[JPL] "First International Jazz Awards" Website...

[Dr. Jazz]

Update:

The website says the "2-hour televised extravaganza" is now July 27th.  
There is no longer the "Sponsored by Target" logo.  Still no mention 
where the TV show will be broadcast.

-Dr.


Myrick, Maxx wrote:
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> Here's the link for their website:  http://internationaljazzawards.com/jazz/
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> Many moons ago, I asked Norman Lear to write a letter to Dick Clark 
> asking that Jazz, a great american art form be included as a category 
> in the Great American Music Awards. Mr. Clark wrote back saying "jazz 
> doesn't sell" and so it would not be considered for a slot on the show. 
> It sounds like a someone decided to celebrate the "niche" categories 
> with an award and convinced some folks the time was ripe for these 
> accolades. Herbie's win reinforces the current trend i.e. jazz is 
> becoming commercially more viable. This could good be a good thing....
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> Just one question, anyone know if an artist wins in two categories, are 
> they presented with a Louie-Louie?
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: OntheBeach at aol.com
> To: jazzproglist at jazzweek.com
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> Subject: Re: [JPL] Anybody heard about the "First International Jazz 
> Awards" To Be Hel...
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> hi folks:
> HAVENT HEARD ANYTHING OF NOTE ABOUT THIS, but ive only been in LA 30 
> years
> so...
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> the website is curious:  go to links and you'll read:
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> "We are regularly out on the Web. When we find a great site we list it. 
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> note that NO websites/links are listed--guess the www is not offering 
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> "great" sites, LOL.
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> some interesting jazz stars listed too: andrea bocelli, jon secada etc.
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> wonder who will take home the "Louie's"?
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>  tickets are just $250.
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> ricky schultz
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