Event News

"Night of Jazz and Fashion by the Sea Benefit Concert"

Source: All About Jazz
June 1, 2008

Nu Groove Records Jazz recording artist Jay Soto will help kick off the first annual “Night of Jazz and Fashion by the Sea Benefit Concert" for children with HIV/AIDS and Pediatric AIDS Research. Jay Soto is a guitarist, songwriter, engineer and producer whose first single, Slammin', became a smash hit and reached #2 on the coveted, national R&R charts. His next single, Stay A While, is currently rising up the charts. Soto is currently working on his next album which ...

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Chicago Music Behind Closed Doors

Source: All About Jazz
June 1, 2008

Practice Makes for Perfect Lunchtime Concert Idea Curiosity about what was going on “behind closed doors" was the inspiration for Saturdays free “Hidden Talent" concert at Chicago's Harold Washington Library.

Turns out, since it opened in 1991, the library has offered six practice rooms and a chamber room -- free of charge -- to musicians seeking to hone their skills. The rooms, furnished with pianos, are available on a first-come, first-served basis during library hours. Musicians are limited to one ...

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Jay Soto Kicks Off the 1st Annual "Night of Jazz and Fashion by the Sea Benefit Concert" for Children with HIV/Aids and Pediatric Aids Research

Source: All About Jazz
June 1, 2008

Nu Groove Records Jazz recording artist Jay Soto will help kick off the first annual “Night of Jazz and Fashion by the Sea Benefit Concert" for children with HIV/AIDS and Pediatric AIDS Research.

Jay Soto is a guitarist, songwriter, engineer and producer whose first single, Slammin', became a smash hit and reached #2 on the coveted, national R&R charts. His next single, Stay A While, is currently rising up the charts. Soto is currently working on his next album which ...

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Turntables + Samples + Jazz = DJ Logic + Mocean Worker + Marco Benevento June 24 @ JVC Jazz Festival NYC

Source: Allegro Media
June 1, 2008

TURNTABLES + SAMPLES + JAZZ = DJ LOGIC + MOCEAN WORKER + MARCO BENEVENTO @ JVC JAZZ FESTIVAL JUNE 24, NEW YORK CITY TUESDAY JUNE 24, 2008 @ Le Poisson Rouge JVC JAZZ FESTIVAL NYC: Dj Logic presents Project Logic Marco Benevento Trio Mocean Worker 158 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10012 7:30PM - MIDNIGHT / $25 ABOUT DJ LOGIC: Turntablist DJ Logic (Bronx, NY) has made a ...

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JD & the Straight Shot: Los Angeles National Kidney Foundation Benefit on June 14

Source: All About Jazz
May 29, 2008

JD & THE STRAIGHT SHOT'S JUNE 24 ALBUM RIGHT ON TIME RELEASE EVENT TO BENEFIT THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION

Performance at L.A.'s Roxy Theatre to Feature an Appearance by Joe Walsh

JD & The Straight Shot are bringing their signature blues-rock swagger to the legendary Roxy Theatre on Hollywood's Sunset Strip for a star-studded showcase of their brand new sophomore release, Right on Time. The June 24 event will also serve as a benefit for the National Kidney Foundation of ...

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Beatles + Radio City = Fab Faux "Psychedelia!"

Source: Seth Cohen PR
May 29, 2008

The Beatles' Psychedelic Years to be Performed Live at Radio City Music Hall on September 20th, as The Fab Faux Celebrate 10th Anniversary with “PSYCHEDELIA!" Late Night with Conan O'Brien Appearance Set for 9/12 On September 20th, The Fab Faux will celebrate their 10th Anniversary with a performance of The Beatles' 'Psychedelic Years'. The “PSYCHEDELIA!" concert, at New York City's historic Radio City Music Hall, pays tribute to one of the most fertile and far-reaching periods in the history of ...

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Fieldwork CD Release Performance in NYC May 31

Source: All About Jazz
May 28, 2008

The New York collective trio known as FIELDWORK (Vijay Iyer, piano & compositions; Steve Lehman, saxophone & compositions; Tyshawn Sorey, drums and compositions) will perform their original music this Saturday, May 31 at 7:30pm (one set only) at Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette Avenue @ Astor Place, NYC.

The concert celebrates the release of their new album, Door, out now on Pi Recordings.

Praise for Door:

“[T]he future of New York Jazz....Incredible music for the brave of heart and mind." - ...

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Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola July 2008 Lineup

Source: All About Jazz
May 28, 2008

DIZZY'S CLUB COCA-COLA July 2008 Lineup

Tuesday-Sunday, July 8-13 Russell Malone Quartet Featuring Russell Malone (guitar) Martin Bejerano (piano) Tassili Bond (bass) Johnathan Blake (drums)

After Hours: Tuesday-Saturday - July 8-12 Jeremy Manasia Trio

Monday, July 14 UPSTARTS! Band Director Academy Faculty All Stars

Tuesday-Sunday, July 15-20 Marcus Roberts Trio ...

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