Jazz News

Harlem Speaks Summer Line-Up

Source: All About Jazz
July 1, 2006

The Jazz Museum in Harlem 104 East 126th Street New York, NY 10035 212 348-8300

Harlem Speaks Summer Line-Up

July 6, 2006 Tribute to Showmans Jazz Club

July 27, 2006 Eddie Preston, trumpeter

August 10, 2006 Monsignor John Sanders, trombonist

August 24, 2006 Charli Persip, bandleader/drummer

Following a splendid night of laughter and deep discussion with living legend Hank Jones, the Jazz Museum in Harlem announces its summer live discussions, starting with a tribute ...

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Anne McCue's new CD features Lucinda Williams, John Doe, Nancy Wilson, Jim Lauderdale - 'Koala Motel' out 9/18

Source: All About Jazz
July 1, 2006

ANNE McCUE COMPLETES NEW ALBUM, KOALA MOTEL, WITH HELP FROM FRIENDS LUCINDA WILLIAMS, JOHN DOE, JIM LAUDERDALE, HEART'S NANCY WILSON AND PRODUCER DUSTY WAKEMAN

Second album for Messenger Records is due September 19

LOS ANGELES, CA -- Anne McCue's second album for Messenger Records, which follows 2004's enthusiastically received Roll, represents an extraordinary leap made by an already impressive talent. It goes beyond affecting songs and inspired playing and singing, and creates its own world.

Due out September 19, the ...

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"Jazz Art - Oil Paintings of the Bay Area Jazz Scene"

Source: All About Jazz
June 30, 2006

"Jazz Art - Oil Paintings of the Bay Area Jazz Scene" A collection of recent works by artist Riki R. Nelson

This exhibit features unique, never before shown, Modern Realist oil paintings celebrating the vibrant modern jazz scene and jazz culture of the San Francisco Bay Area. The collection features unique portraits of nationally known jazz singers and jazz musicians inspired by their Bay Area appearances. Portraits of jazz singers, jazz musicians, and candid paintings of local jazzbarccenes ...

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Eyal Maoz with John Medeski on new CD Edom (Tzadik), and Upcoming Live Appearances

Source: All About Jazz
June 30, 2006

NYC Based Guitarist and Composr Eyal Maoz Is Pleased To Announce His New Tzadik CD Edom And Upcoming Live Appearances Edom is a raging Middle Eastern-rock-avant-garde ensemble. Edom by Eyal Maoz New Release on John Zorn's Tzadik Label Featuring John Medeski on B3 organ

With the release of his new band's self-titled album Edom, composer Eyal Maoz introduces a new sound to his fans, John Medeski enthusiasts, and Tzadik Records repertoire aficionados.

Edom tells the story ...

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Bill DiCosimo Quartet CD Press Release

Source: All About Jazz
June 30, 2006

Bill DiCosimo Quartet CD Grab Hold of Your Dreams Scheduled Release: July 1st, 2006 Recorded Live at Jazz Central, May 7th, 2006 Produced by Bill DiCosimo CD Design & Graphics: Bill DiCosimo Engineered and Mastered by James S. Abbott Assistant Engineers: Ian Milliken & Carline Czaja DiCosmic Records & Publishing, ASCAP

The music is comprised of a mix of jazz, blues, fusion, ...

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NEC President Emeritus Laurence Lesser Assumes Interim Leadership Responsibilities

Source: All About Jazz
June 30, 2006

New England Conservatory President Emeritus Laurence Lesser has been named Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Conservatory for the 2006-07 academic year (or until a new President can take office at an earlier date). The announcement, which takes effect immediately, was made Monday by Jack H. Vernon, Chair of the Board of Trustees. Lesser, who served as President from 1983-1996 and who has been a member of the cello faculty since his arrival at NEC in 1974, will carry out ...

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Kimmel Center, Inc. to End 2005-06 Performance Season with Operating Surplus

Source: All About Jazz
June 30, 2006

Numerous Artistic, Audience, Financial Achievements Highlight Successful 2006 Season

Kimmel Center Inc. today announced several important artistic, audience and financial accomplishments as it ended its fourth full year of operations and looked forward to the celebration of its Fifth Anniversary on December 17, 2006. Since the Kimmel Center opened its doors in December 2001, it has since provided a home to eight resident performing arts organizations, has become a must-play venue for many of the worlds' great performing artists on ...

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Chris Dundas Group in Concert Sunday July 2

Source: All About Jazz
June 30, 2006

Chris Dundas Group

featuring Chris Dundas (piano), Andy Suzuki (saxophone), David Hughes (bass), Chris Wabich (drums), Allen Hinds (guitar)

Brand Art & Music Library 1601 W. Mountain Street Glendale, CA 91201 (818) 548-2051

From LA Jazz Scene: “What an all-star lineup Chris Dundas has selected to work out with him! For partners, the pianist has saxophonist Bob Sheppard, guitarist Buzzy Feiten, bassist Dave Carpenter, and drummer Peter Erskine on hand to help him rock ...

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