Jazz News

Great Recordings By Trombonist Bill Watrous

Source: All About Jazz
July 11, 2006

TrombonesOnline.com in association with Bill Watrous, is proud to feature the great recordings by trombonist Bill Watrous!

One of the finest bop-oriented trombonists of the past 30 years, Bill Watrous has had a low profile since moving to Los Angeles in the 1980s despite remaining quite active. Possessor of a beautiful tone and remarkable technique, Watrous has been constantly overlooked in jazz popularity polls of the past two decades. His father was a trombonist and introduced Bill to music. He ...

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Ubiquity to Release New Quantic Album in 2 Weeks

Source: All About Jazz
July 10, 2006

UBIQUITY RECORDS TO RELEASE QUANTIC'S 4TH SOLO ALBUM, “AN ANNOUNCEMENT TO ANSWER," ON JULY 25 IN NORTH AMERICA

Quantic's fourth solo album chronicles the ever-widening musical world of the Brighton-based producer, record collector, musician and DJ, broadening his musical palette of hip hop, jazz, funk and soul while still delivering the trademark funky grooves. Quantic is joined on the new album by Portland-based MC Ohmega Watts, Noelle Scaggs (The Rebirth), & Tempo (Candela All Stars) alongside Puerto Rican-based trumpeters Major ...

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Legends of Jazz Marantz Sweepstakes

Source: All About Jazz
July 10, 2006

Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis and Marantz, the best in home electronics have partnered up to bring you an amazing sweepstakes!

The GRAND PRIZE is:

ZR6001 and this home theater receiver is based on the award-winning Marantz SR5600, but features DAvED technology. It has 90 Watts x 7 amplification, HD component video switching with upconversion, and creates life-like surround sound!

The Marantz DV6600 universal DVD player outperforms a lot of pretenders to the performance throne and out-conveniences them, too. ...

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Daniel Smith Be Bop Bassoon CD Release Event Tues. July 11th 8PM at St. Peter's Church

Source: All About Jazz
July 10, 2006

CD Release Event Tuesday, July 11 8:00 PM One Set from 8:00 TO 9:00 St. Peter's Church 619 Lexington Ave (E. 54th St.) 212 935-2200

$15.00 - $10.00 for students

“BeBop Bassoon" Daniel Smith - Bassoon with the Don Friedman Trio Don Friedman - Piano Ron McClure - Bass Tony Jefferson - Drums

Celebrating the release of his ...

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ISWHAT?! Drops New Album, "The Life We Chose" / Available August 31 on HYENA

Source: All About Jazz
July 10, 2006

ISWHAT?! DROPS NEW ALBUM, THE LIFE WE CHOSE AVAILABLE AUGUST 31, 2006 ON HYENA RECORDS

“...bridging the gab between avant-garde jazz of the sixties, politically charged poetry slams of the seventies, and the raw rap sound of the eighties." - GLIDE MAGAZINE

Brooklyn, NY - Don't adjust your speakers. That is the legendary riff to Led Zeppelin's “Kashmir" wailing on a tenor saxophone underneath the spitfire rhymes of Napoleon Maddox that you're hearing. And the old man getting ...

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Larry Newcomb Trio July 11 at Terrace In The Sky

Source: All About Jazz
July 10, 2006

Jazz in the Sky At TERRACE IN THE SKY

400 West 119th Street (between 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 & grille Superb wines & exotic drinks Great networking events ...

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Annual Coltrane Celebration @ Sweet Rhythm, Mon., Dec. 5, 8 & 10Pm sets

Source: All About Jazz
July 10, 2006

The John Coltrane Ensemble

As Directed by Reggie Workman

Featuring Students from the New School University Jazz & Contemporary Music Program Performing Classic Coltrane Selections With New Lyrics Created and Sung by LaRe (a New School Student)

Monday, Dec, 5, 2000 Sets @ 8pm and 10pm

General Admission-$10.00 Free for Students With I.D.

@ Sweet Rhythm

88 Seventh Avenue South (At Bleeker Street) New York,

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Rez Abbasi's Snake Charmer Tuesday, July 11th at the Jazz Standard

Source: All About Jazz
July 10, 2006

Here is a rare occassion to hear this band come together. They just came back from a tour in Europe and are looking forward to playing at home in New York City.

Rez Abbasi's Snake Charmer

Rez Abbasi - guitar/sitar-guitar Gary Versace - Hammond organ Dan Weiss - drums Kiran Ahluwalia - Indian vocals

Tuesday, July 11th Jazz Standard 116 E. 27 St. (Lex/Park) 212 576-2232 ...

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