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Guitar Summit Negotiates Swing at the State Theater in Falls Church

Source: All About Jazz

By Mike Joyce

Swing was unquestionably the thing at the State Theater in Falls Church Saturday night, as the New Guitar Summit glided through a repertoire of classic big-band and small-combo tunes.

Indeed, one of the first pieces performed by the Summit, a quintet featuring guitarists Duke Robillard, J. Geils and Gerry Beaudoin, was Charlie Christian's “Seven Come Eleven."

Originally recorded by the Benny Goodman Sextet in the late '30s, the tune later became a staple of the Great Guitars, ...

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POSTCARDS PRESENTS JORIS TEEPE'S NEW CD,

Source: All About Jazz

* July 18 release features saxophonists Don Braden and Chris Potter, pianist David Hazeltine, and drummer Bruce Cox *

Sometimes a promising combination of musicians, if given an inspiring selection of songs, will create a magical experience for the audience. On two evenings in late November 1998, Dutch-born bassist Joris Teepe assembled his quintet at Smalls, the downtown jazz club in New York City, and their performance sparkled with a brilliance that even long-time aficionados found astonishing. Fortunately, the alchemy ...

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ARKADIA JAZZ RELEASES JOANNE BRACKEEN'S POPSICLE ILLUSION A TOUR-DE-FORCE SOLO PIANO ALBUM

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Producer Stix Hooper and Mack Avenue Records Proudly Announce A September Jazz Release: The Legacy Lives On

Source: All About Jazz

Featuring The Living Legends Of Jazz: James Moody, Kenny Burrell, Cedar Walton, Ray Brown, Jon Hendricks, Al McKibbon, Ernie Andrews, Shirley Horn, Teddy Edwards, Oscar Brashear, and more.

NEW YORK, NY -- The Living Legends of Jazz came together in Los Angeles recently for an historic recording session that has resulted in the production of a milestone double CD set that will undoubtedly become a classic for jazz lovers -- as well as the uninitiated -- for years to come. ...

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Soundtime RI 2000: A Celebration of Contemporary Improvisational Music

Source: All About Jazz

Soundtime RI 2000, a celebration of contemporary improvisational music, will be part of the Convergence Art Festival in Providence, Rhode Island.

July 13, 2000. Soundtime RI 2000 is proud to announce its association with the Convergence Arts Festival in Providence, Rhode Island. The Convergence Art Festival is considered by the Wall Street Journal to be one of the seven best worldwide art festivals to attend this year. Soundtime RI 2000, will take place on September 8, 9, and 10 at ...

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KEVIN MAHOGANY @ THE JAZZ STANDARD

Source: All About Jazz

Kevin Mahogany will be appearing at the Jazz Standard in support of his new release on ENJA RECORDS, “Pussy Cat Dues - The Music of Charles Mingus". He'll be appearing with pianist James Weidman, bassist Melissa Slocum and drummer Charles Haynes, Tues., July 18th - Sun, July 23rd. The Jazz Standard is at 116 E. 27th Street. Reservations: 212-576-2232.

Tues. through Thu., 8PM & 10PM, $18. cover, $10. min. Fri. and Sat., 8PM and 10:30PM, $25. cover, $10. ...

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BERKLEE TO HOST BOSTON JAZZ SOCIETY

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"ARTISTS AGAINST PIRACY" LAUNCHES NATIONAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN ON THE ISSUE OF MUSIC AND THE INTERNET

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