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Benny Goodman 70th Anniversary Concert at Carnegie Hall, January 16th

Source: All About Jazz
April 22, 2008

Benny Goodman 70th Anniversary Concert Carnegie Hall New York City January 16, 2008 The King of Swing, Benny Goodman, played a historic concert at Carnegie Hall on January 16, 1938. The concert was probably the first to prominently display popular music in a classical music venue. Carnegie Hall was open again to swing, when a 70th Anniversary tribute to the 1938 concert was held on January 16, 2008 in the Stern Room, the main ...

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Kimmel Center's Mellon Jazz up Close "Goes Global" Series Concludes with Western European Jazz Performance of Flamenco Inspired Rhythms, May 3

Source: All About Jazz
April 22, 2008

"[Mr. Perez] conducted a polyrhythmic dialogue between his two hands; at other times he used his left to lay the groundwork while his right took off in flight...he struck the perfect balance between elasticity and groove." --New York Times Kimmel Center's Mellon Jazz Up Close “Goes Global" series concludes with a performance of Western European jazz, led by flamenco guitarist Juanito Pascual, pianist Danilo Perez, bassist John Patitucci and percussionist Jamey Haddad on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 7:30pm in ...

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Dafnis Prieto Absolute Quintet at Merkin Concert Hall - April 28th, 2008

Source: Two for the Show Media
April 22, 2008

Dafnis Prieto and The Absolute Quintet will be performing on April 28th, 2008 at Merkin Hall in New York City. Dafnis will be sharing the bill with Drummer/composer Billy Martin and his ensemble. Showtime is 8:00 PM. Dafnis Prieto's Absolute Quintet: Dafnis Prieto - Drums Ilmar Gavilan - Violin John Beaty-Saxophones Dana Leong - Cello & Trombone Jason Lindner - Piano, Organ, & Keys Merkin Concert Hall 129 ...

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Firehouse 12 to Present Andy Laverne's One of a Kind Trio This Friday 4/25

Source: Improvised Communications
April 22, 2008

On Friday, April 25th, Firehouse 12's ongoing 2008 Spring Jazz Series will present a two-set performance by Andy LaVerne's One Of A Kind. This unusual trio, led by veteran pianist/composer Andy LaVerne, features organist Brian Charette (sitting in on this gig for trio regular Gary Versace) and drummer Anthony Pinciotti. The group performs a mix of distinctively arranged standards and a growing book of LaVerne's originals, including those heard on its third and most recent recording, Intelligent Design (SteepleChase).

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Mike Lorenz Quartet at Chris' Jazz Cafe on April 24, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
April 22, 2008

Mike Lorenz is a jazz guitarist from Lehigh Valley, PA. Playing professionally since the age of 19, Mike has performed with such musicians as Rufus Reid, George Young, Bud Shank, Jim Pugh, Ravi Coltrane, Neil Wetzel, Paul Rostock and Pete Colangelo.

Lorenz brings his quartet to Chris' Jazz Cafe on April 24, 2008.

MIKE LORENZ QUARTET Mike Lorenz - guitar Ian O'Beirne - saxophones Lee Clarke - bass Kyle Page - drums ...

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