Event News

Synthesizer Heavyweights Reunite at Third Annual Moogfest

Source: All About Jazz
April 20, 2006

Mix Great Music and Remembrance of Bob Moog in One Not-to-miss Evening

On June 22, B.B. King's Blues Club in New York will be a synthesizer fan's heaven. Some of the world's most renowned keyboardists will take the stage to honor Bob Moog at the 3rd Annual Moogfest. The all-star cast for this celebration, which begins at 7:30 p.m., includes Keith Emerson, Jan Hammer, The Mahavishnu Project, The School of Rock, DJ Logic, Roger O'Donnell (The Cure) and Jordan Rudess ...

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Joe Locke and the CNY Jazz Orchestra

Source: All About Jazz
April 20, 2006

The 10th Anniversary CNY Jazz Orchestra Concert Series draws to a close in a concert with featured guest Joe Locke, said to be “set to become the pre-eminent vibraphonist in jazz" (London Times). The concert will be held in the Oncenter Carrier Theater on Friday May 19th at 8:00pm. Ticket prices are $19.50, $23.50 and $26.50, and are on sale now at the Oncenter War Memorial Box Office (435-2121).

The event will be preceded by a free and open to ...

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Y-Jazz Quartet for the new opening of the Lunch-Bar Yverdon

Source: All About Jazz
April 19, 2006

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Bloomfield College's Westminster Arts Center presents NJ Tap Ensemble and Oliver Lake in Silver Shoes and a Golden Horn on April 21st

Source: All About Jazz
April 19, 2006

The Bloomfield College Westminster Art Center will present Silver Shoes and a Golden Horn, a special evening and benefit performance by Deborah Mitchell and the New Jersey Tap Ensemble, featuring the premiere of new works choreographed to compositions by Oliver Lake. This one night only intimate performance will take place on Friday, April 21st at 8pm in the Robert V. Van Fossan Theatre, located on the corner of Franklin and Fremont Streets in Bloomfield, NJ and will benefit the Westminster ...

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Friday Night Jazz at Le jardin in Philadelphia

Source: All About Jazz
April 17, 2006

Jazz Has a New Address: Le jardin

Friday night jazz has a new address. Rittenhouse Square's favorite “secret garden", Le jardin, will now be the spot to enjoy live jazz music every Friday night with some of Philadelphia's “rising stars."

Friday night Jazz at Le jardin will be from 8-11pm with no cover charge. Patrons can arrive early for a romantic dinner or stay late for their famous late night happy hour. From 10:00pm- 12:00am enjoy $4 beer, $5 wine ...

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Welcome Home McCoy Tyner Festival May 19-20, 2006 at Temple University

Source: All About Jazz
April 17, 2006

LIVING JAZZ LEGEND McCOY TYNER COMES HOME TO PHILLY AT THE WELCOME HOME McCOY TYNER FESTIVAL AT TEMPLE UNIVERSITY MAY 19-20, 2006 Philadelphia, PA. - April 17, 2006 - MUSICOPIA (formerly Strings for Schools), in collaboration with LIFELINE MUSIC COALITION, INC. brings the WELCOME HOME McCOY TYNER FESTIVAL to Temple University on May 19th & 20th, 2006. On Friday, May 19th at 8 pm, living jazz legend and Philly native McCoy Tyner will perform at Temple University's Tomlinson Theatre, 1301 ...

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Bill DiCosimo Quartet in Concert/Live Recording at Jazz Central

Source: All About Jazz
April 17, 2006

The Bill DiCosimo Quartet will be performing two live shows at Jazz Central, 441 E. Washington St., Syracuse, Sunday evening May 7th.

The shows will be recorded by Syracuse University head audio engineer and professor, Jim Abbot with the recording to be released as the group's first CD in June. This is also the first ever live show/recording at Jazz Central! The concert includes original compositions by Bill DiCosimo and bassist, Edgar Pagan plus some great jazz covers from their ...

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Fahir Atakoglu Trio Performs at Blues Alley in Washington, DC

Source: All About Jazz
April 16, 2006

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