Jazz News

Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola February Lineup

Source: All About Jazz
January 3, 2008

WHO/WHAT: Tuesday-Sunday, January 29-February 3 Bobby Hutcherson Quartet Featuring Bobby Hutcherson (vibes), Joe Gilman (piano), Dwayne Burno (bass) and Billy Drummond (drums). After Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, January 29-February 2 - Joe Magnarelli Quartet Saturday, February 2 - 12:30 & 2:30pm Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola Presents Jazz Battle: Trombone Vincent Chandler vs. Luis Bonilla with the Xavier Davis Trio FREE to the public. First come, first served. Monday, February ...

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Joan Stiles Sextet at Sweet Rhythm/NYC - January 7th, 2008

Source: Two for the Show Media
January 3, 2008

Pianist, Composer, & Bandleader Joan Stiles will be performing with her Sextet at Sweet Rhythm in NYC Monday, January 7th, 2008 in celebration of her new release Hurly-Burly. Set Times 8:00 & 10:00 PM. Joan Stiles Sextet Joan Stiles, piano Mike Rodriguez, trumpet Steve Wilson, alto sax Joel Frahm, tenor sax David Wong, bass Matt Wilson, drums “Each track of Hurly-Burly is its own small event, immaculately prepared ...

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Ken Peplowski Quartet Friday & Saturday , January 4-5 at Kitano 2 Sets - 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 3, 2008

Friday & Saturday, January 4-5, 2008 Ken Peplowski Quartet with Jay Leonhart-bass, Ted Rosenthal-piano, Tom Melito-drums At Kitano 66 Park Avenue (at 38th St.) New York City 212-885-7119 2 SETS - 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM $25 FRI./SAT. - $15 MIN./SET The late Mel Tormesaid, “Since the advent of Benny Goodman,there have been too few clarinetists to fill the void that Goodman left. Ken Peplowski is ...

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For Your Valentine, Al Jarreau's Love Songs Available January 29

Source: All About Jazz
January 3, 2008

Seven-Time Grammy Winner Takes a Chance on Romance with a 14-Track Collection Featuring His Favorite Love Songs Gathered from Three Decades of Critically Acclaimed Albums

LOS ANGELES - Al Jarreau's unique vocal style is one of the world's most precious treasures. His innovative musical expressions have made him one of the most exciting and critically acclaimed performers of our time with seven Grammy Awards, scores of international music awards and popular accolades worldwide. A heart-melting crooner who singed with Reprise ...

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Ohmega Watts Live in Philadelphia on January 18

Source: All About Jazz
January 3, 2008

While the eclecticism of his debut album The Find won him many fans, Watts Happening pushes the envelope to reveal even more about MC/producer Ohmega Watts. The record includes collaborations with lauded MC/producer Jneiro Jarel (Shape Of Broad Minds), up n'coming Brazilian vocalist Tita Lima, Bay Area blues n'funkstress (and one of James Brown's favorite female vocalists) Sugarpie Desanto, and label mate Shawn Lee.

OHMEGA WATTS PHILADELPHIA DETAILS: JAN 18 2008 @ World Cafe Live 3025 Walnut St. ...

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Bargemusic January Jazz Programs

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 2, 2008

THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ SERIES AT BARGEMUSIC For reservations and further information, please call: (718) 624-2083 Or e-mail us at [email protected] Tickets are $35 regular, $30 seniors, $20 students Located at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, Bargemusic began its Thursday night JAZZ Series starting in June 2007. Please find the September schedule below with more performances to come! Imagine a truly unique New York City location with charm, history and spectacular water ...

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George Duke to Give History of Soul Music Jan. 31 at Berklee College

Source: All About Jazz
January 2, 2008

Sovereign Bank Music Series at Berklee presents a history of soul music with multi Grammy-winner George Duke - pioneering synth player and producer for superstars from Miles and Michael to Dizzy and Zappa - January 31 Boston, December 19, 2007 - The Sovereign Bank Music Series at Berklee continues with a man who has made soulful contributions in almost every genre of music - five-time Grammy-winner and synth pioneer George Duke. Starting out in jazz with Jean-Luc Ponty and Cannonball ...

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Highlights in Jazz 2008 Season Line Up

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 2, 2008

JACK KLEINSINGER Presents Highlights In JAZZ New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series Highlights In Jazz 2008 Season THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008 - 8 PM Remembering Ray Barretto featuring Sonny Fortune Dave Valentin Steve Turre Bobby Sanabria Steve Kroon Arturo O'Farrill Trio Thursday, February 14, 2008 - 8 pm Highlights In Jazz 35th Anniversary ...

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