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The Jazz Nativity
Oikos Ensemble's "Follow That Star: A Jazz Nativity" to be Performed on Saturday, December 8 and Sunday, December 9
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
Though it's still a couple of weeks before Halloween, early harbingers of the Christmas season already are in the air, including the first announcement of a holiday-themed performance to hit StLJN's inbox this fall: The Oikos Ensemble, featuring saxophonist Rev. Cliff Aerie (pictured) and his daughter, vocalist Arianna Aerie, will be returning to St. Louis again this year to team with local musicians for performances of the Christmas show “Follow That Star: A Jazz Nativity." This is the second year ...
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Jazz This Week: "Follow That Star: A Jazz Nativity," Good 4 the Soul, Freddie Washington, Montez Coleman, and More
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
This week's offerings of jazz and creative music in St. Louis include a number of shows with a holiday theme, as well as homecomings for a couple of St. Louis musicians who aren't heard performing locally nearly often enough. Let's go to the highlights: Tonight, saxophonist Dave Stone's trio provides the music for “Buddhism and the Beats," a free event at the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts that also will feature Buddhist art and readings from Beat writers of the ...
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"Follow That Star: A Jazz Nativity" to be Performed December 10 and 11 at Pilgrim United Church of Christ
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
The national jazz ministry The Oîkos Ensemble will be joined by St. Louis singer Denise Thimes and other local musicians for performances of “Follow That Star: A Jazz Nativity" at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 10 and 3:00 p.m. Sunday December 11 at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 826 Union Blvd. in St. Louis. The Oikos Ensemble, led by the saxophonist Rev. Clifford Aerie and pianist Christopher Bakriges (pictured, from left), will present “the Midwestern launch of the East Coast tradition ...
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Bending Towards the Light -- A Jazz Nativity Swings into Birdland December 21-25
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O&M Co.
BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT -- A JAZZ NATIVITY, the joyful musical holiday show that warms the hearts of families of all faiths, swings into Birdland (315 West 44th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) for the third consecutive year and will play seven (7) performances beginning Sunday, December 21st. A colorful presentation that delights children as well as jazz fans, the JAZZ NATIVITY boasts an all-star band featuring Latin percussionist Candido; tenor saxophonist Bob Kindred; vocalist Hilary Kole in the ...
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A Jazz Nativity Tonight at Birdland
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
"a spiritual classic", “unpretentiously joyous"
“ Seeing the Jazz Nativity should be a prerequisite to entering the Pearly Gates" The Rev. James A. Forbes, Riverside Church
BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT A JAZZ NATIVITY Written, arranged and conducted by Anne Phillips Directed by Beth & Tad Jones Music Director, Bob Kindred
BIRDLAND 315 West 44th St., NYC Sun. Dec. 23 5PM, Mon. Dec ...
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Riverspace Presents the Millennial Territory Orchestra Meets Laurel and Hardy Friday, December 14, 8PM + a Jazz Nativity Friday, December 21, 8PM
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
The Millennial Territory Orchestra meets Laurel and Hardy Friday, December 14, 8PM
Riverspace will be filled with music and laughter when trumpeter and bandleader Steven Bernstein leads the Millennial Territory Orchestra through new original scores to a selection of Laurel & Hardy film shorts on Friday, December 14 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $20 adults; $12 students/seniors; $55 family package. To order tickets visit the website below or call the box office at 845-348- 1880. Location: Riverspace, ...
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"Bending Towards the Light... a Jazz Nativity" Swings into Birdland, December 23, 24, 25
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All About Jazz
A JOYFUL CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTMAS STORY FOR JAZZ FANS AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY New York, NY -- BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT... A JAZZ NATIVITY, the joyful musical holiday show that warms the hearts of families of all faiths, swings into Birdland (315 West 44th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues) for five performances beginning Sunday, December 23rd. A colorful presentation that delights children as well as jazz fans, the JAZZ NATIVITY boasts an all-star band featuring Latin ...
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"Bending Towards The Light ...A Jazz Nativity" Swings Into Birdland On Christmas Eve And Day
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
"seeing the JAZZ NATIVITY should be a prerequisite for entering the Pearly Gates!"--The Rev. James A Forbes, Jr. Riverside Church
“BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT ... A JAZZ NATIVITY" SWINGS INTO BIRDLAND ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND DAY
BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT... A JAZZ NATIVITY, the joyful musical holiday show that warms the hearts of families of all faiths, swings into Birdland (315 West 44th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues, New York City) with three performances on Christmas Eve and Christmas ...
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The Jazz Nativity Turns 21 And Goes To Birdland Dec. 24th and Dec. 25th
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All About Jazz
BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT ... A JAZZ NATIVITY
THE JAZZ NATIVITY TURNS 21 AND GOES TO BIRDLAND
CHRISTMAS TREASURE FOR ENTIRE FAMILY PLAYS AT BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS EVE, SUNDAY, DEC.24TH 6pm AND CHRISTMAS DAY, MONDAY, Dec. 25TH 5 & 8pm TICKETS $35 NOW ON SALE AT BIRDLAND 212-581-3080 or http:// www.birdlandjazz.com/
Birdland 315 W 44th St (btw 8 & 9 aves) New York, NY 10036 (212) 581-3080 ...
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The Music of Christmas...in Jazz "Bending Towards The Light...A Jazz Nativity" Tuesday, Dec. 20TH and Wed., Dec. 21st At Symphony Space
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All About Jazz
December 6, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICE The Music of Christmas ...in Jazz “BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT ... A JAZZ NATIVITY" CHRISTMAS TREASURE FOR ENTIRE FAMILY RETURNS TO NEW YORK FOR TWO PERFORMANCES on TUESDAY, DEC. 20TH and WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21st TICKETS NOW ON SALE AT SYMPHONY SPACE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marking the 20th anniversary of a remarkable jazz celebration of the Christmas story, BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT ... A JAZZ NATIVITY - featuring great jazz soloists, a ...
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