Jazz News

Meridian Arts Ensemble Plays the Music of Applebaum, Jacobs & Revueltas at Symphony Space in New York, October 9th

Source: Teresa Conboy PR
September 14, 2006

The Meridian Arts Ensemble presents newly commissioned works by Mark Applebaum and Ed Jacobs, and works written by Latin American composers, at Symphony Space, Monday, October 9, 7:00 p.m. The program will feature special guest, Mark Applebaum performing, with the Ensemble, his work, “Magnetic North," on the Mouseketier Electro-acoustic, a “sound-sculpture" with live electronics.

Applebaum explains: “The Mouseketier is an electro-acoustic percussion contraption, a musical Frankenstein built out of assorted junk and found objects: threaded rods, nails, wire strings stretched ...

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Chris Burnett Quartet at the Drum Room September 16 and 30

Source: Paul Collins Artist Management International
September 14, 2006

Chris Burnett Quartet will next be performing at The Drum Room on Saturday, September 16th and Saturday, September 30th. The first set of jazz music starts at 7:30 pm and the last set concludes at 11:30 pm. The historic Drum Room, which is the jazz club located within the newly renovated Hilton President Kansas City at 1335 Baltimore, Kansas City, Missouri, also features an excellent restaurant. CbQ will be performing their interesting book of creative instrumental ...

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Greg Smith CD Release Party on September 16, 2006

Source: Kari-On Productions
September 14, 2006

Tampa Based Composer, Guitarist Displays Depth, Beauty and Technical Prowess on His Release Above the Clouds

CD RELEASE PARTY

Greg Smith will be releasing Above the Clouds on Saturday, September 16, 2006, in his home town of Tampa, Florida. Above the Clouds is a warm blend of smooth-jazz, world music and new age, in a rich tapestry of Americana, served up in a style uniquely rooted in Smith's experiences.

Smith has been a vital part of the music scene since ...

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Billy Bang Sextet - at Sweet Rhythm Fri. + Sat. Sept. 15 & 16

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 14, 2006

Billy Bang Sextet

Appearing at Sweet Rhythm

Friday, September 15, 2006 and Saturday, September 16, 2006

Billy Bang, violin Ted Daniel, trumpet James Spaulding, alto saxophone, flute Andrew Bemkey, piano Todd Nicholson, bass Newman Taylor Baker, drums

3 Sets: 8 pm - 10 pm - 12 Midnight

Sweet Rhythm 88 7th Avenue South (At Bleecker St.) New York, NY 10014 ...

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Cecil Taylor + 2: Mark Feldman & Sylvie Courvoisier Oct. 12 in Chamber Jazz Series

Source: Kim Smith Public Relations
September 14, 2006

Kaufman Center Presents Chamber Jazz Series

CECIL TAYLOR + 2 MARK FELDMAN & SYLVIE COURVOISIER Merkin Concert Hall, Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 8:00pm

“...Cecil Taylor wants you to feel what he feels, to move at his speed, to look where he looks, always inward. His music asks more than other music, but it gives more than it asks." - Whitney Balliett

At 77 years of age, CECIL TAYLOR continues to stun audiences with ...

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Bassist Mark Egan Teams With Guitarist John Abercrombie and Drummer Danny Gottlieb For Ambitious 2-CD Set on Wavetone Records

Source: All About Jazz
September 13, 2006

One of the premier electric bassists of contemporary jazz, Mark Egan has distinguished himself as an in-demand session player, valued sideman and respected leader in his own right. His distinctive fretless bass sound has graced countless jazz and pop albums as well as award winning movie and television soundtracks. A charter member of the Pat Metheny Group, he has played on multi platinum-selling recordings by Sting, Arcadia and Joan Osborne and has also recorded with the likes of Roger Daltry, ...

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Jay Clayton 65th Birthday Bash at Sweet Rhythm Wed., Oct. 25th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 13, 2006

September 13, 2006 To: Listings/Critics/Features WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25TH At Sweet Rhythm 88 7th Avenue South @ Bleeker New York, NY Reservations Recommended 212-255-3626 http://www.sweetrhythmny.com/ Sets are at 8, 10

Jay Clayton “65th Birthday Bash" featuring Gary Thomas, tenor/flute Jane Ira Bloom, soprano sax George Cables, piano Mike Formanek, bass Billy Hart, drums

“Clayton is ...

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Gary Lucas & Gods And Monsters 'Coming Clean" Record Release Party Sept. 23rd at The Bowery Poetry Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 13, 2006

GARY LUCAS & GODS AND MONSTERS NEW ALBUM COMING CLEAN --RECORD RELEASE PARTY

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd 9PM at the BOWERY POETRY CLUB NYC (308 Bowery and Bleecker St.)

Featuring GARY LUCAS (guitars, vocals), ERNIE BROOKS (bass), BILLY FICCA (drums), JASON CANDLER (alto sax) plus special guests

COMING CLEAN MIGHTY QUINN RECORDS http://www.mighty-quinn.net/

with special guests DAVID JOHANSEN, ELLI MEDEIROS, RICHARD BARONE, and MICHAEL SCHOEN

Mixed by JERRY HARRISON and HAROLD BURGON ?

“THE BAND IS MINDBLOWING!"--TIME OUT NEW ...

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