Jazz News

Wayne Horvitz Displays Both Compositional and Improvisational Virtuosity on Two New Releases

Source: All About Jazz
May 25, 2006

Songlines' Way Out East Highlights Horvitz's Gravitas Quartet While Tzadik's Whispers, Hymn and a Murmur Features His Compositions Performed By Koehne Quartet

Between February and June of 2006, pianist and composer Wayne Horvitz will release two highly distinctive recordings that demonstrate the breadth and depth of his musical vision. On June 13, Songlines Recordings will release Way Out East, featuring the Gravitas Quartet, Horvitz' new improvising chamber ensemble. On Way Out East the group, comprised of four uniquely distinctive players ...

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Planet Jazz Saturday, May 27th & Sunday, May 28th at Smalls Shows

Source: All About Jazz
May 25, 2006

Planet Jazz

Featuring: Grant Stewart - tenor Joe Magnarelli - trumpet Peter Bernstein - guitar Spike Wilner - piano Neal Miner - bass Joe Strasser - drums

We are proud to announce the release of our new CD Planet Jazz: In Orbit on Sharp Nine Records http://www.sharpnine.com/

Please join us for our upcoming concert dates to celebrate this record release:

Saturday, May 27th & Sunday, May ...

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Music Lineup: Big Apple Barbecue Block Party

Source: All About Jazz
May 25, 2006

FOURTH ANNUAL BIG APPLE BARBECUE BLOCK PARTY WILL FEATURE THE BEST IN R&B, JAZZ, COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS Roots Music to Feed the Heart and Soul from Betty LaVett, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Pyeng Threadgill and More Live in Madison Square Park - Saturday & Sunday, June 10 & 11

The 4th Annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party will feature six hours per day of live performances by an eclectic group of artists representing the best in American “roots music." ...

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Guitar Pioneer Les Paul Celebrates His 91st Birthday June 12, 2006 At The Iridium Jazz Club

Source: All About Jazz
May 25, 2006

Iridium Jazz Club 1650 Broadway (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 www.iridiumjazzclub.com Sets at 8:00 & 10:00PM

GUITAR PIONEER LES PAUL CELEBRATES HIS 91ST BIRTHDAY JUNE 12, 2006 AT THE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB

The Iridium Jazz Club, the long-time home of guitar pioneer Les Paul, is pleased to announce Les Paul's 91st Birthday Celebration Monday, June 12th, 2006.

Les will be taking the stage with his regular ...

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John Moawad Jazz Scholarship Concert Set for Saturday, June 3

Source: All About Jazz
May 24, 2006

Making Jazz -- Moawad Style at Central Washington University ELLENSBURG, WA.,--When certain people walk into a room, their presence is immediately felt. Whether it's a certain quality or personality trait that person radiates, others instantly pay attention. John Moawad, Central Washington University professor emeritus of music is that way. “He is very charismatic," says Chris Bruya, CWU director of jazz studies and Central alumnus (B.A. '83 & M.A. '85). “When someone is like that, you can't explain what it is ...

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Concert of Two Top Slovenian Pianists June 26, Merkin Concert Hall, NYC

Source: All About Jazz
May 24, 2006

SLOVENIA'S TWO TOP PIANISTS TO PERFORM AT MERKIN CONCERT HALL ON JUNE 26

Bojan Gorisek and Milko Lazar, two of Slovenia's most celebrated musicians, will perform a two piano concert at Merkin Concert Hall at the Kaufman Center, Goodman House in New York on June 26th in celebration of the 15th anniversary of Slovene independence. Merkin Hall is at 129 West 67th Street in New York. Concert starts at 8 pm, tickets: $ 20, $15.

The pianists will perform music ...

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Kimber Manning Releases "Eventually" on PSV Records

Source: All About Jazz
May 24, 2006

NASHVILLE, TN--Vocalist Kimber Manning released her debut CD, Eventually to stores May 1, 2006.

Kimber Manning, a modern-day chanteuse, is a versatile singer who has a ton of jingles to her credit. From lead singer in several rock bands, to touring with Southern Gospel's New Speer Revival, Kimber's agile soprano finds a perfect home in the pop/jazz vocals of her new solo release Eventually. Singing favorites like “Wonderful World", “Blue Skies" and “At Last", Kimber Manning joins some of the ...

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Shot X Shot + Chicago Luzerne Exchange May 26 at Zeitgeist, Cambridge MA

Source: All About Jazz
May 24, 2006

s u b c o n s c i o u s c a f e @ ZEITGEIST / SPACE 186 186 Hampshire St. Inman Sq. Cambridge, Mass. 02139 617.876.6060 ~ ALL AGES ~ www. zeitgeist-gallery.org

Friday, 26 May 2006 / 8:00 - 11:30 / $12 or b/o

rob chalfen & subconsciouscafe new chamber music presents

New Free Music from Philly & Chicago:

SHOT X SHOT + CHICAGO LUZERNE EXCHANGE http://www.hightwo.com/sxs.html, http://www.chicagoluzernexchange.com ...

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