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Tribute To Mario Lanza In Classical-Jazz Presentation On May 24 At Symphony Space!
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Scott H. Thompson
This year marks the 95th anniversary of the “Sunny Kid from Philadelphia", by the legendary Mario Lanza. As one of the most beloved singers of all time, his repertoire includes over 800 arias and songs and 7 films. He is remembered and idolized by many as performers and audiences from around the world continue to be inspired by his music. On May 24th, David Gvinianidze and Michael Bulychev-Okser in cooperation with Cultural and Educational Perspectives, Inc. present a program consisting ...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, May 13-19
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
We're well into spring—or perhaps even summer—which means we are building momentum toward the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, about six weeks away! This week we can hear some favorite locals, veteran collaborators with new ensembles, a duo of internationally acclaimed artists who happen to live in the Twin Cities, former residents on leave from the East Coast, and an alumni band featuring one-time high school all-stars. Big Gigs This Week Friday, May 13. Friday the 13th isn't always bad luck! ...
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Jazz this week: Pat Martino, Snarky Puppy, a tribute to Mae Wheeler, and more
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
This week's notable jazz and creative music shows in St. Louis include return appearances from a top guitarist and one of the hottest young bands in jazz, plus a rare visit from some prog-rock veterans and a tribute to a fondly remembered local vocalist and mentor. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, May 11 Guitarist Pat Martino returns to St. Louis for the first of four nights continuing through Saturday at Jazz at the Bistro. Martino's guitar/organ/drums trio continues to ...
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Rick Bogart Trio With Louisa Lee At Toshi's Living Room - Free Every Tuesday
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Rick Bogart Trio With Singer Louisa Lee FREE Every Tuesday 7pm-10pm Toshi's Living Room! Appearing Weekly at Toshi's Living Room! 1141 Broadway at W. 26th St. 7:00pm- 10:00pm Reservations are suggested. Please call 917-432-8810. Toshi's is a lovely venue in the Flatiron Hotel. There is no cover and just a one drink minimum. And of course, you can enjoy The Rick Bogart Trio every Saturday and Sunday at ...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, May 6-12
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
As we get closer and closer to the Twin Cities Jazz festival (June 23-25), we seem to be revving up the jazz engines with a strong slate of gigs and concerts in coming weeks. Some outstanding visitors as well as local heroes are on the schedule for early May! BIG GIGS THIS WEEK Friday, May 6. If you have never heard him live, plan to catch Tony Bennett at the State Theater this time. He's still winning Grammies! Over at ...
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Jazz this week: Cyrus Chestnut, Tortoise, Denise Thimes' Mothers Day show, and more
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
This week's calendar of jazz and creative music in St. Louis features sounds ranging from straight-ahead jazz to “post-rock," with plenty of other styles in the mix, too. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, May 4 Drummer Montez Coleman plays the first of two nights at Jazz at the Bistro, with a bit of help from pianist Adam Maness, bassist Bob DeBoo and singer Anita Jackson. Elsewhere in Grand Center, saxophonist Dave Stone takes over Bob DeBoo's hosting duties for ...
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Opening a month-long tribute to a jazz legend
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Ken Franckling's Jazz Notes
Much attention will be paid throughout May to the musical legacy of trumpeter Miles Davis, who would have turned 90 this May 26. His musical legacy remains so strong today that it sometimes is hard to fathom that he left us a quarter-century ago—on September 28, 1991. Trumpeter James Suggs assembled a fine quintet to honor Davis' imprint on mainstream jazz and shared music from the horn legend at a Sunday, May 1 concert co-sponsored by the Tampa (FL) Jazz ...
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May 11: New England Conservatory Youth Jazz Orchestra In Music Of Jimmy Giuffre And Mary Lou Williams
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Braithwaite & Katz Communications
The New England Conservatory Youth Jazz Orchestra conducted by Bob Nieske, features the music of Jimmy Giuffre and Mary Lou Williams in a free concert at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11 at NEC’s Jordan Hall, 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston. The NEC Youth Jazz Orchestra is comprised of extraordinary middle and high school students from across the region. For more information, log on to NEC Youth Jazz or call 617-585-1260. The program for the evening includes Giuffre’s “Four Brothers,” “River ...
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