Event News

Dave Allen Quartet at 55 Bar Feb. 22nd

Source: All About Jazz
February 18, 2007

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West Texas Jazz Collaboration - Oldest Running Jazz Party

Source: All About Jazz
February 16, 2007

It was during a visit to Dick Gibson's famous Aspen jazz party that Dr. O.A. (Jimmie) Fulcher first conceived the idea of bringing world-class jazz to West Texas. Dr. Fulcher wondered why West Texas couldn't be host to a similar party. While in Aspen, he talked the idea over with some of the country's top jazz musicians. They liked the idea. Then Jimmie returned home and immediately set about the task of selling the plan to a number of his ...

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Johnny and the B Goods Feb. 17 at Listen and Be Heard Poetry Cafe

Source: Listen & Be Heard
February 15, 2007

Johnny Ramos B Good by Martha Mims, Feb. 14, 2007

Johnny Ramos grew up in Benicia and Vallejo. While very young he listened to the big band music that his mother, Billy Lou, loved and sang with many of the local big bands. Spending weekends with his Mom and the rest of the time in a foster home, he listened a lot to everything on the radio. He spent time in record stores like Munsters Music, which used to be ...

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Justin Hellman Trio Appearing at Listen & Be Heard Poetry Cafe Feb. 24

Source: Listen & Be Heard
February 15, 2007

Straight Ahead Jazz and Funk with a Nod to Kung Fu by martha cinader mims

The sound of the Justin Hellman Trio has evolved over time. Bassist Justin Hellman and guitarist Eric Vogler have been creating, performing, and arranging together for several years, developing an approach that is exciting and fresh while rooted in the jazz tradition. With influences like Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, and Wayne Shorter, the group strives for a dynamic sound that carries a great deal of ...

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Plum Island Hosts Jam Session at Listen & Be Heard Poetry Cafe

Source: Listen & Be Heard
February 15, 2007

Karese Young and Herb Ruffin have been hosting the Acoustic Jam at Listen & Be Heard Poetry Caf on the first and fourth Saturdays of the month, attracting listeners to their Jazzy arrangements, by Herb, that work well for the duo. Karese is a classically trained violist. Inspired by violinist Regina Carter and others, Karese has ventured into playing jazz with her partner Herb, who has played Jazz most of his life. The result of their efforts has delighted our ...

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Photographic Gallery - Exhibition - Hugh Bell Jazz Photography

Source: All About Jazz
February 15, 2007

Attend the artists reception on Saturday, February 17th from 5-9 PM. HUGH BELL - JAZZ GIANTS: Hugh Bell's early photo “Hot Jazz" (1952) was chosen by Edward Steichen for his “Family of Man" exhibit. Bell's passion for this art form, and its performers, is richly expressed in this photo, taken by a young man just beginning his career in photography. Bell's “Jazz Giants" follows the path he set for himself in this early work. It is a series of intimate ...

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Larry Blumenfeld at Bamtalk: Brooklyn Next-Sat. Feb 17 at 3PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 15, 2007

On Feb 17, a BAMtalk: Brooklyn Next, will examine the borough's music scene. Musicians, critics, and cultural commentators will look at Brooklyn's role in shaping contemporary music of all kinds.

Participants include Robert Elmes (founder and director of Galapagos Arts Space), Matthew Morgan (Rebel Music Management and Afro-Punk partner), Amy Linden (music and culture critic and senior writer for XXL), and Darrell M. McNeill (associate producer of music programming, BAM).

Larry Blumenfeld (editor-at-large of Jazziz magazine; freelance contributor to The ...

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Jazz Corner Concert Schedule Through the End of March, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
February 15, 2007

Jazz Corner presents an ambitious and spectacular spring series of weekend concerts beginning on February 23-24 and extending through the end of March. The schedule is as follows: Feb 23-24- Mose Allison with bassist Ben Tucker March 2-3- Atlanta based jazz pianist Kevin Bales and trio March 9-10- world reknowned trombonist Bill Allred March 15-16- Jazz vocalist Annie Sellick March 22-23- Chicago based jazz vocalist Spider Saloff March 29-30- Jazz ...

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