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Jamie Cullum Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
January 2, 2007

Jamie Cullum is an artist whose music speaks to a new generation of music fans and jazz enthusiasts alike. The title track from Twentysomething is much like an anthem for this new cohort of music fans. He is a consummate musician and his passion for his art is clear, repeatedly showcased by his skilled improvisation and the clever lyrics of his compositions which set him apart from any artist of his kind.

AAJ contributor Katrina Kasey-Wheeler caught up with Cullum ...

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Julie Hardy at 55 Bar, Wednesday, January 3rd from 7-9PM

Source: All About Jazz
January 2, 2007

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AllAboutJazz-New York January 2007 Issue Now Available

Source: All About Jazz
January 2, 2007

In a recent conversation with a group of high school students, jazz was discussed in terms that should worry us all. The basic thrust was that jazz was music for old people with little or no relevance to these kids. And since these were teenagers who attend some of the best high schools in the city, their attitude is particularly alarming. We all know jazz' reduction in terms of sales and listenership. But what will things be like in a ...

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Alligator Artists the Holmes Brothers to Perform in Philadelphia

Source: All About Jazz
January 2, 2007

"Brazenly borderless American music...timeless purity and rapturous harmonizing." -- Entertainment Weekly

“The undisputed masters of blues-based American roots music." -- Chicago Tribune

The Holmes Brothers -- bassist / vocalist Sherman Holmes, his brother, guitarist / vocalist Wendell Homes, and drummer / vocalist Popsy Dixon -- will perform a series of dates live in Philadelphia. OffBeat declares the group possesses “great spirit and outstanding vocal harmonies with a jam band aesthetic that anticipated the 'sacred ...

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Bassist Henry Grimes, Association for Performing Arts Presenters showcase, Knitting Factory, 1/2O/O6

Source: Margaret Davis Grimes
January 1, 2007

Saturday, January 2Oth, 'O7:

Henry Grimes's Spaceship on the Highway, w/ Marshall Allen, Fred Anderson, & Avreeayl Ra, will play a showcase concert for the Association of Performing Arts Presenters (also open to the public) at the Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. betw. Broadway & Church St., New York City, main space, 8 p.m. (total of 18 groups playing in three concert spaces between 6 p.m. & 1 a.m.)

212-219-3OO6 212-219-3132 www.knittingfactory.com, full schedule at www.winterjazzfest.com/2007/artspresentersjan20.html ...

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Jack Kleinsinger Presents Highlights In Jazz 'A Salute To Lou Donaldson' Thursday, January 4th, 2007 @ 8pm

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 1, 2007

Jack Kleinsinger's New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series

Thursday, January 4th, 2007 @ 8pm Salute To Lou Donaldson featuring Cyrus Chestnut Trio Eric Alexander, Peter Bernstein, Mike LeDonne, Joe Farnsworth and Grant Stewart Guest of Honor Lou Donaldson Quartet

Upcoming Shows:

Thursday, February 8th, 2007 @ 8pm Highlights In Jazz 34th Anniversary Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, Trio Da Paz, Sol Yaged, and ...

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Guitarist Alex Machacek Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
January 1, 2007

Heppy New Year to all of AAJ's readers!

Since Alex Machacek last spoke to AAJ four years ago a lot has changed for the Austrian guitar wizard; he left Austria for Los Angeles, got married, and has received glowing praise for his music from, amongst others, guitar icon John McLaughlin.

Recently he signed a record deal with Abstract Logix with whom he has just released the critically acclaimed album [Sic]. AAJ caught up with Alex Machacek by phone and he ...

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Steve Weingart performing with Marco Mendoza & Joey Heredia in Studio City, California

Source: All About Jazz
December 31, 2006

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