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La Lucha and friends shine in CCJS debut
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Ken Franckling's Jazz Notes
Nineteen months after the pandemic brought the Charlotte County Jazz Society’s 2018-19 concert season to an abrupt and premature end, the nonprofit’s evening concerts resumed on Monday, October 11 with a musical treat from La Lucha. The Tampa Bay-area trio, consisting of pianist John O’Leary, bassist Alejandro Arenas and drummer Mark Feinman, brought along two guests: the Barcelona-born singer Ona Kirei and tenor saxophonist Trace Zacur. The latter was a last-minute sub for trumpeter James Suggs who was unable to ...
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Elio Villafranca & The Jass Syncopators - Oct. 13 - Chelsea Table + Stage - NYC's Newest Hot-Spot. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
Source:
Scott Thompson Public Relations
CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH! Elio Villafranca and The Jass Syncopators October 13th. One Night Only 7:00pm & 9:30pm Debut Performance at: Chelsea Table + Stage Hilton Fashion District Hotel 152 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001 212-434-0499 Elio Villafranca & The Jass Syncopators Elio Villafranca: piano/composition Vincent Herring: alto saxophone/flute Scott Wendholt: trumpet Dayna Stephens: tenor saxophone ...
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Mary Halvorson Residency At New England Conservatory Features Live Public Concert On Thursday, October 7
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Braithwaite & Katz Communications
New England Conservatory’s internationally renowned Contemporary Improvisation (CI) Department hosts groundbreaking guitarist, composer, and improviser and MacArthur fellow Mary Halvorson for a three-day residency Tuesday, October 5 – Thursday, October 7. Halvorson, “one of the most exciting and original guitarists in jazz” (Wall Street Journal), will participate in student rehearsals, present an artist discussion about her work, coach NEC student ensembles in a masterclass, and lead a concert featuring student performances of her music. Public and streaming events include: Wednesday, ...
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International Jazz Project, Oasis, On Tour In Eastern US, November 2021
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Danielle Devlin
French Embassy, DC; JCTC White Eagle Hall, NJ; Firehouse 12, CT Oasis (Enja Records/Yellowbird), the 2019 recording from award-winning guitarist and 2021 Guggenheim fellow Rez Abbasi and compelling French harpist Isabelle Olivier, makes the pairing of their respective instruments sound predestined. OASIS—Olivier Abbasi Sound In Sound—is a rich, acoustic conversation between harp and guitar, offering unique opportunities in harmony, rhythm, and texture. Joining them on stage for this pandemic-delayed tour in support of their new album is NYC-based percussionist, Michael ...
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Love - And Bossa Nova - Were In The Air
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Ken Franckling's Jazz Notes
Eighteen months since its 2019-20 concert season was cut short by the pandemic, and its 2020-21 season canceled, the Charlotte County Jazz Society had music in the air again on Wednesday, September 22. A matinee “Love and Bossa Nova Live” performance by guitarist Nate Najar and Brazilian singer Daniela Soledade was a mighty welcome warm-up for the CCJS evening concert series, which resumes in October. The St. Petersburg-based couple performed for CCJS at the Grill at 1951 in Port Charlotte, ...
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Chelsea Table + Stage: New York's New Hotspot
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Chelsea Table + Stage is New York's newest hotspot for intimate dining and music. Offering a wide variety of American-fare menu items, with curated wine + cocktails, audiences can experience some of the best touring performers in the world featured alongside local emerging artists. Chelsea Table + Stage opens the doors to hospitality, entertainment, and enjoyment every night, featuring state-of-the-art sound and lighting, a 10-seat in-theatre bar, lofted VIP mezzanine for private groups, and table seating for the perfect date ...
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Gypsy Jazz meets Bluegrass: The Hot Club of Philadelphia double bill with The Cheddar Boys at The Livingroom’s new location
Source:
All About Jazz
Two of Philadelphia’s acoustic music mainstays perform at one of the city’s hidden gems A city staple of the past 20 years, The Hot Club of Philadelphia Gypsy Jazz Band, (HCP) is slated for their first performance at The Living Room at 35 East’s new larger location (35 East Ardmore Ave), on Friday October 1, joined by another local favorite, the “y’allternative” Bluegrass-Country band The Cheddar Boys. HCP will play their blend of Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli classics, Klezmer, ...
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Lampkin Music Group And Southport Records Presents Award Winning Singer/Songwriter, Joanie Pallatto 'My Original Plan' CD Release Party in NYC
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Lampkin Publicity Service
LMG And Southport Records Presents Joanie Pallatto My Original Plan CD Party At Pangea Chicago Music Award winning singer/songwriter, Joanie Pallatto celebrates her critically acclaimed CD My Original Plan, on Friday, October 1st, 7:00 p.m. Joanie Pallatto is an Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter and Producer, described by Rick Kogan of the Chicago Tribune as having “a stirring and special voice.” Pallatto is the co-owner of Southport Records in Chicago with husband and pianist Bradley Parker-Sparrow. Joanie's CD, My Original Plan, is ...
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