Event News

Rhythm Relief: A Benefit Concert for Norman Hedman

Source: DeBlaze & Associates
March 17, 2008

“Norman is one of the greatest musicians of all time. Not only is he supremely talented and educated, but he is one of the kindest people I know by far! His passion and love for music, art and teaching inspire me endlessly. We're all lucky to know such a great man!" - Alicia Keys, 11 time Grammy Award winner “Norman Hedman is one of the most genuine, caring, selfless persons I've ever had the pleasure of knowing, a true gentleman." ...

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Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola April 2008

Source: All About Jazz
March 14, 2008

Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola April 2008 Lineup - Sing Into Spring WHO/WHAT: Tuesday-Sunday, April 1-6 - Sing Into Spring Festival Ernestine Anderson with Houston Person - 7:30pm & 9:30pm only Featuring Ernestine Anderson (vocals), Houston Person (tenor saxophone), Lafayette Harris (piano), Chip Jackson (bass), Jerome Jennings (drums). After Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, April 1-5 - Champian Fulton Trio Monday, April 7 UPSTARTS! New School Jazz Ensemble & Swing Into Spring Tuesday-Sunday, ...

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Edwin Hawkins & Eric Reed at Jazz at Lincoln Center, April 11 & 12, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
March 14, 2008

Edwin Hawkins & Eric Reed Oh Happy Day! April 11 & 12, 2008 - The Allen Room - 7:30pm/9:30pm WHO/WHAT: Pianist/music director Eric Reed and his group consisting of Gerald Cannon (bass), Willie Jones III (drums) and Stacy Dillard (saxophone) will be joined by Edwin Hawkins to perform a variety of selections from the contemporary, gospel and jazz traditions alongside Hawkins' entourage of Lawrence Johnson (piano) and backup vocalists. A trailblazing force behind the evolution of the contemporary ...

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Sean Smith Quartet @ Silvermine Tavern (Norwalk, CT) on Saturday, April 5

Source: All About Jazz
March 13, 2008

The Sean Smith Quartet performs at the Silvermine Tavern (Norwalk, CT) on Sat., April 5 from 8:00-10:30PM With: John Ellis-Saxophones Keith Ganz-Guitar Russell Meissner-Drums Sean Smith-Bass & Composition Please go to: silverminetavern.com for more details and directions. You may also contact the Silvermine Tavern at 1-888-693-9967 or 203-847-4558 for reservations. The Silvermine Tavern is located at: 194 Perry Ave. Norwalk, CT 06850 Hope to ...

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Ray Charles & Betty Carter Celebrated at the Blue Note

Source: Mix Management, Bonnie Ahl
March 13, 2008

On Sunday, April 20th, soulful duo Dwight & Nicole (Dwight Ritcher & Nicole Nelson) will help celebrate the lives of legends Ray Charles & Betty Carter with an afternoon of music in their honor at the Blue Note, 131 W 3rd St, New York, NY for two shows 12:30pm & 2:30pm. For tix (212) 475-8592 or go to bluenote.net Both risk takers in music and in life, Ray Charles and Betty Carter broke many rules to convey unique vision. Dwight ...

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Berklee Remembers Herb Pomeroy: Tribute Concert to Feature Joe Lovano, Hal Galper, Jack Walrath, and Greg Hopkins and the Berklee Concert Jazz Orchestra

Source: Toni Ballard PR
March 11, 2008

PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE HERB POMEROY SCHOLARSHIP FUND On Tuesday, April 1, 2008, Berklee College of Music will present an historic musical event, as colleagues and former students converge to honor the memory of beloved trumpeter and educator Herb Pomeroy, who passed away in August, and whose four decades teaching at Berklee helped the college earn its world-wide reputation as the premier institution for the study of contemporary music. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Herb Pomeroy Scholarship Fund. ...

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Firehouse 12 to Present David Torn's Prezens This Friday 3/14

Source: Improvised Communications
March 11, 2008

On Friday, March 14th, Firehouse 12 will kick off its 13-week Spring Jazz Series with a two-set performance by experimental guitarist David Torn's all-star quartet, Prezens. The group unites Torn with the members of acclaimed saxophonist Tim Berne's electro-acoustic trio, Hard Cell, featuring keyboardist Craig Taborn and drummer Tom Reney. Prezens is touring the U.S. in March in support of its self-titled 2007 debut, which marked Torn's triumphant return to the ECM Records label.

Critics called Prezens “marvelous" (Barry Witherden, ...

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New NYC Jazz Venue: Jack Bistro & Bar

Source: All About Jazz
March 10, 2008

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