Jazz News

Inside out Jazz Awards Show

Source: Michael Ricci
May 1, 2010

On Monday, May 31st, Lucid Jazz Lounge will present the first “Inside/Out Jazz Awards" at Benaroya Hall's Mark Tapper Auditorium.

The I/O Awards night will consist of honoring musicians for being influential in the jazz community with hand-sculpted bronze awards. Award categories will range from, for example, the more common 'Outstanding Instrumentals', 'Outstanding Album', etc., and others will be more unique and personalized.

The event will also include numerous performances from Seattle musicians and performing artists. Such performances as a ...

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Dave Allen Trio and Quartet - May 4th and 11th in NYC

Source: Michael Ricci
April 30, 2010

Dave Allen Trio with Matt Clohesy - bass Tom Rainey - drums Tuesday, May 4th At Korzo in Brooklyn One set at 9:30pm 667 5th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215 (718) 285-9425 Dave Allen Quartet John O'Gallagher - sax Matt Clohesy - bass Tom Rainey - drums Tuesday, May 11th At Cornelia St Cafe Two sets starting ...

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The Rosenberg Trio, Back in Canada After 20 Years to Celebrate Django Reinhardt's 100 !

Source: Michael Ricci
May 2, 2010

20 years after their triumph at the Festival international de Jazz de Montreal with Stphane Grappelli, The Rosenberg Trio are finally back in Canada in the same swinging spirit, as this time it's going to be a Django Reinhardt celebration.

First stop for the Trio is the Festival des Guitares Du Monde en Abitibi-Temiscamingue, in Rouyn-noranda, where they will perform together with the trio of Django's Grandson David Reinhardt, possibly the finest melodic talent of the young generation of players ...

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Charlie Harrington Now Beato Bags Endorser

Source: Michael Ricci
May 2, 2010

The award-winning jazz drummer, Charlie Harrington, is now an official Beato Bags endorser. His well-established reputation as a first call drummer and in demand session player, as well as being an outstanding musician, no doubt played a significant role in this pairing. Charlie is proud to endorse such a fine quality product. Beato Bags are considered the industry standard and are the bags by which all others are judged. Beato Pro 1 bags are made of 3 layers of shiny ...

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Landon Knoblock Trio at 5C Cafe, Saturday May 22nd

Source: Michael Ricci
May 2, 2010

The Landon Knoblock Trio will perform at the 5C Cafe on Saturday, May 22, from 8pm to 10pm. The group features Jeff Davis on drums, Josh Paris on bass, and Landon Knoblock on piano. The 5C Cafe is located at 68 Avenue C (at 5th st.) New York, 10009. 5ccc.com $10 suggested donation. LandonKnoblock.com “Landon Knoblock is an honest musician . . . He performed on the piano with ranging confidence, and ...

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Ottawa Jazzworksgala Feature Performances by Top Canadian Jazz Musicians

Source: All About Jazz
May 2, 2010

JazzWorks will hold its second annual fundraiser, JazzWorksGala Thursday, May 6 at Arts Court 7:00 pm to midnight. The fundraiser features Montreal-based saxophonist Rmi Bolduc, Toronto jazz vocalist Julie Michels, and versatile Toronto jazz guitarist Kevin Barrett - all members of the JazzWorks faculty - plus a stellar list of JazzWorks jazz camp alumni for an evening of music, food and festivity. One of the greatest alto sax players in Canada, Rmi Bolduc also teaches at McGill and Concordia universities. ...

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Celebrate Mary Lou Williams Centennial with Aardvark Jazz Orchestra

Source: Mary Curtin Productions
May 2, 2010

Mary Lou Williams Centennial Celebration: From Swing to Sacred Music, a Journey of Faith

Aardvark Jazz Orchestra with special guests Geri Allen, pianist and narrator Father Peter F. O'Brien.

Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 8:00 pm

Boston College, Robsham Theatre, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA. MBTA: Green Line, B-Branch, Boston College Station. Parking nearby.

Admission: $20, $15 Advance Purchase (by April 30, 2010) Box Office: 617-552-4002 Information: 617-776-8778

“Mary Lou Williams is perpetually contemporary. Her music retains a standard ...

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2010 Joey Ramone Birthday Bash Details Unveiled; 10th Annual Event Pulling out All the Stops

Source: Michael Ricci
May 2, 2010

Celebrating what would have been the 59th birthday of punk icon JOEY RAMONE, the annual JOEY RAMONE BIRTHDAY BASH will take place Wednesday, May 19th at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza. Mickey Leigh, event organizer and brother of Joey Ramone, has announced this year's lineup and a sell out Bash is expected again. Net proceeds will go to benefit Lymphoma research. This year's headliners are Hank III and Morningwood. Once again, the spectacular party will conclude with The ...

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