Jazz News

Hip Hop Artist Jean Grae to Perform with Her Mother, Vocalist Sathima Bea Benjamin

Source: All About Jazz
January 9, 2008

The New York-based hip hop star Jean Grae will join her mother, the legendary South African jazz singer Sathima Bea Benjamin, onstage at New York's Sweet Rhythm jazz club on Wednesday, January 23, 2008. This concert will mark the first time the two have performed together.

The performance also celebrates the re-issue of Sathima's 1963 debut album A Morning in Paris, which features Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, and Sathima's husband Abdullah Ibrahim all accompanying her on the piano. Due out ...

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Blessing of Musicians and Their Instruments Jazz Vespers January 20, 2008 at 5:00 P.M. St. Peter's Church

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 9, 2008

Blessing of Musicians and their Instruments Jazz Vespers January 20, 2008 at 5:00 P.M. Everyone is welcome to attend this very special candlelight liturgy. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and receive a blessing. The Erica vonKleist Group will lead the music. This service will be followed immediately by a Jazz Memorial for baritone saxophonist, Cecil Payne. SAINT PETER'S CHURCH Lexington Avenue at 54th Street New York City 212-935-2200 ...

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The Cindy Blackman Quartet Live at the Jazz Standard/NYC on January 21st, 2008

Source: Two for the Show Media
January 9, 2008

Drummer, Bandleader, & Recording Artist, Cindy Blackman will be performing with her Quartet at The Jazz Standard in New York on January 21st, 2008 in celebration of her latest release Music for the New Millennium. Set Times are 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM Cindy Blackman Quartet Cindy Blackman - drums JD Allen - saxophone Carlton Holmes - keyboard George Mitchell - bass LISTINGS INFORMATION: CINDY BLACKMAN QUARTET Jazz Standard - 116 East ...

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Panama to Celebrate 5th Annual Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
January 9, 2008

Jazz meets Panama, the upcoming tourism destination 2008 Panama, January 9, 2008. Panama once more will be the hotspot of the international Jazz scene, celebrating the 5th annual Jazz Festival from the 21. - 26. of January 2008. Well known stars and artists will change the capital of the exotic isthmus Panama in a vibrating and animating stage. It's all about art, culture and pleasure and the experience between the best musicians, the Panamanian people and the visitors from all ...

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Pat Martino Quartet at the Sellersville Theater on February 2, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
January 9, 2008

Saturday, February 2, 2008 8:00pm - $35.00

One of the most original of the jazz-based guitarists to emerge in the '60s, Philadelphia's own Pat Martino has been recognized as one of the most exciting virtuosos in jazz. Pat is known for his distinctive, fat sound and gut-wrenching performances and fully embodies thoughtful energy & soul. Musicians flock to his door for lessons, and he offers not only the benefits of his musical knowledge, but also the philosophical insights ...

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Saxophonist/Composer Russ Nolan Proudly Announces the Release of His New Album, with You in Mind

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
January 9, 2008

Saxophonist/Composer Russ Nolan Proudly Announces The Release of His New Album, With You In Mind Featuring The Kenny Werner Trio: Kenny Werner (piano), Johannes Weidenmuller (bass), Ari Hoenig (drums) “Two Colors, Russ Nolan's first album as a leader, was an impressive debut; With You in Mind is a flying leap. Inasmuch as it finds the saxophonist seamlessly integrating himself into a longstanding trio, the new album reminds me of some of those classic Prestiges and Blue Notes of the 1950s ...

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Last-Minute Hotel Deals for Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues 2008

Source: CaribPR.com
January 9, 2008

CARIBPR, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Jan 7, 2008: With Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Fest fast approaching, fans are encouraged to book their last-minute reservations as soon as possible. Many hotels in the Montego Bay area have already sold-out, but fans can still book rooms for the Caribbean's biggest party this month. Fans expecting to arrive in Jamaica on Wednesday, January 23rd and leave on Sunday, January 27th can find rooms in the following hotels and resorts. Prices quoted are ...

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Judi Silvano's Women's Work Quartet Wednesday, January 9th Sets 8 PM & 10 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 8, 2008

Wednesday, January 9, 2008 Judi Silvano's WOMEN'S WORK QUARTET featuring pianist Janice Friedman, bassist Jennifer Vincent drummer Bernice “Boom Boom" Brooks Special Guest Joe Lovano Kitano Jazz Room in the Kitano Hotel 66 Park Avenue (at 38th Street) 212-885-7119 Mezzanine Bar Sets 8 PM & 10 PM No Cover / $15 Min. Silvano leads a vibrant all-female ensemble, in a repertoire including neglected gems ...

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