Jazz News

Scott DuBois Quartet Tonight at the 55 Bar in New York City

Source: All About Jazz
May 7, 2006

The Scott DuBois Quartet will be playing tonight, Sunday, May 7th, from 9:30PM - 12:30AM at THE 55 BAR 55 Christopher St. (212) 929-9883 take 1 or 9 train to Christopher St. Station or take A, C, E, D, B, V or F train to W. 4th Street Station.

Scott DuBois - Guitar Jason Rigby - Tenor and Soprano Sax Thomas Morgan - Bass Ted Poor - Drums ...

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Daniel Smith Releases "BeBop Bassoon" on Zah Zah Records

Source: All About Jazz
May 7, 2006

Daniel Smith BeBop Bassoon Zah Zah ZZCD 9820 Street Date: June 1, 2006 On BeBop Bassoon, Daniel Smith introduces the jazz world to his unique sound on the first ever compact disc recording of straight ahead bop classics on the deep voiced horn. The most recorded bassoon soloist in the history of music, Smith has spent a lifetime bringing his challenging instrument to the fore - stretching the boundaries of the bassoon's repertoire beyond ...

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Jamie Davis Releases "It's A Good Thing" on Unity Music

Source: All About Jazz
May 7, 2006

Jamie Davis It's A Good Thing Unity Music 2517 Street Date: June 13, 2006 Jazz vocalist Jamie Davis, a veteran of the Count Basie Orchestra, confirms his position in the pantheon of great male vocalists that have sung with that esteemed ensemble on It's A Good Thing, a world class recording featuring the superb singer fronting a first rate big band, made up of members of the Basie organization and some of ...

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Denny Zeitlin Trio at Chicago's Jazz Showcase May 9-14

Source: All About Jazz
May 7, 2006

DENNY ZEITLIN TRIO Featuring Buster Williams, bass & Matt Wilson, drums Appearing May 9-14 At The Jazz Showcase: 59 W. Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60610 312 670 2473 http://jazzshowcase.com Showtimes: Tues, Wed, Thurs: 8 and 10 Fri and Sat: 9 and 11 Sun 4 [matinee, children allowed] 8 and 10 Denny Zeitlin, internationally renowned jazz pianist-composer- ...

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Pamela Luss At Sweet Rhythm in NYC on May 9th, 2006

Source: All About Jazz
May 7, 2006

Vocalist and bandleader, Pamela Luss will perform with her Quintet at Sweet Rhythm in NYC on Tuesday, May 9th - for two sets 8PM & 9:30PM

Pamela Luss (vocals) Jon Cowherd (piano) Myron Walden (sax) Mike Moreno (guitar) Richie Goods (acoustic bass) Rodney Green (drums)

LISTINGS INFORMATION: Vocalist Pamela Luss, Sweet Rhythm 88 7th Avenue South @ Blecker St. - Reservations Recommended. For information call 212-255-3626, $20 cover, $10 minimum food & drink. Two shows: 8pm & 9:30pm

“Pamela Luss, ...

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Jerry Vivino Walkin' with the Wazmo

Source: All About Jazz
May 6, 2006

Jerry Vivino Walkin' with the Wazmo Zoho Music 200607 Street Date: June 13, 2006

In the great tradition of the three Louies--Armstrong, Prima and Jordan--Jerry Vivino is a jazz musician at heart with an eye on the entertainment factor. “My live show is pretty much Louis Prima meets Sonny Rollins meets Louis Jordan," says the tenor sax and flute doubler. “I try to make people leave the gig feeling happy. I get a great ...

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The Sacred Music of Louie Bellson

Source: All About Jazz
May 6, 2006

The Sacred Music of Louie Bellson and The Jazz Ballet Louie Bellson, Bobby Shew & the USC Orchestras & Choirs Label: Percussion Power Street Date: June 1, 2006

Louie Bellson was the featured percussionist in Duke Ellington's Sacred Concerts of 1965. During that collaboration, Ellington encouraged drummer Bellson to compose and perform a sacred concert of his own. In The Sacred Music, composer Bellson combines the “voicings" of symphony, big band and ...

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Jason Kao Hwang's new CD Edge

Source: All About Jazz
May 6, 2006

JASON KAO HWANG / EDGE

Taylor Ho Bynum - cornet/flugelhorn Andrew Drury - percussion Ken Filiano - string bass Jason Kao Hwang - composer/violin Asian Improv AIR 0067 Street Date May 30, 2006

Asian Improv Records is proud to announce the release of Edge, Jason Kao Hwang's new quartet CD. Edge is a sharp line shifting between cultures and genres, where sounds dance, vibrations transform and identities are affirmed. Edge ...

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