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New England Conservatory 2004 - 2005 Jazz Department Highlights

Source: All About Jazz
August 8, 2004

Thursday, October 7, Steve Coleman, 8:00 p.m., Jordan Hall Saxophonist Steve Coleman directs NEC students in a concert featuring his compositions. Sponsored by Bruce Hauben and the Helen G. Hauben Foundation.

Tuesday, October 12, Steve Lacy Memorial, 8:00 p.m., Jordan Hall NEC students, alumni and faculty will be joined by guests Irene Aebi and Dave Liebman in a tribute to Steve Lacy. Music will include Lacy's compositions as well as music by Thelonious Monk. Performances will ...

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Santana and Paul Simon Alum Francisco Aguabella Makes his Blue Note Debut August 17-18

Source: All About Jazz
August 7, 2004

"Aguabella is the John Coltrane of the Conga Drums." -- Dizzy Gillespie “The legendary Cuban-born percussionist Francisco Aguabella certainly doesn't have anything left to prove. After pioneering the mixture of Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz with a handful of others from the 1950s on, his legacy would be assured." MIAMI NEW TIMES

Legendary Afro-Cuban percussionist Francisco Aguabella will make his debut at New York's famed Blue Note located at 131 West 3rd Street August 17-18. This rare event, produced by impresario ...

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Eric Revis CD Release Party @ Sweet Rhythm Thursday 8/12

Source: All About Jazz
August 4, 2004

Grammy Award Winning Bassist/Composer *ERIC REVIS* Celebrates His 11:11 Records Recording Debut Tales of The Stuttering Mime at Sweet Rhythm on Thursday, August 12, 2004 Featuring Eric Revis (bass); Orrin Evans (piano); Jeff “Tain" Watts (drums); JD Allen (tenor); Yosvany Terry (alto); Duane Eubanks (trumpet); Oz Noy (guitar)

“Life is a continuum. It must move forward..." (Eric Revis)

Critically acclaimed sideman who started his professional career with Betty Carter and for the past seven years has been a ...

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Remembering Jazz at the Brooklyn Paramount Friday, October 15, 2004

Source: All About Jazz
August 4, 2004

REMEMBERING JAZZ AT THE BROOKLYN PARAMOUNT

Conference on Friday, October 15, 2004 Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University, Home of the former Paramount Theater Dekalb and Flatbush Avenues www.brooklyn.liu.edu/rememberingjazz Call 718-780-4587

In partnership with the Office of Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and the Brooklyn Historical Society.

An all-day, open-to-the-public at no charge Conference, featuring jazz writers and musicians discussing the lives and performances of the major jazz artists who played the ...

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