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Guitarist/Composer Sten Hostfalt Releases "Macroscope" on Sonus Rex

Source: All About Jazz
August 29, 2006

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The Clarinettist Luca Luciano at the National Theatre of London

Source: All About Jazz
August 29, 2006

The Maestro Luca Luciano is back at the National Theatre after the overwhelming appretiation of his last recital. The performance is held at the “Djanogly Concert Pitch" on September 5th from 6pm to 7.20pm and features the pianist Frank Harrison. Luciano is going to perform his own compositions published in the album “Neapolis" produced by the Red Kite Records (more on www.redkiterecords.co.uk). Here is what the journalist Jo Laverty wrote about the recital on “Musicians": “We saw skilled Neapolitan clarinettist/composer ...

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Frank Sinatra - Vegas (5 Disc Boxed Set) Due 11/7 From Rhino

Source: All About Jazz
August 29, 2006

FRANK SINATRA...VEGAS

Five-Disc Boxed Set Features All Previously Unreleased Live Performances Of Ol' Blue Eyes In Vegas

Definitive Collection Due November 7 Spans Three Decades And Features The Chairman At His Best

LOS ANGELES - Sinatra, more than any other performer, turned Las Vegas into “The Entertainment Capital Of The World." Whether it's “Come Fly With Me," “Luck Be A Lady," or “My Way," Sinatra in VEGAS is the Sinatra of legend. On November 7, audiences can experience the Chairman ...

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

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 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 For twenty years, Weiss has performed several times at the Vanguard as a sideman with Johnny Griffin, Charles McPherson, Von Freeman, George Coleman, Joe ...

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Jazz On The West Coast: The Lighthouse

Source: Anne Smith
August 29, 2006

The Lighthouse was the premiere jazz club in the Los Angeles area during the 1950s and 1960s. Through the use of numerous interviews, pictures, music and video clips, the film tells the story of the Lighthouse and two men of very different backgrounds and personalities who brought the club and their band called 'The Lighthouse All-Stars' to the point of gaining world-wide fame. To name a few of the Musicians: Conte Candoli, trumpet; Bob Cooper, tenor sax; Frank Rosolino, trombone; ...

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Sidecar Bar Band @ Mo Pitkin's NYC, Friday 9/1

Source: All About Jazz
August 29, 2006

See & Hear The Sidecar Bar Band LIVE! Friday September 1, 2006 12 Midnight Mo Pitkin's 34 Avenue A, New York, NY $10.00 Cover featuring: Mikel Prester, alto saxophone & vocals Jeff Rentschler, saxophones & electronics Owen Nestor, trumpet Greg Robinson, trombone Scott Ladyani, guitar Jarad Astin, keyboards Jay Frascinella, bass Jamie Phillips, drums & vocals See You ...

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Bob Mintzer Big Band at Sweet Rhythm September 22nd and 23rd

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 29, 2006

Bob Mintzer Big Band Friday and Saturday, September 22nd and 23rd

Appearing 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, and 12 $25 Music Charge & $10 Minimum Celebrating it's 23rd year!

Saxophonist and composer/arranger Bob Mintzer breathes fresh, contemporary life into the big band medium leading ...

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Daniel Smith Be Bop Bassoon at Night & Day Friday, Sept. 1st sets 9 & 10:30 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 29, 2006

Daniel Smith Be Bop Bassoon at NIGHT & DAY Monday, September 1st two sets 9PM and 10:30PM cover charge $10 Night and Day 230 5th Ave. (@ President St.) Park Slope, Brooklyn (718) 399-2161 http://www.nightanddayrestaurant.com Daniel Smith - Bassoon MAMIKO WATANABE - PIANO MICHAEL O"BRIEN - BASS Phil Macurano - DRUMS

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