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The Moutin Reunion Quartet at Sweet Rhythm Thursday, September 7th

The Moutin Reunion Quartet at Sweet Rhythm Thursday, September 7th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services

THE MOUTIN REUNION QUARTET will be appearing once again in New York on Thursday, September 7th. They will be performing at:

SWEET RHYTHM 2006 88 7th Ave. South (between Grove & Bleecker Streets) New York, NY 10014 Tel: 212/255-3626 http://www.sweetrhythmny.com

SHOWS AT 8 & 10 PM with $15 Music Charge

The Moutin Reunion Quartet is one of the most important new voices in jazz today. Co-led by identical twin brothers, drummer Louis ...

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Wu Li featuring Dana Leong Sept. 6 at Bar Nine

Wu Li featuring Dana Leong Sept. 6 at Bar Nine

Source: All About Jazz

Join New York quantum-core innovators Wu Li at Bar Nine this Wednesday, September 6th at 8:30 PM. This month the band features multi-instrumentalist Dana Leong on cello and effects.

As always, they will be bringing live loops, haunting melodies and the best in improvised grooves. This truly is music to travel time.

Join Wu Li every first Wednesday at Hell's Kitchen's premiere live music venue...

Bar Nine Wednesday 9/6 8:30 PM 9th Ave. between ...

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World Premiere Sept. 10 of For the Healing of the Nations: a Sacred Jazz Suite Composed by Geri Allen

World Premiere Sept. 10 of For the Healing of the Nations: a Sacred Jazz Suite Composed by Geri Allen

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services

WORLD PREMIERE “For the Healing of the Nations: A Sacred Jazz Suite For the Victims and Survivors of 9/11 Composed by Geri Allen - Ms. Allen at the Piano

With large orchestra including

Oliver Lake; Craig Harris; Antoine Roney; John Blake; Akua Dixon; Kenny Davis; Mark Johnson; Jay Hoggard; Dwight Andrews; Patrice Williams, and Creative Arts High School Students of Camden Poetry by Sandra-Turner Barnes with ...

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John Ellis Quartet "Live" In Philadelphia Friday October 6th @ Chris' Jazz Cafe

John Ellis Quartet "Live" In Philadelphia Friday October 6th @ Chris' Jazz Cafe

Source: All About Jazz

THE JOHN ELLIS QUARTET MAKES PHILADELPHIA DEBUT PERFORMANCE AT CHRIS' JAZZ CAFE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6TH

“It's that mix of North and South, Big Easy and Big Apple, funk and futuristic sounds that makes Ellis one of the more exciting young artists to emerge in recent years." - All About Jazz New York

WHO: THE JOHN ELLIS QUARTET (featuring John Ellis on saxophones, Mike Moreno on guitar, Alan Hampton on bass and Derrek Phillips on drums)

WHAT: John ...

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Ayana Lowe's Jazz Combo Saturday, September 2nd at 55 Bar

Ayana Lowe's Jazz Combo Saturday, September 2nd at 55 Bar

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services

AYANA LOWE'S JAZZ COMBO

Ayana Lowe, vocals Michael Howell, guitar Neil Smith, drums

An evening of blues, jazz and sweet soul music!

SATURDAY, September 2nd 55 BAR 55 Christopher St (btwn 6& 7th ave- take 1/9 train to Christopher) W. Village 212 929-9883 http://www.55bar.com

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (2 sets 6 & 7:45)

NO COVER! 2 drink min.

NEW CD, “AYANA LOWE - MOSTLY ...

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Barbara Sfraga & CSQ's upcoming NYC dates/release for "Timelessness Frozen in Time", Street Date Sept. 5

Barbara Sfraga & CSQ's upcoming NYC dates/release for "Timelessness Frozen in Time", Street Date Sept. 5

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services

Barbara Sfraga & Center Search Quest CD Release for Timelessness Frozen in Time (Street Date: September 5) & Book Release for Barbara Sfraga's Book of Drawings “The Subway Series"

Upcoming NYC dates:

Sat., Sept. 2 1:00 PM 1 set @ TOWER RECORDS - LINCOLN CENTER (in the jazz section)

Wed., Sept. 20 11:00 for the Diet Coke Women in Jazz Festival/Jazz @ Lincoln Center

Thu., Sept. 14 7:00 ...

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