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Eddie Gomez and Mark Kramer: Elegantly Emotional Jazz for July

Eddie Gomez and Mark Kramer: Elegantly Emotional Jazz for July

Source: All About Jazz

Fans may have missed their workshop at the Blue Note in June. But, in July there will be multiple opportunities in New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia to sample the sounds (and silence) of master bassist Eddie Gómez with pianist Mark Kramer: an increasingly compelling “phenomenon” on the music/jazz scene today. On the evenings of July 15, 16, 17 Eddie and Mark bring their “charged quiet" to the well-appointed Iridium Jazz Club in New York City, New York (1650 Broadway ...

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Drummer Warren Benbow in London for Jimi Hendrix tribute.

Drummer Warren Benbow in London for Jimi Hendrix tribute.

Source: All About Jazz



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Kermit Ruffins at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia

Kermit Ruffins at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia

Source: All About Jazz

No young artist has managed to update the sounds of traditional New Orleans jazz more convincingly than Kermit Ruffins. Emerging out of the fiery brass band tradition, where he helped spark a revival during the 1980s, Kermit released his first of seven solo albums in 1992.

His music embraces the timbres and the bittersweet romance of Louis Armstrong while retaining the bouncing, parade-inspired beats of the brass bands. Kermit is a regular fixture on the streets of New Orleans, where ...

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Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey to Open Dates for Les Claypool

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey to Open Dates for Les Claypool

Source: All About Jazz

Tulsa / Cincinnati-based Trio At Work On New Album With Veteran Producer Joel Dorn New York, NY -- The Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey has been moving at a dizzying pace since the release of their critically-acclaimed recording, Walking With Giants, on HYENA Records in August 2004. Tour dates have led them from California to New York and back again multiple times over, while individually, pianist Brian Haas has just released his first ever solo album, The Truth About Hollywood, bassist ...

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Hilary Kole at the Iridium Jazz Club July 29-July 31

Hilary Kole at the Iridium Jazz Club July 29-July 31

Source: All About Jazz

July 5, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com Sets at 8 & 10PM July 29-July 31 HILARY KOLE LEE MUSIKER, DEAN JOHNSON About Hilary Kole Hilary Kole is currently starring in the hit musical revue, “Singing Astaire", which she co-wrote and arranged with Eric Comstock and Christopher Gines. The revue has been playing to sold-out crowds for several months ...

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Buddy Greco & His Trio Opens New Show "From Philly To Macarthur Park" July 21-July 24 at the Iridium Jazz Club

Buddy Greco & His Trio Opens New Show "From Philly To Macarthur Park" July 21-July 24 at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: All About Jazz

July 5, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com Sets at 8 & 10PM (Fri. + Sat. 3rd Sets 11:30PM) Jazz Pianist And Vocalist BUDDY GRECO & HIS TRIO Opens New Show, “FROM PHILLY TO MACARTHUR PARK" At Iridium, July 21 Through July 24, 2005 Buddy Greco, the legendary jazz pianist/vocalist celebrating his 55th year in show business, will make ...

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Gene Ess Group featuring Donny McCaslin, Harvie S, and Gene Jackson at Tea Lounge July 7th 9PM

Gene Ess Group featuring Donny McCaslin, Harvie S, and Gene Jackson at Tea Lounge July 7th 9PM

Source: All About Jazz

Jazz guitarist Gene Ess and his group will perform at the Tea Lounge in Brooklyn on July 7th, 2005. Sets start at 9PM and 10:30PM.

THUR July 7th / GENE ESS “Sandbox and Sanctum” QUARTET Gene Ess (guitar), Donny McCaslin (sax), Harvie S (bass), Gene Jackson (drums)

Gene's brand new album titled “Sandbox and Sanctum" will be available at the performance for a discounted price of $12.00.

Tea Lounge 837 Union St. (between 6th and 7th ...

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