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SUMMARY:Chuck Redd at Rivers Casino with MCG Jazz Quartet
DESCRIPTION:MCG JAZZ NIGHT AT RIVERS CASINO DRUM BAR \nCHUCK REDD & THE MCG JAZZ QUARTET \nfeat. Mike Tomaro\, Marty Ashby\, Paul Thompson and Roger Humphries. \nHead over to Rivers Casino Drum Bar on June 1\, from 9:00pm-midnight to see FREE live jazz.  \nMust be 21 years of age or older
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/chuck-redd-at-rivers-casino-with-mcg-jazz-quartet/
LOCATION:Rivers Casino\, 777 Casino Dr\,\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212
CATEGORIES:Performing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180531T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180531T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180524T180248Z
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SUMMARY:1940s Swing Concert
DESCRIPTION:Featuring the 21st Century Swing Band with Marty Ashby and Dr. John Wilson and: \nJeff Bush \nSteve Hawk \nRon Horton \nMax Leake \nJared Sims \nPaul Thompson \nMike Tomaro \nThomas Wendt \n  \nThursday\, May 31\, 6:00-7:30pm \nSoldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum \nFree admission with reservation. Call 412-963-6878 or email\, email hidden; JavaScript is required
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/1940s-swing-concert/
LOCATION:Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum\, 4141 Fifth Ave\,\, Pittsburgh\,\, PA\, 15213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180504T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222841
CREATED:20171110T212152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T212152Z
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SUMMARY:ELIANE ELIAS
DESCRIPTION:Eliane Elias is known for her distinctive and immediately recognizable musical style which blends her Brazilian roots and sensuous\, alluring voice with\nher virtuosic instrumental jazz\, classical and compositional skills. Elias celebrates 100 years of the Samba\, and states “Samba is the most authentic and contagious dance rhythm of Brazil.” \nShows at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/eliane-elias/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180428T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180428T173000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222841
CREATED:20180402T151002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180402T151002Z
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SUMMARY:USA Film Festival and Dallas Jazz Appreciation Month (D’JAM)
DESCRIPTION:WE KNEW WHAT WE HAD: The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told. documentary film will be screened at the Angelika Film Center Dallas on Saturday April 27\, 2018\, at 4:00 p.m. as part of the USA Film Festival in partnership with D’JAM. \nQuestion and answer session to follow the screening.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/usa-film-festival-and-dallas-jazz-appreciation-month-djam/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Performing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180421T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180421T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222841
CREATED:20171110T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T210408Z
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SUMMARY:PONCHO SANCHEZ AND HIS LATIN JAZZ BAND
DESCRIPTION:For more than three decades Poncho Sanchez has stirred up a fiery stew of straight-ahead jazz\, gritty soul music\, and infectious melodies and rhythms from a variety of Latin American and South American sources. \nShows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/poncho-sanchez-and-his-latin-jazz-band/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180420T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222841
CREATED:20180410T184824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T184824Z
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SUMMARY:MCG Jazz Night at Rivers Casino Drum Bar
DESCRIPTION:MARTY ASHBY QUARTET \n Friday\, April 20 \n9:00 p.m. – Midnight\n\n\nHead over to Rivers Casino Drum Bar on April 20 to see FREE live jazz. \n  \nThe Marty Ashby Quartet will be performing at the Drum Bar from 9:00 p.m.– midnight. See you there!\n\n\n\nMust be 21 or older to be on Rivers Casino property.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/mcg-jazz-night-at-rivers-casino-drum-bar/
LOCATION:Rivers Casino\, 777 Casino Dr\,\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180414T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180414T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222841
CREATED:20171110T214544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T215153Z
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SUMMARY:SMITHSONIAN JAZZ MASTERWORKS ORCHESTRA: TRIBUTE TO ELLA FITZGERALD FEATURING DELORES KING WILLIAMS
DESCRIPTION:The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra will come together with vocalist Delores King Williams\, paying tribute to Ella’s Centennial with her vocal expertise.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/smithsonian-jazz-masterworks-orchestra-tribute-to-ella-fitzgerald-featuring-delores-king-williams/
LOCATION:Hillman Center for Performing Arts\, 423 Fox Chapel Road\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing,Producing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180407T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180407T223000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222841
CREATED:20180402T145057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180402T145057Z
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SUMMARY:Brian Culbertson Colors of Love Tour
