JRegister to Attend Jazz Improv LIVE! 2007, at Newport Jazz Festival

New York, NY – August 8, 2007 - Fans who attend the Newport Jazz Festival this weekend August 11 and 12, in Newport, Rhode Island will have the opportunity to register on premises, to attend the First Annual Jazz Improv LIVE! 2007 Convention & Festival - The One International Convention For Jazz Fans - October 25-28, at The New Yorker Hotel and Manhattan Center, 34th Street & 8th Avenue in midtown Manhattan, New York. Registrants at Newport will be able to purchase the Full Conference Pass, take advantage of Advance Discount Registration rates and get free copies of Jazz Improv Magazine (300 pages) and Jazz Improv NY Magazine (August edition). The Jazz Improv booth at Newport Jazz Festival is in the Crafts Area, on the water side, between the Entrance and Main Stage.

Jazz Improv LIVE! 2007 is The One International Convention & Festival For Jazz Fans. Among the highlights are the exclusive U.S. appearance of the McCoy Tyner All Star Trio featuring bassist Stanley Clarke and drummer Jack DeJohnette, Sun Ra Arkestra, Jimmy Heath Big Band, Wallace Roney Group, Geri Allen Trio, Roy Haynes Quartet, Pat Martino Quartet, Sonny Fortune Quartet, Jimmy Bruno Trio,
The event will feature over 150 activities, a 12,000 square foot jazz expo area, and scores of performances, all day and evening, on multiple stages, by leading and emerging artists covering the broadest array of jazz genres. Advance registration to Jazz Improv LIVE! 2007 is suggested so that attendees may obtain proper badges and credentials to ensure entry to the Thursday evening October 25 opening event of Jazz Improv LIVE! 2007 - a kickoff party at Virgin Megastores Times Square Store featuring an exclusive performance by a headliner (to be announced).

Jazz Improv LIVE! 2007 will feature over 150 activities, a 12,000 square foot jazz expo area, and scores of performances, all day and evening, by leading and emerging artists covering the broadest array of jazz genres. To take advantage of Advance Registration discounts to attend, including a free bonus copy of Jazz Improv Magazine (300 pages with enhanced companion CD), call 1-888-472-0670, or use the secure automated registration form online, or by mail to: Jazz Improv Convention Corporation, Murray Hill Station, P.O. Box 1813, New York, NY 10156. For information on sponsorships and exhibiting, contact Jamie Cosnowsky, jamie@jazzimprov.com, 212-889-0853.

A partial list of sponsors and exhibitors include: Virgin MegaStores, Jazzmobile, Blue Note Jazz Club, Jazz Museum of Harlem, Buffet Crampon, Vandoren, Yamaha,  ASCAP, Musician's Local 802, Hal Leonard Publications, Manhattan School of Music, New School of Music, Five Towns College, Roberto’s Winds, Jody Jazz, and more.  

Virgin Megastores ( www.virgin.com/megastores ) will feature concerts by headline performers (to be announced) at both the Jazz Improv LIVE! kickoff party, Thursday evening October 25 at the Virgin Megastores Times Square location (1540 Broadway, between 45th and 46th St.), and at the Jazz Brunch at the Union Square location (Broadway & 14th St.) on October 28. Performance will be open exclusively to convention attendees. Advance registration to Jazz Improv LIVE! is suggested so that attendees may obtain proper badges and credentials to ensure entry to the opening event.
 
Jazz Improv LIVE! is the one international convention for jazz lovers - uniquely designed for jazz fans - consumers - the segment that represents the largest group of customers for jazz records, products, and live performances. Unlike other events that require membership fees, and exorbitant attendance prices, jazz fans can experience four fabulous days of jazz at a very reasonable rate.

 
Jazz Improv LIVE 2007 - CONTACTS:

Media/PR/Press: Chris DiGirolamo, Two for the Show Media, Tel: 718-669-0752
TwoShowMedia@aol.com, http://www.twoshowmedia.com

Sponsorships/Exhibit Booths: Jamie Cosnowsky, jamie@jazzimprov.com, http://www.jazzimprov.com/live

To contact Jazz Improv^®:
jazz@jazzimprov.com
Jazz Improv Convention Corporation
Murray Hill Station
PO Box 1813
New York, NY 10156
Phone: 215-885-0670
Fax: 215-887-8803