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Matthew Shipp Duo + Ken Silverman Trio at St. John's Church on Christopher Street (NYC) on November 13

Source: Ken Silverman
November 7, 2015

November 13th at 8:00pm - $15 St. John's Church 81 Christopher Street New York, NY 10014 MATTHEW SHIPP Duo with MICHAEL BISIO - double bass. KEN SILVERMAN Trio with SAM McPHERSON - double bass and ANDY O'NEILL - drums. About Matthew Shipp “In the shadow of Cecil Taylor and Keith Jarrett, he has played out his individuality through three decades. He can be described as a cross between the two giants, but he exceeds both, with ...

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Jaga Jazzist's "Starfire" Tour at Electric Brixton on November 5th

Source: Soundcrash LTD
November 1, 2015

Soundcrash is very proud to announce the experimental jazz ensemble Jaga Jazzist will be taking to the stage at Electric Brixton on Thursday the 5th of November to showcase their incredible genre blending style of music. Jaga Jazzist combine and incredible array of instruments with an electronic otherworldliness that has always made them a band that’s live performances are definitely worth seeing. They manage to mix hugely complicated music with engaging and catchy tunes creating an uncomparable soundscape of music ...

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Stephanie Jordan To Sing The National Anthem During The New Orleans Pelicans Home Opener

Source: Sylvain Music Notes
October 30, 2015

New Orleans jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan has been selected to perform the National Anthem at the New Orleans Pelicans home opener at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday, October 31, 2015. The Pelicans will face off against the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors, tipoff is 6:30 pm. Jordan most recently performed at the Smoothie King Center during the August 29th Katrina 10 Commemoration: The Power of Community event. Stephanie amazed the audience with a stunning rendition of the classic ...

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New England Conservatory Presents Acclaimed Pianist Fred Hersch In Solo Performance

Source: Ann Braithwaite
October 26, 2015

Hersch is celebrating his new Palmetto recording Fred Hersch: Solo as well as his 60th birthday and 40th anniversary of his arrival as an NEC student “5-stars. When it comes to the art of solo piano in jazz there are currently two classes of performers: Fred Hersch and everybody else." –Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz “His sublime lyricism, exquisite touch, sensitive dynamic control, and lush harmonizations are unequaled in a solo setting.” –Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader New England Conservatory presents ...

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Matthew Shipp Duo Plus Ken Silverman Trio at St. John's Christopher Street on November 13

Source: Ken Silverman
October 22, 2015

November 13th at 8:00pm - $15.00 St. John's Church 81 Christopher Street New York, NY 10014 MATTHEW SHIPP Duo with MICHAEL BISIO - double bass plus KEN SILVERMAN Trio with SAM McPHERSON - double bass and ANDY O'NEILL - drums. Matthew Shipp is the American piano jazz mature secret. “In the shadow of Cecil Taylor and Keith Jarrett, he has played out his individuality through three decades. He can be described as a cross between the ...

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New England Conservatory Presents Too Marvelous For Words: Music Of Frank Sinatra

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
October 12, 2015

Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. New England Conservatory presents Too Marvelous for Words: Music of Frank Sinatra, a concert to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s birth at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 15. The event, conducted by Jazz Studies Chair Ken Schaphorst, will feature the NEC Jazz Orchestra and student vocalists with the NEC Philharmonia String Section. Included on the program are many of the most famous arrangements associated with Sinatra such as Nelson Riddle’s arrangements of ...

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Path Ventures Presents The 10th Annual George Kahn Jazz & Blues Revue Fundraiser For The Homeless Wednesday November 11, 2015

Source: Imaginary Friends
October 10, 2015

Come join us on Veterans Day night and help bring a veteran home. On Wednesday, November 11th, PATH Ventures will host their 10th Annual Holiday Jazz Revue, an unforgettable evening of dinner, music, and fun at the classic Catalina Bar and Grill in Hollywood, CA. The event will take place from 6:30-10:00 PM and feature Jazz Pianist and Composer, George Kahn with an all-star band of L.A. studio artists. Jazz legend Bubba Jackson from KJAZZ, will return this year as ...

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3rd Annual Bob Stewart "Tuba Competition" on October 10th at Brooklyn Conservatory Of Music

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
October 8, 2015

The 3rd Annual Bob Stewart “Tuba Competition" is back! Saturday, October 10, 2015 Brooklyn Conservatory of Music 58 7th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11217 718-622-3300 Schedule of Events 3:00-5:00pm - Masterclass for Strings and Winds Led by Bob Stewart (Tuba) and Curtis Stewart (violin). All levels welcome. 6:30pm - Third Annual Bob Stewart Tuba Competition Competitors include: Jose Davila, Steffen Granly, and Clark Gaton. Immediately following will be performances by PUBLIQuartet, Bob Stewart and First ...

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