Jazz News

Women in Jazz Festival 2007 April 20-22, 2007 at Saint Peter's Church NYC

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
March 10, 2007

WOMEN IN JAZZ FESTIVAL 2007 April 20-22, 2007 at Saint Peter's Church 619 Lexington Avenue (at 54th Street), New York City presented by International Women in Jazz and Midtown Arts Common / The Jazz Ministry at Saint Peter's Church International Women In Jazz, Midtown Arts Common / The Jazz Ministry at Saint Peter's Church will present their first annual jazz festival with a photographic exhibit of women musicians, live jazz jam, performance etiquette workshop, ...

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Elin Sings with Her Brazilian Jazz Trio Friday, March 9th @ Night and Day 8:30-11:30PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
March 10, 2007

Elin + her Brazilian jazz trio Friday, March 9th @ Night and Day 230 5th Avenue (@ President St, inside Biscuit BBQ) (718) 399-2161 8:30-11:30pm $10 cover There will be a $6 minimum, but it can be for food or drink. So come out...have a glass of wine...or try some lip-smackin' southern cookin'! This is a chance for you to check out the jazzy side of what I do. I'll be featuring ...

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Michelle Walker Performs at Smoke Jazz Club

Source: All About Jazz
March 10, 2007

Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker Performs @ Smoke Jazz Club Sunday March 18, 2007 6:00pm-8:00pm No Cover, Drink Minimum

As a singer deeply rooted in tradition and as one of the new leading lights of jazz vocals, acclaimed singer Michelle Walker brings her rich arrangements, electrifying band and unique style of jazz to one of New York City's best jazz clubs. She will perform in concert at Smoke Jazz Club on Sunday March ...

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Wallace Roney Sextet March 10 - 11 - Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
March 10, 2007

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Some Wonderful Moment Featuring Ron Miles

Source: All About Jazz
March 10, 2007

ears&eyes Records Presents...

Just wanted to pass along that the Jason Steele Ensemble debut release, Some Wonderful Moment, is now available for pre-order. Just go to jasonsteelemusic.com to pre-order and you will receive a free mp3 of “Horn Interlude"--one of the tracks from the CD.

Musicians on Some Wonderful Moment... Ron Miles-Cornet Thad Franklin-Trumpet/Flugelhorn Tim Sullivan-Sax/Bass Clarinet Josh Sclar-Sax Keith Johnson-Fender Rhodes Matt Ulery-Bass Charles Rumback-Drums ...

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Joe Lovano and the Bad Plus Live in Pittsburgh PA March 16-17

Source: All About Jazz
March 10, 2007

Marrch 16-17 - Joe Lovano / The Bad Plus

In this exceptional double bill, two contemporary groups, Joe Lovano Quartet and The Bad Plus, make their first appearance together at MCG. Tenor saxophonist and Downbeat “Jazz Album of the Year" award winner Joe Lovano is a well-established, Grammy Award winning artist in the jazz community. Lovano is an internationally recognized arranger, composer, and sax man. The Bad Plus redefines contemporary jazz by combining traditional piano jazz trio with modern favorites, ...

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Be Featured on Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band's Next Record

Source: All About Jazz
March 10, 2007

Grammy winning artist Gordon Goodwin and the Big Phat Band are showing just how much they love their fans by inviting them to perform on their next album by way of a talent search called The Big Phat Jam (www.bigphatjam.com). The talent search, launching March 19, will feature fans competing with other contestants for eight weeks to see who has the best jazz improvisational skills. Additionally, a special vocal category will give fans an opportunity to sing with the band. ...

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Ryga and Taggart Duo at Mill Bay Sylvan United Jazz Vespers

Source: All About Jazz
March 9, 2007

Jazz Vespers at Sylvan United Church Campbell Ryga and Ross Taggart - Vancouver's Finest Jazz Duo Two of Vancouver's Finest will appear at the popular Sylvan Jazz Vespers program held every third Saturday at 4:30 in the beautiful sanctuary in the round. Campbell Ryga (saxophonist) was honored the Jazz Report Magazine's Award 'Canada's Alto Saxophonist of the Year 2000 presented to him at the annual Jazz Report Awards Ceremony held in Toronto in May 2000. The two former ...

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