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David Haney And Bernard Purdie Bring New York Jazz Stories To Joe’s Pub On April 6
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GoMedia PR
On April 6, pianist and composer David Haney and legendary drummer Bernard Purdie will bring another performance of New York Jazz Stories to Joe’s Pub. New York Jazz Stories combines swinging, electrifying music, featuring Bernard Purdie and company along with some highly entertaining stories retold by David Haney. These are real stories told directly to Haney, transcribed and brought to life with a sound track by “Pretty” Purdie, bassist Adam Lane, Steve Swell on trombone; violinist Jason Kao Hwang, Melanie ...
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Bernard Peiffer: Formidable!
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
I last posted about pianist Bernard Peiffer in August 2015. Back then, I explored his early recordings. Today, I want to turn your attention to Formidable!, an album of solo piano pieces by Peiffer recorded in 1970 in Philadelphia. The private recordings were released by Peiffer's estate in 2006 on CD. They are among Peiffer's last known recordings before his death in 1976. The sound and inventiveness are exquisite. The tapes were discovered by Stephan Jean-Bernard Peiffer in his mother's ...
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Bernard Peiffer: Forgotten Piano
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
Pianist Bernard Peiffer began recording in 1943, during the German occupation of Paris. By 1949, he was recording in Paris with touring American musicians such as Don Byas, Bill Coleman, Hot Lips Page, Sidney Bechet, James Moody and Kenny Clarke. With the formation of Barclay Records by Eddie Barclay in the early 1950s, Peiffer began recording with a trio. In 1954, he moved to New York. Peiffer's first album in the States was Bernie's Tunes (EmArcy), a showcase for Peiffer's ...
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Aaron Bernard Brim "Meeting Of The Mindz" Deep Pocket Groove Master!
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Aaron Bernard Brim is an accomplished professional with an undeniable pocket, groove and swingability. His discipline in being sensitive to the needs and wants of the artists and all musicians he is working with brings cohesiveness to the musical unit. This builds rhythmic excellence and a genuine platform with respect for other musicians and crew while having fun. Aaron Bernard Brim is the President and CEO of Brimstone Music Prods. Corp and San Fe Ti Records. His focus is to ...
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Chicago-based Saxophonist Bernard Scavella Releases "A Taste Of Scavella"
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Craig Neely
Chicago, IL: Chicago-based reed master Bernard Scavella delivers mightily on his latest, A Taste Of Scavella, an 11-tune recording packed with the best in post bop playing with a freshness to match. Scavella Scavella's masterful tenor and soprano playing and exceptional writing are on display as he composed nine of the tracks. A Taste Of Scavella also includes Joe Henderson's “Serenity" and Kenny Barron's “Sun Shower." For A Taste Of, Scavella chose a supporting cast of top notch musicians whom ...
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Bernard Purdie & Friends Hit The Stage At The Philadelphia Clef Club Of Jazz & Performing Arts
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Vena Jefferson
The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz on the Avenue of the Arts is back and bigger and better than ever for Spring/Summer 2014 with Two Amazing Summer Concert Performances with Bernard Purdie and Joey DeFrancesco. Philadelphia, PA: PCC of Jazz is revving up for the 2014 Spring/Summer Season with two incredible concert performances featuring First, Bernard Purdie,world-renown drummer and one of the most influential musicians and bandleaders of our time will play a special two-night engagement and a one-day drum ...
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Will Bernard: New Trio Album, Tour Dates
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JamBase
NEW ALBUM OUTDOOR LIVING OUT MARCH 20 Guitarist Will Bernard has confirmed plans to release a new trio album, Outdoor Living on March 20 via Dreck to Disk/A-Train. The groove-Centric disc marks the recording debut of Bernard's touring trio with Wil Blades (B3) and Simon Lott (Drums). To support the record, the guys have announced East Coast, West Coast and New Orleans tour dates. Check out all the dates below. Will Bernard Tour Dates
February 24—Will Bernard Trio @ Jules ...
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Advice for DIY Musicians: Adam Bernard's 'Muscle for Your Hustle'
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HypeBot
Music and entertainment writer Adam Bernard recently released “Muscle For Your Hustle: What Every DIY Musician Needs to Know." In this ebook, a steal at $.99, Adam shares “firsthand advice from things I've experienced, or..the advice other artists have given me about what works for them." As always, Adam shows that his perspective on the industry is solid and grounded. I first encountered Adam Bernard, longtime music blogger at Adam's World, when he left a comment supporting Mickey Avalon on ...
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Bernard Herrmann at 100
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Sound Insights by Doug Payne
Composer Bernard Herrmann emerged from the Golden Age of cinema and contributed a signature sound to some of history's most significant films. While his name may not be known to most of today's filmgoers—he died, after all, a full generation or two ago in 1975—Bernard Herrmann's music is undoubtedly some of the best and best known the cinema has ever produced. Chances are, if you care about film or film music, you know who Bernard Herrmann is and you either ...
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Chihiro Yamanaka Trio featuring Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, 6/22 at Regattabar, 6/30 at Iridium
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Scott Foster
The Chihiro Yamanaka Trio featuring Bernard “Pretty" Purdie will present two Universal/Decca CD release concerts: June 22, 2011 at Regattabar (Cambridge, MA) and June 30, 2011 at Iridium Jazz Club (New York City.) At Iridium, Chihiro and Purdie will be joined by bassist Ben Williams. Chihiro Yamanaka's latest CD, “Forever Begins" (Universal/Decca), her U.S. major label debut, was released in May, 2011. “Forever Begins" was first released in Japan (on Universal/Verve) in the fall of 2010, where it quickly ascended ...
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