Rally Set to Protest Lack of Female Musicians in Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra

Since its inception in 1988, Wynton Marsalis' prestigious, world-famous Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra has never counted a female instrumentalist in its ranks. Now, trumpeter and big band director Ellen Seeling (left) wants to change that, and plans a rally on March 22 to protest the exclusionary hiring practices during the LCJO's four-day residency at the SFJAZZ Center...

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This week's featured concerts:

· 3/10: Randy Moore Trio at Nick's Lounge in Berkeley

· 3/11: Clifford Lamb, Mel Butts & Friends at Les Joulins Jazz Bistro in San Francisco

· 3/12: Bob Enos Soundwave at Rooster's Roadhouse in Alameda

· 3/13: Hiromi: The Trio Project at Miner Auditorium in San Francisco (presented by SFJAZZ)

· 3/14: Mad & Eddie Duran at The Plaza Bistro in Sonoma

· 3/15: Kenny G at Yoshi's in Oakland

· 3/16: Tierney Sutton, "After Blue: The Joni Mitchell Project" at the Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society in Half Moon Bay

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Our most recent additions to the JazzWest Directory:

 ·  Tomas Jay (vocals)
 ·  Bryan Kilfoil (drums)
 ·  Dan Krimm (bass)
 ·  Mic Gillette (trumpet)
 ·  Montclair Women's Big Band
 ·  Tiffany Austin (vocals)
 ·  Lloyd Gregory (guitar)
 ·  Kit Eakle (violin)

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