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Performance / Tour

Michele Rosewoman and New Yor-Uba Perform At The Painted Bride, April 13, 2013

Source: Seton Hawkins
March 22, 2013

Michele Rosewoman and New Yor-Uba celebrate the ensemble's 30th anniversary, and the successful funding of its debut CD via a Kickstarter campaign, with a performance at The Painted Bride in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Over the past three decades, under Rosewoman's direction, New Yor-Uba's repertoire has deepened and evolved. New Yor-Uba premiered at Joseph Papp's Public Theatre in 1983, featuring the brilliant master folklorist Orlando 'Puntilla' Rios, and has since performed to delighted and sold-out crowds throughout Europe ...

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Michele Rosewoman And New Yor-Uba Perform At Roulette, April 5, 2013

Source: Seton Hawkins
March 22, 2013

Michele Rosewoman and New Yor-Uba celebrate the ensemble's 30th anniversary, and the successful funding of its debut CD via a Kickstarter campaign, with a performance at Roulette in Brooklyn on Friday, April 5, 2013. Over the past three decades, under Rosewoman's direction, New Yor-Uba's repertoire has deepened and evolved. New Yor-Uba premiered at Joseph Papp's Public Theatre in 1983, featuring the brilliant master folklorist Orlando 'Puntilla' Rios, and has since performed to delighted and sold-out crowds throughout Europe and the ...

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Michele Rosewoman Trio With Special Guest Julian Priester At The Healdsburg Jazz Festival, June 8, 2012

Source: Seton Hawkins
May 21, 2012

On June 8, 2012 at 9:00 p.m., the pianist/composer Michele Rosewoman leads her trio, featuring bassist Andy McKee and drummer Billy Hart, with special guest trombonist Julian Priester, in a concert at the Healdsburg Jazz Festival, performing a selection of original works by Rosewoman and by Priester. Hailed by AllAboutJazz.com as a “propulsive bandleader [who] guides the listeners and the players on a most seductive journey," Michele Rosewoman has made her mark in the jazz world by fusing Afro-Cuban influences ...

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Performance / Tour

Michele Rosewoman Trio at Trumpets Jazz Club, 1-14-2012

Source: Seton Hawkins
January 2, 2012

On Saturday, January 14, 2012, the pianist/composer Michele Rosewoman leads a trio, featuring bassist Andy McKee and drummer Billy Hart, in an evening of Tradition on the Edge at Trumpets Jazz Club in Montclair, New Jersey. See below for full event details. About the Artists: Hailed by AllAboutJazz.com as a “propulsive bandleader [who] guides the listeners and the players on a most seductive journey," Michele Rosewoman has made her mark in the jazz world by fusing Afro-Cuban influences with intelligent ...

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Education

Antonio Ciacca Leads Jazz Workshop in Peekskill, NY on October 1

Source: Seton Hawkins
September 13, 2011

Pianist, composer, and bandleader Antonio Ciacca leads an intensive one-day jazz workshop at the Ford Piano Factory in Peekskill, NY on Saturday, October 1, 2011. Aimed at developing students' sight-reading, jazz theory, and improvisation skills in a fun and supportive environment, the workshop serves as the launch of a variety of jazz events in Peekskill. Lessons begin at 11:00 a.m. and run until 4:00 p.m. The workshop is open to students of all ages and is free for all participants. ...

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Festival

The Second Annual "Remembering Bud" Festival in New York, September 2011

Source: Seton Hawkins
September 9, 2011

On September 26-28, 2011, the Bar on Fifth at the Setai Hotel will host the Second Annual “Remembering Bud" Festival, presented by Earl John Powell to honor the musical legacy of his father, Bud Powell. This year, featured performers include Rick Germanson, Alex Hoffman, and Luke Celenza. “This year's lineup promises to be a fitting tribute to my father's musical legacy," notes Mr. Powell, the festival's artistic director. “Bud was one of the architects of the bebop idiom, a style ...

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Performance / Tour

Saxophonist Benjamin Drazen Performs at the 55 Bar, September 8, 2011

Source: Seton Hawkins
August 12, 2011

Saxophonist Benjamin Drazen brings his ensemble—including pianist Roy Assaf, bassist Francois Mouton, and drummer Tony Moreno—to the 55 Bar for a performance on Thursday, September 8, at 7:00 p.m. Praised by Jazz Times as a “potent alto saxophonist" who plays “with soulful authority," Benjamin Drazen has performed alongside some of jazz's luminaries, including Rashied Ali, George Garzone, and Lew Soloff. A dynamic bandleader and composer, Drazen recently celebrated the release of his debut CD, Inner Flights (Positone Records, 2011). For ...

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Performance / Tour

Jazz at the Bar on Fifth Continues Its Nightly Jazz Programming, June 2011

Source: Seton Hawkins
May 19, 2011

The Bar on Fifth continues its exciting collaboration with Artist in Residence, Antonio Ciacca, who will continue to perform and curate concerts seven nights a week this June. In addition to Antonio's performances, June's calendar includes: June 1-10: Soulful jazz guitarist Lucio Ferrara's musical resume includes collaborations with some of the greatest names in jazz today, including Benny Golson and Joey DeFrancesco. June 12-15 and June 18-19: Wielding a deeply rooted post-bop approach that results in potent performances of originals ...

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