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OZMA From France - NYC Debut of 'Hyperlapse' at The Cutting Room on November 2
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Tour Dates October 25-26 at Maison de France, Washington DC October 28 at Jazz Society of Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA November 2 at The Cutting Room, New York, NY This year the French combo is celebrating its 20th birthday. After eight albums, 500 concerts on four continents in 42 countries and collaborative multidisciplinary projects with artists from all over the world, OZMA will present their music for the first time on American soil. So many dialogues and generous ...
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Ken Schaphorst Conducts New England Conservatory Jazz Orchestra on October 20
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Braithwaite & Katz Communications
New England Conservatory’s internationally renowned Jazz Studies Department showcases its accomplished jazz vocal students in If You Could See Me Now: Music for Voice and Jazz Orchestra. Ken Schaphorst conducts the NEC Jazz Orchestra in music composed and arranged for voice and jazz orchestra, from traditional jazz to more contemporary styles. The 7:30 p.m. concert takes place on Thursday, October 20 at Jordan Hall, 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston. Free and open to the public. Tickets required; please visit necmusic.edu to ...
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World-Renowned SMOKE Jazz Club Announces November 2022 Concert Schedule
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AMT Public Relations
One of New York City’s premier live music venues, Smoke Jazz Club, presents a stellar line-up of some of music’s greatest artists during the month of November. Acclaimed for its essential music programming and inspired setting, Smoke Jazz Club recently reopened to much fanfare after being closed to indoor performances and dining for over two years. This revered institution has undertaken an impressive expansion and renovation that anchors its place as a world-renowned destination for the best in classic and ...
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Underscoring what jazz is...
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Ken Franckling's Jazz Notes
Every once in a while, it is good to get a healthy reminder of what jazz is. Some people think it is a repertoire of classic material, be it beloved jazz standards or pages from the Great American Songbook. But jazz is not specific material, though we all have favorites we like to hear now and then. It is the way a band plays a song. Any song. Originating in any genre. The reminder that jazz is a process—and an ...
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Singer Roberta Brenza Presents Her Debut Release Featuring Sheila Jordan, Matt Wilson & More On September 16th - Friday 'It's My Turn To Color Now' At Soapbox Gallery!
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Friday, September 16th, 8pm Soapbox Gallery 636 Dean Street Brooklyn, NY, 11238 “Her delightfully casual and welcoming voice, defying gravity in a manner not unlike a legend such as Blossom Dearie or peer Kat Edmonson, has the special charm that’s easy on the ears with the potential to stir your heart." —John Ephland “She’s a wonderful talent. And I think it’s great that she’s doing a recording, putting a CD out there. I think it’s wonderful. ...She has ...
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Get A Taste Of Elio Villafranca's Upcoming Release 'Standing By The Crossroads' At Smoke in NYC from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2!
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Elio Villafranca leads his exciting group the Jazz Syncopators. Villafranca is spellbinding pianist who has recorded and performed with master artists such as Pat Martino, Terell Stafford, Billy Hart, Paquito D'Rivera, Eric Alexander, Lewis Nash, David Murray, and Wynton Marsalis. He brings an original musical perspective and is at the forefront of an exciting new generation of musicians. Downbeat states, “Villafranca has emerged as a commanding presence on the jazz scene, not just in the U.S. but throughout the world.” ...
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Celebrity Series Of Boston Neighborhood Arts Presents A Series Of Concerts Celebrating Latina Bandleaders
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Stephanie Janes PR
Celebrity Series of Boston Neighborhood Arts presents a series of concerts celebrating Latina bandleaders who put their own spin on traditional styles. In partnership with Ágora Cultural Architects, all four concerts take place at the Arlington Street Church in Back Bay over the course of the 2022/23 season. Bandleaders Fabiola Méndez, Verónica Robles, Sheila del Bosque, and Patricia Zárate Pérez lead their ensembles in celebrating the music and cultures of Puerto Rico, Mexico, Chile, and Cuba. Robin Baker, Associate Director ...
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World-Renowned SMOKE Jazz Club Announces October Schedule Including Dizzy Gillespie/Charlie Parker Celebration
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AMT Public Relations
Album Release Concert: Elio Villafranca & The Jass Syncopators (Sep 29-Oct 2) Bird & Diz: Dizzy Gillespie Celebration (Oct 14-16) The Music of Monk: Lovano, Hays, Street, and Foster (Oct 20-23) and more... One of New York City’s premier live music venues, Smoke Jazz Club, presents a stellar line-up of both legendary jazz performers and emerging voices during the month of October. Acclaimed for its essential music programming and inspired setting, Smoke Jazz Club recently reopened to much fanfare after ...
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