DESCRIPTION:With love\, romance and his recent twentieth wedding anniversary serving as his inspiration\, Brian Culbertson crafted thirteen new songs that will be released as “Colors of Love” on Valentine’s Day. The seduction begins with the first single\, the amorous title track\, which is a sensual R&B groove illuminated by lyrical acoustic piano melodies typical of the collection’s contents. A nearly three-month- long U.S. concert tour will bring “Colors of Love” to life in a vivid theatrical production\, incorporating video elements in a major way. \nShowtimes are 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/brian-culbertson-colors-of-love-tour/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180324T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180324T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222841
CREATED:20171110T211416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T211416Z
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SUMMARY:MINDY ABAIR AND THE BONESHAKERS + BRIA SKONBERG
DESCRIPTION:Two-time GRAMMY Award-nominated Mindy Abair has made her mark as one of the most recognizable saxophonists in the US. \nBria Skonberg mixes worldly trumpet rhythms and contemporary songwriting ability to create a sophisticated pop sound. \nShows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/mindy-abair-and-the-boneshakers-bria-skonberg/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180310T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180310T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222841
CREATED:20171110T204923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T204923Z
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SUMMARY:PAQUITO D'RIVERA
DESCRIPTION:Paquito D’Rivera defies categorization. The winner of fourteen GRAMMY Awards\, he is celebrated both for his artistry in Latin jazz and his achievements as a classical composer. \nHis numerous recordings include more than 30 solo albums. In 1988\, he was a founding member of the United Nation Orchestra\, a 15-piece ensemble organized by Dizzy Gillespie to showcase the fusion of Latin and Caribbean influences with jazz. D’Rivera continues to appear as guest conductor.  The Paquito D’Rivera Big Band\, and the Paquito D’Rivera Quintet are in great demand world wide. \nShows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/paquito-drivera/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180214T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222841
CREATED:20180131T202947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T202947Z
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SUMMARY:We Knew What We Had: The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told Encore Screening
DESCRIPTION:“We Knew What We Had: The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told” documentary film features the talents of international Jazz masters George Benson\, Ahmad Jamal\, Stanley Turrentine\, Billy Eckstine\, Kenny Clarke\, Art Blakey\, Billy Strayhorn and Mary Lou Williams – all Pittsburghers – and explores the social conditions and historical events that conspired to make Pittsburgh one of the leading contributors to the legacy of Jazz music in the world.  The one-hour film is packed with compelling interviews\, historical photographs and over 20 live performance clips of the Jazz Masters.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/we-knew-what-we-had-the-greatest-jazz-story-never-told-encore-screening/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180213T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222841
CREATED:20180131T202812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T203036Z
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SUMMARY:We Knew What We Had: The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told Film Premiere
DESCRIPTION:“We Knew What We Had: The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told” documentary film features the talents of international Jazz masters George Benson\, Ahmad Jamal\, Stanley Turrentine\, Billy Eckstine\, Kenny Clarke\, Art Blakey\, Billy Strayhorn and Mary Lou Williams – all Pittsburghers – and explores the social conditions and historical events that conspired to make Pittsburgh one of the leading contributors to the legacy of Jazz music in the world.  The one-hour film is packed with compelling interviews\, historical photographs and over 20 live performance clips of the Jazz Masters.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/we-knew-what-we-had-the-greatest-jazz-story-never-told-film-premiere/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180127T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222841
CREATED:20171110T153603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T201602Z
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SUMMARY:THE BIRDLAND ALL-STARS FEATURING TOMMY IGOE - THE ART OF JAZZ
DESCRIPTION:The Birdland All-Stars have created new arrangements featuring the music of David Bowie and the Police\, as well as Charlie Parker\, Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock. Visual artist Jeremy Sutton will be touring with the group to create live art during the performance. \nShows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. \n \n 
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/the-birdland-all-stars-featuring-tommy-igoe-the-art-of-jazz/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180111T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222841
CREATED:20171227T004150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171227T004150Z
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SUMMARY:Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Jazz Touring Network Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/mid-atlantic-arts-foundation-jazz-touring-network-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:New York State Council of the Arts\, 300 Park Avenue South\, New York\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180103T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222841
