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David Berger celebrates the reissue of The Harlem Nutcracker at Birdland!

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
November 22, 2006

DAVID BERGER & THE SULTANS OF SWING The Harlem Nutcracker (Such Sweet Thunder, www.sultansofswing.com) REISSUE AVAILABLE ON NOVEMBER 21, 2006

No, nothing now can bring us down, No fear our faith destroy; Our hearts leap up, our souls say “yes!" Sing out in this season of joy! (From “Sing Out!" track 6 of The Harlem Nutcracker)

David Berger and The Sultans of Swing Tuesday ...

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Michael Musillami Trio at Hartford's Mezzanine December 29-30

Source: Improvised Communications
November 22, 2006

Friday, December 29th and Saturday, December 30th at 8:00 p.m. Michael Musillami Trio Mezzanine 960 Main Street in Hartford, CT $10 cover charge Venue information is available at (860) 524-9590

Veteran jazz guitarist/composer Michael Musillami will bring his long-standing trio to Hartford's Mezzanine on December 29th and 30th. The all-star group, which also features bassist Joe Fonda and drummer George Schuller, will be performing selections from its two ...

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Bob Reynolds Interviewed On The Jason Crane Show

Source: All About Jazz
November 21, 2006

On the latest episode of The Jason Crane Show, Jason Crane interviews saxophonist Bob Reynolds. Reynolds has made a name for himself in the bands of singer-songwriters Jonah Smith and Nelly McKay, and he'll spend 2007 on the road with John Mayer. Reynolds has a new album out called Can't Wait For Perfect on the Fresh Sound New Talent label. The CD is getting strong reviews from folks like Michael Brecker and Joshua Redman. You can find out more about ...

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Manuel Valera @ The Philadelphia Museum of Art

Source: All About Jazz
November 21, 2006

Cuban pianist Manuel Valera is in the forefront of contemporary jazz. His 2003 debut CD, Forma Nueva, signaled the arrival of an important Latin jazz pianist. His latest recording Melancolia, released in March 2006, is a special project that fuses classical concepts with world and Latin rhythms.

MANUEL VALERA Friday Nov 17 Sets @ 5:45 & 7:15 Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA Info: ...

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Contrabassist/Composer Steuart Liebig Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
November 21, 2006

Steuart Liebig has been a mainstay on the Left Coast scene for many years. With a variety of projects ranging from the avant garde to the avant blues, he recently celebrated his 50th birthday with a concert featuring a veritable who's who of the Los Angeles experimental scene.

All About Jazz contributor Rex Butters caught up with Liebig at his home studio recently, and it's an intriguing look at an artist whose career is as uncompromising as they come.

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Wu Li Show: Giving Thanks Saturday 11/25

Source: All About Jazz
November 21, 2006

Join the one and only Wu Li Saturday November 25th at Mo Pitkin's House of Satisfaction in the East Village.

This special late-night performance, in celebration of friends and family, will start at midnight Saturday and rock into the wee hours of Sunday morning. Whether it's to toast the birthday girl, groove away a few pounds of turkey off your waist line, or simply to check out the band, this is going to be one to remember.

We will party. ...

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"Nicky's Jazz Christmas" Book and CD: Story and Pictures by Carol Friedman

Source: All About Jazz
November 21, 2006

Rockin' around this year's Christmas tree is everyone's favorite jazz cat. Nicky's Jazz Christmas is a charming musical story that is sure to become an enduring family favorite. The book features more wonderful photographs of Nicky---this time in his holiday finest---along with the rhyming, syncopated text that has been the hallmark of the award-winning “Nicky The Jazz Cat" series. Nicky's Jazz Christmas celebrates a Christmas filled with family, friends, and jazz.

“Calling all uncles, sisters and brothers, snowmen and cousins, ...

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John Fluker's Christmas Gift is the jazzy/R&B-ish J is For Joy CD

Source: Creative Service Company
November 21, 2006

Chart-topping pianist JOHN FLUKER is giving a special present this Christmas--J Is For Joy, an album of both R&B-influenced vocals and jazzy instrumentals that celebrates the night Jesus was born by presenting unique arrangements of classic carols along with original music. The music shows his influences--years of performing at church as well as backing top singers such as Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, Oleta Adams, Boys II Men, Queen Latifah and Regina Belle.

Fluker made big waves with his previous recording, ...

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