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The Rooftop: A Live Shot
by Chris M. Slawecki
A musical message of hope sent from a city built on an island to a city stranded in water, A Live Shot documents a New York City performance by rising East Coast neo-soul stars, a benefit concert for New Orleans musicians recovering from Hurricane Katrina.
Guitarist Christian Ver Halen wrote or co-wrote all the music and leads the house band behind a series of rotating lead vocalists, mostly female, and in front of a series of grooves that ...
Continue ReadingMadeleine Peyroux Unveils Compelling New Album "Standing On The Rooftop"
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Michael Ricci
For her new album Standing On The Rooftop (6/14, Emarcy/Decca), multi-platinum vocalist Madeleine Peyroux teamed up with an all-star lineup-including pianist Allen Toussaint and bassist Me'shell Ndegeocello-to explore a rootsy new sound. In addition to Toussaint and Ndegeocello, the record features contributions from guitar iconoclast Marc Ribot (Tom Waits, Elvis Costello), drummer Charley Drayton (Neil Young, Johnny Cash), guitarist Chris Bruce (Seal, John Legend), and was produced by Craig Street (Norah Jones, k.d. Lang). Peyroux penned most of the tracks ...
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Sunset Rooftop Cocktails & Jazz at the Empire Hotel
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Michael Ricci
Enjoy free jazz and cocktails at the Empire Hotel Rooftop Bar & Lounge Empire Hotel Rooftop 44 W 63rd St New York, NY 10023 Call 212-956-3313 for more info A special invitation from J. R. Smalling and New York Jazz & Travel MeetUp It's been quite a while since we've had a get-together, so why not hook up for cocktails and FREE jazz on the roof of the Empire Hotel (63rd St. & Broadway)? Located on the ...
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