Jazz News

Headliners, Themes Announced for 2006 Syracuse Jazz Fest

Source: All About Jazz
May 24, 2006

Headliners, Themes Announced for 2006 Syracuse Jazz Fest Annual Festival to Salute Detroit, Memphis and New Orleans

Syracuse, NY - Syracuse Jazz Fest founder and artistic director Frank Malfitano has announced the names of the headline artists that will be featured at this year's 24th annual jazz festival, June 23-25, at Onondaga Community College. According to Malfitano, the 2006 Syracuse Jazz Fest will thematically take a different approach this year, with dedicated theme nights saluting three American cities ...

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John Mclaughin Releases "Industrial Zen" on AbstractLogix

Source: All About Jazz
May 24, 2006

The 20th Century's most influential guitarist returns in 2006 with this ground breaking album that we have all been waiting for. Industrial Zen is a stunning window into the musical future where rock, jazz, electronic, jungle, be-bop, and world music all come together in natural harmony and endless possibilities. The eight compositions reflect the genius of John McLaughlin. He is backed by some of the hottest musicians on the planet. This is future-fusion at its very best. The record is ...

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Pamela and David Hines at Orion's Rooftop

Source: All About Jazz
May 24, 2006

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Edo Castro - CD Release Show, Larkspur CA

Source: All About Jazz
May 24, 2006

The “Phoenix “ rises... starting Friday, May 26th at 7pm!

The Larkspur Cafe and Passion Star Records present an evening of music and celebration featuring songs from Edo Castro's new album, Phoenix, which follows his first successful release entitled simply Edo. Castro explains, “The name 'Phoenix' is not only a beautiful name, it's also the mythical representation of change or transformation. Phoenix is about transforming personal moments."

The Larkspur Cafe Theatre 500 Magnolia Avenue Larkspur CA ...

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Buster Williams Performs at Smoke, 5/26-5/27/06

Source: All About Jazz
May 24, 2006

Bassist Buster Williams performs at Smoke Jazz Club on May 26 and May 27 with his “Something More" Quartet, featuring George Colligan, Steve Wilson, and Carl Allen. Sets begin at 8:00 pm, 10:00 pm, and 11:30 pm.

Praised by Jazztimes for “the beauty of his tone and sound, along with the consistent quality of his writing and recordings," the bassist, bandleader, and composer Buster Williams has performed, recorded, and collaborated with jazz giants such as Art Blakey, Betty Carter, Chick ...

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Big Bill Broonzy Box Set Features Amsterdam Concerts from 1953

Source: All About Jazz
May 24, 2006

Live recordings from bluesman's artistic prime to be made available in the U.S. on Munich Records September 19

Two CDs capturing live performances by Big Bill Broonzy will be released in the U.S. as a box set by Munich Records on September 19. Featuring the long awaited recordings of two shows from February of 1953, Big Bill Broonzy: Amsterdam Live Concerts 1953 contains 25 songs and between-song storytelling, plus extensive liner notes about Broonzy's legacy and his little-known second life ...

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Harlem Speaks Honors Jazz Advocate Arthur Barnes May 25th 6:30pm-8:00pm

Source: All About Jazz
May 24, 2006

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

Harlem Speaks Honors

Jazz Advocate Arthur Barnes May 25, 2006

Olu Dara, Cornetist/Guitarist/Singer June 8, 2006

Hank Jones, Pianist June 29, 2006

Arthur H. Barnes has been HIP Health Plan of New York's Senior Vice President for External Affairs and Corporate Contributions since 1993, promoting the health and well-being of the ...

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Betty Buckley with Quintessence featuring Kenny Werner @ The Blue Note May 30-June 4

Source: All About Jazz
May 23, 2006

BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB NEW YORK presents BETTY BUCKLEY and QUINTESSENCE featuring KENNY WERNER, piano

EXCLUSIVE ONE WEEK ENGAGEMENT MAY 30 - JUNE 4

World class singer returns to NYC to make her New York jazz club debut!

BLUE NOTE NEW YORK (131 West 3rd Street, just off 6th Avenue) will present Tony Award winner and world class singer BETTY BUCKLEY in her New York jazz club debut for a ...

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