz Festival Expands Reach 
The 13th annual Medicine Hat Jazz Festival runs June 19-28 with more than 15 ensembles from around the world performing at a variety of free and ticketed venues.
Headline acts include the Vancouver Ensemble of Jazz Improvisation (VEJI), Elmhurst College Jazz [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bragg Creek Festival Runs this Weekend</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/05/30/bragg-creek-festival-runs-this-weekend/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 13:40:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindy mcleod</dc:creator>
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Bragg Creek Festival
May 29-31, 2009
Bragg Creek, AB

 
Festival Features a Blend of Classical, Latin, Folk &#038; Jazz
Set in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, the 2nd annual Bragg Creek Festival runs May 29-31 at the Bragg Creek Centre.  The Bragg Creek Festival is presented by the Bragg Creek Performing Arts group, [...]]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 13:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
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1st Annual
JazzFest Regina
June 26-28, 2009

 
Trio of Jazz Legends to Headline Event
After being a satellite location for Saskatoon&#8217;s jazz festival for many years, Jazz Regina has stepped out on their own to present their first annual festival June 26-28.
JazzFest Regina 2009 will feature headline artists Mose Allison, legendary blues pianist and singer; saxophonist Chris [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Diana Braithwaite &amp; Chris Whitely in Calgary</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/05/22/diana-braithwaite-chris-whitely-in-calgary/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 13:25:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cindy mcleod</dc:creator>
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Sugar &#038; Gold
Diana Braithwaite &#038; Chris Whitely
Cantos Music, Calgary


 
Underground Railroad Depicted in Song, Stories
Ontario based blues artists Diana Braithwaite (vocalist) and Chris Whitely (guitar, horn) will be appearing in Calgary at Cantos Music Foundation on Saturday, May 30 at 7:00 pm, presenting their original show, Sugar &#038; Gold, with stories, music [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Canada’s National Jazz Awards Winners Announced</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 19:34:58 +0000</pubDate>
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National Jazz Awards
2009 Award Winners

 
2009 Winners Named at Toronto Gala
The 8th Annual National Jazz Awards ceremony took place at Toronto&#8217;s Fleck Theatre on May 14th, representing 28 artist and industry awards categories.
The National Jazz Awards are presented by Galaxie, CBC’s Continuous Music Network, Slaight Communications and supported by FACTOR. 
Hosting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Calgary Bluesfest Announces 2009 Lineup</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 16:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
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Calgary International Bluesfest
2009 Headline Artists Announced

 
5th Annual Calgary Bluesfest Boasts Great Lineup
Calgary International Blues Festival celebrates its 5th Anniversary this August 6-9 at Pumphouse Park with a top-notch lineup of local, regional and international greats.
Running four days on the outdoor mainstage and nightly for the Twilight Blues Series dance parties in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NY pianist, vocalist Brenda Earle in Calgary</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:18:06 +0000</pubDate>
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Jazz Is Society Presents
Brenda Earle
Fri &#038; Sat, May 1 &#038; 2
Cantos Music Foundation, Calgary

 
Canadian Native Makes her Mark on New York Jazz Scene
Jazz Is Society presents jazz pianist, vocalist and composer Brenda Earle on Friday &#038; Saturday, May 1 &#038; 2.  Drawing inspiration from jazz, Brazilian, classical and pop, Ms. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Canada’s Smooth Jazz Award Winners Announced</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:58:32 +0000</pubDate>
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Canada&#8217;s Smooth Jazz Awards
Winners 2009

 
 Saxophonist Warren Hill Dominates with 3 Awards
Canada&#8217;s Smooth Jazz Award winners were announced last night at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.  
Toronto born, Colorado based Saxophonist Warren Hill topped the awards by capturing the  &#8216;Wind Instrumentalist of the Year,&#8217; &#8216;Best Original Composition&#8217; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jazz Pianist Oliver Jones Sparkles in Calgary Concert</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:03:58 +0000</pubDate>
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Dear Readers;
Today&#8217;s post has been contributed by Calgary writer Kenna Burima, who attended the recent Oliver Jones Concert with Prime Time Big Band in Calgary. 
Review: Oliver Jones with The Prime Time Big Band: A Tribute to Oscar Peterson
April 2nd, Jack Singer Concert Hall, Calgary, Alberta
By Kenna Burima
It was a big night for jazz fans [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Merits of Music in Our World</title>
		<link>http://www.jazzelements.com/2009/04/18/the-merits-of-music-in-our-world/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
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Karl Paulnack

 
Dear Readers;
The other day my Mom sent me this thought-provoking and inspiring article below.  For those of you who haven&#8217;t already read it on the internet, I wanted to share it with you as it makes many important points about music and its value to humanity.
Cindy
Welcome address to freshman [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jazz Vocal Great Jay Clayton in Calgary</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:41:55 +0000</pubDate>
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New York Jazz Vocal Legend
Jay Clayton In Concert
Saturday, May 23 at 8:00 pm
Centre For Positive Living
Calgary

