Jazz News

Liberty Ellman Releases "Ophiuchus Butterfly" on Pi Recordings

Source: All About Jazz
March 30, 2006

Street Date: May, 9, 2006

Guitarist/composer Liberty Ellman's second Pi recording as a leader, Ophiuchus Butterfly, is an initially striking and ultimately deeply satisfying set chronicling six musicians, ten pieces and one ambitious, personal and utterly mature sensibility. Ellman's guitar ability and style are undeniable here, but this isn't a “guitar" album.

“I've decided that the majority of my work will be writing my own music and creating albums," Ellman explains. “I'm interested in the idea of creating an album ...

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Odyssey the Band featuring James "Blood" Ulmer, Charles Burnham, and Warren Benbow Releases "Back in Time" on Pi Recordings

Source: All About Jazz
March 30, 2006

The role of the guitar in jazz has not mirrored its role in other modern musics. Few have risen to prominence on the instrument or grown out of the supporting role it has typically played in jazz. Of those who have, one of the most notable is James “Blood" Ulmer. From his first days as Ornette Coleman's Harmolodic guitarist in Prime Time, “Blood's" path to guitar innovator was a rather fast one. In the ten year period between '73, when ...

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5th annual Improvised and Otherwise Festival March 31-April 1

Source: All About Jazz
March 30, 2006

5th annual Improvised and Otherwise Festival

March 31 & April 1, 2006 8:00-11:00pm

BRICStudio, 57 Rockwell Pl, Fl 2, Brooklyn, NY Tickets: $15 general, $10 students & seniors, $25 festival pass

Directions: BRICStudio is located on Rockwell Pl between Fulton St & Dekalb Ave, around the corner from the BAM Harvey Theater. Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5 to Nevins St; B, M, Q, R to Dekalb Ave; G to Fulton ...

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Upcoming NYC Shows for David Aaron's Short Memory

Source: All About Jazz
March 30, 2006

Saturday April 1st, 7-9pm David Aaron's Short Memory (trio) 5C Cultural Center Cafe 68 Avenue C (at 5th Street) $5 cover www.5ccc.com David Aaron-tenor saxophone Rob Ritchie-guitar Matt Wigton-bass Thursday May 11th, 8pm (one set) David Aaron's Short Memory (quartet) Freestyle Jazz Series Jimmy's 43 Restaurant 43 East 7th St. (between 2nd and 3rd Ave) $10 ...

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Julie Hardy at Night and Day April 1st

Source: All About Jazz
March 30, 2006

Come hear JULIE HARDY (vocalist/composer) at Night and Day (the sister venue of Cornelia Street Cafe) this Saturday, April 1st from 9-12. Featuring: Randy Ingram, piano Edward Perez, bass Ferenc Nemeth, drums Night and Day 230 5th AVE @ President Street PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN 718-399-2162 Subway: R to Union or B D Q 2 3 4 5 trains to Atlantic Ave./Pacific Street ...

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Ayana Lowe's Jazz Combo At 55 Bar Saturday, April 1, 2006 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Source: All About Jazz
March 30, 2006

AYANA LOWE'S JAZZ COMBO

Ayana Lowe, vocals Michael Howell, guitar Bob Cunningham, bass Michael T.A. Thompson, drums

An evening of Blues, Jazz and Sweet Soul Music!

SATURDAY, APRIL 1 55 BAR 55 Christopher St (btwn 6& 7th ave- take 1/9 train to Christopher) W. Village! 212 929-9883

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (2 sets 6& 7:45)

NO COVER! 2 drink min.

NEW CD, “AYANA LOWE'S ...

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Rich Siegel Orchestra plays Spring Ball Saturday, April 1

Source: All About Jazz
March 30, 2006

THE RICH SIEGEL ORCHESTRA PLAYS THE SPRING BALL At the International House 500 Riverside Drive, New York City 10027 (above W. 122 St., across from Grant's Tomb) Saturday evening April 1 The Orchestra plays from 9 PM to 1 AM Admission is $20 Formal dress is suggested Reservations are not taken

The evening includes dance performances by International House ballroom dancers, a cash bar, ...

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Wu Li at Bar Nine April 5

Source: All About Jazz
March 30, 2006

Wu Li returns to Bar Nine to host their monthly party. A journey into the realm of their slef-dubbed style “Quantum-Core" will leave you eagerly anticipating the next show.

Bar Nine is a great little spot in Hell's Kitchen that has the feel of an East Village late-night spot.

Featuring Shobee - trumpet, Strum - guitar, Maxfield Gast - saxophones and ewi, Ben Rubin - bass and Matt Zebroski - drums. Plus Special Guests.

Bar Nine Ninth Ave ...

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