Jazz News

The New Jersey Jazz Society presents Sanofi-Aventis JazzFest 2006

Source: All About Jazz
May 9, 2006

The New Jersey Jazz Society presents Sanofi-Aventis JazzFest 2006

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band Friday, June 2 at 7:00 PM Free Concert at Drew University Carriage Field on Route 124 Madison, New Jersey In case of rain the concert will be held in the Baldwin Gymnasium Saturday, June 10 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Featuring: Jackie Cain Ensemble Bill Charlap ...

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Institute for Living Voice 8 (June 23rd - July 2nd)

Source: All About Jazz
May 9, 2006

At the end of June, Muziektheater Transparant organizes the 8th edition of Institute for Living Voice together with GRIM/Montvido in Marseille.

ILV is an international meeting place for everyone who is interested in voice/singing: singers and performers, actors, dancers, composers, musicians, students...Professionals as well as amateurs are free to join!

Over 10 days, renowned singers from all over the world give workshops, lectures, debates and concerts, all dedicated to the human voice.

On the program: Maria Husmann (Germany/Brecht songs), Shelley ...

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Drummer Jeff Hamilton Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
May 9, 2006

When it comes to mainstream drummers there are few who can match Jeff Hamilton. He's played with everyone from Monty Alexander to Diana Krall, the perfect confluence of traditional swing and textural innovation.

AAJ contributor Dr. Judith Schlesinger had the very good fortune of being on a jazz cruise with Hamilton, and took the opportunity to talk with him about his lengthy career, now in its fourth decade, and current projects including the Clayton Hamilton Big Band and his own ...

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Bob Reynolds - Can't Wait for Perfect / Fresh Sound New Talent #255

Source: All About Jazz
May 9, 2006

IN GOOD COMPANY: YOUNG SAXOPHONIST JOINS LABEL THAT LAUNCHED BRAD MEHLDAU, KURT ROSENWINKEL, THE BAD PLUS

Saxophonist/Composer Bob Reynolds Releases His Fresh Sound New Talent Debut, Can't Wait For Perfect, Available May 9th, 2006

“An amazing musician ... some of the freshest, most compelling and most soulful music I have heard recently"--Joshua Redman “This CD sounds amazing!! Bob is one hell of a saxophonist!"--Michael Brecker

Three-time winner of ASCAP's Young Jazz Composer Award, Bob Reynolds' debut CD on the label ...

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Aaron Davis Hall to Host CUNY Jazz Festival May 11-12

Source: All About Jazz
May 9, 2006

AARON DAVIS HALL TO HOST CUNY JAZZ FESTIVAL, MAY 11-12

Guest Artist Dave Liebman to Perform With Student Musicians

Musical groups representing five CUNY senior colleges, New York City's best public high school musicians and Japan's Shobi University will join with guest artist Dave Liebman for the 7th Annual CUNY Jazz Festival, May 11-12 at Aaron Davis Hall on The City College of New York campus.

The two-day event features performances by big bands and combos from The City College ...

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Jack Kleinsinger presents "Highlights in Jazz," Voices of Jazz Blossom Dearie And Kevin Mahogany Thursday, May 11th 8 P.M.

Source: All About Jazz
May 9, 2006

Jack Kleinsinger presents HIGHLIGHTS in JAZZ New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 8 P.M. Voices of Jazz BLOSSOM DEARIE KEVIN MAHOGANY

New York, NY -- Jack Kleinsinger's “Highlights in Jazz," New York's longest running jazz series, is pleased to present Voices of Jazz Blossom Dearie And Kevin Mahogany.

Blossom Dearie (b. 28 April 1928 East Durham, New York) is a ...

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Brian Allen/Corey Fogel Duo in Texas

Source: All About Jazz
May 9, 2006

Brian Allen/Corey Fogel Duo in Houston, Lake Jackson, and Austin, Texas

Brian Allen - trombone Corey Fogel - drums for more info: www.braintone.com or email: [email protected]

THURSDAY May 11 9pm-ish Super Happy Fun Land 2610 Ashland Street (in the Heights) www.superhappyfunland.com $6 at the door Here's the lineup: Black Magic Marker Dave Dove/Juan Garcia Duo Muzak John Brian ...

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Mark Weinstein's New CD Release "O Nosso Amor"

Source: All About Jazz
May 8, 2006

Mark Weinstein's New CD Release O Nosso Amor on Jazzheads Records Available May 9th, 2006

“Weinstein, of course, is a jazzman, and a legend at that, particularly in the Afro-Latin/Afro-Cuban jazz sphere"--Shifra Tanzt

Mark Weinstein offers to the world his spectacularly beautiful new recording O Nosso Amor, a project that gloriously combines the superb musicianship and compositional talent of this brilliant jazz innovator. O Nosso Amor (the follow up to the critically acclaimed Algo Mas) displays the magic ...

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