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Barry Levitt's Vocal Jazz Workshop & Brunch Sun. Mar. 5 at Iridium

Source: All About Jazz
March 3, 2006

SCOTT BARBARINO PRESENT BARRY LEVITT'S VOCAL JAZZ WORKSHOP & BRUNCH FEATURING THE BARRY LEVITT QUARTET BILLY MINTZ- DRUMSCAMERON BROWN- BASS DAVID SCHNITTER - TENOR SAX BARRY LEVITT - PIANO MUSIC YOU CAN BEPART OF... SELECT AUDIENCE MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO SIT IN NEW GUEST ARTISTS EVERY WEEK EVERY SUNDAY 11am-3pm GUEST STARS: Sun. March 5 - Marcus Simeone ”The sky's the limit for his stratospheric high tenor and his talent. He's got his own voice, as a singer and as ...

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Free Dave Stryker Track at the AAJ Download Center

Source: All About Jazz
March 3, 2006

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Disturbed's Dan Donegan Signature Series Washburn Guitar at Winter NAMM

Source: All About Jazz
March 3, 2006

Washburn Guitars will premier Dan Donegan's - lead guitarist for multi-platinum band Disturbed - signature series guitar at this winter's NAMM show.

The new “MAYA" series guitars (named after Dan's 1 year old daughter) was cooperatively designed by Dan Donegan with Washburn custom shop luthiers Eric Karol, Matt “Chewy" Dezynski, David Karon, director of artist relations and Gil Vasquez, head of production.

“Washburn really went above and beyond to make sure my guitars are to my exact specification. I really ...

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Paul Serrato - Excursions Generates a Groundswell of Enthusiasm

Source: All About Jazz
March 3, 2006

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For more information, please contact: Cheryl Hughey Promotions 314-660-1755 www.cherylhugheypromotions.com

PAUL SERRATO Excursions Generates a Groundswell of Enthusiasm Upcoming Interview on The Album Hour Scheduled March 16

NEW YORK / March 2, 2006

Released in 2005 by the NYC Graffiti Productions indie label, Excursions by Paul Serrato & Co. has generated a continuing groundswell of enthusiasm among venturesome jazz fans across the country. Much ...

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Cuban Pianist/Composer Manuel Valera To Showcase New CD "Melancolia" 3/23 at The Jazz Gallery in NYC

Source: All About Jazz
March 3, 2006

The Cuban pianist, composer and arranger Manuel Valera will showcase music from Melancolia, his second CD as a leader, on Thursday, March 23 at The Jazz Gallery, 290 Hudson Street in Manhattan. Valera will perform with saxophonist Yosvany Terry, bassist Hans Glawischnig and drummer Ernesto SImpson. General admission to the 9 pm and 10:30 pm sets is $12 per set, $10 per set for Jazz Gallery Members. For reservations and more information please call 212.242.1063.

Manuel Valera has, at 25, ...

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John Ellis Ascends "By A Thread" -- May 9th on Hyena Records

Source: All About Jazz
March 3, 2006

A bright, darting melody springs from John Ellis' soprano saxophone and before the phrase reaches its natural conclusion, his band enters with a circular double-time groove. It's an invigorating excursion fueled by compelling harmonic counterpoint and shifting rhythmic textures. The song is “Ferris Wheel" and it opens By A Thread, the brand new album from one of jazz music's most prolific young voices, John Ellis. To be released May 9th on HYENA Records, Ellis is joined on the recording by ...

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Who Are the Real Improvisers? 78 Hours Non-stop Will Tell

Source: All About Jazz
March 3, 2006

We live in bland times. 2006 will likely see very few if any creative releases and jazz and rock festivals this year will pretty much be a repeat of past events--with the exception of one spectacular event in Italy at the Castle Brando, located in the foothills of the Veneto, this June, 9,10,11,12.

In the last two years hosts Chris Boulet and guitarist Willie Oteri have been promoting the worlds longest totally improvised non-stop musical events featuring some of the ...

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AAJ February 2006 Visitors: 813,166

Source: All About Jazz
March 2, 2006

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