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Geri Allen at the Vanguard Aug. 22-Aug. 27 + New Telarc CD "Timeless Portraits and Dreams"

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 22, 2006

The Geri Allen Trio

Geri Allen, piano Darryl Hall, bass Jimmy Cobb, drums Carmen Lundy, vocalist and special guest, First Set each Evening

Appearing At

The Village Vanguard 178 Seventh Ave. South 212-255-4037 http://www.villagevanguard.com/

August 22 (Tuesday) through August 27 (Sunday)

Sets at 9:00PM & 11:00PM with a third set possible on Friday and Saturday at 12:30AM (call ahead to confirm 3rd sets)

Performing music from ...

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Eddie Gomez And Mark Kramer "Art Of The Heart" at Iridium Aug. 24-27

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 22, 2006

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

NEW SET TIMES 8:30 & 10:30PM, Fri. & Sat. 3rd Sets AT MIDNIGHT

AUG. 24-27 EDDIE GOMEZ AND MARK KRAMER WITH GENE JACKSON CELEBRATING “ART OF THE HEART' CD RELEASE

Recorded on February 14, 2004 at Platinum Seven Studios in Pennsylvania, Art of the Heart features music popularized by Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra and Nat ...

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Monmouth University's Performing Arts Series to Present Aaron Neville

Source: All About Jazz
August 22, 2006

Who: Monmouth University's Performing Arts Series

What: Aaron Neville at POLLAK THEATRE - JUST ANNOUNCED

Where: Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898

When: Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006, 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: Tickets are on sale!

Cost: Contact Box Office for individual and group rates, or buy online at http://www.monmouth.edu/arts. Box Office: 732-263-6889

West Long Branch, NJ - Monmouth University's Performing Arts Series is proud to present one of the most treasured voices in music of ...

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Looking For South Carolina Jazz Musicians

Source: All About Jazz
August 22, 2006

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Dave Stryker Organ Trio Upcoming Appearances

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 22, 2006

DAVE STRYKER ORGAN TRIO DAVE STRYKER-GUITAR, JARED GOLD-ORGAN, TONY REEDUS-DRUMS

THE DAVE STRYKER ORGAN TRIO HITS THE ROAD IN SUPPORT OF THEIR NEW MEL BAY CD “THE CHASER'

The Chaser, Dave Stryker's new CD on Mel Bay Records, is his second release for the rapidly growing guitar label and his 19th CD as a leader.

DownBeat Magazine named Big City, Dave's first project for Mel Bay Records, one of the best CDs for 2005.

“Guitarist Dave Stryker harkens ...

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The Festival of New Trumpet Music at The Jazz Standard - September 19-24

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
August 22, 2006

Dave Douglas, Roy Campbell and Jon Nelson Present FONT Music at The Jazz Standard - September 19-24

“The Festival of New Trumpet Music, a/k/a FONT Music, has evolved into a summer institution"--Nate Chinen, The Village Voice

For the fourth consecutive year, the Festival of New Trumpet Music, a non-profit entity, will shine a spotlight on the multifariousness of the current state of trumpet music with performances by more than forty-five of the most revered and acclaimed trumpet artists ...

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Reptet Announces East Coast Tour

Source: All About Jazz
August 21, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE End date 10/10/06 Press Contact: Beth Fleenor* The Frank Agency 206.568.2068 [email protected] *CDs, photos, and more information available upon request REPTET - EAST COAST TOUR September / October 2006 September 29 Grand Rapids, MI Schuler's Books and Music September 30 Chicago, IL Elastic October 1 Chicago, IL The Hungry Brain October 6 Brooklyn, NY Bar ...

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The Movement Horns: the Sound of a Musical Comeback

Source: All About Jazz
August 21, 2006

An entire generation of music, from Stevie Wonder to James Brown to Earth Wind and Fire to Micheal Jackson was defined by the sounds of a horn section.

With the recent release of Christina Aguilera's Back to Basics and the upcoming release of Beyonce's B'Day, it's clear that the horn section is making a major comeback. Both feature horns in prominent roles, which shows that the musical tide is turning back toward the soulful sound of real instruments.

The Movement ...

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