Jazz News

Michael Dorf's 20th Anniversary Concert "The Old Knit" March 1, 2007 at Town Hall, NYC

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 9, 2007

FOUNDER OF THE KNITTING FACTORY ANNOUNCES A BENEFIT CONCERT TO CELEBRATE THE 20TH ANNIVESARY OF THE “OLD KNIT".

CONCERT AT TOWN HALL WILL FEATURE WORLD RENOWN ARTISTS INCLUDING: LAURIE ANDERSON, JOHN ZORN, MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD, MIKE DOUGHTY, JOE LOVANO, MARC RIBOT, LEE RANALDO, DON BYRON, LOU REED AND OTHERS.

Michael Dorf's 20th Anniversary Concert “The Old Knit" MARCH 1, 2007 AT TOWN HALL, NYC 8pm, tickets $52, $38, $25 A benefit ...

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Jazz Legend Annie Ross Continues Her Run of Tuesdays at the Metropolitan Room

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 9, 2007

Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her run of Tuesdays at the Metropolitan Room At Gotham New York's newest and best music room 34 West 22nd St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.) New York City Reservations (212)206-0440 http://www.metropolitanroom.com/

Dates and times:

Tuesday, January 9th @ 7:00 PM

Tuesday, January 16th @ 7:00 PM (Jon Weber-piano and Leroy Williams-drums)

Tuesday, January 23rd @ 7:00 PM (Live Recording)

Tuesday, ...

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Gregory Davis, Son of Miles, Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
January 8, 2007

Every year seems to bring a new book about the late, iconic trumpeter and musical innovator Miles Davis. But Dark Magus: The Jekyll and Hyde Life of Miles Davis isn't yet another assessment of the man and his music from journalist types. Instead, it's a look at Miles by someone with unequivocal personal exposure to the man at his best...and his worst.

Written by Miles' eldest son Gregory, a man who has kept a low profile for the most part, ...

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NYC Bassist Matt Geraghty Releases 3rd CD "Passport" w/Grammy Winners Paul Wertico and Howard Levy

Source: All About Jazz
January 8, 2007

NYC Bassist and Composer Matt Geraghty this week releases his new world jazz CD Passport (MGP Music), adding depth and dimension to his signature jazz blend by drawing upon the rich musical traditions of India, Brazil, and Spain.

The new CD was recorded in Rio De Janeiro, New York and Chicago and has contributions from 4 Grammy Award winners. This new project features grammy award winning harmonica player Howard Levy (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones) and 6-time grammy award winning ...

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Claire Daly's "Bright Moments" at Bowery Poetry Club. Jan. 11th & 25th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 8, 2007

RAH! RAH! Live Jazz. Big Fun.

Claire Daly - baritone sax and more Eli Yamin - piano Napoleon Maddox - human beat box Dave Hofstra - bass Ben Cliness (11th), Peter Grant (25th) - drums w/ special guest Kirpal Gordon - spoken word

Thursdays, JAN 11th and 25th Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery, near Bleeker St. 8pm 1 set only ...

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Moutin Reunion Quartet at Sweet Rhythm Thursday, January 11th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 8, 2007

The internationally acclaimed Moutin Reunion Quartet will make its New York City appearance during The International Association for Jazz Education conference at

SWEET RHYTHM 88 Seventh Ave. South (bet. Grove & Bleecker) 212-255-3626 #1 to Christopher St/Sheridan Sq. http://www.sweetrhythmny.com/

Shows are at 8:00, 10:00, and midnight. Admission is $20.00 but if you print this notice out and present it at the door the admission will be $18.00

Thursday, January 11th ...

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Bobby Streng Saxemble in Ann Arbor Jan. 11

Source: All About Jazz
January 8, 2007

Surso Limelight presents the funk-jazz fusion octet, Bobby Streng Saxemble, sponsored by Main Street Cafe. On Thursday, January 11, the Saxemble will travel from Ann Arbor, Michigan to perform at the 1,200 seat Medina Performing Arts Center, 777 East Union St., at 7:30 p.m.

Enter the Performing Arts Center at the stoplight on Weymouth Rd. / Rt. 3. Tickets are $10 at the presale price or $12 at the door and are available through the Medina Performing Arts Center Box ...

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Michael Hittman's in the Pocket Wliu-FM Monday Jan. 8th 7PM Guest Eric Frazer

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 8, 2007

Michael Hittman's In The Pocket WLIU-FM Monday Jan. 8th 7PM

Guest Eric Frazer

THE LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY PUBLIC RADIO NETWORK SERVING LONG ISLAND AND CONNECTICUT 239 Montauk Highway Southhampton, NY 11968 631-591-7000 LISTEN LIVE TO WLIU http://www.wliu.org/

Upcoming Interviews:

#14 (#66). Eric Frazier (Conguera): “Man About Town" (8 January 2007)

#15 (#67) Dr. Joram Warmund (History): “Heil Swing! Nazis & The Ban Against Jazz" (15 January 2007)

#16 (#68) Clint ...

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