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Manhattan School of Music Jazz Band to Perform Works by John Handy October 17

Source: All About Jazz
October 10, 2006

MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC presents the Manhattan School Of Music Concert Jazz Band Justin DiCioccio, conductor Ben Bierman, narrator

Featuring a night of FREE innovative and rare performances of works by composer George Handy, with special guest narrator Ben Bierman.

Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 7:30 pm In the School's John C. Borden Auditorium

On Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 7:30pm, the Manhattan School of Music's Concert Jazz Band will host a ...

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Myk Freedman and David Moore Every Sunday in October at 13th Street Repertory Company

Source: All About Jazz
October 10, 2006

Lap Steel player Myk Freedman and Pianist David Moore have taken up a residency at the historic 13th Street Repertory Company to explore their sonic visions for the New York of tomorrow. The future holds an amorphous orchestra of gifted improvisers dedicated to new approaches for the standard jazz song form as well as heart melting acoustic sallies to the world of ambience. Think foreign film scores running wild in your grandparent's favorite theater of yesteryear.

Musicians:

Myk Freedman Suit: ...

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Masterclass We Love Jazz 2007 by Tuscia in Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
October 9, 2006

TUSCIA IN JAZZ 2007 Presenta WE LOVE JAZZ 2007

Director masterclass Massimo Fara

Teachers

COMBO I BENNY GOLSON COMBO II JERRY BERGONZI COMBO III JOHN KINNISON COMBO IV GEGE MUNARI SAX JESSE DAVIS HAMMOND DOCTOR LONNIE SMITH PIANO GEORGE CABLES BASS BUSTER WILLIAMS BASS II GIORGIO ROSCIGLIONE DRUMS JIMMY COBB DRUMS II BOBBY DURHAM ...

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LaRe and Pianist George Mesterhazy at Creole October 10

Source: All About Jazz
October 8, 2006

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Shelburne Hotel welcomes LaRe at Lexington Lounge this Sat 10/7 8pm

Source: All About Jazz
October 6, 2006

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Buster Williams Featured at Harlem Speaks Thursday, October 12th 6:30pm-8:00pm. (This discussion series is free to the public.)

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 6, 2006

The Jazz Museum in Harlem 104 East 126th Street New York, NY 10035 212 348-8300

Buster Williams Featured at Harlem Speaks

Buster Williams, Bassist: October 12, 2006

Arlene Talley, Vocalist: October 26, 2006

On October 12th, one of the best bassists in jazz, Buster Williams, will discuss his life and career for the Jazz Museum in Harlem's bi- weekly series Harlem Speaks.

He was born in Camden, NJ in 1942, and learned ...

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Philadelphia's University of the Arts Announces It's Large Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert Series

Source: All About Jazz
October 5, 2006

Thursday, October 19: The UArts Transfusion Ensemble, under the direction of Erik Johnson, revisits the music of U-2 with a fresh and highly creative jazz interpretation. Thursday October 26: The UArts Big Band pays tribute to the high-energy big band music of jazz legends Buddy Rich and Maynard Ferguson, featuring performances by School of Music Director Marc Dicciani and faculty trumpeter Matt Gallagher. Directed by Matt Gallagher. Monday October 30: The UArts Rick Kerber Tribute Big Band presents the timeless ...

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The Jazz Gallery Presenting "The Shape of Jazz to Come: Directions in 21st Century Music" During 2006-2007 Season

Source: MFA - Mitchell Feldman Associates
October 5, 2006

New Series Funded In Part By New York State Music Fund Grant Showcases Forward- Looking Jazz Artists Both On Site And On Hudson River Valley Tour

The Jazz Gallery -- the popular lower Manhattan music venue and art gallery noted for its commitment to nurturing and promoting emerging artists -- is presenting a new concert series called “The Shape Of Jazz To Come - Directions In 21st Century Music" during the course of its 2006-2007 season.

The strength of the ...

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