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Johnny Mandel’s Legacy Shines Through New Album by Ukamusic

The many masterworks of Johnny Mandel have been interpreted countless times. Now we have another welcome chance to explore their many facets with The Songs of Johnny Mandel, a sleek new album by Ukamusic.

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Announcing the ASCAP/MPL Paul McCartney Scholarship for Best Arrangement

Enter your arrangement of a Paul McCartney song for a chance to receive a $5000 prize. Deadline is January 15, 2020.

Ben Morris to Bring Norwegian Jazz-Folk Fusion to Newport

Versatile composer/pianist, a recipient of the Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award, chosen to perform as part of The ASCAP Foundation's partnership with the Newport Jazz Festival

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Roscoe Mitchell, Gerald Clayton, Marilyn Bergman Honored at 2018 ASCAP Jazz Awards

Ceremony also recognizes ASCAP Foundation Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award recipients

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International Distribution - November 12, 2019