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Arlene Talley, Vocalist, October 26 at Harlem Speaks, The Jazz Museum in Harlem

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 17, 2006

The Jazz Museum in Harlem 104 East 126th Street New York, NY 10035 212 348-8300 http://www.jazzmuseuminharlem.org/

Buster Williams Magical at Harlem Speaks

Arlene Talley, Vocalist, October 26, 2006

On October 12th, Buster Williams discussed his life and career with Christian McBride, renowned bassist and co-director of the Jazz Museum in Harlem, for the bi-weekly series Harlem Speaks.

His father, Charles Anthony “Cholly" Williams taught him piano and drums early on, but his ...

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Best Jazz in Brooklyn: Solomon's Porch is Back!

Source: All About Jazz
October 15, 2006

If you're looking to enjoy world class musicians that are beyond being describe by a genre...you MUST visit Brooklyn's best kept secret, Solomon's Porch. Every Wednesday and Friday night, world class musicians like Anthony Wonsey, Jason Marsalis and Kenny Washington perform there! The vibe is mellow but full of soul and deep roots. The night is only enhanced by great food and friendly costumer service. Doors open at 8pm and the musicians jam until 11pm- No cover charge!!

Solomon's Porch ...

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FONT For The KIDS - Sunday, October 15: All-Star Benefit Concert for Music In New York City Public Schools!!!

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
October 14, 2006

All-Star Benefit Concert for Music In New York City Public Schools!!! FONT FOR THE KIDS * John Zorn * Henry Grimes * Dave Douglas * Steven Bernstein * Andrew Cyrille * Graham Haynes * Jonathan Finlayson * Zlatne Uste Balkan Brass Band * Igor Stravinski AND MANY MORE!!! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 FROM 2PM TO 5PM ST. MARK'S CHURCH ...

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Po'Jazz at the Cornelia Street Cafe, Thursday, October 19th 6 - 8 PM

Source: All About Jazz
October 12, 2006

GOLDA SOLOMON, “The Medicine Woman of Jazz" with PO'JAZZ

CORNELIA STREET CAFE 29 Cornelia Street, NYC, New York 212-989-9319 http://corneliastreetcafe.com/ between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village 1 Subway to Sheridan Square; A, C, E, B, D, V, F to West 4th St.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 6 - 8 PM featuring poets KATHLEEN AGUERO MEG KEARNEY solo saxophone

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A Night of Jazz Fusion Featuring Roy Ayers: November 16 in Toronto

Source: All About Jazz
October 12, 2006

Spanning four decades of musical hits, the legendary artists who shaped jazz fusion during the 1970s come together for a special reunion on Thursday, November 16, 2006 at Phoenix Concert Theatre. Father of acid jazz, Roy Ayers, will be joined by Jean Carne, Wayne Henderson, Bobbi Humphrey, Ronnie Laws, Jon Lucien and Lonnie Liston Smith.

Vibe master, writer and producer, Roy Ayers championed a new sound in the early days that drew from jazz, R&B, Latin, funk, and dance music. ...

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Denison Witmer Set to Perform with Daniel Bennett Group in Boston on November 9

Source: All About Jazz
October 11, 2006

On November 9, Indie folk icon Denison Witmer (Sufjan Stevens, Innocence Mission) plays a double bill at the famed Rutmans Violin Shop (11 Westland Ave, Boston) with avant-folk saxophonist (and New England Conservatory grad) Daniel Bennett.

Denison Witmer is part of the emerging indie-folk scene in America. Witmer's band, the River Bends, helped put his name on the map when the group surfaced a few years ago. Since then, Witmer has toured the world and produced critically acclaimed albums with ...

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Firehouse 12 Presents Dominique Eade/Jed Wilson Duo November 17th

Source: Improvised Communications
October 11, 2006

Friday, November 17th at 8:30 and 10:00 p.m. Dominique Eade/Jed Wilson Duo Firehouse 12 45 Crown Street in New Haven, CT Tickets are $15 (opening set) and $10 (second set) Details available here

Dominique Eade, vocals/composer; Jed Wilson, piano

On Friday, November 17th, vocalist/composer Dominique Eade and pianist Jed Wilson will celebrate their new CD, Open (Jazz Project), with a two-set performance at New Haven's Firehouse 12. The duo is ...

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Chris Humphrey and Matt Wilson in Portland, Maine, October 15

Source: All About Jazz
October 11, 2006

JAZZ SINGER CHRIS HUMPHREY AND DRUMMER MATT WILSON @ STARBIRD'S, PORTLAND

Internationally renowned jazz artist, Matt Wilson will perform with jazz singer Chris Humphrey at the Starbird Recital Hall in Portland with Martin Wind on bass, Matt Langley on saxophones, and Mark Shilansky on piano.

Starbird's Recital Hall, 525 Forest Ave, Portland Maine Sunday, October 15th, 2006 7PM $12 admission in advance/$15 at door. Tickets available at all Bull Moose locations

Jazz singer Chris ...

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