Performance / Tour News

46 Lounge December Schedule

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 30, 2007

46 Lounge 300 Rt 46 East Totowa,NJ 07512 973-890-9699 all gigs 7:30 - 10:30 no cover,no minimum Wed Dec 19 -John Ragusa Quintet John Ragusa - flute Ed Alstrom - piano BD Lenz - guitar Tony Cimorosi - bass Don Guinta - drums Wed Dec 26 - Vic Juris Trio Vic Juris - guitar Jeff Ganz ...

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Jazz Banjoist & Vocalist Cynthia Sayer Appearing at the Bickford Theater Wyeth Jazz Showcase Monday, December 3rd 8PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 30, 2007

Monday, December 3rd 8PM

Bickford Theatre/Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Rd Morristown, NJ 8:PM. For tickets & information, call 973-971-3706

Featuring Cynthia Sayer (banjo/vocals) Dan Levinson (clarinet/sax) & Jennifer Vincent (string bass)

“Miss Sayer finds lively banjo harmonies and provocative phrasing ... a rare jazz banjoist." --THE NEW YORK TIMES

“Sayer is not only one of the best banjo players around, she's also a sincere vocalist ...

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National Jazz Museum in Harlem's December Schedule

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 30, 2007

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem concludes its 2007 schedule of jazz events with: Jazz for Curious Listeners, focusing on Harlem jazz in the 1920s through the 1940s; Harlem Speaks, featuring discussions with trumpeter Eddie Henderson and singer Andy Bey (the latter at a different location--see below); and a thrilling live performance at the Rubin Museum of Art for the Harlem in the Himalayas series, with a quintet led by tenor saxophonist/composer Ohad Talmor. The very first event of the ...

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Pianist/Composer Ryan Cohan Live at the Green Mill in Celebration of One Sky

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
November 30, 2007

On October 16, 2007, Motema, one of the industry's new leading independent labels, proudly released One Sky, pianist/composer/arranger Ryan Cohan's follow up recording to the highly praised sophomore release, Here and Now (Sirocco Jazz, UK). One Sky, recorded immediately after sold-out shows at Chicago's historic venue, The Green Mill, features Ryan Cohan in the esteemed company of Bob Sheppard on saxophones and flute, James Cammack on double bass, Tito Carrillo on trumpet, and Cohan's exciting working quartet featuring saxophonist Geof ...

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Gene Ess "Sandbox and Sanctum" Quartet at Big Apple Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
November 30, 2007

A rare combination of facility and emotion drives Sandbox and Sanctum with energy and unrelenting genius of composition. Ess has put together a fascinating Quartet featuring Grammy nominated, Donny McCaslin (sax), Gene Jackson (drums), and Harvie S (bass). Ess's out of the box, hard driving, modern guitar lines create a release filled with depth and angular colors. “Sandbox and Sanctum" is a release for the hard-core listener that expects superior musicianship and cerebral interaction. Ess has caught the eye of ...

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Ali/Galper/Workman - Final Concerts of Reggie Workman's Sculptured Sounds Presents @ Twins Jazz (DC), Nov. 30 and Dec.1

Source: The Cinarae Group
November 30, 2007

Musical alchemy as the futuristic Coltrane alums, Rashied Ali and Reggie Workman join Grammy award winning pianist Hal Galper (Phil Woods and Brecker Brothers alum) in an experiment to meld styles in search of a fresh musical stream. Come ready for an exciting ride!

These concerts wrap-up a wonderful concert series for Washington audiences that has featured Billy Hart, Charles Gayel, Andrew Cyrille and many more! For more details on Reggie Workman's Sculptured Sounds, visit www.scultpuredsounds.com.

Twins Jazz has been ...

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Jeanie Bryson to Perform at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center This Weekend

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 29, 2007

New York City premiere of “The Dizzy Gillespie Songbook," Friday & Saturday Nov 30 & Dec. 1 at 8pm, $25 / seniors, students $15 The Dizzy Gillespie legacy lives on! His daughter, vocalist Jeanie Bryson, brings her acclaimed evening to Tribeca Performing Arts Center on Nov 30 and Dec 1 at 8 pm. Jeanie Bryson, whose extraordinary singing voice is at once reminiscent of Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee, is also uniquely modern, original and inviting. With her own quintet ...

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Helio Alves Quartet Appearing at Cachaca Friday & Saturday, December 14 and 15

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 29, 2007

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