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Scottsdale Jazz Festival to celebrate International Jazz Day and honor Quincy Jones

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RnR featuring Rick Braun & Richard Elliot Early Bird Tickets are Now on Sale at scottsdalejazzfest.org. The duo RnR is among the performers at the Scottsdale Jazz Festival on April 26.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of music, culture and community as the Scottsdale Jazz Festival returns on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Scottsdale Civic Center. 

Now in its 14th year, the Scottsdale Jazz Festival aligns with UNESCO’s International Jazz Day, this time paying a special tribute to legendary musician and producer Quincy Jones, who died in November. Organized under the visionary leadership of William “Doc” Jones, the festival continues to cement Scottsdale’s reputation as a vibrant cultural destination. 

“Several years ago, at the request of the legendary Herbie Hancock, I founded the Scottsdale Jazz Festival to support UNESCO’s International Jazz Day,” Jones said. “Our mission has always been clear: to unite our state around this incredible genre and celebrate its rich history and cultural significance.” 

The Arizona Legislature has officially proclaimed April as Jazz Appreciation Month and recognized April 30 as International Jazz Day. 

Set against the verdant backdrop of Scottsdale Civic Center, this year’s festival promises to be a spectacular celebration of jazz in all its forms. Enthusiasts will experience a dynamic lineup, featuring celebrated artists, such as Richard Elliot and Rick Braun, who will perform together as the electrifying duo RnR. Known for their signature sounds and showmanship, they are sure to deliver a thrilling experience for the audience. 

Dan Pinson, a woodwind master and music educator, will also appear at the festival with his All-Star Band, featuring David Baradic, a former pianist with the Quincy Jones Orchestra, two-time Grammy winning bassist Mel Brown and John Herrera, a Grammy-nominated producer and drummer. 

“We’ll perform songs from Quincy Jones and David Sanborn, one of Quincy’s frequent collaborators,” Pinson said. “I hope you’ll join us for a day of great music from some stellar artists!” 

The stage will also welcome Carlos Rivas Y Mex-sal, featuring Luisito Rosario, and Nayo Jones of the Nayo Jones Experience, whose soulful voice and captivating presence have frequently dazzled Scottsdale audiences. 

This year’s festival is the first in a groundbreaking partnership between the Scottsdale Jazz Festival and Scottsdale Arts. This collaboration is set to bring an even greater level of sophistication and excellence to the event, building on the festival’s history of success. 

“For almost a decade, Scottsdale Arts and the Scottsdale Civic Center campus have hosted this important annual event,” said Dr. Gerd Wuestemann, president and CEO of Scottsdale Arts. “We are thrilled to have taken this partnership to the next level by joining forces with Doc Jones and working together to build Scottsdale Jazz Festival into a major destination event for music and jazz lovers from around the Valley, the Southwest and beyond.” 

The Scottsdale Jazz Festival has become one of the most anticipated cultural events in the region, drawing a diverse audience from across Arizona, Canada and Mexico. Over the years, it has consistently sold out, with last year’s festival turning away countless attendees at the gates. The event not only showcases world-class jazz performances, but it also fulfills a key objective for the City of Scottsdale: extending the shoulder period of tourism after Spring Training.

Beyond its entertainment value, the festival has a deeply rooted commitment to community enrichment. A cornerstone of its mission is to inspire young people to learn, play and appreciate jazz. Through grassroots efforts led by Doc Jones and community supporters like jeweler Alfredo Molina and Don Fenstermaker, the Scottsdale Jazz Festival has become a symbol of cultural pride and artistic innovation. 

Unlike commercially driven festivals, the Scottsdale Jazz Festival is a grassroots-organized event, fueled by passion and a desire to make jazz accessible to everyone. The festival’s history of success is a testament to its organizers’ dedication and vision and the Scottsdale community’s unwavering support. 

Attendees will experience diverse jazz styles, from Latin and blues to New Orleans and contemporary sounds. The outdoor setting at the Scottsdale Civic Center will provide the perfect ambiance for this immersive cultural experience as the festival continues to honor the rich legacy of jazz while creating new opportunities for connection and celebration. 

“Jazz is more than just music; it reflects our national identity and creativity,” Jones said. “However, its presence in our communities is dwindling, and we must act now to ensure its revival. The Scottsdale Jazz Festival has worked tirelessly to bring together musicians, educators and fans from all walks of life to honor and promote jazz in Arizona.” 

Tickets are expected to sell out quickly, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event. Visit ScottsdaleJazzFest.org or call 480-499-8587 for tickets and event information. Scottsdale Civic Center is located at 7380 E. 2nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. 

The Scottsdale Jazz Festival thanks the following 2025 sponsors: Yrefy, LLC (Title); Molina Fine Jewelers; City of Scottsdale; Crescent Crown; Arizona Informant; Fearless Creative; and Scottsdale City Lifestyle. 

INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY AZ FOUNDATION 

For 12 years, the International Jazz Day AZ Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has partnered with UNESCO and Herbie Hancock’s global International Jazz Day to promote jazz as a vital aspect of America’s cultural heritage. Led by William “Doc” Jones, the organization’s commitment to this cause seeks to engage and unify the state of Arizona in celebrating International Jazz Day. Scottsdale is Arizona’s host city for this annual celebration with the Scottsdale Jazz Festival. 

SCOTTSDALE ARTS 

Through its dynamic partnership with the city of Scottsdale, the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts creates diverse, inspired arts experiences and outreach opportunities for the community while fostering active engagement with the arts among individuals, businesses, educational institutions and government agencies. Since its founding in 1987, Scottsdale Arts has grown into a regionally and nationally significant, multidisciplinary arts organization, offering an exceptional variety of programs for both residents and visitors through Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Scottsdale Public Art, Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation, Canal Convergence and Civic Center LIVE. 

Youtube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bC7dxUJtwFc

MEDIA: For interviews, photos or additional information, please contact:

Alicia Haygood 

Marketing Manager 

International Jazz Day AZ Foundation 

Email: Alicia@Michelle.media

Phone: 770-827-0844 

Brian Passey 

Senior Communications Manager 

Scottsdale Arts 

Email:  BrianP@ScottsdaleArts.org 

Phone: 480-874-4626 

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Blenix Chain Announces Upcoming Presale for BLX Token, Ushering in a New Era of Real-World Blockchain Utility

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Newbury, England, 30th April 2025, ZEX PR WIRE In a move set to redefine how blockchain connects with the real economy, Blenix Chain has officially announced the upcoming presale of its native token, BLX. Positioned at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and practical business applications, Blenix Chain is gearing up to launch one of the most anticipated blockchain projects of the year.

Designed to power a new generation of decentralized solutions, Blenix Chain introduces a robust infrastructure tailored for industries like real estate, supply chains, and asset tokenization. With real-world use cases at its core, Blenix Chain is not just another blockchain — it’s a movement toward practical and responsible adoption.

“Blenix Chain is engineered for real-world transformation,” said a spokesperson for Blenix Technology. “The BLX Token will be the lifeblood of an ecosystem where blockchain isn’t just theoretical — it’s tangible, sustainable, and impactful.”

BLX Token Presale: What to Expect

The upcoming BLX Token presale offers early supporters an opportunity to participate in the foundation of the Blenix ecosystem. Key highlights include:

  • Limited Allocation: A strategic portion of BLX tokens will be available at preferential rates during the presale phase.

  • Utility-Driven: BLX will fuel network transactions, governance, staking, and ecosystem rewards.

  • Incentives for Early Adopters: Participants in the presale will be eligible for exclusive benefits, including bonus allocations, staking multipliers, and priority access to ecosystem launches.

Full presale details, including participation guidelines, allocation sizes, and eligibility criteria, will be unveiled in the coming days on the official website: blenixchain.io.

Why Blenix Chain?

At a time when the blockchain industry is seeking deeper relevance beyond speculative trading, Blenix Chain stands out by focusing on utility, compliance, and scalability. Its architecture enables low-cost, high-speed transactions while maintaining the flexibility needed for customized business applications.

Blenix Chain also reinforces its commitment to responsible innovation by integrating sustainability frameworks and fostering partnerships that align with its mission of real-world impact.

About Blenix Chain

Blenix Chain is a next-generation blockchain ecosystem built for real-world business applications. Powered by the BLX Token, Blenix Chain offers scalable, efficient, and sustainable blockchain solutions across industries, helping bridge the gap between technology and tangible economic value.

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The Rise of Funded Trading Accounts: How Supertrade is Leading the Shift Away from Retail Trading Models

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Structural changes in the global trading landscape. As retail traders find it increasingly difficult to participate in the world of trading, the world of trading is undergoing a structural shift. Leading the charge is Supertrade – the next-generation prop trading platform that provides a profitable, sustainable solution away from ‘traditional’ retail models.

The retail trader has for years struggled with limited capital and extreme market volatility, not to mention a stark absence of institutional support. Traditional brokers offer not much more than plain execution, and that is simply not enough protection and support for individuals. It’s a landscape that has made growth consistent with the accounts hard, and survival even harder. 

Now, a better solution has emerged. Funded trading accounts are rapidly gaining traction, and Supertrade trading is leading this new wave with a comprehensive and accessible approach to professional trading.

While the retail scheme has traders funding their own accounts and accepting full risk responsibility, prop trading turns the equation on its head. They provide access to significant trading capital and offer exclusive risk management rules to traders (unlike retail trading accounts). This allows traders to only focus on their execution and performance.

The Supertrade platform offers two core funding routes, catering to different levels of experience and readiness

  • Instant Funding: For traders ready to begin immediately, with access to up to $100,000 in real capital without evaluation.
  • 2-Phase Challenge: A structured path to prove consistency and earn even larger allocations. 

