Jazz News

Bix Beiderbecke Sunnyside Memorial Event & Jazz Concert

Source: All About Jazz
August 3, 2006

In August 1931, jazz legend Bix Beiderbecke passed away at the young age of 28 at Bliss Street, Sunnyside, Queens. To remember the 75th anniversary a memorial for jazz pioneer Bix Beiderbecke will be held at the building where he spent his last days. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this FREE community event. On Saturday August 5, 2006 at The All Saints Churchyard 43-12 46th (Bliss) Street Beginning at 6:30 pm ...

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Jonny Lang to "Turn Around" with New Album Release

Source: All About Jazz
August 3, 2006

Jonny Lang has a message for you. Sure, he's been in touch before, speaking often with his guitar in the language of deep blues and searing rock & roll.

But Turn Around is different. The guitar is still there, whispering sometimes, occasionally even screaming. Now, though, it's just one voice in a chorus of sounds -- the tight band, the passionate singing, and lyrics that conjure beauty as well as pain and speak the truth, all at the same time. ...

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Nika Rejto Trio to Perform Thursday nights in August

Source: All About Jazz
August 3, 2006

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Dom Minasi Trio at The Van Dyck Friday, August 11th 8PM

Source: All About Jazz
August 3, 2006

The Van Dyck 237 Union St. | Schenectady, NY 12305 | Phone: 518-381-1111 Friday, August 11 - 8:00pm $15.00

Dom Minasi-guitar, John Lindberg is on bass, John Bollinger on drums

Dom Minasi and CDM Records are pleased to announce the appearance of the Dom Minasi Trio at The Van Dyck Friday, August 11 at 8:00pm.

Dom Minasi is a rare figure in today's world of jazz - a virtuoso guitarist who rejected commercial success ...

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Oscar Peterson Celebrates 81st Birthday at Birdland, August 22-27

Source: All About Jazz
August 3, 2006

BIRDLAND JAZZ PRESENTS OSCAR PETERSON

PERFORMING 12 SHOWS ONLY AT BIRDLAND IN NEW YORK CITY

ONLY EAST COAST APPEARANCE THIS YEAR CELEBRATES LEGEND'S 81st BIRTHDAY

New York, NY--Birdland Jazz Club in New York City presents an exclusive engagement with legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson. Widely heralded as the greatest living jazz musician and one of the top jazz pianists of all time, Peterson will perform two shows a night at Birdland from August 22-27, 2006 at ...

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Creole presents LaRe & JaMbalaya Jazz!

Source: All About Jazz
August 3, 2006

Creole Restaurant & Remy Martin presents... LaRe & JaMbalaya Jazz ! Creole Restaurant 2167 Third Avenue @ 118th st East Harlem, NY Saturday August 19th 8pm-12am 212-876-8838 No cover!

Superb Drink specials!Exotic Cuisine!Great networking,Giveaways!

Join LaRe and Creole Restaurant in a mixture of diverse elements including an insatiable evening of Jazz and a gumbo of east Harlems finest creole cuisine.

Live Music includes LaRe: Jazz voicist; ...

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Julie Hardy at Smoke, Sunday August 6th at 6pm & 7pm

Source: All About Jazz
August 3, 2006

Sunday Vocalist Series at Smoke presents, Jazz Vocalist and Composer, JULIE HARDY. On Sunday, August 6th (sets at 6:00pm & 7:00pm), Brooklyn-based vocalist and composer, Julie Hardy brings her quintet to Smoke as a part of the Sunday Vocalist Series. Hardy is preparing to record her second CD with the recording label Fresh Sound New Talent out of Barcelona, Spain and is currently the only American singer on this label. This evening she will present new pieces including original music ...

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Bruce Bendinger at Katerina's in Chicago on August 26

Source: All About Jazz
August 3, 2006

CD RELEASE PARTY BRUCE BENDINGER Can't Sing. Don't Care. Songs from the Hip.

Saturday, August 26th 6:00 9:00 P M No Cover! at KATERINA'S 1920 W. Irving Park Rd, Chicago 60613 773-348-7592

“Ad Man by day, lounge crooner by night..." NEW FROM SOUTHPORT RECORDS (a.k.a. Southport Lounge): Bruce Bendinger - Chicago's creative ad genius, puts his unique musical observations onto a CD that features ...

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