CREATED:20171227T003229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171227T003229Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Education Network Conference Jazz Industry and Music Business Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Connect at JEN 2018\nJazz Industry and Music Business Symposium\nBryan Beeman – Atrium Level (Founders Wing)\, Hyatt Regency – Dallas\, Texas\nOpen to all. No registration required\nhttp://jazzednet.org/business-symposium/ \nJazzHubs in America:  Findings and Opportunities for Engagement\n11:00am – 12:30pm \nThe current state of the Jazz Industry and what you need to know to be successful\n12:45 – 2:15pm \nMeet the Panelists/Q&A – Marty Ashby\, Moderator\n2:30 – 3:00pm
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/jazz-education-network-conference-jazz-industry-and-music-business-symposium/
LOCATION:Bryan Beeman – Atrium Level (Founders Wing)\, Hyatt Regency – Dallas\, Texas\, 300 Reunion Blvd E\, Dallas\, TX\, 75207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171216T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171216T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222841
CREATED:20171110T152212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T201834Z
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SUMMARY:NORMAN BROWN'S JOYOUS CHRISTMAS WITH BOBBY CALDWELL AND MARION MEADOWS
DESCRIPTION:The guitar stylings of Norman Brown will be on display as he teams up with Bobby Caldwell and Marion Meadows to bring you a holiday celebration for the whole family. \nShows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/norman-browns-joyous-christmas-with-bobby-caldwell-and-marion-meadows/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171209T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222841
CREATED:20171110T150458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T202159Z
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SUMMARY:BENNY BENACK III
DESCRIPTION:FAN PIX SPECIAL EDITION! \nBe proud of your own\, in the last six months Benny has performed in seven different countries including Japan and Israel\, performed in seven major NY jazz clubs and in ten different States. Benny is a young and multi-talented Pittsburgh native and denizen of the New York Jazz scene since 2009\, he is never one to limit himself. \nBenny is performing two shows with Stacey Kent\, 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/benny-benack-iii/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171209T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222841
CREATED:20171110T150441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171111T143831Z
UID:885-1512842400-1512842400@martyashby.com
SUMMARY:STACEY KENT
DESCRIPTION:Stacey Kent is a jazz singer in the mold of the greats. She has put her distinctive stamp on an impressive repertoire of standards over her career with the ability to communicate emotion through a nuanced and minimalist approach. \nShows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/stacey-kent/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171201T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222841
CREATED:20171102T160532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T211650Z
UID:734-1512156600-1512162000@martyashby.com
SUMMARY:Marty Ashby's 8th Annual Holiday Jazz Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join guitarist and five-time Grammy Award–winning producer Marty Ashby for his annual holiday concert celebration. Ashby’s all-star quartet includes Tamir Hendelman on piano\, Paul Thompson on bass\, and Dom Moio on drums. This year’s special guest is actress and singer Gloria Reuben who will feature songs from her upcoming holiday album. \nReuben is well known for her roles in major films such as Lincoln\, Reasonable Doubt\, and Admission\, as well as her appearances in various TV series\, including Mr. Robot\, ER\, and the upcoming new Marvel series\, Cloak & Dagger. American saxophonist Dave Koz called her latest jazz release “a truly beautiful album from start to finish . . . amazing playing by phenomenal musicians\, great selection of material . . . but it’s Gloria’s elegant\, refined voice that holds the listener. So intimate and present\, she’s able to paint amazing pictures with her interpretations for these classic songs.” \nPiano player Tamir Hendelman is known for his imaginative and sensitive playing and arranging on recordings by Natalie Cole\, Barbra Streisand\, and Roberta Gambarini as well as Graham Dechter\, Richard Galliano\, and Claudio Roditi. He has been the pianist with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra for many years\, in addition to fronting his own trio. Pittsburgh bassist Paul Thompson has toured with Stanley Turrentine\, Maynard Ferguson\, Sean Jones\, and countless others. Phoenix’s favorite son\, Dom Moio\, teaches Latin jazz at ASU and has performed with all the top musicians in the region and musical legends including Clark Terry\, Ahmad Jamal\, and Don Menza. \nMarty Ashby is the executive producer of MCG Jazz\, a program of the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild (MCG)\, which he started in 1987. He has performed with a wide variety of musicians ranging from Nancy Wilson and Ann Hampton Callaway to Paquito D’Rivera and James Moody. Ashby’s annual holiday celebration at MIM has become a tradition since the museum opened in 2010. Over the past seven years\, the concerts have featured dozens of local and internationally recognized artists.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/marty-ashbys-8th-annual-holiday-jazz-celebration/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171118T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222841
CREATED:20171109T220610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T202608Z
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SUMMARY:DJANGO FESTIVAL ALL-STARS
DESCRIPTION:French guitarist and violinist Dorado Schmitt will be joined by a cast of fiercely swinging compatriots including his son\, Amati Schmitt to represent the Django Reinhart legacy at its highest level. \nShows at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://martyashby.com/event/__trashed/
LOCATION:Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild\, 1815 Metropolitian Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Producing
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