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Saxophonist Rob Reddy Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
February 26, 2007

Rob Reddy's one of the prominent soprano saxophonists working today, but his reputation has been built upon his work as bandleader and, especially, as a composer. He's been a presence in New York for 20 years now, having studied with soprano player Dave Liebman and reedsman Makanda Ken McIntyre before graduating from the first-ever jazz program at Greenwich Village's New School.

AAJ Contributing Editor Paul Olson recently spoke at length with Reddy about his recent album, A Hundred Jumping Devils, ...

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Elisabeth Lohninger at Rose Live Music, March 7, 2007

Source: Kari-On Productions
February 26, 2007

Elisabeth Lohninger Appearing At: Rose Live Music March 7, 2007

New York-based vocalist/composer Elisabeth Lohninger is certainly making her way up the hill of recognition, invigorating the vocal jazz scene with a new stylistic blend that is fresh musically and artistically. Not only is Lohninger a master interpreter of jazz standards, but on her current outing The Only Way Out Is Up, Lohninger masterfully conveys her abilities as a composer. Lohninger's voice and compositions have been ...

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My Favorite Things with Russ Neff for the Week of February 25, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
February 25, 2007

This week's music on My Favorite Things, the online jazz radio show produced & hosted by Russ Neff. World On A String - Phil Woods Quintet - American Songbook All Blues - Sir Roland Hanna - Everything I Love The Breeze & I - Thomas Marriott - Both Sides of the Fence Orfeu - Moacir Santos - Ouro Negro Careless Love - Harry Connick, Jr. - Oh My NOLA Sunny Side of the Street - Kermit Ruffins - Kermit Ruffins ...

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Pete Zimmer Band @ Blues Alley Monday, February 26, 2007 8PM and 10PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 25, 2007

Pete Zimmer Band Featuring: Joel Frahm - Tenor Saxophone Toru Dodo - Piano David Wong - Bass Pete Zimmer - Drums BLUES ALLEY 1073 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. Washington D.C. Monday, February 26, 2007 8pm and 10pm $18 Cover Latest CD Pete Zimmer Quintet Judgment George Garzone: tenor saxophone; Michael Rodriguez: trumpet; Joel Frahm: tenor saxophone; Toru Dodo: piano; John Sullivan: ...

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Brian Groder's Double Perceptions at Deepop's Freestyle Music Series at Jimmies Backroom Sunday Feb 25th 7PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 25, 2007

Brian Groder's Double Perceptions at Deepop's Freestyle Music Series at Jimmies Backroom Sunday Feb 25th 7PM Brian Groder's Double Perceptions Rez Abbasi guitar Dominic Duval double-bass Newman Taylor Baker drums Brian Groder trumpet DeePop's Freestyle Music Series at Jimmies Backroom Sunday Feb 25, 2007 7pm 43 E. 7th Street NYC 212-982-3006 $10.00 door Equally fluent on trumpet and flugelhorn, Groder ...

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Reggie Workman's Sculptured Sounds Music Festival - Final Concert Sunday, Feb. 25

Source: The Cinarae Group
February 25, 2007

Don't miss the fourth and final concert of this historic concert series this Sunday, February 25. It's in celebration of Black History and the concert is free/By Love Donation (if you love the music, please make a donation). Sunday's concert is a triple treat featuring:

SOJOURNER - This nouveau string ensemble trio dares to explore diverse musical genres of Jazz, Pop, R&B, Latin, Funk, Avant-Garde and Hip-Hop (Nioka Workman), Judith Insell (Viola), Marlene Rice (Violin) and Calvin Jones (Bass).

MATT ...

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The Russ Kassoff Trio Wednesday February 28th at the Kitano

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 25, 2007

Hello Friends & Fans,

Here's a short list of my upcoming appearances in the near future around the NYC Metropolitan Area along with some other exciting current announcements. If you get a chance, please come down to the Kitano. It's a wonderful new club with great food, ambiance and hospitality. Hope to see you all there! Here comes the spring!

THE KITANO 66 Park Ave @ E. 38th Street, New York Telephone: (212) 885-7119

Wednesday February ...

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Latin Jazz in Portland Feb. 24-26 with Rob Scheps, Romero Lubambo, Brasilia, Oregon Symphony

Source: All About Jazz
February 25, 2007

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