May 18, 2013

35th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival Line-Up Announced

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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 [...]




EURweb’s ‘Jazzy In July’ Seeks Artists!

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*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 [...]




Bill Cosby Says This Weekend’s Playboy Jazz Fest is His last As MC

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  *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 [...]




Jazz Icon Ramsey Lewis Talks Playboy Jazz Fest & the State of Jazz (Video)

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*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 [...]




Ladies and Gentlemen … Put Your Hands Together For … Sheila E!

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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 [...]




Playboy Jazz Festival Adds Patrice Rushen, Big Chief Monk and Louis Cruz Beltran

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*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 [...]




Playboy Jazz Festival’s Free Beverly Hills Concert on May 6 Featuring Jose Rizo & Mongorama on May 6

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*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. [...]




?uestlove Defends Playboy Jazz Invite; Shares RadioScope Memories

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*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 [...]




Artists From Three Different Genres Speak On the Playboy Jazz Festival

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*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 [...]




Playboy Jazz Festival Tickets Now on Sale

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*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 [...]




Justo Almario Heads Show at Playboy Jazz Fest’s Free Community Concert in Beverly Hills May 1s

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*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 [...]




33rd Annual Playboy Jazz Festival Line-up Announced

2011 Playboy Jazz Festival participants: Ronnie Laws, Ndugu Chancler, Bill Cosby, Harvey Mason and Patrice Rushen

*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 [...]




EUR on the Scene: Boppin’ and Rocking at Playboy Jazz Festival

Jay Hoggard and Bill Cosby at 2010 Playboy Jazz Festival

*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 [...]




2010 Playboy Jazz Festival Features New Artists and Jazz Icons Sat. and Sun., June 12 & 13

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*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 [...]




Pete Escovedo Orchestra Featuring Shelia E Added to Playboy Jazz Fest Line Up

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*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 [...]