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Drummer LaFrae Sci Travels From Guatemala To Siberia--Teaching & Performing
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
LaFrae Sci: Jazz, Rock, Session Drummer, Composer, Educator—Travels From Guatemala To Siberia- Teaching & Performing To Global Students Conducts Only All-Female Orchestra In Latin America: April 10-20! Next Stop: A Return To Siberia! World-renowned drummer, composer, educator LaFrae Sci brings the beat to Guatemala on April 10-20 to lead masterclasses with La Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil Femenina “Alaìde Foppa"—the only all-female orchestra in Latin America. “I will be the first American conductor to work with this orchestra," ...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, April 1-7
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
I know spring is here because the calendar says so. Trees are trying to bud, my rhubarb is up a few inches, robins are flitting around the yard. It will warm up. Until the thermometer catches up with the calendar, we can take comfort in some sizzling hot music over the coming week, from internationally renowned local heroes to internationally revered visitors to a popular former resident reuniting with his band and a favorite songbird saluting a film and stage ...
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A spirited finale to jazz club's fifth season
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Ken Franckling's Jazz Notes
The South County Jazz Club wrapped up its fifth season on Thursday, March 31, with a splendid concert by the latest edition of drummer Al Hixon's “Underheard Herd." That's a fitting name for his band, which generally includes a player or two who have been under-exposed in the area, or who are so good, you never tire of hearing them. The matinee event at the Venice Art Center teamed Hixon with ex-Ellington bassist John Lamb, pianist Dick Reynolds (longtime house ...
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Stephanie Jordan Performs Jazz Live At Hyatt Regency New Orleans April 1 – May 7
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Sylvain Music Notes
Please join Jazz Live at Hyatt every Friday and Saturday, April 1 – May 7 as they welcome Stephanie Jordan for an extended engagement at Hyatt Regency New Orleans. The Stephanie Jordan Ensemble will do two sets in her signature trademark of performing jazz standards from the likes of Abbey Lincoln, Dionne Warwick, Nancy Wilson, Nat “King” Cole, Frank Sinatra, and other jazz greats from the Big Band era. The show also includes highlights from the “Stephanie Jordan Sings a ...
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Jazz this week: SFJAZZ Collective, Champian Fulton, Lonberg-Holm & Gjerstad, and more
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
It's looking like it'll be a good weekend to get out and hear some live music, and fortunately, there's an ample selection of jazz and creative music happening in and around St. Louis over the next few days. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, March 30 The SFJAZZ Collective performs for the first of four nights, continuing with two sets per night through Saturday at Jazz at the Bistro. The Collective is an all-star ensemble assembled by the San Francisco ...
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Aleksandra Denda Wowed New Yorkers With Her Dreamy Voice
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Danijela Milic/LeitmotivArts
Jazz/neo-soul singer Aleksandra Denda presented her debut album Dreamer at New York’s club Drom last week. The album represents a unique combination of acoustic and electric elements with touches of neo-soul, jazz and R & B. As a prominent member of the New York-based artist group LeitmotivArts, Aleksandra delighted the packed house with her voice, original and catchy compositions and lyrics that left nobody disappointed. The audience, which was a mix of different ages and cultures, did not hide their ...
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Camila Meza Appearing At Rockwood Music Hall - April 23 - With Shai Maestro, Kendrick Scott & Rick Rosato!
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Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2016 Vocalist/Guitarist/Composer Camila Meza Continues Her Celebration of Traces LIVE AT ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL (STAGE 3) at 11:15pm Camila Meza, Shai Maestro, Rick Rosato & Kendrick Scott Traces is available on iTunes, Sunnyside Records, Amazon CAMILA MEZA continues the celebration of her brilliant, critically-acclaimed new album, Traces, with an appearance at Rockwood Music Hall- Stage @ 11:15 PM on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Camila will be joined by Shai Maestro on ...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, March 25-31
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
Lots of jazz in store for this holiday weekend, some “homecoming" gigs from a favorite former resident, a favorite pairing returns to action at Jazz Central, while a heady quartet returns to action at Vieux Carré; and there's lots of action in the Dunsmore Room. Big Gigs This Week! Friday, March 25. We haven't heard from the duo of guitarist Dean Magraw and tabla player Marcus Wise in a while, so their gig tonight at Jazz Central is a welcome ...
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