Jazz News

Toronto: Julie Michels and Parley, Friday, February 8, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
February 5, 2008

Live at La Belle Epoque Friday, February 8, 2008 Doors open 6:30PM Music at 8 and 10 PM Music Charge: $15.00 (Full dinner menu available - NO MINIMUM) Reservations: (416) 532-2782

Vocalist Julie Michels' intense, original, and joyous sound grabs familiar melodies from every decade and welds them to original and wonderfully thick chords influenced by every international tradition. Her ability to phrase a lyric and improvise over a melody ...

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Be Kind Rewind, Featuring Music of Fats Waller

Source: CineMedia Promotions
February 5, 2008

JACK BLACK AND MOS DEF STAR IN ROBOCOP, AND RUSH HOUR, AND GHOSTBUSTERS AND BE KIND REWIND

LAKESHORE RECORDS' BE KIND REWIND SOUNDTRACK BRINGS TO LIFE THE SONGS OF FATS WALLER

Los Angeles, CA - Lakeshore Records will release the original motion picture soundtrack for BE KIND REWIND. The album features classic Fats Waller cuts performed by the film's star Mos Def, writer/director Michel Gondry and composer Jean-Michel Bernard, plus classic tracks by Booker T and the MGs, Fats Waller, ...

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Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola March 2008 Lineup

Source: All About Jazz
February 5, 2008

Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola March 2008 Lineup WHO/WHAT: Tuesday-Sunday, February 26-March 2 Arturo O'Farrill Sextet with Dafnis Prieto, Jim Seeley & John Benitez Featuring Arturo O'Farrill (piano), Dafnis Prieto (drums), Jim Seeley (trumpet), John Benitez (bass), Pedro Martinez (percussion) and Willie Williams (tenor saxophone). After Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, February 26-March 1 - Dayna Stephens Quartet Saturday, March 1 - 1pm & 3m - FREE Trumpet Jazz Battle James Zollar vs. ...

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Andrea Wolper Returns to 55 Bar, Feb. 21

Source: All About Jazz
February 5, 2008

Andrea Wolper returns to the lively, legendary 55 Bar with longtime bandmates Michael Howell (gtr) and Ken Filiano (bs) Andrea Wolper Trio The 55 Bar Thursday Feb. 21 7 - 9 PM 55 Christopher St. New York No cover charge. Full bar Described alternately as “entirely original" and “a singer with an uncanny emotional touch for the past 50 years ...

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Just Music, Just Hammerman - Just Lucky!

Source: DeBlaze & Associates
February 5, 2008

What: The Words & Music of Al Hammerman. A concert with complimentary CD and post concert reception When: Friday, February 22, 2008, 7:30-9:30 pm Where: Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108 Who: Al Hammerman (Composer, Lyricist, Producer) & his Orchestra, Phil Loder, Alan Oxenhandler, Arvell Keithley, Eddie Eaton, Rhonda Stanley, Timm Kallial Cost: Wish Patron ($35), Wish Supporter ($55), Wish Star (Preferred seating at $75) How: ...

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Bill McBirnie - Flute News - February 2008

Source: All About Jazz
February 5, 2008

Bill McBirnie Extreme Flute Sun., Feb. 10th, 7:30 to 9:30 - Evening @ Portabella Restaurant Duo with Bernie Senensky (piano) 265 Main Street, Picton 613-476-7057 Sun., Feb. 24th, 12:00 to 3:00 - Brunch @ The Stonegrill on Winchester With Robi Botos (piano) and Artie Roth (bass) 51 Winchester St., Toronto 416-967-6565 Wed., Feb. 27th, 9:00 to 11:00 - Evening @ Mezzetta Cafe Restaurant With Robi Botos (piano) 681 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto 416-658-5687 Sun., Mar. 2nd, 10:30 - Morning ...

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Half-off Drinks and Appetizers at Award-Winning Ambrosia Restaurant

Source: All About Jazz
February 5, 2008

The award-winning Ambrosia Restaurant is pleased to announce a 5-star Happy Hour featuring a diverse selection of half-off appetizers and premium cocktails, imported beers and fine wines. Ambrosia's Happy Hour, one of the later running happy hours in the area, starts at 4:30 PM and runs until 7:30 PM, Tuesday through Friday. Happy hour appetizers feature Ambrosia's signature Shrimp Scampi, American Raised “Kobe" Beef Carpaccio, Petaluma Quail, Wagyu Beef Short Rib Raviolis, Pacific Red King Crab and Wild Burgundy Snails. ...

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The Conservatorium Van Amsterdam and Manhattan School of Music Presents the Summer Jazz Workshop

Source: All About Jazz
February 5, 2008

Summer Jazz Workshop 2008 co-hosted by Manhattan School of Music July 7 - 11, 2008, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Study jazz in Amsterdam this summer! You now have the opportunity to study jazz in an outstanding international musical atmosphere. The Conservatorium van Amsterdam and the Manhattan School of Music organize the successful Summer Jazz Workshop. The workshop will be open to jazz students (instrumentalists as well as vocalists) from all over the world. Participating in the Summer Jazz Workshop means one ...

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