Performance / Tour News

Francina Connors'"Uptown Jazz" w/ Michael Howell (G) @ Penang, 8pm-12am.

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2005

Uptown Jazz, Francina Connors(Voc.)and Michael Howell(G) throw a little holiday vibe into their regular “Wednesday scene." Join them for an eclectic mix of Jazz,R&B,American Songbook and more.

Uptown Jazz Francina Connors (Voc) w/ Michael Howell(G) Wed., Dec.7 8pm-12am No Cover @ Penang “The best Malaysian cuisine in NYC" 240 Columbus Ave. (Corner of W.71st & Columbus) (212) 769-3988 ...

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Swingin' Holiday Sing-a-long Benefit at Cornelia St. Cafe tonight

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2005

KIM NALLY (Jazz Singer and owner of the famous club: Jazz at Pearls in SF) just flew in from San Francisco to join the fun at Mychelle Colleary's 1st annual NYC Caroling Extravaganza benefit: Dress for Success at the Cornelia Street Cafe - 29 Cornelia Street (btw Bleeker & 4th st) www.corneliastreetcafe.com Swingin' Songs of the Season Sing-a-long TONIGHT - Wednesday, December 7th at 6pm; $10 includes a mug of Hot Buttered Rum - first 10 carolers receive a funky ...

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Gary Lucas Doffs His Hat For People For The American Way

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2005

GARY LUCAS DOFFS HIS HAT FOR PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY Place a Bid on Gary's Hat and Help Raise Money for a Very Important Cause Gary Lucas has put his 2003 summer tour hat on the Ebay auction block (alongside memorabilia from Patti Smith, Trent Reznor, Ry Cooder, Coldplay, Radiohead, Devendra Banhart, New Order, Frank Gehry, Robert Rauschenberg, Alec Baldwin, Randy Newman, Cindy Sherman, The Offspring, William Wegman, Robin Williams, Bill Maher, Peaches, Melissa Etheridge, and many others) as ...

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Lage Lund 5 at Blues Alley 12/7

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2005

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The Music of Christmas...in Jazz "Bending Towards The Light...A Jazz Nativity" Tuesday, Dec. 20TH and Wed., Dec. 21st At Symphony Space

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2005

December 6, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICE The Music of Christmas ...in Jazz “BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT ... A JAZZ NATIVITY" CHRISTMAS TREASURE FOR ENTIRE FAMILY RETURNS TO NEW YORK FOR TWO PERFORMANCES on TUESDAY, DEC. 20TH and WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21st TICKETS NOW ON SALE AT SYMPHONY SPACE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marking the 20th anniversary of a remarkable jazz celebration of the Christmas story, BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT ... A JAZZ NATIVITY - featuring great jazz soloists, a ...

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Miles Okazaki Jazz in Progres-Monk in Motion: The Next Face of Jazz December 7 @ 7pm at Tribeca Performing Arts Center

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2005

December 6, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Tribeca Performing Arts Center Borough of Manhattan Community College presents Jazz in Progress Monk in Motion: The Next Face of Jazz A Partnership between Tribeca Performing Arts Center and the Thelonious Monk Institute presents the top three winners from the renowned 18th Annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. Each concert features one winner and their combo from various parts of the world, demonstrating the versatility and variety of jazz guitar styles. ...

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JUB-KAT at the Issue Project Room

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2005

Thursday :: December 8 , 2005 JUB-KAT Briggan Krauss - alto saxophone Tomas Ulrich - cello Jeff Arnal - percussion Issue Project Room 400 Carroll Street Brooklyn, NY 8:00 p.m., $10 admission www.issueprojectroom.org Directions: F / G trains to Carroll St. (between Bond & Nevins) More about the band: Cellist-composer Tomas Ulrich received music degrees from Boston University and the Manhattan School of Music. Mr. Ulrich has performed with such artists as Anthony Davis, Joe Lovano, Gerry Hemingway, Derek Bailey, ...

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Dekel Bor Trio featuring Francois Moutin

Source: All About Jazz
December 6, 2005

The Dekel Bor Trio will be playing music from their upcoming debut “EMUNA" produced by Robert Sadin tonight at Charlie O's 8th ave. corner of 45th st. 8:30 pm-12 no cover Dekel Bor - Guitar Francois Moutin - Bass Nadav Snir-Zelniker - Drums For tour info: http://www.dekelbor.com/ “Dekel Bor and his band are the future of jazz" (Joseph Harsonsky,Maariv) “Dekel Bor and his trio make some of the finest jazz that I have ever heard" ( Neil Feldman, publisher- NOB ...

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