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Date Correction: Legendary Bassist Reggie Workman Joins Stellar Line-up For The Power of Drum: A Max Roach Celebration, June 23, 7pm

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2006

NOTE: THE CORRECT DATE IS JUNE 23!

Bassist Reggie Workman joins a stellar line-up for “The Power of Drum: A Max Roach Celebration." The legendary bassist will perform with fellow Max Roach alums Billy Harper (Tenor Sax), Cecil Bridgewater and Jimmy Owens (Trumpets), James Spalding (Alto Sax) and Drummer Aaron Scott.

Also, scheduled to perform on this dynamic evening of poetry, choreography and bebop musings dedicated to the great jazz master are Poet Sonia Sanchez, Drummer Will Calhoun, and Percussionists ...

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David Carradine and The Cosmic Rescue Team Wednesday, June 28th at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2006

Iridium Jazz Club 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 Sets at 8:30 & 10:30PM

Is Pleased To Present David Carradine and The Cosmic Rescue Team Wednesday, June 28th

Multi-award winning legendary actor and director David Carradine puts his musical talents on display when he and The Cosmic Rescue Team take the stage.

Though known primarily for his film and television roles, Carradine's musical ...

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Cryptogramophone Records to Release New CDs From Guitarist Nels Cline and Pianist Myra Melford September 12

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2006

Los Angeles-based creative jazz label Cryptogramophone Records announces exciting new autumn releases from guitarist Nels Cline and pianist Myra Melford. Nels Cline's New Monastery is Cline's interpretation of the music of Andrew Hill; Myra Melford's The Image of Your Body features trumpeter Cuong Vu and guitarist Brandon Ross.

Nels Cline is one of the most versatile, imaginative and original guitarists active today. Combining breath-taking technique with an informed musical intelligence, Cline displays a mastery of guitar expression that ...

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Harriet Tubman, avant jazz/rock super group, performs with very special guest from Brooklyn Indie Rock Scene for July 1, 2006 URB ALT Festival show in Harlem, NYC

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2006

NEW YORK - URB ALT Festival: URB ALT Comes To Harlem continues July 1, 2006 with a special performance by jazz/rock musicians, Harriet Tubman, joined by a major artist from Brooklyn's indie rock experimentalist scene. This incredible collaboration occurs at the Faison Firehouse Theater, home of Tony award winning choreographer of the Wiz, George Faison. Also performing are the Monika H. Band, Tenderhead, Boston Fielder, Nerdkween and Shaka Zulu Overdrive with Grisha Coleman.

Harriet Tubman was formed in 1998 when ...

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Grosskopf at Jazzmandu

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2006

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JazzAmerica Swings into Summer

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2006

JazzAmerica, the LA-based, tuition-free jazz education organization co-founded by Buddy Collette in 1994, heads into summertime with gusto.

Fresh from exciting performances the first half of 2006--including the Newport Beach Jazz Festival, the South Bay New Orleans Jazz Club, Catalina Bar & Grill and the world-renowned Watts Towers--JazzAmerica invites new jazz students between the ages of 11 and 20 to come study sight-reading, ensemble playing, soloing and music theory.

JazzAmerica conducts a series of Saturday morning “WorkChops," taught by some ...

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Francina Connors Trio @ Butterfly Blue, Sugar Hill's Newest Restaurant & Bar, Thurs., June 22, 8pm

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2006

Jazz Songstress Francina Connors brings her soulful stylings to Butterfly Blue in heart of Harlem's classic Sugar Hill. Chill in the blue haze of this exotic Caribbean & Soul Food dining experience!

The Francina Connors Trio Francina Connors (Vocals) Wayne Batchelor (Bass) Piano (TBA) Thurs. June 22 8pm @ Butterfly Blue Caribbean & Soul Food Restaurant & Bar 1813 Amsterdam ...

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Singer/Songwriter Marilyn Harris Hosts " Round Trip" CD Release Party At NYC' s Don't Tell Mama's On June 23rd

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2006

Marilyn Harris' Round Trip CD release party takes place at Don't Tell Mama's, located at 343 West 46th Street (Restaurant Row), Manhattan, on Friday, June 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Hot on the heels of Harris' Future Street, Wrightwood Records presents Round Trip - a new album with original jazz songs, kicking big-band charts, killer solos and swingin' vocals.

Inspired by the music of Count Basie, Maynard Ferguson, Neal Hefti, Buddy Rich, Billy May, Nelson Riddle, Hank Mancini, Johnny Mandel, the ...

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