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AL CASEY 85TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
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All About Jazz
JUMPIN' WITH AL CASEY
In celebration of Al Casey's 85th Birthday, BORDER'S - Kips Bay Books & Music Cafe,576 Second Avenue will host “Jumpin' With Al Casey and Friends", Friday, September 15th,2000, 7:30-9:30pm, FREE-limited seating in Music Cafe.
Al Casey is best remembered as stride pianist Fat's Waller's rhythm guitarist (1934-1942), Esquire Gold Award Winner (1944 & 1945) with Louis Armstrong, Art Tatum, Lionel Hampton, Coleman Hawkins and Jack Teagarden and recording dates with Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson, Jay McShann, ...
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Antone's Label Ressurected Under Texas Music Group Umbrella; Ryko to Distribute
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All About Jazz
Chick Corea Set To Make Only U.S. Solo Piano Appearance Trio Recording At The New Blue Note Las Vegas Club Also Planned
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All About Jazz
Pianist/Composer Chick Corea will make his only scheduled U.S. solo performance on a double bill with the legendary John Lewis of the Modern Jazz Quartet at the Blue Note in New York from Tuesday, August 29 through Sunday, September 3. These U.S. only dates immediately follow solo performances in Norway, Japan and Korea.
The mercurial pianist will work the first half of September in California and Oregon with his Origin group rhythm mates, bassist Avishai Cohen and drummer Jeff Ballard ...
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Michael Wolff Launches His New Project Impure Thoughts Amidst A Treasure Trove Of Exciting Endeavors
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All About Jazz
Many know pianist/composer Michael Wolff from his long, respected tenure as pianist for jazz legends such as Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Rollins, Cal Tjader and the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra. Then again there are others who first caught wind of this versatile performer in his five years as band leader on late night television with Arsenio Hall. Here he collaborated with the likes of Herbie Hancock, B.B. King, Al Green, Wayne Shorter, Bobby McFerrin and countless others. As a solo performers ...
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