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NEWS & PHOTO TIP FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2009:

SXSW PAYS HOMAGE TO MILES DAVIS AND THE 50^TH ANNIVERSARY OF KIND OF BLUE, STILL THE MOST SIGNIFICANT AND BEST SELLING JAZZ RECORD OF ALL TIME, WITH KIND OF BLUE AT 50 Q&A, FEATURING LEGENDARY PRODUCER GEORGE AVAKIAN, AT AGE 90, THE FIRST NONAGENARIAN TO PARTICIPATE AT SOUTH BY

WHO/WHAT: Late jazz icon MILES DAVIS continues his influential Renaissance with the 50^th ANNIVERSARY of his landmark album, KIND OF BLUE, still the most significant and best-selling jazz record of all time. With a modal approach to improvisation, this record changed the language of modern music. The Kind of Blue – 50^th Anniversary Collector’s Edition box set (reissue) documents the project with previously unheard music and rarely seen footage, taking a look back at the most forward-looking music of 1959.

SXSW pays homage to Miles and this great milestone with a special KIND OF BLUE – Q&A scheduled Thursday, March 19 from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., and headed by Moderator Ashley Kahn, noted author of “The Making of Kind of Blue” ; Journalist David Fricke, senior reporter of Rolling Stone; Legendary producer George Avakian (age 90 – the first nonagenarian participating at SXSW – who discovered and signed Miles), and Miles Davis Properties, LLC representatives Erin Davis (son of Miles) and Vince Wilburn, Jr. (nephew of Miles). All attendees will be gifted with Kind of Blue giveaways, including Kind of Blue – 50^th Anniversary Collector’s Edition box sets (via raffle); Kind of Blue – Legacy Edition (Deluxe 2-CD set); Kind of Blue posters and T-shirts and Evolution of the Groove EPs.

WHERE: AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER – Room 12 AB

500 E. Cesar Chavez

WHEN: THURSDAY, MARCH 19

5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

*Onsite interview availability/photo ops

COMMENTS: KIND OF BLUE is still the best-selling jazz record of all time, and currently ranks #1 on CMJ’s (College Music Journal) Jazz Charts. Miles Davis remains an internationally acclaimed musician and hero to millions. His significant and innovative contribution to music and our culture remains unparalleled, and his universal appeal continues to cross all demographics.

For more information, please visit milesdavis.com and miles-davis.com.

CONTACT: Karen Sundell Lori Lousararian

PLEASE RSVP 310/854-8167 310/854-8104

ksundell@rogersandcowan.com llousararian@rogersandcowan.com

Audible Treats SXSW Round-Up: Finale, J*DaVeY, Keelay & Zaire, Jern Eye, Fortilive, Truthlive & Tanya Morgan to Perform 03.09.2009

Filmmakers, musicians, spectators, and various industry professionals will be flooding Austin, Texas for the annual SXSW conference in a matter of days. If you’re among the crowds be prepared for some remarkable performances by Jern Eye, Fortilive, and J*DaVeY. Also on the roster of all-star artists is Tanya Morgan, debuting their highly anticipated project Brooklynati; production duo Keelay & Zaire presenting their latest work Ridin High; and Finale’s acclaimed release, A Pipe Dream And A Promise. With so many exciting events going on, be sure to mark these in your calendar. We’ll be there and hope to see you. In-person interviews are available during SXSW with the following artists: J*DaVeY, Keelay & Zaire, Jern Eye, Fortilive, Truthlive, and Tanya Morgan. Web editors please contact nora@audibletreats.com, print editors please contact Michelle. The Details: Thursday 3/19 3rd Annual SPECTRE Urban Media Meet-N-Greet @ Barcelona 209 E. 6th St 19th 4pm-8pm http://www.barcelonaaustin.com Truthlive @ Karma Lounge 119 W. 8th Street 10:00 pm J*DaVeY @ Pangea 404 Colorado Street 11:00 pm Tanya Morgan @ Back Alley Social 303 W. 5th Street 1:10 am Jern Eye, Keelay and Zaire, Fortilive @ Firehouse Lounge 605 Brazos Street 1:00 pm-6:00 pm The Bay Area Hiphop Showcase @ The Marq Zion I, The Grouch, Mistah Fab, Keelay and Zaire, Jern Eye, & Fortilive 422 Congress Ave TIME? A-List 2.0 mixer on Sponsored by ABB Records / MYX Music Label @ the Blind Pig Keelay & Zaire, Jern Eye, Fortilive, Junior Reid & various artists 317 E. 6th Street 9:00 pm – 2:00 am Friday 3/20 Nahright Event @ Peckerheads Tanya Morgan 402 E. 6th Street 4:30 pm Saturday 3/21 Finale (with Invincible) @ Back Alley Social 303 W. 5th Street 11:40 pm Okayplayer / Frank 151 show @ the Speak Easy 88keys, Keelay & Zaire, Jern Eye, Fortilive, UNI, LMFAO, Blu & Exile, UGOD, RES, & B.O.B 412 Congress Ave # D 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

For all of you who will be attending SXSW, come join the livest as we present The Grand Ole Party Of Bootleggers & Tastemakers, Friday, Mar. 20 @ Peckerheads.

Slated performers include Mickey Factz, Blu & Exile, Curren$y, Charles Hamilton, Buff1, Blue Scholars, Tanya Morgan, Brother Ali, Black Spade, Nato Caliph & Rockwell Knuckles…plus a few more cards hidden up our sleeves.

Please feel free to share this with your respective audiences. Hip-Hop hasn’t always had a huge presence at SXSW…but they will, starting now.

Direct Link For More Info — http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2009/03/the-grand-ole-party-of-bootleggers-tastemakers span>

RSVP — knucklerumbler.com/bootleggersandtastemakers.

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