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Recording

Jordan Piper's "Colors"

Source: Michael Ricci
April 19, 2011

Pianist and award-winning composer Jordan Piper is releasing his first album of original music, entitled Colors on May 1st. Described as having “melodically rich solos," by Zan Stewart of the NJ Star Ledger, Jordan has honed his playing and writing over the past few years of working steadily around the New York area and abroad. Known for his understated style and effortless groove, Jordan has played with bands and accompanied countless singers at venues such as The Blue Note NYC, ...

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Event

Aardvark Jazz Orchestra Salutes Ellington at Emmanuel Church Boston, A Jazz Boston Kickoff Event

Source: Rebecca DeLamotte
April 18, 2011

The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra (38th season, Mark Harvey Music Director) celebrates Duke Ellington at Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116, on Saturday April 30, 2011 at 8:00 pm. Tickets: $15. Call 617 776 8778. The show is a Weekend Kickoff Event in Jazz Boston's Jazz Week. Expect an exhilarating mix of classics and rarities from Ellington's 5 decades of composing, including The Mooche, Solitude, Caravan, Wild Man Blues (from the major motion picture Paris Blues), and Billy Strayhorn's ...

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Education

Fun for Fossils: New Age Piano Course Helps Seniors Get Creative

Source: Edward Weiss
April 18, 2011

Getting older doesn't mean creativity and fun have to stop. At least that's according to piano teacher Edward Weiss. Weiss teaches a style of piano known as 'new age.' And for those of you who have never heard a George Winston CD or the music of David Lanz, you're probably too young to appreciate this music. But for those of us nearing or passed retirement age, New Age music is nothing new. For most, it's a way to relax and ...

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Contest

Announcing the Winners of the "Matt Nelson - Nostalgiamaniac" Giveaway

Source: All About Jazz
April 18, 2011

Recording

"What Could Be"- The New Release for the N. Glenn Davis Trio Featuring Mark Soskin and Peter Dominguez

Source: Michael Ricci
April 18, 2011

Drummer and composer N. Glenn Davis leads this swinging trio of talented veteran jazz musicians for his third release as a leader. This recording continues the classic tradition of the piano trio performing creative music that will appeal to listeners on many levels. Featured here are three new original compositions by N. Glenn Davis and three compositions by stellar NYC pianist Mark Soskin (14 years with Sonny Rollins). Also featured on the CD are three classics tunes, “The Dolphin" by ...

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Event

Third Night Of Inventive M.A.K. Series is tonight at Fat Baby, Lower East Side

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April 17, 2011

The M.A.K. series of all-inclusive worlds-bridging modern music, from the traditional jazz songs opener with cabaret star Aaron Bond to the inventive and world music of Lola Danza, the curator of the event. Lola Danza with traditional Korean music, DJ Nastee, Lola Danza's original compositions, ZenBeatz, and Aaron Bond will begin the proceedings. Fat Baby 122 Rivington Street New York, NY 212-533-1888 Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 7:00 pm Come and join the music ...

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Performance / Tour

Sinan Bakir Trio at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe on April 23rd

Source: Sinan Bakir
April 17, 2011

Jazz guitarist Sinan Bakir and his trio will be performing at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in Manhattan's East Village on Saturday, April 23rd. Since releasing his debut album On My Way in 2009 Hartford based guitarist has been receiving rave reviews from All About Jazz, Jazz Review, Jazz Chicago, Courant and many other publications around the world. Bakir, originally from Turkey came to United States on a scholarship to study jazz almost a decade ago and since then keeping busy ...

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Performance / Tour

A Moonlight Dinner Dance with The Jazz Lobsters in Asbury Park (NJ) on April 16

Source: Madison House Publicity
April 16, 2011

NEW HARMONIES TRAVELING EXHIBITION CULMINATES WITH MOONLIGHT DINNER DANCE The Jazz Lobsters to Headline Live Music Event at Tim McLoone's Supper Club ASBURY PARK, NJ—A six-week celebration of American roots music in Asbury Park will conclude with a big-band event at Tim McLoone's Supper Club on the Asbury Boardwalk. Aptly titled “A Moonlight Dinner Dance," the event will kick off at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 with a cocktail reception and a live performance from The Jazz Lobsters. The ...

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