Jazz News

Pianist Jeremy Monteiro Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
January 16, 2007

In a career spanning thirty years, Singaporean pianist Jeremy Monteiro has done it all. He's played with everyone from Michael Brecker to Charlie Haden, from James Moody to Toots Thielemans and from Cassandra Wilson to Simon and Garfunkel. He has performed all over the world and his performance at the 1988 Montreux Jazz Festival alongside bassist Eldee Young and drummer Red Holt was described by festival director Claude Nobbs as, “an unforgettable set which will remain a classic concert of ...

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Sonus Rex at the Pussycat Lounge NYC Wednesday January 17 2007 Hostfalt, Raberg, Hernandez, Welcome, Moritz, Todd, May, O'Blaney, Rodriguez, Claire

Source: All About Jazz
January 16, 2007

SONUS REX presents an evening of improvised music wednesday JANUARY 17 2007 8.30pm-12am @ The Pussycat Lounge, New York City, NY

8 pm GHOST FACTOR sten hostfalt - guitar+bruno raberg - bass

9 pm KATT HERNANDEZ solo violin

10 pm Jonathan Moritz-alto sax+chris welcome-guitar

11pm COMEUPPANCE FOR THE LYNCH MOB Raymond Todd - live poetry, trombone, toy piano, flute Scott May - violin, percussion, Claire - Bassoon Tony O'Blaney - ...

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Judy Niemack "Something to Say" Jan. 19-20 at Sweet Rhythm

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 16, 2007

Judy Niemack “Something to Say" Jan. 19-20 at Sweet Rhythm - NYC

Jazz vocalist extraordinaire Judy Niemack will perform a weekend of her original lyrics set to jazz masters' compositions with a great band this month in New York City! Come and hear her distinctive take on masterpieces by Thelonious Monk, Pat Metheny, Bill Evans, Kenny Dorham, Clifford Brown, Dexter Gordon, Richie Beirach, Elmo Hope, Kirk Nurock.

Jan. 19 and 20th at Sweet Rhythm 88 Seventh ...

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Nicole Henry at Iridium Jazz Club Jan 19th 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 16, 2007

On Friday, January 19, 2007, award-winning vocalist Nicole Henry will perform at Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 Broadway at 51st St., from 6:30 - 7:30 pm presenting songs from her upcoming CD release Almost Like Being in Love.

A most beautiful songstress, Nicole carries the torch as the new, young female voice broadening the scope of traditional jazz songs-- infusing soul, and injecting charisma, passion and heartfelt “joie de vivre." “Sensual and romantic, Nicole creates a nice, personal feel. Her vocals ...

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The Newtopia Project's "Les Ancetres" Tops 1000 Downloads in One Day at the AAJ Download Center

Source: All About Jazz
January 15, 2007

The Newtopia Project's “Les Ancetres" from Suite Elegiaque generated over 1000 downloads in 21 hours setting a new record for most AAJ downloads in a single day.

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About Raphal Imbert and The Newtopia Project's Suite Elegiaque:

Although he has been a notable presence on the jazz scene for some years now, Raphal Imbert waited until the age of 32 before taking the step of recording his first CD. He chose Zig-Zag Territoires, a classical label well ...

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Ximo Tebar & Fourlights Sunnyside CD Release 'Eclipse' at Birdland Tuesday, January 16th 7PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 15, 2007

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Vocalist Suzanne Pittson Presents the Music of Freddie Hubbard at Sweet Rhythm, Wednesday, January 24th Sets at 8 & 10PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 15, 2007

The Suzanne Pittson Quartet will present the music of trumpeter Freddie Hubbard with original lyrics on Wednesday, January 24 at Sweet Rhythm in New York City. The Quartet includes: Suzanne Pittson, vocals Jeff Pittson, piano Harvie S, bass Anthony Pinciotti, drums Suzanne will perform such Freddie Hubbard compositions as “Birdlike," “Crisis," “Cunga Black," “Jodo," “Hub-tones" and “The Intrepid Fox" with original lyrics, as well as “Up Jumped Spring," with lyrics by Abbey ...

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"Just Smile" Crooner Matteo Brancaleoni's Debut Album

Source: All About Jazz
January 15, 2007

"Just Smile" is the sensational debut album of the 25 year old singer Matteo Brancaleoni, acclaimed by the critic as a true successor to Frank Sinatra. Produced by Philology Jazz Label and distribuited in Europe, USA and Japan. Here's a new young singer with a fresh take. Although he was born and bred in Italy, Brancaleoni brings a distinctly American jazz flavour. Brancaleoni is accompanied by featuring the great 80 year piano player Renato Sellani, who has played among the ...

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