Jazz News

Salim Washington & Harlem Arts Ensemble New CD "Harlem Homecoming" (Ujam Records)

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 21, 2006

Harlem Homecoming (Ujam Records 126, 2006), is Salim Washington's latest release with the Harlem Arts Ensemble, The group consists of Washington (tenor saxophone, flute, oboe and vocals); Kuumba Frank Lacy (trombone, flugelhorn); Waldron Ricks (trumpet); Melanie Dyer (viola); Kurtis Rivers and Henry Cook (reeds/woodwinds); Rumas Barrett (percussion); Donald Smith (piano); Andy McCloud and Steve Neil (bass); Malik Washington, Mark Johnson and Taru Alexander (drums); Aaron Johnson (tuba).

Harlem Arts Ensemble is a rare organism in today's marketplace - not a ...

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Joe Chambers' "Outlaw Band" Appearing At Minton's Playhouse October 27th and 28th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 21, 2006

Joe Chambers and “The Outlaw Band" Appearing At Minton's Playhouse Legendary Birthplace of Modern Jazz 210 W 118th Street (Adam Clayton Powell (7th Ave) / St. Nicholas Ave.) NYC (212) 864-8346

Friday & Saturday, October 27th and 28th Sets are 9 p.m., 10:30 PM and 12:30 a.m. Two drink minimum and $10 music charge

Percussionist Joe Chambers will lead his group “The ...

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Emme Kemp Trio at Copeland's Restaurant Sept. 22-23

Source: All About Jazz
September 20, 2006

Come out and enjoy the Emme Kemp Trio at Copeland's! The charming Emme Kemp is a pianist and vocalist reminiscent of Shirley Horn and Hazel Scott.

Kemp originals coupled with blues and jazz favorites are the foundation for this wonderful musical experience. Signed CDs available at performances--take Emme home with you!

Friday & Saturday Sept. 22 & 23, 2006 7:30pm - 11:30pm

The Emme Kemp Trio: Emme Kemp - Piano & Vocals Alex Layne ...

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Keith Ganz/Steve Cardenas Quartet Thursday September 21 at Cornelia Street Cafe

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

CORNELIA STREET CAFE 29 Cornelia Street NYC, New York 212-989-9319 http://www.corneliastreetcafe.com between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village 1 Subway to Sheridan Square; A, C, E, B, D, F, V to West 4th St

KEITH GANZ/STEVE CARDENAS QUARTET Thursday September 21, 8:30PM

Keith Ganz, guitar; Steve Cardenas, guitar; Sean Smith, bass; Vito Lesczak , drums

You may have heard Steve Cardenas (Charlie Haden, Paul Motian) and Keith ...

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Dubai International Jazz Festival 2007 Expands

Source: Eric Kahi / Chillout Productions
September 20, 2006

Nine consecutive nights of “More Than Jazz"

Chillout Productions, winner of the Award for the Best Festival in the UAE, has announced the dates for the 5th edition of the Dubai International Jazz Festival 2007, which will run for nine days instead of three. The festival will take place between March 1, and 9 at Dubai Media City and at Madinat Jumeirah Outdoor Amphitheater.

“Due to the overwhelming and maintained growth of audiences by 20 percent each year since the ...

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Mark Helias & Open Loose at the Raritan River Festival Saturday, September 30th (Free)

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

Mark Helias & Open Loose with Tony Malaby and Nasheet Waits At The Raritan River Festival Saturday, September 30th 11 - 6 pm Free Admission & Free Parking - http://www.raritanriverfest.com

Renowned bassist and composer Mark Helias is pleased to announce his appearance at this year's Raritan River Festival in New Brunswick, New Jersey on September 30th.

Mark is also pleased to announce that he will be ...

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Mychelle Colleary at the Iridium 9/24 - Jazz Brunch with Barry Levitt Trio

Source: All About Jazz
September 20, 2006

MYCHELLE COLLEARY with the BARRY LEVITT TRIO

Sunday, September 24th IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 Broadway @ 51st street, NYC

JAZZ BRUNCH 11am - 3pm; GUEST Set 1pm

Reservations recommended: 212-582-2121 $21.95 (includes all-you-can-eat brunch)

a MAC Award Nominee for Outstanding Jazz Vocalist, Mychelle will break eggs and scramble a few standards. Come join the fun!

This fabulous jazz brunch runs from 11am - 3pm. The food is amazing and so is the music! Mychelle's ...

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"Jazz Matters" Convenes NYC Jazz Educators, Journalists and Musicians at the New School Sept 20th

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

What: Jazz community seminar-style panel discussion When: Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 6 to 8 p.m. Where: New School Jazz performance space, 5th floor 55 W. 13th St., New York City How much: Free admission Further information: Jazz Journalists Association, 212 533-9495

“Jazz Education -- For Students Only?" is the question New York's leading jazz educators -- including executive director Martin Mueller of New School Jazz, jazz coordinator David Demsey of William Patterson ...

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