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Performance / Tour

Paul Nash Jazz Cycles Tonight Wednesday, January 23rd at the Iridium Jazz Club Sets at 8:30 & 10:30PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 23, 2008

Paul Nash Jazz Cycles Wednesday, January 23rd At IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 Sets At 8:30 & 10:30PM Featuring Kenny Rampton (trumpet) Bruce Williamson (soprano & alto sax) Tim Ries (tenor sax) Mick Rossi (piano) Vic Juris (guitar) Jeff Carney (bass) Grisha Alexiev (drums)

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Performance / Tour

Tsidi Will Join Sathima as Her Special Guest Tonight at Sweet Rhythm Sets at 8 & 10PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 23, 2008

Tsidi Will Join Sathima as Her Special Guest Wednesday, January 23, 2008 Sathima Bea Benjamin Stephen Scott - piano Buster Williams - bass George Gray - drums Tsidi Celebrating The Reissue of “A Morning In Paris" , Her Debut Album Featuring Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, and Abdullah Ibrahim Sets at 8 & 10PM Sweet Rhythm 88 Seventh Avenue South (at Bleecker St) New York, NY 10014 ...

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Recording

Kelli O'Hara's 'Wonder in the World' Features Connick, Jr

Source: Seth Cohen PR
January 23, 2008

The Next Big Star Might Be The Girl Next Door Kelli O'Hara Readies 'Wonder in the World,' with a Little Help From Her Friend Harry Connick, Jr. Covers of Billy Joel and James Taylor Mix with Original Tracks and Familiar Favorites Soon to be Seen in Vogue Magazine The next big star might be the girl next door. Singer Kelli O'Hara is on the verge of a breakthrough 2008 - her upcoming CD 'Wonder in the World' combines pop music ...

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Festival

Photo Gallery of Iaje 2008 at AAJ Visual Arts Gallery

Source: All About Jazz
January 23, 2008

Award / Grant

Poogie Bell Nominated for a Grammy

Source: Tsunami Publicity
January 23, 2008

Accomplished drummer Poogie Bell and his percussive prowess have been nominated for a Grammy for his performance on the international sensation Angelique Kidjo's 2007 album Djin Djin. The album is up for a Grammy in the “Best Contemporary World Music Album" category. Showcasing his musical versatility, Poogie compliments the Beninese singer well by serving up tight and percussive rhythms seasoned with a worldly flair. Chances are, even if you have never heard of Poogie Bell, you're familiar with his work ...

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Interview

Michael White Quintet 'S Music and Interview Airing on CKCUFM "Now's the Time"

Source: All About Jazz
January 23, 2008

Michael White Quintet 's Music and Interview on CKCUFM “Now's The Time" Tune into Now's the Time on Thursday, January 24 as host Andrew Forbes presents the music of the Michael White Quintet, as well as recordings spanning White's career, and an interview with the musicians. Now's the Time is a weekly journey into the outer spaceways of improvised music, hosted by members of the Improvised Music Collective in Ottawa, ...

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Interview

Vocalist Jay Clayton Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
January 23, 2008

Jay Clayton's career as a singer defies easy classification. True, she most often sings jazz, but she's also collaborated with two of the most prominent modern composers of art music--Steve Reich and John Cage. Even when it comes to jazz, her palette is nothing if not diverse; she is as comfortable with free improvisation and electronic music as with standards. After performing for more than two decades in New York, Clayton moved to Seattle in 1982 to head up a ...

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Education

National Jazz Competition Draws More Than 340 High School Students to Savannah

Source: All About Jazz
January 22, 2008

Aspiring young musicians to perform, study with and watch performances by esteemed clinicians including Marcus Roberts, Wycliffe Gordon, Jeff Clayton, James Ketch and Marcus Printup Savannah, Georgia - Savannah Music Festival (SMF) has selected twelve outstanding high school jazz bands from across the nation to participate in its expanded high school jazz band program, SWING CENTRAL, which takes place April 3-5, 2008. This year, the well-established three-day workshop program features some of the country's finest high ...

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