Upon funding, traders benefit from:

  • Up to $100K in starting capital.
  • Profit splits of up to 80%.
  • Leverage up to 1:100 on Forex, 1:50 on indices, metals, and oil, 1:2 on crypto.
  • Clearly defined drawdown rules: 5% daily, 10% total.
  • Access to a wide range of markets, including Forex, crypto, oil, indices, etc. 
  • Transparent Supertrade pricing – with no hidden charges or maintenance fees.

Supertrade is, at heart, more than just a prop firm – it’s an all-inclusive ecosystem designed from the ground up by traders, for traders. The exclusive Supertrade terminal platform is built for accuracy with live pricing, ultra-rapid execution, and unlimited control. 

Beyond the tech stack, traders are supported with:

  • The Supertrade Academy – A dedicated learning hub with courses on risk, strategy, and challenge preparation.
  • An in-depth analytics centre and regularly updated blog, with insights from top-performing prop trading professionals.
  • 24/7 live support – Genuine assistance available at all times.

In addition, traders can benefit from Supertrade’s official page on TradingView, where in-house experts publish fresh trading ideas daily. Each post features detailed market analysis, annotated chart screenshots, and clearly defined trade setups across the most popular assets like Gold (XAUUSD), Bitcoin (BTCUSD), EUR/USD, and more. For example, traders can find real-time insights on potential breakout points, key support and resistance levels, and trend continuation scenarios. 

This structure ensures that both new and experienced traders are fully equipped not just to trade, but to grow.

About the Company — Supertrade

Supertrade is a global proprietary trading platform designed to empower traders with access to substantial capital. Built by an experienced team of trading professionals, each with over five years of expertise in the industry, Supertrade combines transparent funding models, robust risk management, and comprehensive educational resources. Supertrade operates under a legal framework, ensuring compliance and security for its users across multiple regions.

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CAI Community Enhances Investment Education with Alaric Bennett’s Latest Learning Innovations

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CAI Community, founded by Alaric Bennett, launches new interactive tools designed to elevate investment education. These features provide hands-on learning experiences, enabling investors to refine strategies and apply real-world market insights to optimize their investment decisions.

CAI Community, the premier investment education platform founded by renowned hedge fund expert Alaric Bennett, is proud to announce the launch of new interactive learning tools aimed at enhancing the educational experience for investors. The newly introduced tools offer hands-on, practical learning opportunities that empower users to build strategies, analyze market trends, and gain deeper insights into investing techniques.

CAI Community Enhances Investment Education with Alaric Bennett’s Latest Learning Innovations

The expansion of CAI Community’s educational features is part of the platform’s ongoing mission to provide comprehensive, accessible, and actionable investment education. The new learning tools are designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, allowing investors to apply concepts in real-world scenarios and develop their own personalized strategies.

“We believe that true investment mastery comes from understanding the markets and applying knowledge in a practical way,” said Alaric Bennett, Founder of CAI Community. “These new interactive tools allow investors to gain real-world experience, helping them become more confident and capable in managing their own portfolios.”

Key Features of the New Interactive Learning Tools:

Strategy Simulations: Users can build and test their own investment strategies in a risk-free environment, learning how to analyze market trends and make informed decisions.

Market Analysis Exercises: Interactive exercises provide users with the chance to study market data and make decisions based on live scenarios, helping them develop critical thinking skills for investment success.

Customizable Learning Paths: Investors can tailor their learning experience based on their goals, preferences, and knowledge level, ensuring that each user gets the most out of their education.

Real-World Case Studies: The platform features a library of case studies based on successful (and unsuccessful) real-world investments, allowing users to understand the challenges and rewards of different investment approaches.

These new features are designed to cater to both beginner and advanced investors, offering engaging educational content that can be applied directly to their investment strategies. Whether users are learning how to read market indicators or designing their first portfolio, the interactive tools provide practical insights that help them grow their financial knowledge.

CAI Community’s expansion also includes new investment workshops and expert-led webinars that complement the interactive tools, giving users direct access to industry professionals and a deeper understanding of financial markets.

“Our goal is to create an environment where investors can not only learn from experts but also experience the decision-making process firsthand,” said Bennett. “This approach gives them the confidence to make smarter investment choices in real-world situations.”

For more information on how CAI Community’s new interactive learning tools can help you master investment strategies, visit CAI Community.

About CAI Community CAI Community, founded by Alaric Bennett, is an investment education platform that offers personalized strategies and hands-on learning tools to empower investors. With a range of resources including simulations, expert-led workshops, and real-world case studies, CAI Community equips investors with the knowledge and experience needed to succeed in financial markets.

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Disclaimer: The information provided by CAI Community is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. CAI Community is not a registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, or financial institution. All content, including strategy simulations, market analysis exercises, case studies, and webinars, is intended to support learning and does not guarantee any specific investment outcome. Users are solely responsible for their investment decisions and should consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any financial commitments. Past performance referenced in case studies or examples is not indicative of future results. Use of the CAI Community platform is subject to the platform’s terms and conditions.

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