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October 2006 Features at Listen & Be Heard Poetry Cafe

Source: Listen & Be Heard
September 16, 2006

Listen & Be Heard Poetry Cafe 818 Marin Street Downtown, Vallejo phone (707)554-4540 Jazz Every Saturday 9-12pm. $10

OCTOBER 2006 Features at Listen & Be Heard Poetry Cafe

Saturday, Oct 7 Babatunde Lea & Friends Saturday, Oct 14 Poetic Symmetry, a musical poetic journey featuring Martha & Tony Mims with Johnny & the “B" Goods Saturday, Oct 21 Poetic Symmetry, a musical poetic journey featuring Martha & Tony ...

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Zawinul Syndicate October 27-28, Jazz at Lincoln Center

Source: All About Jazz
September 15, 2006

FUSION REVOLUTION: ZAWINUL SYNDICATE

October 27 & 28, Rose Theater in Frederick P. Rose Hall

New York, NY--Joe Zawinul and his band The Zawinul Syndicate will present an electrifying performance combining elements of jazz, world music and rock on October 27 & 28 at 8pm in Frederick P. Rose Hall. This concert will feature one of the most exciting electric jazz bands on the scene today, consisting of multi-instrumentalists and vocalists.

Joe Zawinul (keyboards/vocals), Linley Marthe (bass), Jorge Bezerra Junior ...

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Y'All to Honor Frank and Cecelia Foster October 20th

Source: Improvised Communications
September 14, 2006

Friday, October 20th at 8:30 p.m. The Me We and Them Orchestra Honors Frank and Cecelia Foster The Living Room at St. Peter's Church 619 Lexington Avenue (at 54th Street) in New York, NY Tickets are $25 ($15 for seniors and students with ID; free for children under 12) To reserve tickets, please call (212) 874-4448 Venue information at saintpeters.org Learn more about Y'All at yallnewyork.org ...

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Greg Smith CD Release Party on September 16, 2006

Source: Kari-On Productions
September 14, 2006

Tampa Based Composer, Guitarist Displays Depth, Beauty and Technical Prowess on His Release Above the Clouds

CD RELEASE PARTY

Greg Smith will be releasing Above the Clouds on Saturday, September 16, 2006, in his home town of Tampa, Florida. Above the Clouds is a warm blend of smooth-jazz, world music and new age, in a rich tapestry of Americana, served up in a style uniquely rooted in Smith's experiences.

Smith has been a vital part of the music scene since ...

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Vibraphonist Christian Tamburr to appear Sept. 29-30 at The Jazz Corner with pianist Kenny Barron

Source: All About Jazz
September 13, 2006

The Jazz Corner, Hilton Head Island's premier jazz club, will host reknowned jazz pianist Kenny Barron with young vibraphone sensation Christian Tamburr on September 29 and 30 with performances beginning at 7:45 p.m. Appearing with Kenny and Christian will be Elisa Pruett on bass and Justin Varnes on drums.

Reservations for this main event are recommended and can be made by calling 843-842-8620 or going online at the thejazzcorner.com.

Driving directions from nearby hubs such as Atlanta, Charlotte, Charleston, and ...

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Andrew Cyrille/Greg Osby Duo at New Haven's Firehouse 12 October 20th

Source: Improvised Communications
September 13, 2006

Friday, October 20th at 8:30 and 10:00 p.m. Andrew Cyrille/Greg Osby Duo Firehouse 12 45 Crown Street in New Haven, CT Tickets are $15 (opening set) and $10 (second set) Click here for more information

Andrew Cyrille, drums; Greg Osby, saxophones

On Friday, October 20th, New Haven's Firehouse 12 will present a two-set performance by two of the most respected names in improvised music, drummer Andrew Cyrille and saxophonist Greg ...

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October - Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola

Source: All About Jazz
September 12, 2006

Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola

October 2006 Artist Lineup

Headliners: Ben Riley, Freddy Cole, Trio da Paz, Ted Nash, Gerald Wilson, Eric Alexander

Mondays: Northern Lights Jazz Series

New York, NY (September 12, 2006): Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola continues its tradition of bringing in world-class jazz acts with the best view of any jazz club in New York City. The October lineup includes: Ben Riley and the Monk Legacy Septet, Freddy Cole, the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim & Stan Getz with Trio ...

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Newly Renovated Theatre in Skokie, Illinois offers Live Jazz Programs

Source: All About Jazz
September 11, 2006

The newly renovated Skokie Theatre 7924 N. Lincoln Avenue Skokie, IL 60077

Beautiful state-of-the-art theatre offers intimate 150-seat venue for wonderful live performances.

Upcoming Events sponsored by the Cavalcade of Music Foundation:

September: * Wed 20th Bob Acri Jazz Octet - “A Salute to Swing" 1:30pm * Wed 27th Bob Acri Jazz Octet - “The American Songbook" 1:30pm

October: * Wed. 4th Bob Acri Jazz Octet: - “Big Band Jazz" ...

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