 
Clayton to Perform with Leading Alberta Jazz Musicians
“As far as vocal innovation goes, Jay Clayton is precariously on the cutting edge.”Fred Bouchard, Jazz Times
New York based Jazz Vocalist Jay Clayton appears in concert on Saturday, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ray Bonneville Stars In Carma Acoustic Blues Series</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
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Ray Bonneville
Friday, April 17 at 8 pm
Carma Acoustic Blues Series
Engineered Air Theatre
Epcor Centre, Calgary


 
Bonneville Influenced by Music of New Orleans
Blues-roots musician and songwriter Ray Bonneville stars as part of the Epcor Centre’s Carma Acoustic Blues Series on Friday, April 17th at 8 pm in the Engineered Air Theatre. 
Bonneville, who was [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pat Coleman Quintet Tours West Coast</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:14:02 +0000</pubDate>
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Pat Coleman Quintet
West Coast Tour
April 2-11

 
Jazz Guitarist to Record for Roundhouse Records
Jazz guitarist and composer Pat Coleman hits the road with his new Quintet for a west-coast tour, &#8220;Drivin&#8217; with the Pat Coleman Quintet,&#8221; April 2-11.  Informed by post-bop and modal jazz, Coleman is joined by Mike Allen and Monik Nordine (saxophones), [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2009 Juno Awards Winners Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:03:51 +0000</pubDate>
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2009 Juno Award Winners
Part 1 (Non-Televised)

 
JUNO Winners in 32 Categories Announced
Part one of two of the 2009 Juno Awards took place last night in Vancouver, with winners in 32 categories announced at the non-televised Gala Dinner &#038; Awards ceremony.  Seven remaining awards will be handed out tonight during the CTV [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Best of Judy Garland &amp; Rosemary Clooney</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:42:21 +0000</pubDate>
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Legends Concert Series
The Best of Judy Garland &#038; Rosemary Clooney
Featuring Jayme Armstrong
Friday, March 27 at 8 pm
Alix Goolden Performance Hall
Victoria, BC

 
Legends Concert Features Classic Jazz &#038; Ballads
Music fans are invited to take a trip down memory lane tonight with Ocean Entertainment&#8217;s Legend Concert Series, The Best of Judy Garland &#038; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>David Gogo Returns to Sunshine Coast</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:26:01 +0000</pubDate>
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David Gogo
Saturday, March 28
Roberts, Creek, B.C.

 
Guitarist Fresh from European Tour
Blues guitarist David Gogo visits Roberts Creek, B.C. to perform in concert on Saturday, March 28.  
Gogo returns to the west coast village fresh off a tour of Germany and Scandanavia, where he wowed audiences with his guitar wizardry and entertaining [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jazz &amp; Blues Vocalist Georgette Fry</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:19:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Jazz CD Review, Canada
Georgette Fry, Back in a Moment
2007 / Spare Rib Records


 
Dear Readers;
Today&#8217;s post is contributed by guest writers, Sara Hamilton and David, fellow jazz musicians and dear friends of many years.
Having recently moved from Calgary back to Ontario, Sara and David have taken up residence in Kingston, where [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vancouver Jazz Vocalist Jennifer Scott in Calgary</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:58:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Jennifer Scott
April 10 &#038; 11
Cantos Music Foundation, Calgary

 
Scott to Perform with Jazz Is Resident Artists
One of the nation&#8217;s leading lights in jazz, Vancouver vocalist, pianist and educator Jennifer Scott appears in Calgary at Cantos Music Foundation on April 10 &#038; 11 as part of the Jazz Is Society&#8217;s ongoing concert [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nominees Announced for National Jazz Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:59:30 +0000</pubDate>
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National Jazz Awards
Nominees Announced
Online Vote starts Mar 16

 
Voting For National Jazz Awards Begins Monday
The nominees for the National Jazz Awards have been announced.  Winners will be announced at the National Jazz Awards ceremony to be held May 14 at the Fleck Theatre in the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto.
Hosting the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Carma Acoustic Blues Features Little Miss Higgins</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:14:16 +0000</pubDate>
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Little Miss Higgins
Friday, March 27
Engineered Air Theatre
Epcor Centre, Calgary

 
Quirky Country-Blues Star Epitomizes Prairie Music
The Epcor Centre&#8217;s Carma Acoustic Blues Series continues on Friday, March 27 at the Engineered Air Theatre with country-blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Little Miss Higgins.
The Alberta born artist has a unique style that epitomizes the feel of [...]]]></description>
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