Event News

A Tribute to the Life & Music of Johnny Hartman at the Bronx Library Center

Source: Press Dept
August 18, 2008

The Bronx Library Center presents a musical tribute to jazz crooner Johnny Hartman performed by Cody Childs, NYC jazz/pop vocalist on Saturday August 23rd, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. This tribute includes biographical notes on the singer's life as well as a performance of his signature songs such as “They Say It's Wonderful", “Let Me Love You", “Charade". “Sleepin' Bee", “The More I See You", “Don't Call it Love", “Lush Life", “In the Wee Small Hours", “I Could Write a Book", ...

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Dave Valentin; Jammin on the Hudson

Source: All About Jazz
August 16, 2008

For Our final Concert of this Season, We Present; one of the only remaining Latin Kings of Jazz on the scene today, who came up in that tradition with Tito Puente, and Mario Rivera & the Salsa Refugees. He has taken Latin Jazz to a new level, following in the paths of both Jazz and Latin Jazz greats on this instrument, such as Herbie Mann and Hubert Laws. Just as the cream always rises to the top; so has he ...

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Toronto What's On: Night & Day Weekend

Source: All About Jazz
August 14, 2008

Here are some of the events in Toronto this weekend. For more entertainment listings, be sure to check out our Weekday Planner, Stage, Clubs and Galleries listings.

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Friday August 15

Music

The Folkers take part in the On The Verandah series of outdoor concerts at Benares Historic House. Fri. 7:30 p.m. (free, bring your own seating) 1507 Clarkson Rd. N. Mississauga

Chaka Khan brings her trademark vocal style to town with a rescheduled ...

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Yazbek Spiegelworld Debut Set for September 15th in New York City

Source: Seth Cohen PR
August 14, 2008

An Evil Monkey Man Goes to Spielgelworld...Don't You Want to See What Happens? Perhaps it Will be an Extremely Weird Show

NY TIMES PRAISES:“Remarkably Well-Crafted Images That Startle But Please"

WHO: Rock/pop artist David Yazbek

WHAT: David Yazbek and His Warmest Regards - An Evening with the Monkey Man

WHEN: September 15 at 9:30 pm

WHERE: Spiegelworld at Pier 17, South Street Seaport South Street & Beekman Street, NYC

HOW: ...

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The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, September Concerts and Performances

Source: All About Jazz
August 14, 2008

NEW YORK--This September, The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music is kicking off the new school year with a concert by saxophonist and faculty member David Glasser in performance with New School students and young alumni, and its fifth season of Monday Nights at Sweet Rhythm, the school's concert series at New York's premier jazz club, featuring performances alumni Jesse Boykins III, Jamire Williams, Sharel Cassity and Skye Steele. The David Glasser New School Quintet Tuesday, September ...

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Lionel Loueke & Richard Bona at Jazz at Lincoln Center

Source: All About Jazz
August 13, 2008

Lionel Loueke & Richard Bona Kick Off New Season of Duo Tones in The Allen Room - Sept. 26-27 Who/What: Guitarist/vocalist Lionel Loueke from Benin and bassist/vocalist Richard Bona from Cameroon are instrumentalists fluent in the folkloric music of their African homelands and contemporary American jazz vocabulary. These virtuosos will showcase their talents in a display of improvisational artistry in their Allen Room debut as part of the new Duo Tones series, produced by Jazz at Lincoln Center. ...

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Hosts "Showtime" with Chuchito Valdes and Francisco Aguabella

Source: All About Jazz
August 12, 2008

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will serve as Master of Ceremonies at “Showtime" a fundraising event for the Pasadena Jazz Institute (PJI), featuring Afro Cuban/Latin Jazz by Chuchito Valdes, Franciso Aguabella, Raul Pineda and Sawa Perez on Sunday, August 17, 2008. The evening begins at 6:00 PM with a meet and greet with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, followed by a 7:00 PM performance by The Jazz Camp All Stars; and 8:00 PM Concert with Chuchito Valdes. The concert will be held at the Pasadena Jazz ...

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Award Winning Jazz Vocalist Chris Williams Performs Seven Year Steamers Anniversary Event

Source: All About Jazz
August 12, 2008

Chris Williams, local award winning jazz vocalist, will be performing at the prestigious Steamers Jazz Caf on Tuesday, August 19 at 8 PM in celebration of his seven-year anniversary performing at the venue. Seating for the performance is limited with no cover charge and 2-item minimum. Canadian-born jazz vocalist Chris Williams has impressed audiences with his intense passion, vocal proficiency and musical maturity. He has built a loyal following, as his highly entertaining performances are met with great enthusiasm by ...

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