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*The spotlight continues to shine brightly over Hollywood. This is due to the contingent of international media corp who gathered at the Playboy Mansion,Thursday,February 28,2013 for the Playboy Jazz Festival Press Conference. The Press Conference was held on a beautiful, picture perfect,sunny Southern California day. The talented Los Angeles High School for the Arts Jazz [...]
*Now that summer is here and jazz festivals are in full swing, EURweb invites jazz artists to join us for our premier Jazzy In July special edition. In July EURweb presents an opportunity for jazz artists to gain exposure at EURweb.com for the entire month. This special promotion is designed to give these artists increased exposure and [...]
*It’s a trite cliché, but it’s never been truer: All good things must come to an end. And that’s the case with Mr. Bill Cosby and the Playboy Jazz Festival, according to a press release EURweb just received from the event’s publicist, Nina Gordon and Associates: After more than 30 years, legendary comedian and [...]
*To name a top 5 list of living jazz greats and not name Ramsey Lewis is just plain ignorant and borderline blasphemy. But simply calling Lewis a jazz artist is a misnomer as well. He has garnered accolades and props for his ability to cross genres and do the do with such hits as Pop [...]
Sheila E. Well, what’s there not to say? She was a musical prodigy darn near since birth and, we’re sure you all know about the whole Prince stint, as well as the slew of solo hits she has to her credit. Recently the musical impresario sat down with EURweb.com’s Lee Bailey for a conversation about [...]
*The Playboy Jazz Festival has added three more acclaimed artists to its stellar 2012 lineup. Showcasing the full spectrum of jazz, the festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, June 16th and 17th at the world famous Hollywood Bowl. Joining the roster of Grammy-winning jazz greats and rising stars are multi Grammy-nominated R&B pianist/composer Patrice [...]
*Beverly Hills will sizzle when acclaimed Latin Jazz artist Jose Rizo brings his new nine–piece Latin jazz ensemble, “Mongorama” to the city for a free community concert, Sunday, May 6th. Presented by the Playboy Jazz Festival as part of their free community event series, the concert will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. [...]
*The Roots were in Hollywood this past weekend for the 33rd Annual Playboy Jazz Festival, where the rap collective shared a stage with such jazz giants – and prominent hip hop sample sources – as Bob James, Harvey Mason and Fred Wesley. Of course, the addition of a hip hop act had some jazz traditionalists [...]
*Hugh Hefner has had his hands in many things over the years; television shows, cable specials, publishing and even did his part during the civil rights movement. But he has gone on record to say that the Playboy Jazz Festival is his baby. It’s been 33 years of some of the most talented individuals one [...]
*Grab the coolers, plan your picnic and get jazzed! Tickets for this year’s 33rd annual Playboy Jazz Festival, to be held Saturday and Sunday, June 11th and 12th at the Hollywood Bowl, are now on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Hollywood Bowl Box Office. Festival fans can purchase tickets online at www.ticketmaster.com, over [...]
*The Playboy Jazz Festival will launch its annual free community concert series with Justo Almario’s Afro-Colombian Ensemble and award-winning Israeli jazz pianist Tamir Hendelman and his Trio. The event, to be held at the Beverly Hills Civic Center Plaza, will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 1st. Justo Almario and his Afro-Colombian Ensemble will [...]
*Hollywood, CA. – Organizers are gearing up for another stellar event. The 33rd Annual Playboy Jazz Festival presented in co-operation with the L. A. Philharmonic Association was announced on February 10, 2011. The announcement was made at a Press Conference held on the East Lawn of the Playboy Mansion. The LAUSD All City High School [...]
*Los Angeles – A festive, upbeat party mood was the norm during the 32nd Annual Playboy Jazz Festival presented in cooperation with the L.A. Philharmonic Association, June 12-13, 2010. The festival was held at the historic Hollywood Bowl. I couldn’t make it to the Bowl in time to see the opening act, El Dorado High [...]
*This year marks the 50th anniversary of the world renowned Playboy Clubs where many jazz greats got their start. In keeping with that legacy, the 32nd annual Playboy Jazz Festival will present a world class lineup of talent featuring the highly anticipated debuts of emerging young artists, celebrated jazz icons, and returning Festival favorites. Among [...]
*The Pete Escovedo Orchestra featuring Sheila E., Peter Michael and Juan Escovedo will join the Playboy Jazz Festival line-up Saturday, June 12th, it was announced today by Dick Rosenzweig, President of the Playboy Jazz Festival. The group will replace Los Van Van, who regretfully have had to postpone their upcoming tour. “The coordinators of the [...]
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