Jazz News

Baltimore Museum of Art Presents Tamm E Hunt and Her Trio July 6

Source: Michael Ricci
July 4, 2006

Jazz Singer/actor Tamm E Hunt performing live at the Baltimore Museum of Art, Thursday, July 6, 2006 at 7 o'clock PM in the museums 500 seat state of the art Meyerhoff Concert Hall located at 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218. Tamm E Hunt's performance is one of the highlights of the BMA's monthly Free First Thursday event. The museum invited the talented singer back for an encore after a stellar engagement during a Black History Month celebration in ...

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Native Soul CD Celebration Live At Sweet Rhythm Thursday, July 6th Sets at 8PM and 10PM

Source: All About Jazz
July 4, 2006

Native Soul CD Celebration Live At Sweet Rhythm Thursday, July 6th

Peter Brainin-saxophones Noah Haidu-piano Marcus McLaurine-bass Steve Johns-drums

Sweet Rhythm 88 Seventh Avenue South Phone 212-255-3626 for reservations http://www.sweetrhythmny.com Sets at 8PM and 10PM

Native Soul is the combined effort of drummer Steve Johns, saxophonist Peter Brainin, bassist Marcus McLaurine, and pianist Noah Haidu. Their upcoming CD release Rough Jazz (Apria ...

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Sheila Cooper Quartet at 55 Bar on July 6 in New York

Source: All About Jazz
July 4, 2006

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Rumba Presents Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan in Chicago

Source: All About Jazz
July 4, 2006

Rumba is proud to host Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan Chicago's premier Gypsy Jazz ensemble August 2, 2006. 8:30pm Tickets available at Ticketweb $10 $15 at the door Open Wine Bar 6:30 -7:30pm

Rumba 351 W. Hubbard St. RSVP 312.222.1226

Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan is Chicago's premier Gypsy Jazz ensemble.

The group recently returned from triumphant performances in Paris and at the 25th Annual Django ...

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Mercury Records' Irving Green dies at 90

Source: All About Jazz
July 4, 2006

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- Irving Green, co-founder of Mercury Records who helped break the color barrier by promoting such artists as Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington and the Platters, died Saturday. He was 90.

Green died at Desert Regional Medical Center of natural causes, according to his grandson Jonathan Ross.

He co-founded Mercury in 1945 and helped turn the independent outfit into a major label. Mercury recorded Louis Armstrong's first No. 1 hit in 1964 with “Hello, Dolly!" and hits by ...

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Bill Shoemaker's Point of Departure: Online Musical Journal's Issue 6 Goes Live on July 3rd

Source: All About Jazz
July 3, 2006

www.pointofdeparture.org

2006 Nominee, Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Award Best Website Concentrating on Jazz

Issue 6 of Bill Shoemaker's Point of Departure: an online music journal goes live on July 3rd

Headlining Issue 6 is a new occasional feature, Something Else!, where musicians discuss their passions outside music. In this inaugural installment, Free Flight: Peter King and Aero Modeling, the esteemed British alto saxophonist talks about the other pursuit for which he is recognized internationally, rubber-propelled aero modeling. Issue ...

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Les Paul (Mon) Mingus Dynasty (Tues) Vince Giordano (Wed) July 6-9 Bobbi Humphrey at The Iridium Jazz Club

Source: All About Jazz
July 3, 2006

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 NEW SET TIMES BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2006 8:30 & 10:30PM, Fri. & Sat. 3rd Sets AT MIDNIGHT Note: Set Times for Les Paul Remain at 8 & 10PM EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS TRIO Note: Set Times for Les Paul Remain at 8 ...

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Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks at the Iridium Wednesday's July 5, 12, 19 sets at 8:30 and 10:30

Source: All About Jazz
July 3, 2006

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 Wednesday's In July July 5, 12, 19 VINCE GIORDANO AND THE NIGHTHAWKS The Iridium Jazz Club is pleased to present the 11-piece Jazz Age Big Band Vince Giordano and his Nighthawks. Vince & His Nighthawks will keep patrons at The Iridium entertained with swinging jazz music ...

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