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Eve Packer Avant-Pop/Poetry/Jazz @ Cornelia Street Cafe Sunday, Oct. 8th: 6 P.M.

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

CORNELIA STREET CAFE 29 Cornelia Street, NYC, New York 212-989-9319 between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village 1 Subway to Sheridan Square; A, C, E, B, D, V, F to West 4th St. SUNDAY, OCT. 8th: 6 P.M. avant-pop/poetry/jazz when it's hot... EVE PACKER (words) RICK PERNOD (words) WARREN SMITH (percussion) MICAH GAUGH (alto) DANIEL CARTER (wind & reeds) ...

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Vibist Tom Beckham at Twins Jazz, Washington DC, Oct. 26th

Source: All About Jazz
October 5, 2006

TOM BECKHAM GROUP at Twins Jazz 1344 U. St. NW Washington, DC (202) 234-0072 www.twinsjazz.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 2006 8pm $12 cover

Celebrating the release of his new CD Center Songs (Sunnyside/Apria)

Featuring:

Tom Beckham - vibraphone Chris Cheek - saxes Henry Hey - piano Dave Ambrosio - bass Diego Voglino - drums

Celebrating his second CD as a leader, ...

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Release of Instructional DVD Clave in Modern Drum Set Playing

Source: All About Jazz
October 5, 2006

Cuban drummer Rafael Monteagudo recently released an instructional video, Clave in Modern Drum Set Playing. This is the first in a series of videos that incorporates African and Afro-Cuban rhythms, including those played on congas and batas. The unique twist that Rafael adds is how to play these rhythms on the drum set, playing the clave with the left foot. This allows drummers to gain interdependence in playing using a new method that can bring excitement to their practice. You ...

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The Jazz Gallery Presenting "The Shape of Jazz to Come: Directions in 21st Century Music" During 2006-2007 Season

Source: MFA - Mitchell Feldman Associates
October 5, 2006

New Series Funded In Part By New York State Music Fund Grant Showcases Forward- Looking Jazz Artists Both On Site And On Hudson River Valley Tour

The Jazz Gallery -- the popular lower Manhattan music venue and art gallery noted for its commitment to nurturing and promoting emerging artists -- is presenting a new concert series called “The Shape Of Jazz To Come - Directions In 21st Century Music" during the course of its 2006-2007 season.

The strength of the ...

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Tony Furtado Hones Song Craft on 'Thirteen,' Due Out January 23

Source: conqueroo
October 5, 2006

New CD produced by Craig Schumacher (Calexico, Neko Case, Iron & Wine) with musicians Jim Dickinson, Dusty Wakeman and Winston Watson

TUCSON, Ariz. - With Thirteen, Tony Furtado fulfills the immense promise of his 2004 breakthrough These Chains, his initial foray into songwriting and singing. Theretofore, Furtado had been known primarily for his prodigious instrumental recordings. But listeners will have no doubt when they hear the opening strains of “Used," the new album's lead track, that Furtado is a man ...

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Ben Riley And The Monk Legacy Band To Perform And Sign Autographs At J&R Music And Computer World, Tuesday, October 31 At 12:30 PM

Source: All About Jazz
October 4, 2006

Concert To Be Broadcast Live On WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM Jazz drummer Ben Riley and the Monk Legacy Band will perform and sign autographs for fans at J&R Music and Computer World (23 Park Row) on Tuesday, October 31 at 12:30 PM. WBGO Jazz 88.3FM will broadcast and webcast the concert live starting at 12:30 with Midday Jazz host Rhonda Hamilton. The hour-long performance and interview will feature drummer Riley and the Monk Legacy Band performing the music of the ...

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Cellar Live Comes to NYC November 10th and 11th at Fat Cat

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 4, 2006

CELLAR LIVE COMES TO THE BIG APPLE

Cellar Live, a Canadian based record label run out of the infamous Cellar Restaurant/Jazz Club, is coming to New York City. On November 10th and 11th at Greenwich Village's Fat Cat, Cellar Live will present the Uptown Quintet with the Chad Makela Quartet (November 10th) and Ugetsu (November 11th). The Vancouver-based Chad Makela Quartet released their debut CD Flicker in April of 2006 and has received rave reviews.

“Makela ... blows long and ...

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Bill Gerhardt's Cotangent Quartet Thursday November 2nd at Sweet Rhythm

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 4, 2006

The Jazz Composers Forum Presents: pre-release concert Thrive

Bill Gerhardt's Cotangent Quartet

Bill Gerhardt - piano/composition Marc Mommaas - sax Mike Holstein - bass Tim Horner - drums With special guests: Ron Horton - trumpet Mark Reboul - waterphone

Thursday November 2nd, 2006 at Sweet Rhythm 88 Seventh Avenue South (Between Grove and Bleecker Streets) New York, NY ...

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