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Concert at the White House Jazz Studio
On June 15, Paquito D'Rivera, Artistic Advisor of the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival, presented at the White House Jazz Studio. Starting with clinics, Paquito. D'Rivera was invited by Wynton Marsalis to participate in his clinic session (several were occuring in the various rooms). Mr. D'Rivera, presenting a special performance at the conclusion of the event of the day, invited Wynton Marsalis to join him and the students in the special White House Jazz performance.
You can read more about the event at the New York Times.
Video of Mrs. Obama introducing the White House Studio:
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On
JazzSet Hear Paquito's Latin Side of Jazz
On the Web: at jazzset.npr.org beginning May 29
On the Air: Check your local NPR station
listings for broadcast for date & time WBGO / 88.3
Sunday, May 31, 6:00 pm, Wednesday, June 3, 6:30 pm
Happy Birthday, Paquito D'Rivera, born June 4!
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IRC Honors Paquito D'Rivera the "A Champion of Freedom" Award
On January 22, 2009, the International Rescue Committee presented Mr. D'Rivera with "A Champion of Freedom" award at the Celebration of its 75th Anniversary. The Gala took place at Freedom Tower in Miami, Florida, Mr. D'Rivera gave a concert following the presentation.
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Walker's
Band Plays for President Obama's Private Party
Last Sunday evening (Jan. 18), members of grammy winning Paquito D'Rivera's band lead by their drummer Mark Walker, performed for President Obama's private party for friends at the Blair House. Mark Walker who grew up in Chicago, now resides in Boston. You can read more about the event which included Oprah Winfrey.
Band members: Oscar Stagnaro - Bass, Alex Brown - Piano, Mark Walker - Drums, Diego Urcola - Trumpet/Trombone
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Jazz at Lincoln Center & Rockefeller Foundation Present
"A Celebration of America" at the Kennedy Center
On the occasion of the Presidential Inauguration and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 19, "A Celebration of America" will be lead by Wynton Marsalis andThe Honorable Sandra Day O'Connor. Paquito D'Rivera will participate in this all-star cast of America's music,at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater, January 19 at 7:00 pm. Ticket are no longer available for this event.
The Concert is sponsored by the Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Rockefeller Foundation.
Artists Announced (update Jan. 13)
Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance have been confirmed as hosts. The following artists have been confirmed: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Bela Fleck, Cassandra Wilson, Chorale Le Chateau of New York City conducted by Damien Sneed, Dave Brubeck, Dianne Reeves, Don Vappie, Dr. Michael White, Foxborough (MA) High School Jazz Ensemble, Francesco Cafiso, Freddy Cole, Giovanni Hidalgo, Grace Kelly, Herlin Riley, Jared Grimes, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Jessye Norman, Jonathan Batiste, Lucian Barberin, Marcus Gilmore, Mark O’Connor, Odadaa! with Yacub Addy, Paquito D’Rivera with Diego Urcola, Alex Brown, Oscar Stagnaro, and Mark Walker, Roy Haynes and Shannon Powell.
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"Legend of Jazz" Mentors High School Musicians
South Florida Times describes D'Rivera's question-and-answer session with high school musicians prior to concert at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami. The students participated in a jazz workshop and later watched the actual concert.
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New York Times - Hamming It Up With a Cuban Accent
New York Times review of Paquito D'Rivera new Cuban Band at the Jazz at Lincoln Center.