Event News

Kings of the Crescent City - Jazz at Lincoln Center

Source: All About Jazz
December 3, 2007

Kings of the Crescent City: Featuring Victor Goines, Troy “Trombone Shorty" Andrews, Marcus Printup, Wycliffe Gordon, Don Vappie, Jonathan Batiste, Reginald Veal & Herlin Riley

January 11 & 12, 2008 - Rose Theater Jazz at Lincoln Center

WHO/WHAT: Kings of the Crescent City celebrates the music of Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Joe “King" Oliver and Sidney Bechet. Led by Victor Goines (clarinet, soprano saxophone), the ensemble comprised predominately of New Orleans natives will consist of Troy “Trombone ...

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Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola - January 2008 Lineup

Source: All About Jazz
December 3, 2007

WHO/WHAT: Wednesday-Monday, December 26-December 31 Paquito D'Rivera & Funky Tango Featuring Paquito D'Rivera (alto saxophone & clarinet), Diego Urcola (trumpet & valve trombone), Alex Brown (piano), Hector Del Curto (bandoneon), Pernell Saturnino (percussion), Oscar Stagnaro (bass), Mark Walker (drums). After Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, December 26-29 - New Tango Jazz

December 31 - New Year's Eve with Paquito D'Rivera & Funky Tango Early Diz: $150 per person (three-course meal), doors ...

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Abigail Riccards CD Release at the Jazz Standard December 3rd

Source: All About Jazz
December 2, 2007

Jazz Standard on Monday, December 3rd! Two sets at 7:30 and 9:30pm Abigail Riccards - vocals David Berkman, piano Neal Miner, bass Matt Wilson, drums Adam Kolker, saxophone Ron Horton, trumpet Be sure to but tickets or make a reservation at jazzstandard.net or call the Jazz Standard directly for a reservation: (212) 576-2232 Tickets are $15 each, and the Jazz Standard is located at 116 East 27th Street New York, ...

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International Society of Improvising Musicians Second Annual Event

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
December 2, 2007

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC Evanston, Illinois USA December 14-16, 2007 Building Bridges: Improvisation as a Unifying Agent in Education, Arts, and Society

4:00PM-5:00PM MAB 109 - Duets: How Piano and Guitar Can Learn To Play Together and Love It Dom Minasi, guitar, Michael Jefry Stevens, piano It's unusual to hear two chordal and percussive instruments play well together. This workshop will encompass the ...

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Project Sunshine's Third Annual Hedge Fund Dinner

Source: All About Jazz
November 30, 2007

Saturday Night Live Cast Member Darrel Hammond and Jazz Musician Mark Rapp will entertain supporters and guests of Project Sunshine's gala event being held at Cipriani's 42nd St NY location.

Project Sunshine is a nonprofit organization that provides free social, educational and recreational programs to children and families affected by medical challenges.

Please find out more: Project Sunshine Darrell Hammond Mark Rapp Cipriani 42nd Street, New York $1,000 212-354-8035

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Chanticleer, the World's Reigning Male Chorus, to Perform and Sign Autographs at J&r Music and Computer World

Source: All About Jazz
November 28, 2007

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 AT 1:30 PM

Chanticleer, the world's reigning male chorus, will make a special appearance to kick off the holiday season at J&R Music and Computer World with a special performance and autograph signing on Monday, December 3 at 1:30PM. Chanticleer will perform songs from their newest Christmas CD, Let It Snow, which features the ensemble with the Chanticleer Holiday Orchestra performing such favorites as “Feliz Navidad" and “The Christmas Song."

Chanticleer - based in San ...

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Altanta's Soul/Jazz Band Groovproject Releases Sophomore Project

Source: All About Jazz
November 28, 2007

ATLANTA, GA - GroovProject, a Atlanta based soul-jazz band, has released their sophomore recording entitled, The Life, The Loss, The Love. The effort features 12 songs, six of which were written by the band's director and drummer, Donovan “Groov" Henderson. The Life, The Loss, The Love is available on CD the band's website, personal appearances by the band and online at CDBABY. The band appears frequently at Sunset Caf and throughout Atlanta area. GroovProject has been performing for over 2 ...

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Longwood Gardens Announces New Jazz Club Series in 2008: Sophie Milman, Turtle Island Quartet, Kenny Garrett

Source: All About Jazz
November 26, 2007

KENNETT SQUARE, PA -- Enjoy a night of hot jazz in the midst of an exotic orchid paradise at The Jazz Club at Longwood Gardens. This exciting new series of performances features three unforgettable concerts including the glamorous jazz ingnue Sophie Milman (January 31), the bold and trendy Turtle Island Quartet (February 21), and jazz saxophonist extraordinaire, Kenny Garrett and his quartet (March 13). Each concert begins at 8 pm. Tickets may be purchased by calling 610-388-1000 ext. 100 or ...

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