Central New York Jazz Orchestra

Central New York Jazz Orchestra (CNY): Then, Now & Again

by Michael P. Gladstone
October 24, 2008

CNY is not an acronym for Crosby, Nash and Young; it is the musical abbreviation for the Central New York Jazz Orchestra, formed in the mid-1990s and led by musical director Bret Zvacek. The band performs for schools as well as the public in upstate New York. The album consists of a CD and a short DVD which documents the orchestra's performance at the historic Hotel Syracuse in November 2007. The cover art of this package shows a blazing sunrise ...

Chris Vadala with the Central New York Jazz Orchestra Apr. 24

Source: All About Jazz
April 17, 2007

The CNY Jazz Arts Foundation will present Chris Vadala in concert with the CNY Jazz Orchestra on April 24th at 7:30PM in the Oncenter Carrier Theater. Tickets are on sale now at the Oncenter Box Office for $19.50, $23.50 and $26.50, with a $5 student discount (315-435-2121).

Mr. Vadala's appearance here supports the annual CRC Youth Jazz Festival, held throughout that day. The outstanding combo and big band from the day-long event will get a chance to perform with him ...
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