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Notable and Nearly Missed 2014
by C. Michael Bailey
As I have grown older, I have come to the startling and disheartening realization that I will not be able to read all the books there are, and, more importantly, listen to all the music there is (much less write about it). I otherwise appreciate a finite lifespan, but not when it comes to books and music. For a genre of music garnering a percentage of listeners in the single digits, jazz is represented disproportionately in the market place.
read moreFreda Payne: Come Back to Me Love
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
In 1970, the spirited R&B/pop singer Freda Payne had a monster success with Band of Gold," a bouncy love-gone-wrong song that was probably the first top-40 hit ever written about impotence. Decades later, with undiminished pipes, beauty, and impressive energy, Payne returns to the spotlight with this big-band outing from Mack Records on its Artistry Music imprint. Arranged and conducted by the brilliant pianist Bill Cunliffe, Come Back to Me Love features a full complement of brass and ...
read moreKeystone Korner Baltimore: Larry 'Poncho' Brown Ongoing Art Exhibit & Freda Payne November 12-14!
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Keystone Korner Baltimore is proud and excited to display a long-term exhibit of the extraordinary artwork of Baltimore's own Larry Poncho" Brown! These colorful paintings beautifully compliment the musical atmosphere with fluidity, mysticism, unity and pride. Keystone Korner Baltimore feels so blessed to enrich the walls of our club with soulful art that captures the essence and beauty of the city we proudly call home. Come experience the remarkable exhibit for yourself and enjoy the legendary Freda Payne, honoring our ...
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David Berger Jazz Orchestra with Freda Payne and Denzal Sinclaire at Dizzy's March 29
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Miller Wright & Associates
Debut Live Performance of the new CD, Sing Me A Love Song: Harry Warren's Undiscovered Standards.
Berger's big band and dynamic vocalists Freda Payne and Denzal Sinclaire bring to life long-lost songs from the archive of Hollywood composer Harry Warren, famous for 42nd Street, You'll Never Know, At Last, and hundreds of others. Lyrics by Paul Mendenhall and Ira Gershwin.
One night only, Monday, March 29, at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center, West 60th St. and Broadway, NYC. ...
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Corky Hale and Friends (Featuring Sally Kellerman, Freda Payne and Others)
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CineMedia Promotions
Corky Hale, The World Renowned and Critically Acclaimed Jazz Pianist, Harpist and Singer Releases New CD of Timeless Romantic Ballads Featuring Singers Corky Hale, Sally Kellerman, Freda Payne, Ariana Savalas, Tricia Tahara and Brenna Whitaker Los Angeles, CA - Corky Hale, the world renowned and critically acclaimed Jazz pianist, harpist and singer, and producer of Corky Hale Productions in association with producer Jeff Lass of Palisades Records, announces the release of a new CD of timeless romantic ballads entitled, Corky ...
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Freda Payne Stars In A Tribute To Ella Fitzgerald at The Iridium Jazz Club Dec. 6-8
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All About Jazz
IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/ 8:30 & 10:30PM
Dec. 6-8 MS. FREDA PAYNE Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald NO 3RD SET FRIDAY FREDA PAYNE STARS IN A TRIBUTE TO ELLA FITZGERALD
The Iridium Jazz Club is pleased to present soul, jazz and R&B diva Ms. Freda Payne in a very special Tribute To ...
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Just To Be With You
From: Just To Be With YouBy Freda Payne