Jazz News

Saxophonist Jack Schaeffer Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
April 16, 2008

AAJ contributor Randall Robinson sat down recently with longtime Marin county saxophonist Jack Schaeffer who, since the 1970s, has frequently been showcased at San Francisco and Sausalito nightclubs, and is a staple of Mill Valley's Sweetwater Inn, where the saxophonist's AnExchange Quartet played its first gig. Still playing these many years later, Schaeffer frequently gigs with his Hot House Swing Band.

“Saxist Jack," as he is affectionately known, has piqued interest and curiosity with his conversion, invention or, perhaps, contraption, ...

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Karrin Allyson at Chris' Jazz Cafe on April 18 & 19, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
April 16, 2008

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Frank Sinatra Jr., Dee Dee Bridgewater, Boz Scaggs, and Al Green to Headline Rochester International Jazz Festival 7th Edition June 13-21, 2008

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.
April 15, 2008

800+ Artists, 250+ Concerts Tickets on Sale Now Rochester, NY-- Frank Sinatra Jr. & His Orchestra, Dee Dee Bridgewater with special guest Richard Bona Band, Boz Scaggs, and Al Green will headline the seventh annual Rochester International Jazz Festival (www.rochesterjazz.com) presented by M&T Bank. The nine-day Festival, June 13-21, will deliver a diverse lineup of creative improvised music with more than 800 artists from around the world performing in 250 concerts. Two special ensemble concerts will be presented ...

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Weasel Walter May 2008 East Coast Dates and New Releases

Source: ugEXPLODE
April 15, 2008

Iconoclastic West Coast drummer Weasel Walter will play a string of East Coast dates to coincide with several new releases on his own ugEXPLODE label. Perhaps best known for leading the long-running punk-jazz/no wave/brutal prog group The Flying Luttenbachers, Walter has gained a reputation as a young drummer of considerable intensity and sensitivity. Released on April 15, 2008 “Opulence" (a duo between Walter and Anthony Braxton alumni Mary Halvorson on guitar) and “Trauma" (a first-time-on-cd reissue of brutal free jazz ...

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Max Roach Tribute Update

Source: All About Jazz
April 15, 2008

The Andy Kirk Research Foundation, Inc. presents, as part of the 9th Annual Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival, a three day tribute to the late jazz icon Dr. Maxwell Lemuel Roach. This programming is produced with the blessing of Max Roach's family. Beginning Friday, April 25 thru and including April 27, 2008, presentations, video footage, panel discussions and jazz performances will honor the life of this great African American artist. At Concord Baptist Church of Christ; Boys and Girls High School; ...

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Alto Saxophonist Jaleel Shaw to Showcase His New CD "Optimism" May 2 & 3 at the Jazz Gallery in NYC

Source: Michael Ricci
April 15, 2008

WHO: Alto Saxophonist JALEEL SHAW With Lage Lund (guitar); Jeremy Pelt - 5/2 & Avishai Cohen - 5/3 (trumpet); Ben Street - 5/2 & Joe Martin - 5/3 (bass); Johnathan Blake (drums); Piano - TBA. WHAT: CD Release Party for Shaw's new album OPTIMISM (Changu Records CR001) WHEN: Friday & Saturday / May 2 & 3, 2008 / 9 & 10:30 pm WHERE: The Jazz Gallery / 290 Hudson Street (below Spring) / NYC 10013 TICKETS: $15 General Public / ...

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Rob Mullins Entertainment and Private Lessons Programs

Source: All About Jazz
April 15, 2008

WHAT: 1st Annual Planetmullins Awards Ceremony and Concert WHERE: Pierre's Fine Pianos 11039 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90039 WHEN: April 27, 2008 3 p.m. Cover: $15 Adults $5 Students 310-572-7245

ROB MULLINS TO HOST CONCERT AND AWARD SHOW IN LOS ANGELES

Rob Mullins, recording artist, music educator, and author will host the first Annual Planetmullins Awards Ceremony and live band ...

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The Caesarea Harbor Jazz Festival, June 2008, Israel

Source: All About Jazz
April 15, 2008

Three of the very best international ensembles in traditional jazz are coming to the ancient harbor to play live against marvelous background of blazing sunsets, blue seas and ancient temples.

This summer - like every summer - an unforgettable jazz experience awaits us on 12-14 of June at Caesarea's ancient harbor.

This year we've put a special emphasis on large ensembles known for their electrifying, brilliant performance, carrying with them the authentic spirit of the early 1900s in New Orleans. ...

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