Jazz News

Outside the Boxes: A History of Modern Music That Does Not Respect Convention

Source: All About Jazz
November 25, 2007

THE REST IS NOISE: Listening to the Twentieth Century By Alex Ross Farrar Straus Giroux. 624 Pp. $30. The shelves of music libraries groan under the accumulation of histories of 20th-century music. But they are a dispiriting collection, partly because their implicit claim -- even if they dodge the actual term -- to be “history" is obvious nonsense. How can you write a history of something that is still going on? The answer has usually been ...

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Ali/Galper/Workman - Final Concerts of Reggie Workman's Sculptured Sounds Presents @ Twins Jazz (DC), Nov. 30 and Dec.1

Source: The Cinarae Group
November 25, 2007

Musical alchemy as the futuristic Coltrane alums, Rashied Ali and Reggie Workman join Grammy award winning pianist Hal Galper (Phil Woods and Brecker Brothers alum) in an experiment to meld styles in search of a fresh musical stream. Come ready for an exciting ride! These concerts wrap-up a wonderful concert series for Washington audiences that has featured Billy Hart, Charles Gayel, Andrew Cyrille and many more! For more details on Reggie Workman's Sculptured Sounds, visit scultpuredsounds.com. Twins Jazz has been ...

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New Year's Eve Brunch, December 31st - - It's All About the Audience!

Source: Patricia Adams Ensembles
November 24, 2007

On Monday morning, December 31st, Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire Street, Inman Square, Cambridge, MA expands their traditional holiday brunch schedule to bring The Patricia Adams Quartet featuring Ray Santisi [piano], Greg Loughman [bass], special guest! [drums] and Patricia Adams [vocals] to their main stage for a fabulous holiday special of their now famous brunch. There is the usual Sunday brunch, December 30th and New Year's Day brunch, January 1st. Wrapping in all together by adding December 31st, audiences can ...

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Ariel with "Take 3" Trio at Jerusalem Globus Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
November 24, 2007

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New Orleans-Theme St. Croix Blue Bay Jazz Fest 2007 a Booming Success

Source: All About Jazz
November 24, 2007

Sylvain Music Notes -- The St. Croix Blue Bay Jazz Fest 2007 let loose a star-studded compact of New Orleans Jazz greats and the very best that St. Croix has on offer in a four-day long event from Thursday, November 15 to Sunday, November 18. Bridget Dawson, Executive Director of the Frederiksted Economic Development Association, proclaimed the festival the “best event in nearly 20-years on the island," touting the economic boom to the local downtown economy.

Bill Kassler writes, “Walking ...

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New Orleans Piano Legend Henry Butler with Special Guests Nov. 29-Dec. 2 at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 24, 2007

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 Sets At 8:30 & 10:30PM Les Paul Sets Remain at 8:00 & 10:00PM Effective immediately, minimums are $10/person/set for all show except Les Paul - $15 mins. HENRY BUTLER'S NEW ORLEANS ALL-STARS Nov. 29-Dec. 2 $35.00 Sets At 8:30 & 10:30PM WITH SPECIAL GUESTS Nov. 29 DAVELL CRAWFORD ...

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Peter Brotzmann Chicago Tentet at MCA on Saturday, December 1

Source: All About Jazz
November 24, 2007

Peter Brotzmann Chicago Tentet Saturday, December 1, 2007, 9 pm $20, MCA members $16 Chicago Tentet, the leading, free-improvised jazz ensemble, performs this 10th anniversary concert. Led by the internationally acclaimed reeds player Peter Brotzmann, the group includes five musicians with Chicago ties: Jeb Bishop, Kent Kessler, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Ken Vandermark, and Michael Zerang. The concert will be recorded for a future CD release. Tickets may be purchased at the MCA Box Office, by calling 312.397.4010. ...

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Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola December Lineup

Source: All About Jazz
November 24, 2007

WHO/WHAT:

Tuesday-Sunday, November 27-December 2 Igor Butman & Manhattan Trinity featuring Cyrus Chestnut, George Mraz and Lewis Nash Featuring Igor Butman, tenor saxophone; Cyrus Chestnut, piano; George Mraz, bass; and Lewis Nash, drums. After Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, November 27-December 1 - Hector Martignon Trio

Monday, December 3 UPSTARTS! Special Presentation Danilo Rea & Roberto Gatto Trio with Dennis Irwin Danilo Rea (piano), Roberto Gatto (drums), Dennis Irwin (bass)

Tuesday-Saturday, December 4-8 Lewis Nash Quintet featuring ...

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