[Dixielandjazz] An Interesting Jazz / Workshop Festival

[Steve Barbone]

While Not OKOM, an interesting Jazz Festival idea. Wonder if it will fly.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone

JAZZ IMPROV LIVE! - CONVENTION & FESTIVAL 2007
 
Register now and take advantage of the Early-Bird Discount (see below)
CLICK HERE to register:  <http://www.jazzimprov.com/live>

October 25-28, 2007
Thursday, October 25 - Kickoff Events
Friday, October 26:
    9AM - 6PM: Exhibits, Panels, Workshops, Performances
    7PM - until Main Stage - feature performances
Saturday, October 27:
    9AM - 6PM (Exhibits, Panels, Workshops, Performances)
    7PM - Midnight Main Stage - feature performances
Sunday, October 28: To be announced
 
New Yorker Hotel 481 Eighth Ave, New York, NY 10001 212-971-0101
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PRELIMINARY ARTIST LINEUP INCLUDES: McCoy Tyner, Pat Martino, Joey
DeFrancesco, Jimmy Heath, Wallace Roney, Geri Allen, Sonny Fortune, Vic
Juris, Jackie Ryan, Valery Ponomarev, Ron Blake, Jimmy Bruno, Mark Elf,
Cecil Brooks III, Loren Schoenberg & The Jazz Museum in Harlem All-Stars,
Hal Galper, Don Friedman, Mike Longo, Harvie S, Tim Horner, Michael Weiss,
John DiMartino, Dom Minasi, Marvin Stamm, Frank Catalano, and others.
Many more artists and experts to be added to the lineup.

SPONSORS: Preliminary list includes: Mosaic Records, Vandoren, Buffet
Crampon, Truefire.com, Jazz Museum of Harlem

PANELS, WORKSHOPS, LECTURES:
(1) For jazz fans: Artist interviews and topics covering the broad range of
Recordings, History, Artists, Personalities of this music
(2) For musicians, student, educators, hobbyists: Music Business topics,
Making music (How to, on composing and performing)
 
Attendee Registration: 215-885-0670
Early Bird Rate (through May 31, 2007) Full Conference Pass: $145
Premium Full Conference (100 only), Reserved Seating, Events & more) - $325
On Site Registration Rate Full Pass: $225 Premium (if any available) - $425
(Full conference pass includes entry to all performances, panels, workshops,
exhibit hall - on a first come first served basis)
 
Sponsorships/Exhibiting: Jamie Cosnowsky, 212-889-0853 Jamie at jazzimprov.com