[Dixielandjazz] JAZZ IMPROV CONVENTION AND FESTIVAL

[Steve Barbone]

THIS IS NOT OKOM. HOWEVER

Festival promoters, execs, etc., on the DJML may find this event interesting
from an organization point of view. May be an idea or two. Some heavy hitter
performers and other interesting workshops etc., going on. If interested,
check out the below web site for more info and prices:

<http://www.jazzimprov.com/live>

Cheers,
Steve Barbone

To: Listings/Critics/Features  July 11, 2007

Advance Registration Discount till September 20 incl. Bonus Copy of Jazz
Improv Magazine & CD

New York, NY ­ July 11, 2007 - The first annual Jazz Improv LIVE! Convention
& Festival 2007, The One International Convention For Jazz Fans, announces a
preliminary schedule of headline events (see below for details). Taking
place this autumn in New York, October 25-28, 2007, at The New Yorker Hotel
and Manhattan Center, at 34th Street & 8th Avenue in midtown Manhattan,
right in the heart of the jazz world, the event will feature over 150
activities with scores of performances all day and evening. Leading and
emerging artists include McCoy Tyner, Stanley Clark, Jimmy Heath, Pat
Martino, Wallace Roney and many others.
 
Legendary jazz historians and authorities Ira Gitler, Dan Morgenstern,
George Wein, Ashley Kahn, Michael Cogswell (Louis Armstrong Museum), Loren
Schoenberg (Jazz Museum of Harlem) are among the list of experts who will be
appearing on panels, workshops and interviews about the music, history,
recordings, and personalities. Plus, for those who make music‹musicians,
students, hobbyists, educators‹there will be an entire event track focused
on playing, improvising, composing, arranging and the ins and outs of the
music business, lead by some of the industry¹s foremost players. A partial
list of sponsors and exhibitors include: Virgin MegaStores, Jazzmobile, Jazz
Museum of Harlem, Buffet Crampon, Yamaha, Vandoren, Manhattan School of
Music, New School of Music, Five Towns College, Roberto¹s Winds, Jody Jazz,
and more. To take advantage of Advance Registration discounts, including a
free bonus copy of Jazz Improv Magazine (300 pages with CD), call
1-888-472-0670, or use the secure automated registration form online at (
www.jazzimprov.com/live <http://www.jazzimprov.com/live>  ), or by mail to:
Jazz Improv Convention Corporation, Murray Hill Station, P.O. Box 1813, New
York, NY 10156. For information on sponsorships and exhibiting, contact
Jamie Cosnowsky, jamie at jazzimprov.com, 212-889-0853.,
 
Thursday, October 25
Kickoff party/performance exclusively for Jazz Improv attendees in-store at
Virgin MegaStores, Times Square location, NY with headliner to be named
 
Friday, October 26 (evening)
McCoy Tyner - Stanley Clarke - Jack DeJohnette All Star Trio (evening)
Pat Martino Quartet (evening)
Jimmy Heath Big Band (evening)
Geri Allen Trio (evening)
Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orchestra w/Dave Liebman perf. Gil Evans¹
Porgy & Bess (afternoon)
Bobby Sanabria (afternoon)
Mark Sherman with Joe Magnarelli, Allen Farnham, Tim Horner, Dean Johnson
(afternoon)
 
Saturday, October 27 (evening)
Stanley Clarke Trio (evening)
Wallace Roney Group (evening)
Jazz Improv All Star Big Band & Guests (evening)
Roy Haynes Quartet (evening)
Pat Martino Guitar Workshop/Clinic (afternoon)
Stanley Clarke Bass Workshop/Clinic (afternoon)
 
Sunday, October 28 
Sunday Brunch at Virgin MegaStores, Union Square
Other events may be added
 
Virgin Megastores ( www.virgin.com/megastores ) will feature concerts by
headline performers (to be announced) at both the Jazz Improv LIVE! kickoff
party, Thursday evening October 25 at the Virgin Megastores Times Square
location (1540 Broadway, between 45th and 46th St.), and at the Jazz Brunch
at the Union Square location (Broadway & 14th St.) on October 28.
Performance will be open exclusively to convention attendees. Advance
registration to Jazz Improv LIVE! is suggested so that attendees may obtain
proper badges and credentials to ensure entry to the opening event.
 
Jazz Improv LIVE! is the only international convention for jazz lovers -
uniquely designed for jazz fans - consumers - the segment that represents
the largest group of customers for jazz records, products, and live
performances. Unlike other events that require membership fees, and
exorbitant attendance prices, jazz fans can experience four fabulous days of
jazz at a very reasonable rate.
 
TO REGISTER to ATTEND Jazz Improv LIVE! Convention & Festival 2007 and to
take advantage of the early-bird discount including a free bonus issue of
Jazz Improv Magazine & CD, call 1-888-472-0670, or use the secure automated
registration form online at
<http://www.jazzimprov.com/live> . Jazz Improv Convention Corporation,
Murray Hill Station, P.O. Box 1813, New York, NY 10156.