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Legendary Afro-Cuban percussionist Francisco Aguabella Debuts at SOBs September 10 featuring Candido

Source: All About Jazz
August 7, 2006

Legendary Afro-Cuban percussionist Francisco Aguabella will make his debut at New York's famed SOB's located at 204 Varick Street September 10. This rare event, produced by impresario Charles Carlini, will feature some of New York's leading Latin musicians including Candido Camero, Sonny Bravo, Jimmy Delgado, Ruben Rodriguez and Enrique Fernandez. Sets are at 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm. Tickets purchased in advance are $22 and $25 on day of show. For reservation visit www.sobs.com or call (212) 243-4940.

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Two More Contemporary Classics Recordings from John Klemmer Released for Digital Download Only!

Source: All About Jazz
August 6, 2006

John Klemmer “RIO" [VOL. I] & “RIO" VOL. II, Touch Records These release's are from “THE CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS RECORDINGS SERIES", for Digital Download only, available at iTUNES & other prominant Digital Music websites, is in the tradition of John Klemmer's now classic “BRAZILIA" & “ARABESQUE", on Klemmer's own TOUCH RECORDS “Vanity" Label for “special release's only". These two, never before released fantastic recordings, chronicling John's journey into his exploring what he calls “the consciouness of Brazillian Music", in his own ...

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"Jazz in the Sky" with Maurizio Najt, Tito Castro, Nick Danielson! Superb Argentine Tango Trio! Tuesday, August 8th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 6, 2006

"Jazz in the Sky" At TERRACE IN THE SKY 400 West 119th Street (bet. Amsterdam Ave & Morningside Drive) New York, NY 10027 212.666.9490 Reservations suggested for guaranteed seating Sky Grille & Cash Bar. No Cover! LIVE MUSIC 7:30PM - 9:30PM BAR OPEN LATE! Spectacular skyline views & river views ** Outdoor tapas & ...

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Joel Harrison Live at Joe's Pub - New York City - September 11th, 2006

Source: Two for the Show Media
August 6, 2006

Guitarist/composer Joel Harrison will be performing Vox Americana at Joe's Pub- 425 Lafayette St. New York City on September 11th, 2006 @ 9:30 PM LISTINGS INFORMATION: Guitarist/Composer Joel Harrison will be performing his musical suite Vox Americana on September 11th, 2006 at Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. New York City- Admission:$15 Advance, $18 at Door: Showtime: 9:30 PM. Tickets also available through Telecharge at 212-239-6200. For further information call: 212-539-8778 “A brilliant, ever-inventive guitarist." -- Richard Gehr, Village Voice “Master ...

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"My Favorite Things with Russ Neff" for the week of August 6, 2006

Source: All About Jazz
August 6, 2006

My Favorite Things for The Week of August 6, 2006 The music of Thelonious Monk headlines this edition of My Favorite Things. We listen to performances of Monk tunes by Hank Jones, George Shearing, Wynton Marsalis, and Jamie Davis. Join us for this week's edition of My Favorite Things. This week's tunes: 42nd. Street - Eric Reed - Pure Imagination Serenata - Paquito D'Rivera - Tico! Tico! Straight No Chaser - Jamie Davis - It's A Good Thing Let's Call ...

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Berklee College brings free jazz to Roxbury's historic Fort Hill

Source: All About Jazz
August 6, 2006

BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND PARKARTS BRING A FREE EVENING OF JAZZ TO ROXBURY'S FORT HILL ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 6

BOSTON, July 6, 2006--Berklee College of Music and City of Boston ParkARTS present an evening of jazz in Roxbury's historic Fort Hill neighborhood on Highland Park with Armsted Christian & Peaceful Flight and the Tuffus Zimbabwe Group on Sunday, August 6, starting at 5:00 p.m. The annual Jazz at the Fort concert is free and will be held weather permitting ...

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Video of the Day @ AAJ!

Source: All About Jazz
August 5, 2006

All About Jazz now features a daily video performance clip from our Jazz Video Center page. Clips include archival footage culled from a number of sources including YouTube, Google or direct from an artist or record label's website. AAJ plans to offer a variety of videos ranging from recent concerts by contemporary artists to historical performances by the masters of jazz.

You can access the daily video from selecting “Videos" from the “CENTERS" dropdown on the navigation bar or by ...

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5th Anniversary: Rob Scheps Big band in Portland, August 17th

Source: All About Jazz
August 5, 2006

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