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Michael Weiss Quintet at the Village Vanguard October 24-29, 2006

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 20, 2006

MICHAEL WEISS QUINTET AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD OCTOBER 24 - 29, 2006

Pianist and composer Michael Weiss brings his quintet to the Village Vanguard, 178 Seventh Avenue South, the week of October 24 - 29, 2006. Set times are 9:00pm and 11:00pm. Accompanying Weiss will be Steve Wilson, alto and soprano saxophones; Ugonna Okegwo, bass; George Fludas, drums; and Daniel Sadownick, percussion.

For reservations and information: (212) 255-4037 http://www.villagevanguard.com

Over twenty years, Michael Weiss has performed several times ...

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Salon Series Voices of the Street Every Weekend in October at the Apollo Theater--This Weekend, Toni Blackman & Saddi Khali: Grown Folks

Source: All About Jazz
October 20, 2006

THE APOLLO THEATER Presents THE SALON SERIES: VOICES OF THE STREET A Celebration of Hip-Hop Every Weekend in October

New York's world famous Apollo Theater today announced the return of the Salon Series, a month long run of four different programs spotlighting compelling new works, combining a variety of theatrical forms including music, theater, spoken word and poetry. During the entire month of October, The Salon Series will focus on Voices of ...

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Eleni Mandell Readies New CD, 'Miracle of Five,' for February 6 Release

Source: conqueroo
October 20, 2006

Eleni Mandell Readies New CD, Miracle of Five, for February 6 Release

Musicians include Nels Cline (Wilco), DJ Bonebrake (X), and longtime players Kevin Fitzgerald, Ryan Feves and Jeff Turmes

From her first album, 1999's Jon Brion-produced Wishbone, to her fifth, 2004's Afternoon (upon which Los Angeles magazine named her “best local singer"), L.A.-based singer/songwriter Eleni Mandell has been feeling the love from critics and her fellow musicians, who have offered their respective kudos. Impressive to be sure, but her ...

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New CD "The Garden Above" from David Wells, Tony Gaboury, and Steve Grover

Source: All About Jazz
October 20, 2006

On October 20, 2006, Invisible Music Records will release the new CD of the jazz collective featuring saxophonist David Wells, guitarist Tony Gaboury, and drummer Steve Grover, entitled The Garden Above (IM-2037). This recording features original compositions, standards, and jazz compositions, including a unique interpretation of the Sonny Rollins extended piece “Freedom Suite". The music of this trio is at times spacious, swinging, free, textural, intimate and always melodic.

In a new review from UpBeat magazine, Steve Feeney writes, “This ...

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TONIGHT: Friday, October 20: Grammy-Nominated Bobby Sanabria Big Band

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
October 20, 2006

The Tribeca Performing Arts Center Borough of Manhattan Community College

Presents An Evening With The Grammy-Nominated Bobby Sanabria Big Band One Night Only! October 20 at 8:00 PM

“Sanabria is one of the most informed, astute and passionate champions of Afro-Cuban music on the scene today"--DownBeat Magazine

Tickets are $25, $15 (students and seniors). To order tickets and for additional information click on www.tribecapac.org or call the box office at 212 220 1460. The Tribeca Performing ...

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Wu Li at the Tea Lounge

Source: All About Jazz
October 20, 2006

Wu Li returns to the Tea Lounge this Friday, October 20th. Always providing the party with slick grooves, quantum-loops and haunting melodies, this New York based ensemble explores time travel and collective thought through the manipulation of sound. The show is free so bring your crew and get down to the one and only Wu Li.

The Tea Lounge Friday, October 20th 9:00 PM - two sets Union St. between 6th and 7th Ave ...

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Barbara Morrison Now Booking for 2007/2008

Source: MarketPlan
October 20, 2006

Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan and raised in Romulus, Michigan, Barbara Morrison recorded her first appearance for radio in Detroit at the age of 10. Well known in the Los Angeles area for her duo and trio dates Ms. Morrison also tours extensively, blazing a trail as a Jazz and Blues legend in her own right across the Continental United States, Western Europe the Far East and “Down Under, ' wowing audiences with her band.

Fresh off a 33-US-city tour, co-headlining ...

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Elizabeth Shepherd Trio to perform in Quebec City

Source: All About Jazz
October 20, 2006

Start to Move with Elizabeth Shepherd Trio

Quebec Nu-Jazz Productions and CHYZ 94.3 presents Elizabeth Shepherd Trio in concert on October 22nd 2006 at Gallerie Rouje in Quebec Cuty, 8 PM. Be ready to move to the sound of her first album, live in Quebec for the first time.

Elizabeth Shepherd will be accompanied by bassist Scott Kemp and drummer Colin Kingsmore during her time in Quebec. The sweet sound of her voice, her instrumental play (she plays piano as ...

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