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Cynthia Sayer, Acclaimed Jazz Banjoist & Vocalist, Feb 8 & 9 at Knickerbockers 9:45 PM - 2:AM

Cynthia Sayer, Acclaimed Jazz Banjoist & Vocalist, Feb 8 & 9 at Knickerbockers 9:45 PM - 2:AM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services

Internationally Acclaimed Jazz Banjoist & Vocalist Cynthia Sayer Appearing Fri Feb 8 & Sat Feb 9, 2008 Knickerbocker Bar & Grill 33 University Pl New York, NY 10003 Phone: (212) 228-8490 9:45 PM - 2:AM Duo with pianist Rossano Sportiello from Italy Cynthia Sayer: Multi Award-winning artist, 10+ years with Woody Allen's Jazz Band Rossano Sportiello: Renowned in Europe, now hitting the NYC scene “Miss Sayer finds lively banjo harmonies and provocative ...

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Mike Mainieri & Steps Ahead "Special Edition" Feb. 7-10 at the Iridium Jazz Club Sets at 8:30 & 10:30PM

Mike Mainieri & Steps Ahead "Special Edition"  Feb. 7-10  at the Iridium Jazz Club Sets at 8:30 & 10:30PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 Sets At 8:30 & 10:30PM Feb. 7-10 MIKE MAINIERI & STEPS AHEAD-"Special Edition" MIKE MAINIERI - Vibraphone DONNY McCASLIN - Saxophone MIKE STERN - Guitar (appearing 8th-9th-10th) BRYAN BAKER - Guitar (appearing 7th only) TONY LEVIN - Bass STEVE SMITH - Drums STEPS AHEAD “HOLDING TOGETHER" ...

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Jazz at the Berrie Center at Ramapo College Presents Singing Astaire: A Fred Astaire Songbook (2/9) + Bird with Strings (2/24)

Jazz at the Berrie Center at Ramapo College Presents Singing Astaire: A Fred Astaire Songbook (2/9) + Bird with Strings (2/24)

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services

Jazz at the Berrie Center at Ramapo College presents Singing Astaire: A Fred Astaire Songbook featuring Hilary Kole, Ronny Whyte and Christopher Gines Saturday, February 9 at 8 pm Tickets: $20-$26 Box Office: 201-684-7844 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ and The Berrie Center at Ramapo College The Hawthorne Symphony presents Reprise: Bird with Strings - The Music of Charlie Parker plus Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet ...

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Rob Mullins Grammy Week Events

Rob Mullins Grammy Week Events

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services

ROB MULLINS GRAMMY WEEK EVENTS February 4 2008 Jazz pianist, recording artist and educator Rob Mullins will have a busy week this week in Los Angeles. Mullins, a voting member of the Recording Academy will combine several invitation only Grammy events with his private lessons program along with a live Rob Mullins show leading up to the big event on Sunday February 10 2008-The 50th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles. “I am happy to ...

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"The Blues Got Soul" World Tour 2008

"The Blues Got Soul"  World Tour 2008

Source: All About Jazz

The European Press glorifies her with headlines like The Queen Of The Night, Golden Throat, The Blues-Pipe, The Voice Of The Lord, The Blues-Roarer, Dynamite Stick, and many more.

The Lady they are talking about is internationally acclaimed Singer, Songwriter, Producer and Actress JEAN SHY.

Born in the Blues capitol of the world “Chicago", her vocal Background had it's beginning in Gospel Music. Jean is definitely a multi-talented Artist and audiences are overwhelmed by her powerful vocal delivery.

Throughout her ...

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Wayne Krantz Trio & Ari Hoenig Trio @ Chris' Jazz Cafe on Feb 8th & 9th

Wayne Krantz Trio & Ari Hoenig Trio @ Chris' Jazz Cafe on Feb 8th & 9th

Source: All About Jazz

Friday, February 8th

Guitarist, Wayne Krantz Trio featuring Ari Hoenig $20, 1st show, $15, 2nd show Sets 8 & 10PM

Late Night Drummer, Garrett Brown & His Band $8, 11:30 pm-2am

Saturday, February 9th

Ari Hoenig Trio featuring Francois Moutin on bass and the 2007 Thelonious Monk winner, Tigran Hamasyan on piano $15 door Sets 8 & 10PM

Late Night

Drummer, Garrett ...

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Vocalist Denise Thimes at the White House for Valentine's Day

Vocalist Denise Thimes at the White House for Valentine's  Day

Source: All About Jazz

Jazz vocalist Denise Thimes' international impact continues with an invitation to perform at The White House on Valentine's Day. Joining her in the February 14, 2008 show will be Washington, D.C. musicians Robert Redd on piano, Herman Birney on bass and Lenny Robinson on drums. After fellow St. Louis native, Diane Williams recommended Thimes to her husband, Tony (the then mayor of Washington) for an event at a dinner at the Kuwaiti Embassy, a chain of events was set in ...

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