Event News

Professor to the Grammy Winners Plays Ryles Jazz Brunch December 27th

Source: Patricia Adams Ensembles
December 18, 2009

Ray Santisi--playing it, arranging it, composing it his way--brings his legendary harmonies and ear-thrilling piano-work to Ryles Jazz Clubs Sunday brunch, December 27, 2009 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Santisi is internationally recognized by musicians in the know, especially piano players and the many Grammy winners whove studied with him at the Berklee College of Music in Boston where he has taught music theory and piano technique for over 50 years while touring the world and playing local Massachusetts venues. Whether ...

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Cape May Traditional Jazz Society Presents Dixieland Jazz

Source: Michael Ricci
December 18, 2009

Cape May Traditional Jazz Society Presents

Dixieland Jazz

When - Sunday January 31, 2010 from 2 to 4 pm

Where--VFW Post 386 419 Congress St. Cape May, NJ 609-884-7961

Who--"Al Harrison Dixieland Band," with Al Harrison trumpet, Joe Barret clarinet, Bill Newnam trombone, Jim Parker tuba, Lew Leabman drums, Franny Smith banjo with a red hot, swinging, fun show.

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Ticket charge:$10 advance purchase (609-884-7961), $15 at door, $10 CMTJS member price ...

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Larry Johnson CD Release Event Set for Tuesday, December 29 at the Sheldon

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
December 18, 2009

Saxophonist Larry Johnson will celebrate the release of Circles, his debut CD as a leader, with a performance at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 29 at the Sheldon Concert Hall.Johnson is a frequent musical associate of trumpeter Jim Manley and pianist Carolbeth True, and both will be on hand to perform at the CD release event, along with singer Charlie Boehme, trombonist Jim Owens, guitarist Brian Simms, bassist Glen Smith and drummers David True and Joe Weber.Tickets ...

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Christian McBride Live Interview with Dave Schroeder at Barnes & Noble (NYC) on Friday, December 18th at 4:00 P.M.

Source: Michael Ricci
December 17, 2009

Christian McBride Live Interview with Dave Schroeder at Barnes & Noble (NYC) on Friday, December 18th at 4:00 p.m. Join us this Friday, December 18th, for an in-store Barnes & Noble interview with Bass great Christian McBride. Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barnes and Noble 150 East 86th Street New York, NY 10028 About Christian McBride Christian McBride was born on May 31, 1972 in Philadelphia. Electric bass was Christian's first instrument, which he began playing at ...

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Django's 100th Birthday at the Iridium: February 1-3, 2010

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
December 16, 2009

Django Reinhardt At 100! February 1,2, & 3 Featuring Dorado Schmitt, “Legendary Gypsy Guitar" Samson Schmitt Gypsy Guitar Marcel Loeffler, Accordion Pierre Blanchard, Violin From France! Brian Torff, Bass Borislav Strulev, Cello Celebrated @ Iridium February 1,2,3 With Surprises! Special Tribute To Les Paul Monday, February 1 Produced by Pat Philips & Ettore Stratta Celebrated at ...

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Highlights at Midem Jazz 2010

Source: Michael Ricci
December 15, 2009

The MIDEM Jazz event will once again be welcoming a selection of international artists next month. A sparkling line-up of performers will take the stage at the event's jazz club in the Salon Zephyr at the Hotel Carlton from 24-26 January 2010. For the third consecutive year, the Talent Jazz stage will offer one concert each evening from Sunday through Tuesday: Sunday 24 January, Swiss singer Sophie Hunger will transport the audience to her unique universe, where folk meets pop ...

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New Year's Eve with John Geggie at the NAC Fourth Stage!

Source: Michael Ricci
December 15, 2009

The National Arts Centre (NAC) Fourth Stage is delighted to usher in the New Year in style with John Geggie and guests, Thursday, December 31 at 9 p.m. John will be joined for this special evening by Mark Ferguson, Tena Palmer, Paul Rainville and Charles Gay, and champagne and cake will be served just before the countdown to midnight! John Geggie has established himself on the Canadian and international jazz scene as a versatile musician and ...

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Joao Erbetta's Latino Madness Orchestra Shakes Nublu with Dancing Party

Source: Michael Ricci
December 15, 2009

New York, NY - Think of a muddy New Orleans party, mix it with Latin percussion and a jazzy feel, add a bit of surf music in the middle and you have the essence of Joao Erbetta's Latino Madness Orchestra, which will shake East Village's Nublu, Saturday (19). “It's a dance party. I will sing half the night and the other half will be upbeat instrumental music from my own repertoire," says Brazilian guitar player, composer and lead singer Joao ...

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