Jazz News

Guitarist Dennis Moss: Live Jazz (Solo-Trio) for Any Occasion

Source: Michael Ricci
January 29, 2010

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Manhattan Jazz Scene

Source: All About Jazz
January 28, 2010

Manhattan Jazz Clubs

55 Bar 55 Christopher St. (btwn. 7th Ave. So. & Waverly Place) 212-929-9883 Leni and Mike Stern hold court, also Sweet Georgia Brown, Billy Bang and Wayne Krantz.

American Museum of Natural History On 81st St. off Central Park West (Hayden Planetarium) (212) 769-5100 Fridays under The Sphere at the Rose Center for Earth and Space. Musicians Jimmy Heath, ...

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Musicians Gather for Bangkok Jazz Festival

Source: Michael Ricci
January 28, 2010

People booking Bangkok hotels for March can look forward to their visit coinciding with the arrival of some of the world's top jazz musicians. The Bangkok Jazz Festival takes place from March 9th to 14th and boasts an impressive line-up of international artists and local musical talent. Among the performers scheduled to take part in this year's event are jazz bassist Christian McBride, trumpeter Randy Brecker, virtuoso guitarist Steve Lukather and Darryl Jones, the bass player known for his frequent ...

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Legendary Jazz Artist, Grammy Winner and NEA Jazz Master Bill Holman Headlines 2010 Reno Jazz Festival, April 22-24

Source: Michael Ricci
January 28, 2010

Legendary American jazz saxophonist, composer, Grammy winner and 2010 NEA Jazz Master Bill Holman has spent many of his 82 years influencing, composing and arranging for the best musicians in the world, from Stan Kenton, Mel Lewis, Louie Bellson, Count Basie and Buddy Rich to vocalists Natalie Cole, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme and Sarah Vaughan. Joining the University of Nevada, Reno's 2010 Reno Jazz Festival in concert, Friday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Lawlor Events Center, Bill Holman and ...

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Riverwalk Jazz Goes to the Movies: A Look at Jazz Music and Musicians in Film

Source: Michael Ricci
January 28, 2010

Get the popcorn ready. The curtain is about to go up on Kid Ory-- Lionel Hampton--and Louis Armstrong. This week, we take a look at some of the world's top jazz artists--who not only provided music for Hollywood movies--but appear on the silver screen as well.

Scott Yanow, author of Jazz on Film, joins David Holt in the studio to talk about the great--and sometimes not so great--Hollywood movies featuring high-level jazz performances on camera. We've provided links online to ...

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Time in Transit - Feb 2, 2010 @ Spike Hill in Brooklyn

Source: Michael Ricci
January 28, 2010

Time in Transit Glenn White - saxophone, compositions Casper Gyldensoe - guitar Dmitry Ishenko - bass Rob Mitzner - drums Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 8:00 pm Spike Hill 184 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn, NY About Glenn White Described as “a brilliant gem," Glenn White's modern jazz compositions and skilled, interactive playing have been called “a thoughtful, remarkable style," which “stems from a deeper understanding." A graduate of New England ...

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Dvorak American Heritage Association Presents: An Evening of Jazz with George Mraz & Friends at the Bohemian National Hall Friday, February 26th at 7:30 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 28, 2010

DVORAK AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION (DAHA) Presents: An Evening of Jazz with George Mraz & Friends at The Bohemian National Hall 321 East 73rd Street, NYC Friday, February 26th at 7:30 PM World-renowned jazz bassist George Mraz was presented The Medal of the President of The Czech Republic for Lifetime Achievement on his 65th birthday, June 10, 2009 at the Prague Castle. Known for his historic work with jazz icons Stan ...

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The Iridium Jazz Club Presents Blues for Tony, 1/28

Source: Michael Ricci
January 28, 2010

The Iridium Jazz Club presents 'Blues for Tony', a jazz-fusion super-group celebrating the life of jazz drummer and jazz-fusion pioneer Tony 'Lifetime' Williams. The group is led by Allan Holdsworth on guitar and includes Alan Pasqua on keyboards, Jimmy Haslip on bass guitar, and Chad Wackerman on drums. Alan Holdsworth is widely regarded by fans and contemporary musicians as one of the 20 th century's most prominent guitarists. He is one of a handful of musicians who has consistently proven ...

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