Performance / Tour News

Harlem Speaks Honors Renowned Producer George Avakian Producer Feb. 8th at 6:30 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 1, 2007

The Jazz Museum in Harlem 104 East 126th Street New York, NY 10035 212 348-8300 George Avakian, Producer Feb. 8, 2007 6:30 pm Bill Hughes, Trombonist Feb. 22, 2007 6:30 pm On February 8, 2007, Harlem Speaks welcomes legendary producer George Avakian. George Avakian was born in 1919 in Armavir, Russia, to Armenian parents. He attended Yale University, where in 1937 he met the early jazz scholar/collector and Down Beat columnist Marshall ...

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Bull/Minasi/Brown/Grassi Thursday February 22nd 55bar 7PM No Cover, No Minimum

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 1, 2007

Thursday February 22nd At 55BAR 7pm no cover, no minimum Katie Bull - vocals Dom Minasi - guitar Cameron Brown - bass Lou Grassi - drums KATIEBULL “...chooses musicians as free spirited as she is." (Cadence) DOM MINASI “...a fearless innovator." (ASCAP) CAMERON BROWN “...stunning tone, exemplary time and taste." (New York Post) LOU GRASSI “...a one man percussive powerhouse." (Cadence) An Eclectic Mix of Bull's Originals & New Takes on Classic ...

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Emmanuel Dongala's Jazz-Theatre "A Love Supreme" Returns to the Paris Stage

Source: All About Jazz
February 1, 2007

Le Tarmac de la Villette Parc de la Villette, 211 avenue Jean Jaurs 75019 Paris presents from February 10 to March 10, 2007 Monday through Saturdays at 8 pm (no performances on Sunday) Emmanuel Dongala A Love Supreme Jazz-Theater (Reprise) Director : Luc Clmentin Starring : Adama Adepoju Musicians : Sbastien Jarrousse (tenor saxophone), Jean-Daniel Botta ...

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Felix and All the Cats Appearing Every Sunday at 1PM at Ferro's Restaurant Hotel Kimberly

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 1, 2007

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Harlem Jazz's Best Kept Secret: the River Room

Source: All About Jazz
February 1, 2007

Harlem Jazz's best kept secret...

It's official! The River Room of Harlem, located at The Riverbank State Park/145th and Riverside Drive has been discovered by The New York Times, who describe the River Room as “pure magic."

The view is magnificent, the food excellent and we present the very best jazz every Friday and Saturday from 9pm through to 11.30pm. The music charge is a very reasonable $5 per head unless otherwise stated.

Here's our run down for February.

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Pete Zimmer Quintet at the Blue Note Friday, February 2nd 12:30am

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 31, 2007

Come celebrate the 4th Anniversary of the Pete Zimmer Quintet while they perform late night at the Blue Note this Friday. The Pete Zimmer Quintet started back in February of 2003 with a pair of gigs at Fat Cat and we're going to celebrate our 4 year Anniversary this weekend. Hope to see you there! Pete Zimmer Quintet featuring: Michael Rodriguez - Trumpet Joel Frahm - Tenor Saxophone Toru Dodo - Piano ...

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Onaje Allan Gumbs' CD Release Party At Joe's Pub on February 9, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
January 31, 2007

Featuring Bob DeVos, Marcus McLaurine, Gary Fritz and George Gray Concert Celebrates Release of Onaje's Latest Album, Sack Full of Dreams.

Pianist Onaje Allan Gumbs celebrates the release of his latest album, Sack Full of Dreams, with a performance at Joe's Pub on February 9, 2007, at 9:30 p.m. Joining Onaje are guitarist Bob DeVos, bassist Marcus McLaurine, percussionist Gary Fritz, and drummer George Gray.

Harlem-born, Queens-raised, Onaje Allan Gumbs has enjoyed a career as first-call ...

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Carnegie Hall Presents the Geri Allen Trio at Zankel Hall on February 28

Source: All About Jazz
January 31, 2007

Carnegie Hall presents the Geri Allen Trio--with pianist Geri Allen, double bassist Darryl Hall, and drummer Jimmy Cobb--in Zankel Hall on Wednesday, February 28 at 8:30 p.m. The trio performs selections from Timeless Portraits and Dreams, Ms. Allen's 2006 critically-acclaimed release on the Telarc label. Timeless Portraits and Dreams--an amalgam of original compositions, jazz standards, and spirituals--is Ms. Allen's acknowledgement of the artistic, historical, and even spiritual connections that have made jazz the powerful cultural force it has become during ...

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