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Christopher Bell Gig by Gig on the Erie Canal

Source: Michael Ricci
July 28, 2008

The Erie Canal, I decided, would be perfect. I could do the Mississippi, but the Erie Canal seemed like a better idea. This is my home state. --Christopher Bell--Canoeing Ukuleleist.

BROCKPORT, N.Y. -- On a rain-soaked evening last week, a small group of people darted through the streets of this Erie Canal town to a large bookstore that anchors Main Street. They sat on plastic folding chairs set up in the basement between Anthologies and Literature, waiting for ...

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A Defiant Rock Edge: Lina Koutrakos at the Metropolitan Room.

Source: Michael Ricci
July 28, 2008

Teardrops on Her Pillow? Not for This Torch Singer

The singer Lina Koutrakos deconstructs the oldest cabaret clich in the book in “Torch," her sagacious new show at the Metropolitan Room. If that loaded title conjures images of a lovelorn diva masochistically wallowing in mistreatment and rejection, Ms. Koutrakos is anything but a self-pitying crybaby. As she sang “The Man That Got Away" on Friday evening, she didn't beckon you to follow her down a yellow-brick road to a tear-soaked ...

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Camaroonian Afro-Pop Sensation Kaissa Performs Free Concert July 30

Source: All About Jazz
July 28, 2008

On Wednesday, July 30, Kaissa performs a free outdoor concert at Waterside Plaza. Enjoy beautiful waterfront views, plenty of seating, onsite parking and dining. Featured with Paul Simon in BAM Under African Skies residency, Kaissa's voice is an electric mix of character and clarity, strength and fragility, total control and unbridled joy. She has worked with luminary artists such as: Manu Dibango, Papa Wemba, Salif Keita, Jean-Michel Jarre, Cesaria Evora, Sekouba Bambino, Martha Wash and Diana Ross. Kaissa's poignant lyrics ...

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Can Amy Winehouse Be Saved?

Source: All About Jazz
July 28, 2008

Her phenomenal talent has been eclipsed by her terrifying ability to self-destruct. Can anything save Amy from herself? From the mayhem of the past year, if Amy Winehouse has learnt anything it might be the terrible truth contained in the saying “be careful what you wish for, you might just get it". Since giving up her whimsical teenage plan to become a roller-skating waitress, the 24-year-old Winehouse has reached a summit that few pop stars even dream of; and, as ...

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At 83, Jazz Legend Haynes Finds Career in Fast Lane

Source: All About Jazz
July 28, 2008

Roy Haynes has a soft spot for sweet rides: a '98 custom Cadillac El Dorado, '74 Bricklin, '02 Mercedes and '05 Dodge Magnum have all been in his collection. Lucky for him the cars destroyed in his latest project only existed in the virtual world. The 83-year-old Roxbury native known as the father of modern jazz drumming recently parlayed his legend status into one of his most unusual gigs ever: He's a jazz DJ in the hottest game in the ...

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AllAboutJazz.com: New Advertising Options Now Available

Source: All About Jazz
July 28, 2008

Dear Fellow Jazz Friend: All About Jazz, the web's leading and longest running jazz music destination offers several new and innovative advertising opportunities for record labels. Why advertise with All About Jazz? AAJ issues every banner advertiser a username and password, so you can monitor your campaign while it's live. You can track how many ads are delivered daily, analyze your click-thru rate, view various reports and more. Your ad is also guaranteed to be seen. Get started today and ...

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The Piers Lawrence Quartet Live at Minton's

Source: All About Jazz
July 28, 2008

The PIERS LAWRENCE QUARTET returns to legendary Minton's Playhouse Saturday, August 2nd @ 10pm, 11:30pm & 1am, $10.00-Door 208 West 118th Street between St. Nicholas Ave and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. (7th Ave) NYC 212-864-8346 for reservations We Love playing MINTONS because it's down the block from Chuk Fowler's elementary school. The folks are always very warm and the vibe is strong! See You There! Piers Lawrence-Guitar, Chuk Fowler-Piano, Jim Hankins-Bass, Sir Earl Grice-Drums ...

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The Joris Teepe Quartet @ B.B. King's

Source: All About Jazz
July 28, 2008

Bassist Joris Teepe is a resident of NYC, but was born and raised in The Netherlands. Last year he was invited to bring his quartet from New York to the Netherlands to perform with the “North Netherlands Sympony Orchestra" of which he was commisioned to compose music. Due to the succes of these concerts, Joris was invited in April to be the guest soloist for the Radio Big Band in Bucharest Romania to perform a program of his music. Upon ...

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