Jazz News

Philadelphia's University of the Arts Announces It's Large Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert Series

Source: All About Jazz
October 5, 2006

Thursday, October 19: The UArts Transfusion Ensemble, under the direction of Erik Johnson, revisits the music of U-2 with a fresh and highly creative jazz interpretation. Thursday October 26: The UArts Big Band pays tribute to the high-energy big band music of jazz legends Buddy Rich and Maynard Ferguson, featuring performances by School of Music Director Marc Dicciani and faculty trumpeter Matt Gallagher. Directed by Matt Gallagher. Monday October 30: The UArts Rick Kerber Tribute Big Band presents the timeless ...

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Barbara Fasano "Written In The Stars" CD Release Celebration at the Metropolitan Room Wed., November 15 7PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 5, 2006

Barbara Fasano “WRITTEN IN THE STARS" Featuring John DiMartino-piano and arrangements, Sean Smith-bass, John Hart- guitar, Tim Horner-drums, Kahlil Kwame Bell-percussion, Tim Ouimette-trumpet & flugelhorn, Joel Frahm-tenor & soprano saxophones, Eric Comstock-vocals Wed., November 15 WRITTEN IN THE STARS -- CD LAUNCH Metropolitan Room 34 West 22 St., between 5th & 6th Avenues 7:00pm $20 cover, two-drink minimum 212.206.0440 http://www.metropolitanroom.com ...

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The Festival of New Trumpet Music Continues-Tonight and Beyond!

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
October 5, 2006

Dave Douglas, Roy Campbell and Jon Nelson Present The 4th Annual Festival Of New Trumpet Music FONT MUSIC COMMISSIONS NEW TRUMPET/NEW MUSIC/NEW YORK at MAKOR October 3, 4 and 5 “The Festival of New Trumpet Music, a/k/a FONT Music, has evolved into a summer institution." --Nate Chinen, The Village Voice For the first time FONT Music has taken a role in creating new music by commissioning five trumpeter/ composers, including Cuong Vu, Peter Evans, ...

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An Evening with The Grammy Nominated Bobby Sanabria Big Band -- October 20!

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
October 5, 2006

The Tribeca Performing Arts Center Borough of Manhattan Community College Presents Bobby Sanabria In Concert 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 Arts Center is located at 199 ...

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Jazz Singer Valentine Ryder Appearing At Iridium Jazz Club October 19 & 26

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 5, 2006

The Iridium Jazz Club & Scott Barbarino Present The Classic Nightclub Hour Featuring Jazz Singer Valentine Ryder Singing & Swinging with the Barry Levitt Trio Barry Levitt-Piano, Jon Burr-Bass and Anthony Pinciotti-Drums

Thursdays, October 19 and 26 at 7:00PM

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 www.iridiumjazzclub.com

There is $20.00 Music Charge with ...

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Jazzy Holiday Cards Are Buzzin With Retro Vibe

Source: All About Jazz
October 5, 2006

What's Buzzin'? Holiday Cards Jive with a Good Ol' Days Feeling ST. PETERSBURG, FL - “The holidays just aren't what they used to be," is a sentiment that is often heard from consumers. This is not the case at www.WhatsBuzzin.com. The unique online store brings back the holidays of yesteryear with a distinctive line of retro-inspired cards. From baby boomers to young hep-cats, everyone can appreciate the cheerful notes, which bring a fresh approach to holiday card design. Borrowing a ...

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Saxophonist Marcia Miget to Perform with David Hardiman's SF Allstar Big Band

Source: imajinnWEST
October 5, 2006

North Bay Saxophonist to perform at Fillmore Big Band Dance Festival On Sunday, October 8 at 1:15 PM multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and educator, North Bay's Marcia Miget will perform with David Hardiman and the San Francisco Allstar Big Band featuring tenor player Charles McPherson at the Fillmore Big Band Dance Festival and BBQ Cookoff, Kimball Park on Steiner St. between Geary Blvd. and Ellis St., San Francisco. This Free Outdoor Concert features top Bay Area Jazz, Blues and Afro Cuban ...

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Jacob Varmus Releases His New CD "Adhering To The Law Of Pleasure"

Source: Kari-On Productions
October 5, 2006

Varmus Releases His New CD; All the Things We Still Can Be With an Adherence to Pleasure Is the Law The Jacob Varmus Quintet focuses on music that sounds natural without adhering to any theory or dictum--except perhaps Debussy's 'pleasure is the law'. Varmus the composer favors the tradition of great jazz composers like Wayne Shorter and Thelonious Monk who have a penchant for creating pieces with hummable, memorable melodies and an approach to harmony and texture that imbues the ...

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