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Vince Giordano & His Nighthawks Orchestra Appearing at the Iridium Jazz Club Wednesday's Feb. 21, March 7th, March 14th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 21, 2007

Vince Giordano & His Nighthawks Orchestra SPECIAL SHOWTIMES-7:30PM & 9:30PM Wednesday's Feb. 21, March 7th, March 14th Appearing At IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 As a fledging musician, Vince got a lesson from Pablo Casals. “I was watching one of his Master Classes on the television. They were old kinescopes, poorly filmed and very echoey. One session, a young ...

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Saxophonist Tim Cunningham Revs up with "Manchester RD"

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
February 21, 2007

Soulful and sexy, this R&B saxophonist shows both a tender and funky side in MANCHESTER RD. The CD kicks off with the grooving title-track that serves as a testament to the saxman's ability to burn up the keys on the horn, while songs like “Sadie" and “Heart, Mind & Soul" show a level of emotional maturity that can only be gained by paying dues on the bandstand. All twelve songs in MANCHESTER RD. were written and arranged by Cunningham. The ...

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Mossa Bildner Colours of Ritual Black History Month Celebration at Kaye Playhouse Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 8:00 P.M.

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 21, 2007

THE GLOBAL AFRO LATINO AND CARIBBEAN INITIATIVE (GALCI) AND THE DEPARTMENT OF AFRICANA, PUERTO RICAN and LATINO STUDIES of Hunter College-CUNY PRESENT COLOURS OF RITUAL in CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH At Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College,Hunter College, Feb 22nd, 2007 @ 8:00 PM New York, NY -- Take a journey of discovery from tribalism to technology, in honor of Black History Month. Experience a provocative juxtaposition of sacred music, imagery, and dance In Colours of ...

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Chopin Goes Jazz at Joe's Pub Wednesday, March 7th, at 9:30 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 21, 2007

Polish Cultural Institute 350 Fifth Avenue, suite 4621 New York, NY 10118 GRAZYNA AUGUSCIK & THE ANDRZEJ JAGODZINSKI TRIO CHOPIN GOES JAZZ AT JOE'S PUB AS STARS OF POLISH JAZZ JAM WITH A MASTER New York -- Capping their U.S. tour, renowned Chicago-based jazz singer, Grazyna Auguscik and Poland's acclaimed Andrzej Jagodzinski Trio will give a concert of Chopin-inspired jazz at Joe's Pub on Wednesday, March 7th, at 9:30 PM, ...

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Larry Willis Benefit St. Peter's Church Monday, February 26th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 21, 2007

Attention Jazz Community:

You may have heard that pianist Larry Willis's house burned down, so the community is trying to take care of him.

Please attend and help spread the word about the: Larry Willis Benefit St. Peter's Church

Fazioli Salon presents:

“Pianists Play for Larry"

Monday, February 26th 7-10pm

Fazioli F-278 Concert Grand Piano

suggested contribution $20

featuring

Randy Weston Geri Allen Don Friedman Bertha Hope

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Sten Hostfalt Ghost Factor Live NYC February 23, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
February 21, 2007

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Americana Music Association Announces SXSW Showcase

Source: conqueroo
February 21, 2007

AMERICANA MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES SXSW SHOWCASE

Wednesday, March 14 in Austin showcase to feature Charlie Louvin, Sunny Sweeney, The Holmes Brothers, Ruthie Foster, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Marc Broussard

Nashville, TN - The Americana Music Association has announced the lineup for their showcase at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2007. The show will take place on Wednesday, March 14 at The Parish in Austin. This event is open to SXSW attendees, and to the general public.

Country Music Hall of Famer ...

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"Improvisations" Exhibition by Dilar Pereira at the Trem Azul Jazz Store in Lisboa, Portugal

Source: All About Jazz
February 20, 2007

“Improvisations" Exhibition By Dilar Pereira Trem Azul Jazz Store Lisboa, Portugal Ends March 18, 2007 Take your time and spent an afternoon at Trem Azul Jazz Store, the home of Clean Feed Records, to see “Improvisations", a collage exhibition by artist Dilar Pereira. “Improvisations" collects a group of recent works which came from the collage technique. These works have an intrinsec relationship with jazz whose musicians, themes, synchronicities and deconstructions were inspirations ...

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