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Ari Hoenig Plays Chris' Jazz Cafe In Philadelphia On December 29 & 30, 2006

Source: All About Jazz
December 27, 2006

Ari Hoenig, one of the most original drummers in jazz today, will play his hometown on December 29 & 30, 2006. Recently having signed with Dreyfus Records, Hoenig's first release on their label will be coming out in early 2007. The release Inversations, features among others, Jean Michel Pilc on piano and Johannes Weidenmueller on bass, both of whom will be joining Hoenig for his two nights in Philly.

Ari Hoenig - drums Jean Michel Pilc- piano

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Vanguard Jazz Orchestra/Jim McNeely Grammy Nominated

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
December 26, 2006

December 26, 2006 PLANET ARTS RECORDINGS CONGRATULATES THE VANGUARD JAZZ ORCHESTRA AND JIM MCNEELY FOR THEIR GRAMMY NOMINATIONS

VANGUARD JAZZ ORCHESTRA: Up From The Skies: Music of Jim McNeely Best Large Jazz Ensemble: The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra

Instrumental Arrangement: Jim McNeely - Up From The Skies

4 stars, DownBeat Magazine “It's the latest demonstration that the VJO is the most versatile and sophisticated jazz orchestra going"--Ted Panken, DownBeat ...

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Rising Star Dayna Stephens to Headline at San Francisco's Jazz at Pearl's

Source: Rocket Words
December 25, 2006

One of the most exciting tenor sax players and composers in the Bay Area, Dayna Stephens is a fluid, vigorous soloist with a warm, soulful sound. On Wednesday night, December 27, 2006, Stephens' talents will be on display on the Jazz at Pearl's stage in San Francisco's North Beach District. Joining Stephens will be two more young stars from the Bay Area, pianist Taylor Eigsti and guitarist Julian Lage. Over the past several months, these three have played together frequently, ...

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Rebecca Martin Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
December 25, 2006

To assume that singer/writer Rebecca Martin's comparatively small recorded output is a reflection of her level of development as an artist would be a mistake.

AAJ Contributor John Dworkin caught up with the energetic Martin at a hometown cafe, and sheds some light on this up-and-coming singer/songwriter, including some intriguing insight into working with drum legend Paul Motian on his latest Trio+1 release, On Broadway Vol. 4: Or The Paradox Of Continuity.

Check out Rebecca Martin: Paradox of Continuity at ...

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Deanna Witkowski and Dr. Tammy Kernodle present Moving with the Spirit: Jazz Freedom in Church

Source: All About Jazz
December 24, 2006

Mary Lou Williams biographer Dr. Tammy Kernodle and pianist/composer Deanna Witkowski present Moving with the Spirit: Jazz Freedom in Church, Friday, January 12, 2007 at 8 pm at St. Peter's Church, New York City

“Witkowski's playing is consistently thrilling, and her musical imagination seems boundless"--Rick Anderson, All Music Guide

“Dr. Kernodle writes about Mary Lou Williams with clarity and force"--Rev. Peter F. O'Brien, SJ, Executive Director, The Mary Lou Williams Foundation

Biographer Dr. Tammy Kernodle and pianist/composer Deanna Witkowski will ...

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Hendrik Meurkens NY Samba Jazz Quartet at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola Tuesday - Saturday, Dec. 26th-30th 11PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
December 23, 2006

HENDRIK MEURKENS NY SAMBA JAZZ TRIO After Hours Show at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola Tuesday - Saturday, Dec. 26th-30th (opposite Paquito D'Rivera) Tuesday - Saturday, Dec. 26th -30th The HENDRIK MEURKENS SAMBA JAZZ TRIO featuring HENDRIK MEURKENS - harmonica IAN MACDONALD - keyboards ITAIGAURA BRANDAO (26-28) - bass LEONARDO CIOGLIA (29-30) - bass ADRIANO SANTOS - drums, perc Performing music from his forthcoming ZOHO release Hendrik ...

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"My Favorite Things" with Russ Neff for the Week of 12/24/06

Source: All About Jazz
December 23, 2006

This week's music on “My Favorite Things," the online jazz show produced & hosted by Russ Neff. Linus & Lucy - Cyrus Chestnut - A Charlie Brown Christmas Merry Christmas Baby - Etta Jones - Christmas With... I Love The Winter Weather/I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm - Tony Bennett - The Christmas Album Bending Towards The Light - Grady Tate/Bob Kindred - Bending Towards The Light I'll Be Home For Christmas - Steve Rudolph - Christmas With ...

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Jeffrey Hayden Shurdut to Release Retrospective

Source: All About Jazz
December 23, 2006

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