Jazz News

Brian Allen w/Malaby, Ballou and Sarin 3/10 at Tea Lounge

Source: All About Jazz
March 7, 2006

Friday, March 10 Tea Lounge, Brooklyn http://www.tealoungeny.com 837 Union Street Park Slope 718-789-2762 sets at 9 and 10:30pm No Cover! Trombonist Brian Allen (from Texas) will be joined by saxophonist Tony Malaby, trumpeter Dave Ballou and Michael Sarin on drums for an evening of improvised music. Brian is also guest with Tone Collector (Tony Malaby, Eivind Opsvik and Jeff Davis) at Barbes on Wednesday, March 8. See www.barbesbrooklyn.com for more ...

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Les Paul (Mon) Mingus Big Band (Tues) March 8-12 James Carter Organ Trio at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: All About Jazz
March 6, 2006

March 6, 2006 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com Sets at 8 & 10PM Fri. & Sat. 3rd Sets 11:30PM EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS TRIO EVERY TUESDAY THE MINGUS BIG BAND EVERY SUNDAY BARRY LEVITT'S VOCAL JAZZ WORKSHOP & BRUNCH FEATURING THE BARRY LEVITT QUARTET BRIAN GRICE - DRUMS CHIP JACKSON - BASS DAVID SCHNITTER - SAX BARRY ...

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David Murray to Tour in Support of his Latest Justin Time Release "Waltz Again"

Source: All About Jazz
March 6, 2006

Acclaimed Saxophonist David Murray to Tour US in Support of His Latest Justin Time Release, Waltz Again

“Waltz Again is one of the most promising records (David Murray) has made since moving to Paris in the mid-'90s, for the simple reason that he goes back to the meaty tenor ballads that sounded so good back then, this time with a 10-piece string orchestra." - Ben Ratliff, The New York Times

“While the prolific Paris-based Murray has recorded widely, ...

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Mark Sholtez releases debut album

Source: All About Jazz
March 6, 2006

Ever since Rob Mounsey mentioned he worked with a talented young Australian singer/songwriter named Mark Sholtez who was about to launch a debut album on Verve, we've been waiting in a healthy dosage of curiosity for news on this release.

Well, it's time now!

The album is due for release in April and Mark then will also join Jamie Cullum for a series of concerts in Australia. You can read more about his background and music on Mark's website where ...

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Terje Rypdal Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
March 6, 2006

Norwegian guitar legend Terje Rypdal has been a mainstay of the ECM label nearly since its inception. His latest release, Vossabrygg, finds him returning to, but expanding on, the music of early albums like What Comes After (ECM, 1974). He makes no bones about the impact Miles Davis' electric music has had on him, and AAJ contributor R.J. DeLuke encourages Terje to speak about the early fusion years and the vibrant performing scene back then, as well as what it ...

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Louisiana Golf, Jazz, Fishing Fundraiser Raffle! Slidell Alumni Hurricane Relief Fund

Source: All About Jazz
March 6, 2006

Greetings,

I am the Chairman of the Slidell Alumni Hurricane Relief Fund. We are holding our 2006 Fundraising Raffle of three GREAT Louisiana trips!

More information about the fundraiser, ticket purchase and mission of S.A.H.R.F. can be found at: http://www.SlidellHigh.org

Your participation or any media exposure you can give our organization or our raffle will be greatly appreciated. (A small poster can be printed from the website and posted on your local bulletin board or window; the descriptions and link ...

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Dom Minasi's "The Vampire's Revenge" Now Available!

Source: All About Jazz
March 6, 2006

Dom Minasi's new CD The Vampire's Revenge is out and availble at different outlets.

Dom Minasi is a rare figure in today's world of jazz--a virtuoso guitarist who rejected commercial success in order to pursue his own creative impulses. Even rarer is Minasi's penchant as a leader for subsuming his own individual voice to enhance a group sound. The Vampire's Revenge is a landmark recording in an illustrious, multifaceted career and should do much to bring greatly deserved recognition to ...

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"The Magic of Toots", A Celebration of Toots Thielemans at Carnegie Hall

Source: All About Jazz
March 6, 2006

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