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Miriam Toews book launch to be rescheduled

Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 1:33pm

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the launch of Miriam Toews' Irma Voth originally scheduled for today, Sunday May 1st at 2:30 pm is being rescheduled. Miriam will now be rejoining us on Saturday June 4 at 2:30 pm.

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Official Line-up 2011 TD International Winnipeg Jazz Festival

Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 3:42pm

Here it is! The line-up for this year's Winnipeg Jazz Festival. This is not a complete list, but our highlights:

Robert Plant
Trombone Shorty (funky New Orleans music)
Gary Burton with Julian Lage, Antonio Sanchez & Scott Collley (killer band)
Kellylee Evans (her CD last year entitled "Nina" was one of our favourites)
Black Sea Station (Hot Winnipeg Klezmer)
Robert Glasper (superb young jazz pianist)
Lost Fingers (high energy gypsy jazz)

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2011-2012 Izzy Asper Jazz Performances: Groovin' With the Greats

Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 1:44pm

The 2011-2012 Izzy Asper Jazz Performances were recently announced and here are a couple of the highlights:

Aaron Goldberg Trio: along with Reuben Rogers (bass) and Eric Harland (drums), pianist Aaron Goldberg is going to bring down the house with this powerful and swinging trio. March 2011

Clayton Brothers Quintet: John Clayton (bass), Jeff Clayton (sax), Gerald Clayton (piano), Terrell Stafford (trumpet). All of them are amazing, in-demand musicians, but the guy to watch at this show is the youngest Clayton, Gerald, on piano. October 2011

and the rest.... Sean Jones & Don Braden September 2011; Randy Brecker November 2011; Dee Daniels April 2012

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2011 TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival

Thursday, Apr 14, 2011 at 10:18am

Watch here this weekend for the announcement of the official line-up of the 2011 TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, which runs from June 16-25.

So far it has been announced that both the Lincoln Centre Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and jazz lounge orchestra Pink Martini are returning to the Festival. And it leaked to the press recently that Robert Plant will be bringing his Band of Joy to the Concert Hall as one of the headlining acts as well.

It is always an exciting time when the line-up is announced so check back with us Friday afternoon for the full line-up.

Categories: Reviews, Site News, Discussions, buzz, Music, Winnipeg

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Sean McCann from Great Big Sea: Free in-store performance & signing

Thursday, Apr 07, 2011 at 3:41pm

Just Announced:
Tuesday May 3rd 7:00pm, McNally Robinson Grant Park. Free in-store performance and signing with Sean McCann from Great Big Sea.

Sean is touring across the country performing music from his brand new CD Son of a Sailor.

Come and have a sneak preview of his music as he performs solo in the intimate setting of the Atrium at McNally Robinson Grant Park.

Categories: Reviews, Site News, Music, Winnipeg, Event News, Live at McNally Robinson

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