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Michael Thomas Quintet plays Fri., Jul. 29 & Sat., Jul. 30 for 9pm & 11pm sets

The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine has announced the appointment of Kent Tritle, one of America's leading choral conductors and organ virtuosos (he is organist of the New York Philharmonic), as its next Director of Cathedral Music and Organist, to begin his tenure on September 1.

Legendary drummer Mike Clark will record a new, live album at Iridium Jazz Club in New York City, July 29th to 31st. Clark will be joined by his 'Indigo Blue' band, featuring an All-Star line-up of Wallace Roney (trumpet,) Donald Harrison (alto sax,) Christian McBride (bass,) Rob Dixon (tenor sax) and Antonio Farao (piano).

Created by David Simon (HBO's 'The Wire,' 'Generation Kill' and 'The Corner') and Eric Overmyer ('St. Elsewhere, 'Homicide: Life on the Street' and HBO's 'The Wire'), the Emmy(R)-nominated drama series TREME kicks off its 11-episode second season SUNDAY, APRIL 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

The 54th Monterey Jazz Festival, three-time winner of the JazzTimes Readers poll for 'World's Best Jazz Festival' takes place September 16 - 18 at the Monterey Fairgrounds, home to the Festival for 54 consecutive years.

Created by David Simon (HBO's 'The Wire,' 'Generation Kill' and 'The Corner') and Eric Overmyer ('St. Elsewhere, 'Homicide: Life on the Street' and HBO's 'The Wire'), the Emmy(R)-nominated drama series TREME kicks off its 11-episode second season SUNDAY, APRIL 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

Acclaimed jazz pianist Michael Wolff continues his busy year of touring with a March 25th concert at Vitello's in Studio City, California.

Acclaimed jazz pianist Michael Wolff continues his busy year of touring with a March 25th concert at Vitello's in Studio City, California.

On the heels of two sold-out concerts at Snug Harbor in New Orleans, acclaimed jazz pianist Michael Wolff is set to take New York by storm in January and February, with ten nights of shows and multiple performances featuring high profile, eclectic band line-ups.

On the heels of two sold-out concerts at Snug Harbor in New Orleans, acclaimed jazz pianist Michael Wolff is set to take New York by storm in January and February, with ten nights of shows and multiple performances featuring high profile, eclectic band line-ups.

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Stanton Moore Trio featuring Will Bernard and Wil Blades at the Boulder Theater on Thursday December 2nd.

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Stanton Moore Trio featuring Will Bernard and Wil Blades at the Boulder Theater on Thursday December 2nd.

Legendary drummer Mike Clark is proud to present an All-Star line-up at New York's Iridium Jazz Club, from October 28th through October 31st.

Legendary drummer Mike Clark is proud to present an All-Star line-up at New York's Iridium Jazz Club, from October 28th through October 31st.

Jazz legend Mike Clark has confirmed plans for a tour of Russia next month, to promote cultural diplomacy and to introduce audiences in Moscow, Siberia, St. Petersburg and elsewhere to his acclaimed Owl Studios release, ‘Carnival of Soul'.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents Esperanza Spalding on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at 7:30 p.m., at the Byham Theater. Ms. Spalding's current tour features music from her current release Chamber Music Society.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents Esperanza Spalding on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at 7:30 p.m., at the Byham Theater. Ms. Spalding's current tour features music from her current release Chamber Music Society.

First time Vail Jazz Festival attendees can stay 3 nights at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort, the host hotel for the Festival; 2 nights are absolutely free. First Timer Patron Pass holders will only pay for 1 night at the group rate of $109 (a bargain rate!) and the second and third nights are absolutely free. A parton pass provides attendees with preferred seating to over 25 hours of jazz, including dinner with all of the musicians.

Vail Jazz Festival Labor Day Weekend Party - September 2 - 6, 2010 at THE VAIL MARRIOTT RESORT HOTEL

First time Vail Jazz Festival attendees can stay 3 nights at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort, the host hotel for the Festival; 2 nights are absolutely free. First Timer Patron Pass holders will only pay for 1 night at the group rate of $109 (a bargain rate!) and the second and third nights are absolutely free. A parton pass provides attendees with preferred seating to over 25 hours of jazz, including dinner with all of the musicians.