Jazz News

Saxophonist Tia Fuller to Appear March 27th at Bloomfield College for JazzTalks

Source: All About Jazz
March 8, 2006

Saxophonist, composer and educator, Tia Fuller will appear at Bloomfield College on Monday evening, March 27th, coincidentally also the night of her birthday, at 8:00 PM in the Van Fossan Theatre, as part of the Westminster Arts Center's JazzTalks series; an array of intimate evenings of conversation and performance with artists on their life and music. This series is designed to both inform and entertain, giving the audience greater insight into the humanity of the artist, and a greater appreciation ...

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Eric Reed Trio & Junior Mance Join Barbara Carroll for I Love A Piano Highlights In Jazz Thursday, March 9th 8 P.M. At Tribeca Performing Arts Center

Source: All About Jazz
March 8, 2006

Jack Kleinsinger presents HIGHLIGHTS in JAZZ New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series Thursday, March 9, 2006 - 8 P.M. I Love a Piano BARBARA CARROLL With Jay Leonhart & Joe Ascione + ERIC REED TRIO & JUNIOR MANCE SOLO PIANO at TRIBECA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 8PM (Borough of Manhattan Community College) 199 Chambers Street (between Greenwich and West Street (212) 220-1460 There will be special surprise guest on this show! Upcoming Highlights Shows: Thursday, April 6, 2006 - 8 ...

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Duduka Celebrates New Zoho CD "Samba Jazz in Black & White" With Two NYC Appearances

Source: All About Jazz
March 8, 2006

Zoho Music is Pleased To Announce Duduka Celebrates New Zoho CD “Samba Jazz in Black & White" With Two NYC Appearances March 10 + 11 Sweet Rhythm 88 Seventh Avenue South (Between Grove and Bleecker Streets) New York, NY 10014 Phone 212-255-3626 www.sweetrhythmny.com/ ALL SHOWS AT 8 & 10 PM WITH MIDNIGHT SHOWS ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY + March 30-April 2 IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com Sets at 8 & ...

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AAJ:LA Back Issues Now Available

Source: All About Jazz
March 8, 2006

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Woody Allen to Perform at Rochester International Jazz Festival in Exclusive Opening Night Benefit Concert

Source: All About Jazz
March 8, 2006

Tickets On Sale March 10th for Rare U.S. Performance Proceeds Benefit New Orleans Musicians Hurricane Relief Fund

Rochester, NY--March 8, 2006-- In its first U.S. tour performance, Woody Allen and his New Orleans Jazz Band, will open the fifth annual Rochester International Jazz Festival in an exclusive benefit concert June 9th at 8 p.m. at the Eastman Theatre.

Proceeds will benefit the New Orleans Musicians Hurricane Relief Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to aiding New Orleans musicians affected ...

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Saxophonist Sarah Manning's Live At Yoshi's Set On KCSM's "Sunday Night Suites" March 12th At 8PM!

Source: All About Jazz
March 8, 2006

March 8, 2006: Grammy nominated producer Bud Spangler, host of KCSM's Sunday Night Suites, has this to say about the music of saxophonist Sarah Manning: “After more than 40 years of both performing and presenting jazz, it's very unusual and a genuine treat to hear music that's truly unique." On March 12th at 8PM PST, he will be presenting a performance of new material by Manning recorded at her Yoshi's debut last November. Featuring her quartet with pianist Randy Porter, ...

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Louis Malle's Debut Film Elevator to the Gallows With Score By Miles Davis On DVD April 25

Source: All About Jazz
March 8, 2006

Elevator to the Gallows Featuring Legendary Score By Miles Davis To Be Released On DVD By The Criterion Collection On April 25

Supplements Include “Miles Goes Modal," Historic Footage Of Davis Improvising The Film's Score

In his mesmerizing debut feature, twenty-four-year-old director Louis Malle brought together the beauty of Jeanne Moreau, the camera work of Henri Deca, and a now legendary score by Miles Davis. A touchstone of the careers of both ...

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Legendary Jazz Singer Sheila Jordan Performs March 10 at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center

Source: All About Jazz
March 8, 2006

Long Island City, NY--As part of its popular Jazz Jam series, the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center presents on March 10 acclaimed jazz singer Sheila Jordan.

Considered one of the most consistently creative of all jazz singers, Ms. Jordan will perform a selection of soulful jazz numbers with the center's house band. The New York Times has described her ballad performances as “simply beyond the emotional and expressive capabilities of most other vocalists."

The series promotes the unique tradition of the ...

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