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The Richard Sussman Ensemble Performs "The Evolution Suite" - World Premiere Concerts on December 20
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
December 18 Union Arts Center (Sparkill, NY) World Premiere! December 19 Arts Westchester (White Plains, NY) December 20 Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space New York City Premiere! A Compelling Integration of Jazz, Contemporary Classical Music & Electronics Featuring: Scott Wendholt, Rich Perry, Mike Richmond, Anthony Pinciotti, the Sirius String Quartet and special guest Zach Brock. Master of Ceremonies Todd Barkan. “The Evolution Suite by Richard Sussman and the Richard Sussman ...
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Jazz standard fare done well, twice over
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Ken Franckling's Jazz Notes
The Charlotte County Jazz Society opened it 2015-16 season with concert that celebrated the depth and breadth of the jazz canon with creative performances by two very different bands. Singer-drummer Patricia Dean teamed with Naples-based pianist Stu Shelton and Tampa Bay-area bassist Joe Porter. Dean did double duty at the October 12 event because the planned drummer in Shelton’s trio, James Martin, was sidelined by shoulder problems. While Martin would have been an added bonus for the Port Charlotte crowd, ...
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Ola Onabulé - United States CD Premiere At Mintons' On November 6th With The Duane Eubanks Quartet!
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
UK-Nigerian singing sensation recently sold out Royal Albert Hall with Diana Krall! CD release event at Minton's for It's The Peace That Deafens (Dot Time Records) Ola Onabulé makes his U.S. premiere performance of the critically acclaimed new release “Its The Peace That Deafens" on November 6 at Minton's Harlem. Backed by the Duane Eubanks Quartet, this one-night only appearance promises to shake the rafters! He has just completed a sold out run at Royal Albert Hall with Diana Krall. ...
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Exploring the Great American and Jazz Songbooks
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Ken Franckling's Jazz Notes
Singer-pianist Danny Sinoff let his piano chops carry most of the load Thursday when his trio opened the South County Jazz Club's 2015-2016 matinee season at the Venice (FL) Art Center. While he is busy with steady club gigs, principally in Fort Myers and Port Charlotte, this was Sinoff's first appearance in Venice. Sinoff is best known for his vocal talents - and a repertoire that is heavily weighted toward the Frank Sinatra songbook - but on this afternoon his ...
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Mays & Company Revisit The Seasons
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Rifftides by Doug Ramsey
This weekend, The Seasons Performance Hall in Yakima, Washington, marks its 10th anniversary with two concerts by pianist Bill Mays, the hall’s first performer. In its early years the decommissioned Christian Science Church, an acoustic marvel, was dedicated to presenting classical music and jazz. Its policy then broadened to encompass other styles of music including blue grass, gospel, rock and pop. Now, The Seasons is launching new jazz and classical series. Drummer Louis Hayes’ Cannonball Legacy band initiated the jazz ...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, October 9-15
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
A vibes trio revival at the Black Dog, another round of “jazz painting" at The Nicollet, an irresistible songstress presenting covering an iconic songwriter, the Twin Cities edition of a modern “Modern Jazz Quartet," a tribute to one of the greatest vocalist of all time from one of the Twin Cities' best, and a visit from a blazing sextet. And lots more song, lots more cool sounds this coming week on the Twin Cities jazz scene. Join in. Big Gigs ...
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Jazz this week: Yellowjackets, Peter Martin, Dave Bennett, Tatsuya Nakatani, and more
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
This week's calendar of live jazz and creative music in St. Louis offers an album release event from one of the city's favorite homegrown piano players, plus funk and fusion, free improv, cabaret, swing, and more. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, October 7 The popular fusion band Yellowjackets (pictured, top left) return to St. Louis to begin a four-night stand at Jazz at the Bistro, with a new member, bassist Dane Alderson, as part of the swarm. Alderson, who's ...
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Contemporary Musicians Mika And Richard Stoltzman Join Forces For One-night Only Concert At Carnegie Hall Featuring Guest Artists Miki Orihari, Eddie Gomez, And More
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AMT Public Relations
World-renowned artists Mika (marimba) and Richard Stoltzman (clarinet) return to Carnegie Hall on November 5, 2015, to showcase their amazing versatility and crossover ability in a one-night only concert event. The program includes works by Chick Corea, John Zorn, Toru Takemitsu, Bach, Ravel, and Stravinsky, as well as the world premiere of William T. McKinley’s 22-movement Mostly Blues for Clarinet and Marimba. Joining the duo on stage are guest artists Eddie Gomez (bass), Adam Albert (clarinet), John Hamann (bass clarinetist), ...
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