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Recording

"Momentos Cubanos" by Guitarist & Vocalist Luis Mario Ochoa Set for Release 4/8

Source: MFA - Mitchell Feldman Associates
April 6, 2008

Acclaimed Havana-Born & Toronto-Based Guitarist-Vocalist Joined By Pianist Hilario Duran On Program Of Latin American Classics & Originals (Toronto, Ontario) On Momentos Cubanos - Luis Mario Ochoa's 4th album and first with his new quintet- the Havana-born,Toronto- based guitarist, vocalist, composer, arranger,bandleader and producer showcases his virtuosity and versatility with authority. A nominee in 2007 for Canadian Latin Jazz Artist of the Year,Ochoa is joined on the recording by acclaimed Cuban pianist Hilario Durnand adynamic rhythm section of bass, drums ...

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Performance / Tour

Trumpter Dizzy Reece for Holy Trinity Cathedral Benefit

Source: Bluprint Media
April 6, 2008

Trumpeter Dizzy Reece, who's been based in the US for many years, heads home to Jamaica to perform in a concert to benefit the restoration of Kingston, Jamaica landmark the Holy Trinity Cathedral. The concert takes place on Sunday April 13 at the residence of the Roman Catholic Archbishop in Kingston (21 Hopefield Avenue). Also set to perform are Jamaican trumpet maestro Mickey Hanson, and drummer Desi Jones with his band, Skool. Reece has distinguished himself on the international jazz ...

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Performance / Tour

Julio Santillan Trio at el Taller- April 18

Source: All About Jazz
April 5, 2008

JULIO SANTILLAN TRIO “A Striking combination of jazz sensibility applied to argentinean folk rhythms." -Boston Herald Friday, April 18, 8pm EL TALLER (2710 Broadway- corner of 104 st.- 3rd. floor- New York, NY 10025) res. 212-665-9460 featuring: DANIELE CAMARDA: bass QUINTINO CINALLI: percussion JULIO SANTILLAN: guitar-voice suggested donation $10 www.juliosantillan.com www.tallerlatino.org Julio A. Santilln is a New York-based composer and guitarist originally from Tucumn, ...

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Event

Award-Winning Vocal Group, the Perfect Gentlemen, to Perform at the OC Pavilion

Source: All About Jazz
April 5, 2008

The OC Pavilion is pleased to feature award-winning vocal performers, The Perfect Gentlemen, on Saturday, 26 at 8 PM. Doors to the award-winning Ambrosia Restaurant open at 5 PM and the lobby and theater doors open at 6 PM. The Perfect Gentlemen provide the perfect blend of harmony and humor harkening back to the days of Vaudeville. Preserving America's great vocal sounds from a time when music was music, The Perfect Gentlemen recreate the close harmonies of such legendary groups ...

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Performance / Tour

Barry Romberg's Random Access Large Ensemble CD Release Party in Toronto, April 27

Source: All About Jazz
April 5, 2008

Performance / Tour

Dave Liebman/Ed Saindon Teaming up with Depth of Emotion for Concert Performances

Source: World Improvised Music
April 5, 2008

In response to the success of their recent CD collaboration Depth of Emotion, saxist Dave Liebman and vibist Ed Saindon are teaming up with the group Depth of Emotion for concert & clinic performances. Featuring a unique blend of Liebman's soprano and Saindon's vibes, the recording has been receiving widespread radio airplay in the U.S. and abroad as well as garnering positive reviews from the major trade magazines and internet jazz sites. Joining Liebman and Saindon, will be drummer Mark ...

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Event

Berry Hill Celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month

Source: Alta LeCompte
April 5, 2008

Friday Night Concert: The Josh Walker trio featuring trumpeter Ross Le Compte will appear in concert 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Berry Hill Estate, 3105 River Road, South Boston, Va. Tickets are $10. Reservations recommended -- 434-517-7001. Saturday: Legends of Jazz Film Festival and Jazz Workshops: The weekend of jazz continues 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 12 with films and excerpts from films of Jazz Legends - Louis Armstrong through Charlie Mingus, Chet Baker and Dave Brubeck. Josh Walker, guitar; ...

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Performance / Tour

Lage Lund in Concerts in NYC

Source: All About Jazz
April 5, 2008

Date: April 15, 22 & 29th 2008 Jazz guitarist Lage Lund will have a Tuesday residency at “Cachaa" in New York City starting April 15th, 2008. His quartet features some well-known up and coming jazz musicians in New York City, e.g. Danny Grissett (piano,) Rodney Green (drums,) and Orlando Le Fleming (bass). The band will play two sets at 10:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Lage Lund won the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition in 2005, named ...

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