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Premik Russell Tubbs: A Musical Celebration Of 60 Years On The Planet

Source: Premik Russell Tubbs
August 4, 2012

Will this wonderful trendy little jazz cafe be able to hold all those whom may come together for this milestone of a celebration? What a memorable night of friendship and music this promises to be! Premik is one of those diehard musicians of immense talent who just keeps going and going, for lack of a better description. His love of music, and life in general, is coupled with a dedication to a spiritual/meditation practice. This combination has enabled him to ...

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Carman Moore and The Skymusic Ensemble May 8th - A Mother's Day Special

Source: Premik Russell Tubbs
May 5, 2011

This past Sunday, May 1st at Merkin Concert Hall the internationally-renowned Continuum, in being one of New York's oldest contemporary music-presenting organizations—in celebration of its 45th New York season, premiered major new works written for Continuum by 5 composers. Among those granted this honor was the very gifted, eclectic Carman Moore. The talent and vision of Mr. Moore is difficult to put into words. So what a treat it is for the communities of Huntington and surrounding LI towns this ...

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Ljova and the Kontaband at Cinema Arts Centre (Huntington, NY) on April 3rd

Source: Premik Russell Tubbs
March 27, 2011

Ljova and the Kontraband is new music, i.e. chamber-jam music for the remix generation. As if by alchemy, Eastern-European and Gypsy melodies, Latin rhythms, Jazz-inspired improvisations, and deeply rooted Classical forms are given new meanings in original compositions that fearlessly forge a new direction, with a nostalgic gaze towards the past. Since making its debut in June 2006, the ensemble has performed at venues such as New York's Lincoln Center & the Museum of Modern Art, The Kennedy Center in ...

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East Meets West @ Cinema Arts Centre with World Music Performance featuring Steve Gorn, Premik Russell Tubbs and Mathias Kunzli

Source: Premik Russell Tubbs
November 16, 2010

Steve Gorn plays with liquid grace. He is a master of sound-magic; may the world discover his gift. ~Paul Winter I suddenly saw how this music went beyond notes, beyond what we think of as music. How it is, in truth, a yoga, a form of meditation, devotion, a form of love. ~Steve Gorn Multi-instrumentalist Premik Russell Tubbs with Cinema Arts Centre present a special Sunday afternoon concert. A 'jugalbandhi' composed of Premik, world renowned flutist Steve Gorn and master ...

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Celebration of Fred Smith's Birthday with Travel Through the History of Jazz: Part 2-- The Jazz Age: Swing is the Thing

Source: Premik Russell Tubbs
October 21, 2010

Fred Smith is an icon of our times. He has amassed an incredible wealth of experience as a performing musician and jazz historian. To celebrate Fred's birthday is a celebration of Fred's life. To experience Fred Smith is but a gift! Jazz historian Clarence Irving, multi-instrumentalist Premik Russell Tubbs and many others will be on board to help make this celebration one that is fitting for Fred's 76th birthday...guaranteed to be a night you will remember for years to come. ...

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Premik Russell Tubbs at Peacesmiths Coffee House with Anna Dagmar

Source: Premik Russell Tubbs
September 28, 2010

As a part of PeaceSmiths Cofee House concert series Anna Dagmar and Premik lend and blend their talents to provide a performance that will be remembered for years to come. This evening's highlighted music program will truly fit the description of 'a-typical, music, poetry and whatever coffeehouse' ...as one never knows what rhythms or instruments Premik might surprise us with...coupled with Anna's seemingly effortless piano skills and lyrics that free fall. Her haunting voice and poetic storybook tunes of a ...

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The Light Riders featuring Premik Russell Tubbs

Source: Premik Russell Tubbs
September 23, 2010

Over the years, many are familiar with Premik Russell Tubb's performances coupled with a diversity of top musicians known as 'Premik & Friends.' This being said, his audience will likely recognize the players named here. To clarify, the The Light Riders are a separate and distinct group; the result of Premik's concentrated effort over time to both refine his sound and those who might work best as base members of this new quartet. The Light Riders consists of Nathan Peck, ...

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An Evening with The Light Riders featuring Premik Russell Tubbs

Source: Premik Russell Tubbs
September 20, 2010

Over the years, many are familiar with Premik Russell Tubb's performances coupled with a diversity of top musicians known as Premik & Friends. This being said, his audience will likely recognize the players named here. To clarify, the The Light Riders are a separate and distinct group; the result of Premik's concentrated effort over time to both refine his sound and those who might work best as base members of this new quartet. The Light Riders core ensemble consists of ...

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