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Mark Sherman/Family First at Sweet Rhythm Thursday, May 10th

Mark Sherman/Family First at Sweet Rhythm Thursday, May 10th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services

Mark Sherman/Family First

Mark Sherman-Vibraphone Joe Magnarelli-Trumpet/Fluegelhorn Allen Farnham-Piano Dean Johnson-Bass Tim Horner-Drums

Sweet Rhythm Thursday May 10th 8pm and 10 pm 88 Seventh Avenue South New York, NY 10014 212-255-3626 http://www.sweetrhythmny.com/

Just back from a 10-day tour of Italy and on the heels of his 2006 release One Step Closer, veteran-vibraphonist Mark Sherman reconvenes his band mates for his ...

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Wailers Hit the Road on a National Tour with a Fresh Face

Wailers Hit the Road on a National Tour with a Fresh Face

Source: All About Jazz

The Wailers are the most celebrated reggae outfit of all time having sold over 250 millions records worldwide. No other reggae group has so many well-known hits to draw upon, whilst their reputation as a live act is unchallenged after performing to an estimated 24 million people around the world.

The Wailers have now unearthed a major talent in the shape of Yvad. A gifted singer/songwriter from Jamaica, whose youthful good looks and memorable songs complement the Wailers' own timeless ...

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Annie Ross May 8 at the Metropolitan Room

Annie Ross May 8 at the Metropolitan Room

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services

Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her run of Tuesdays at the Metropolitan Room At Gotham New York's newest and best music room 34 West 22nd St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.) New York City Reservations (212)206-0440 http://www.metropolitanroom.com/

Next Appearance May 8 @ 7:00 PM And Continuing Every Tuesday in May (Note: Tuesday, May 15 Annie Will Not Appear)

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Josh Irving Quintet CD Release Party for Their New CD "A Common Thread" June 27, 2007

Josh Irving Quintet CD Release Party for Their New CD "A Common Thread" June 27, 2007

Source: All About Jazz

The Josh Irving Quintet will be celebrating the release of their new recording “A Common Thread" on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at Smalls in the West Village (183 West 10th Street at 7th Ave). Joining Josh Irving will be a stellar band with Alan Ferber on trombone, George Dulin on Piano, Danny Zanker on Bass, and Francisco Mela on Drums. The group will be performing selections from the CD as well as some brand new material. $20 cover, includes one ...

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Internet Jazz Concert Featuring the Winard Harper Sextet

Internet Jazz Concert Featuring the Winard Harper Sextet

Source: All About Jazz

What: Jazz Concert featuring The Winard Harper Sextet. Broadcast in full video and audio live on the internet. When: Friday May 11, 2007 at 8:30pm EDT Where: Hyatt Regency Hotel Sungarden Room, Cincinnati, Ohio. 125 West 5th Street. Sponsor: National City Bank Winard Harper, internationally known jazz drummer, brings his sextet to the “Jazz at the Hyatt series for two full shows, 8:30pm and 10:00pm. Winard Harper has worked with Dexter Gordon, Betty Carter, Pharaoh Sanders, and Clifford Jordan among ...

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Julie Hardy at Cornelia Street, May 10th with John Ellis, Randy Ingram, Matt Clohesy and Kendrick Scott

Julie Hardy at Cornelia Street, May 10th with John Ellis, Randy Ingram, Matt Clohesy and Kendrick Scott

Source: All About Jazz

Cornelia Street Cafe's Gnu Vox Series presents Jazz Vocalist and Composer JULIE HARDY

On Thursday, May 10th (sets at 8:30pm and 10:00pm) Brooklyn-based vocalist and composer, Julie Hardy returns to Cornelia Street Cafe as a part of the Gnu Vox Series. She will perform new pieces off her upcoming release The Wish which will be released this year by New York based label World Culture Music, www.worldculturemusic.com, featuring some of New York's finest young jazz talent. ...

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Scott Dubois Quartet Tonight at the 55bar in NYC: Sunday, May 6th from 9:30PM - 12:30am

Scott Dubois Quartet Tonight at the 55bar in NYC: Sunday, May 6th from 9:30PM - 12:30am

Source: All About Jazz

The Scott DuBois Quartet will be performing tonight with a special guest visiting from Oslo, Norway: tenor saxophonist Hakon Kornstad.

Tonight: Sunday, May 6th from 9:30PM - 12:30AM

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THE 55 BAR 55 Christopher St. 212 929 - 9883 www.55bar.com take 1 or 9 train to Christopher St. Station or take A, C, E, D, B, V or F train to W. 4th Street Station. The Scott DuBois Quartet:

Scott DuBois - ...

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Bassist Reggie Workman Directs the New School's Coltrane Ensemble Spring Fete, Mon. May 7th, 7PM

Bassist Reggie Workman Directs the New School's Coltrane Ensemble Spring Fete, Mon. May 7th, 7PM

Source: The Cinarae Group

The New School Jazz & Contemporary Music Program presents

THE COLTRANE ENSEMBLE Directed by Reggie Workman Legendary bassist Reggie Workman directs this annual end-of-the-school-year performance fete. Join these talented young musicians for contemporary explorations of the classic contributions of John Coltrane - Central Park West, Resolution and more!

Featuring Dominic Fallacaro (piano), Lemar Guillary (trombone), Ko Seung (bass), Jasper Leak (bass), Loren Leventer (violin), Michael Mc Garril (ten. & sop. sax), Terry Moore (drums), ...

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