Event News

Jazz Vespers at Sylvan United Church in Mill Bay, BC

Source: All About Jazz
January 20, 2006

Jazz Vespers at Sylvan United Church in Mill Bay - every third Saturday, 4:30 pm 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd.

Saturday, January 21st: Sara Marreiros Trio with Glen Hartley, guitar and Nathan Gage, acoustic bass.

Free will donations accepted and light refreshments served.

Saturday, February 18th: Phenomenal Phil Dwyer with Phil's special guest Jay Thomas of Seattle fame. Get there early!

Free will donations at the door Potluck dinner following (bring a dish to ...

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Miriam Sullivan and friends unplugged at the Puffin Cultural Forum

Source: All About Jazz
January 20, 2006

Aspiring artist Miriam Sullivan plays various musical styles on the bass, including jazz, funk, hip-hop, soul, Latin, rock, and free music. With Gullah percussionist David Pleasant, Miki Hayama on piano and synthesizer, and a special guest on guitar, Sullivan will perform at the Puffin Cultural Forum on January 21st at 8:00 pm. Suggested donation is $5.00. The Forum is located at 20 East Oakdene Avenue in Teaneck.

Sullivan has won the competition on Showtime at the Apollo Theatre several times. ...

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Elan Mehler Quartet / Gill Aharon Sextet January 20, 2006

Source: All About Jazz
January 19, 2006

New Compositions Elan Mehler Quartet Gill Aharon Sextet Friday, January 20, 2006 at 7:00 pm

The Tenri Cultural Institute of New York 43A West 13th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues) New York, New York 10011 Tel 212.645.2800 http://www.tenri.org/ Admission: $10

Two innovative and original ensembles of the younger generation of improvisers--the New York-based Elan Mehler Quartet and the Boston-based Gill Aharon Sextet--explore new compositions by their pianist ...

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Cuban Percussionist/Composer Arturo Stable will be appearing at New York City's Fat Cat Jazz club

Source: All About Jazz
January 18, 2006

Cuban Percussionist/Composer Arturo Stable will be appearing at New York City's Fat Cat Jazz club Wednesday 26th of January 2006--TODAY!

Performing two shows at 10:00 pm and 11:30 pm, he will be joined by talented jazz artists Javier Vercher, Harvie S., Sasha Perry and Ferenc Nemeth among others. Mr. Stable will be performing numbers from his soon to be released sophomore album Notes on Canvas, which features such prestigious Grammy artists as Paquito D' Rivera, David Sanchez, and George Garzone. ...

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Freddy Cole Quartet at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center on February 4, 2006

Source: All About Jazz
January 17, 2006

Saturday, February 4, 2006, 8 p.m. Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy-nominated singer, and recipient of the 2005 Living Legend Jazz Award, Freddy Cole will return to the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center for another spectacular show. The younger brother of Nat “King" Cole, Freddy Cole is an accomplished pianist and an extraordinary vocalist. Although there are certain similarities, Freddy has emerged from the shadows of his late brother to become an international star and one of the ...

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Jane Monheit Fundraising Benefit Concert - January 28, 2006 8:00PM

Source: All About Jazz
January 16, 2006

Jane Monheit Fundraising Benefit Concert - January 28, 2006 8:00PM Connetquot High School Auditorium - Bohemia, New York

The Connetquot Foundation for the Advancement of Children is sponsoring a fundraising benefit concert event on 1/28/06 with guest performer, jazz singer Jane Monheit.

Monheit, a Connetquot High School Graduate, has agreed to donate all fundraising proceeds to the Connetquot Foundation for the Advancement of Children with the purpose of monies being used to support the advancement of the Arts. ...

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Dana Leong Quintet Blue Note Debut Friday Jan 20th

Source: All About Jazz
January 16, 2006

Dana Leong Quinet @ The Blue Note Late Night Groove Series $8 12:30 Midnight 131 W. 3rd St New York, NY 10012 212-475-8592

Featuring: Dana Leong: cello, trombone Billy Contreares & Alan Grubner: violins Jason Lindner: keyboards Daniel Freedman: drums Plus Special Guests!

Dana Leong's quintet promises to provide a night of innovative music and unprecedented sound. His compositions have ...

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Great Party Friday 20th! FREE TOO!!

Source: All About Jazz
January 16, 2006

Dana Leong & Tateo Sound Present APAP Convention Kick Off Party (Early)

At The Kama Sutra Lounge, NYC $0.00 FREE!!! JANUARY 20, 2006 6PM till 10:00PM 30 West 52nd Street (between 5th ave and 6th ave) Phone: 212.265.6665

Come take a load off at the APAP kick off party of the year, literally steps away from the Hilton.

For those who don't know, the APAP convention is an annual gathering ...

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