Jazz News

Blues Thursdays at The Shrimp Box Restaurant on City Island

Source: All About Jazz
March 2, 2006

Blues Thursdays from 8:oopm to 11:00pm $10.00 cover charge Early birds get treated to a nice Teaser Platter!

* March 4th Sonido Costenno open the month with Latin Jazz * March 9th Blues Thursday with Roxy Perry * March 10th “Oriente Lopez / Jazz/Latin Jazz * March 16th TBA * March 17th Adela Dalto “Sing her heart out! Great Vocalist! * March 18th Sonido Cozteo / Always a great show! ...

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Theo Bleckman + Winter and Winter Records Present: Las Vegas Rhapsody (The Night They Invented Champagne)

Source: All About Jazz
March 2, 2006

Many have managed to gain eternal fame in Nevada's Sin City, amongst some of the greatest--Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, Wayne Newton, Liberace, Siegfried and Roy, and even mafia boss Bugsy Siegel--they all owe their incomparable careers to Las Vegas. No other place has laid the groundwork for the world of entertainment as rigorously as this appallingly kitschy, gloriously neon-lit palace--the greatest show stage and most notorious gambling den in the world!

Las Vegas ...

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DJ Logic Showcases New Solo Material + John Popper Project Works at SXSW Music Festival ; The Sizzling Turntable Maestro Joins All-Star Cast on Ropeadope Records What Is Jazz? Tour

Source: All About Jazz
March 2, 2006

It has been four years since the boundary-pushing Dj Logic has released a solo record. The genre-blind turntablist took some time off in 2005 to mix, master and co-produce his hottest solo effort Zen of Logic. The album, which promises an array of musical textures and an intriguing blend of musicians, is planned for release on Ropeadope Records with a rumored street date nearing July 2006.

Until then, fans can catch DJ Logic on a string of dates including two ...

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Jessye Norman, Vocal Phenomenon, Performs in Benefit Concert March 12 --Tickets on Sale Now

Source: All About Jazz
March 2, 2006

GRAMMY award-winning soprano Jessye Norman, will perform at a special benefit concert March 12, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. at the Eastman Theatre in Rochester, NY. All proceeds from the concert will benefit the non-profit community organization Action for a Better Community, Inc. (ABC), which is celebrating its 40th anniversary of building new beginnings for people in poverty. Tickets on Sale Now Tickets are on sale now and are $35, $50 and $75. Patron tickets are $100 and include ...

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Eddie Gomez & Mark Kramer's "Art of the Heart" on Art of Life Records

Source: All About Jazz
March 2, 2006

Art of Life Records is proud to announce our latest CD release Eddie Gomez & Mark Kramer's Art of the Heart AL1019-2

Recorded on February 14, 2004 at Platinum Seven Studios in Pennsylvania, Art of the Heart features music popularized by Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole performed and arranged by the legendary bassist Eddie Gomez and the brilliant pianist Mark Kramer. Best known for his work with pianist Bill Evans, Eddie Gomez's performance throughout this ...

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Summer of LOVE 2006 Open Call to Musicians in Philadelphia

Source: All About Jazz
March 2, 2006

Fairmount Park has openings for talented performers to join our entertainment series in LOVE Park, 16th Street & JFK Boulevard in exciting Downtown Philadelphia. This is LOVE Park's 3rd season of music, theater and fun!

We have openings mid May 2006 through October 2006, (weather conditions permitted of course since we are an outdoor venue). This is an Open Call for artists who want maximum exposure in a busy location that is fast becoming the outdoor entertainment Mecca in Philadelphia. ...

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Nearly 300 New Releases at AAJ Upcoming Jazz Release Center

Source: All About Jazz
March 2, 2006

As of today, March 2, 2006, nearly 300 new entries have been made at the AAJ Upcoming Jazz Release Center. From new releases by your favourite artists to reissues - both domestic and reasonably-priced Japanese reissues, along with a batch of concert DVDs, the AAJ Upcoming Release Center is your place on the web to find out what's coming out in the jazz world and beyond. It's updated twice a month, so check out the Upcoming Jazz Release Center here ...

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Kimmel Center Announces 2006 Season, including Jazz Series

Source: All About Jazz
March 2, 2006

On March 1, 2006, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia held a press conference to announce its schedule of programs for the 2006-2007 concert season. Below is a listing of jazz events and related programs of interest to jazz fans. Of special significance will be the September 15th, 2006 program featuring vocalist Nancy Wilson and Trudy Pitts. Ms. Pitts, one of the truly great jazz organists, will perform on the newly minted Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ ...

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