Performance / Tour News

Cecil Taylor + 2: Mark Feldman & Sylvie Courvoisier Oct. 12 in Chamber Jazz Series

Source: Kim Smith Public Relations
September 14, 2006

Kaufman Center Presents Chamber Jazz Series

CECIL TAYLOR + 2 MARK FELDMAN & SYLVIE COURVOISIER Merkin Concert Hall, Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 8:00pm

“...Cecil Taylor wants you to feel what he feels, to move at his speed, to look where he looks, always inward. His music asks more than other music, but it gives more than it asks." - Whitney Balliett

At 77 years of age, CECIL TAYLOR continues to stun audiences with ...

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Jay Clayton 65th Birthday Bash at Sweet Rhythm Wed., Oct. 25th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 13, 2006

September 13, 2006 To: Listings/Critics/Features WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25TH At Sweet Rhythm 88 7th Avenue South @ Bleeker New York, NY Reservations Recommended 212-255-3626 http://www.sweetrhythmny.com/ Sets are at 8, 10

Jay Clayton “65th Birthday Bash" featuring Gary Thomas, tenor/flute Jane Ira Bloom, soprano sax George Cables, piano Mike Formanek, bass Billy Hart, drums

“Clayton is ...

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Gary Lucas & Gods And Monsters 'Coming Clean" Record Release Party Sept. 23rd at The Bowery Poetry Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 13, 2006

GARY LUCAS & GODS AND MONSTERS NEW ALBUM COMING CLEAN --RECORD RELEASE PARTY

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd 9PM at the BOWERY POETRY CLUB NYC (308 Bowery and Bleecker St.)

Featuring GARY LUCAS (guitars, vocals), ERNIE BROOKS (bass), BILLY FICCA (drums), JASON CANDLER (alto sax) plus special guests

COMING CLEAN MIGHTY QUINN RECORDS http://www.mighty-quinn.net/

with special guests DAVID JOHANSEN, ELLI MEDEIROS, RICHARD BARONE, and MICHAEL SCHOEN

Mixed by JERRY HARRISON and HAROLD BURGON ?

“THE BAND IS MINDBLOWING!"--TIME OUT NEW ...

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Bobby Sanabria Big Band at Tribeca PAC October 20

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 13, 2006

Tribeca Performing Arts Center 199 Chambers St., #S110C NY, NY 10007 ph (212) 220-1459 fx (212) 732-2482 http://www.tribecapac.org/

New Works for Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra Featuring the Grammy-Nominated Bobby Sanabria Big Band Friday, October 20, 2006 @ 8pm

As a drummer, percussionist, composer, arranger, recording artist and educator, Bobby Sanabria and his 19-piece orchestra have been described as an unstoppable juggernaut, moving the big band ...

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Andrea Wolper Quartet Sept. 15 at Women in Jazz Festival at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola

Source: All About Jazz
September 12, 2006

ANDREA WOLPER QUARTET PLAYS DIZZY'S CLUB COCA-COLA, DIET COKE WOMEN IN JAZZ FESTIVAL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 11 PM

In concert with Ron Affif, Ken Filiano, Michael T.A. Thompson

“Subtle yet constantly creative, lyrical yet never shy to stretch herself, Andrea Wolper is a true jazz singer"--Scott Yanow

“Blending June Christy with Julie London seems the vocal equivalent of adding shaved ice to cocoa. Yet Andrea Wolper, an increasingly popular presence on the New York City club ...

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Denny Zeitlin Trio at Yoshi's Oct. 30 and the Jazz Bakery November 1-5

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 12, 2006

DENNY ZEITLIN ANNOUNCES WEST COAST APPEARANCES

Denny Zeitlin, internationally renowned jazz pianist-composer- psychiatrist, brings his trio to Yoshi's Monday, October 30th, and to The Jazz Bakery Wednesday through Sunday, November 1-5, featuring bassist Buster Williams and drummer Matt Wilson.

Zeitlin has recorded over thirty albums; twice won first place in the DownBeat International Jazz Critics Poll; written original music for Sesame Street; appeared on Network TV, including CBS Sunday Morning and repeats on the Tonight Show; and composed the critically ...

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Vince Giordano And The Nighthawks Wednesdays at The Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 12, 2006

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 www.iridiumjazzclub.com

VINCE GIORDANO AND THE NIGHTHAWKS Wednesdays: September 13, October 11, October 25, November 8, November 15, November 29, December 6, December 20 Set Times for Vince Giordano are 7:30PM & 9:30PM

The Iridium Jazz Club is pleased to present the 11-piece jazz-age big band Vince Giordano and his Nighthawks.

Vince and ...

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Rob Scheps on Alto sax/flute at NYC's new Metropolitan Room Sept. 12th

Source: All About Jazz
September 11, 2006

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