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Mark Soskin at the Puffin Foundation Saturday, May 31st

Source: All About Jazz
May 22, 2008

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Tom Waits at the Orpheum in Phoenix, AZ

Source: All About Jazz
May 22, 2008

Tom Waits will be performing live at the Orpheum in Pheonix, Arizona on Tuesday, June 17 at 8:00 pm. He will play at the venue again the following night before moving on to El Paso, Texas at the Plaza Theater on Friday, June 20. Born on December 7, 1949, Thomas Alan Waits is an American Singer-songwriter, composer and actor. Known for his distinctive voice, he has been described by a critic as sounding “like it was soaked in a vat ...

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Bill O'Connell's Triple Play Coming to the Jazz Standard - June 17th, 2008

Source: Two for the Show Media
May 22, 2008

Pianist & Composer Bill O'Connell will be performing with his Triple Play Trio (featuring Dave Valentin) at The Jazz Standard in New York on Tuesday July 17th, 2008. The performance is in celebration of his new Savant Recording “Triple Play" - Set Times are 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM Bill O'Connell's Triple Play: Bill O'Connell - piano Dave Valentin - flute Anthony Carrillo - percussion Bill O'Connell Triple Play Jazz Standard - ...

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John Densmore's Tribaljazz at the Keswick Theatre on Friday June 6, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
May 22, 2008

JOHN DENSMORE'S TRIBALJAZZ Friday June 6, 2008 @ 8:00PM JOHN DENSMORE'S TRIBALJAZZ - the original drummer from THE DOORS, plus Art Ellis on soprano/alto sax & flute, two master African drummers, piano, upright bass, and a multi-instrumental percussionist, all fuel-injected by the powerful, legendary drummer. It's a truly seductive groove with driving, pulsating rhythms. Relying heavily on improv, this unique ensemble is for eclectic audiences ranging from classic rockers to cutting-edge jam band fans and all the jazz ...

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The Tribeca Pac's Lost Jazz Shrines Series!

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
May 22, 2008

The BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center Borough of Manhattan Community College LOST JAZZ SHRINES 2008 Celebrates Jazz Forum, Jazz Gallery & Jazzmania Society! With Phil Woods, Sean Jones, Ryan Kisor, Larry Willis, Vanessa Rubin, Harvie S, David Williams, Victor Lewis, Allan Harris, Norman Simmons, and many others! (Spring 2008) The BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center proudly announces the 2008 Lost Jazz Shrines concert series, featuring appearances from an exceptional, renowned group of artists including Phil Woods, Sean Jones, ...

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Chamber Music at Rodeph Sholom Classical Jazz Concert

Source: All About Jazz
May 22, 2008

"Theme, Moods and Angles" for flute, cello and Jazz Trio" Friday, May 30, at 8PM Chamber Music at Rodeph Sholom reprises their classical/Jazz crossover ensemble in a new program which premiere's pianist/composer Ted Rosenthal's recent chamber jazz composition, Theme, Moods and Angles for flute, cello and Jazz Trio, on Friday evening, May 30th, at 8pm in Schnurmacher Chapel. The guest ensemble, Rosenthal, piano, Cantor Rebecca Garfein, vocals, Susan Rotholz, flute, Eliot Bailen, cello and Artistic Director, Thomson Kneeland, ...

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Leanne Weatherly's "Go and Find" Tour Clubs Dates Announced

Source: Jeff Rzepiela Public Relations
May 22, 2008

Join Leanne Weatherly as she celebrates the release of her latest CD, “Go and Find". The CD features five original and six standard jazz, pop and R&B style songs. From its fat 70's and big band style horn arrangements to its soft African rhythms and intimate vocal/guitar duet, this album showcases Leanne's versatility and artistry. Songs featured on this album include Leanne's originals “Sunny Skies", “Chocolate and Roses", along with “Dream a Little Dream" “Midnight at the Oasis", and “True ...

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Jazz Pianist George Kahn to Celebrate Release of 6th CD "Cover up" at Catalina Bar and Grill June 25th

Source: Imaginary Friends
May 21, 2008

"WEST COAST" JAZZ PIANIST, GEORGE KAHN TO CELEBRATE RELEASE Of 6TH CD, “COVER UP" WEDNESDAY,JUNE 25 AT THE CATALINA BAR & GRILL “West Coast" Jazz Pianist, George Kahn, returns to the CATALINA BAR & GRILL with his quintet at 8 PM, Wednesday evening, June 25th. The evening celebrates the release of George's 6th CD, “COVER UP". This new CD, produced by Brian Bromberg, is an inspired collection of notable contemporary music that George has created Jazz arrangements for, along with ...

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