Jazz News

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Comes To South Street Seaport in New York

Source: All About Jazz
August 14, 2006

Dates Mon, 14 August - 8.00pm Tue, 15 August - 10.00pm Price - $30.00

Preservation Hall Jazz Band are one of the bands which define New Orleans jazz. Coming to New York City specially to make their first appearance in the equally legendary Speigeltent.

The band has traveled worldwide spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans Jazz. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center, for British Royalty ...

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Judy Niemack-Darmon Meader "Scat-tacular!" Live at Sweet Rhythm, Sept. 1st and 2nd

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

Come to NYC's Sweet Rhythm to hear the “conference of the scatting birds", a G2 summit of today's top vocal jazz improvisers, backed by a world-class band! They will infuse you with the irrepressible energy of vocal improvisation, presented by two artists who inspire one another. Judy and NY Voices leader Darmon have worked together in Europe, but this is their second appearance in the Big Apple: a rare event, not to be missed! Click on Judy Niemack's official website ...

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Guelph Jazz Festival 2006 line-up announced!

Source: All About Jazz
August 14, 2006

Promising a program offering “a genuine celebration of musical surprise, innovation, risk-taking, and community-building," Guelph Jazz Festival Artistic Director Ajay Heble revealed the full-line-up for the 2006 Guelph Jazz Festival. Preceding a Three Tuesdays Guelph Jazz Festival fundraising concert by Tena Palmer, Heble launched the 2006 edition of the Festival with a speech commending the work of Guelph Jazz Festival staff and volunteers and lauding the accomplishments of the artists scheduled to perform in Guelph this September. “This festival, as ...

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Jo Thompson with the J.C. Heard Orchestra Wednesday Aug. 23 at the Iridium

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

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

NEW SET TIMES BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2006 8:30 & 10:30PM, Fri. & Sat. 3rd Sets AT MIDNIGHT

Wed., August 23, 2006

THE FABULOUS MS. JO THOMPSON WITH THE J.C. HEARD ORCHESTRA DIRECTED BY WALT SZYMANSKI

Pianist and singer Jo Thompson is center stage with the outstanding jazz swing big band, the J.C. Heard ...

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International Songwriting Competition (ISC) 2006 Judges Include Cassandra Wilson, John Scofield, Medeski Martin & Wood

Source: All About Jazz
August 14, 2006

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is now accepting entries and is pleased to announce some exciting new changes for this year. In addition to adding two new categories and many new judges, ISC has also increased the cash portion of its Grand Prize to $25,000 (US dollars), which makes it the largest cash Grand Prize in any songwriting competition. ISC gives away over $150,000 in cash and prizes, including an Overall Grand Prize package of $25,000 (US) in cash and ...

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Charlie Haden Quartet West August 15-20 The BLUE NOTE--20th Anniversary

Source: All About Jazz
August 14, 2006

BLUE NOTE

World's Finest Jazz Club & Restaurant, 131 West 3rd Street, NYC 10012 www.bluenotejazz.com ~ (212) 475-8592

Jonathan Kantor (212) 475-0049 [email protected]

BLUE NOTE PRESENTS

CHARLIE HADEN QUARTET WEST 20th ANNIVERSARY

featuring

Charlie Haden (bass), Alan Broadbent (piano), Ernie Watts (tenor saxophone), Rodney Green (drums)

August 15-20 ~ 8:00pm & 10:30pm

NEW YORK, NY, August 12- Charlie Haden returns to the Blue Note to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Quartet West at the Blue Note Jazz Club, 131 West ...

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Beat Kaestli Quartet at the Bacchus Room, Wednesday August 16th

Source: All About Jazz
August 14, 2006

After returning from the BeJazz Sommer Festival in Bern Switzerland, Beat Kaestli once again brings his unmistakable blend of jazz and contemporary vibes to the Bacchus Room in New York's East Village. His CD is still gaining acclaim, receiving great reviews in Germany and Switzerland. In the US, the CD was introduced on “Groove Boutique", a nationally syndicated show on CD 101.9 Smooth Jazz, and Kaestli's refreshing approach to standards remains a favorite with critics, audiences and jazz radio across ...

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Alex Machacek/Terry Bozzio "[SIC]" Releases on August 15

Source: All About Jazz
August 14, 2006

[SIC] is the brand new release from guitar prodigy Alex Machacek, a classicaly trained guitarist whose music on this record is beyond categorization. His stunningly rich compostions blended with amazing technical skills makes this one of the top releases of the year. Joing him in this incredible music statement is Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck alumnus Terry Bozzio.

Read the All About Jazz Review by John Kelman.

Alex is a new force in the world of guitar and is surely to ...

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