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Upcoming Dave Stryker Gigs

Source: All About Jazz
February 27, 2006

February 27, 2006 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] March 23, 2006 The Gene Ludwig Trio Gene Ludwig - organ Dave Stryker - guitar Vince Ector - drums Berks Jazz Festival Reading, PA March 31 9:30 and 10:45 Dave Stryker Organ Trio Dave Stryker-guitar Jared Gold-organ Tony Reedus-drums The Dancing Goat (Dave's birthday hang) 21 So. Orange Ave So. Orange, NJ 973-275-9000 April 14 7 and 9 PM Dave Stryker Trio w/ Bill Moring-bass, Steve ...

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Ulf Wakenius' New CD "Notes From The Heart" Released in U.S.

Source: Michael Ricci
February 27, 2006

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Dana Leong CD Release Party March 2nd Jazz Gallery

Source: All About Jazz
February 27, 2006

Dana Leong Quintet MARCH 2nd THURSDAY CD Release Party & Performances @ The Jazz Gallery 290 Hudson St. two performances 9PM & 10:30PM $12 reserve now 212-242-1063 Dana Leong Quintet Dana Leong - cello, trombone Alon Yavnai - piano, organ Ernesto Simpson - drums Christian Howes - violin Alan Grubner - viola The Chicago Tribune Says -

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Buster Williams Performs at the Iridium Jazz Club, 3/2-3/5/06

Source: All About Jazz
February 27, 2006

Bassist Buster Williams performs with The Four Generations of Miles , featuring George Coleman, Mike Stern, and Jimmy Cobb, at the Iridium Jazz Club March 2-5, 2006. Sets begin at 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm, with an additional 11:30 pm set on Friday and Saturday.

Described by Jazztimes as “respected for many things, most notably the beauty of his tone and sound, along with the consistent quality of his writing and recordings," the bassist, bandleader, and composer Buster Williams has ...

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Vibist Jerry Tachoir presents jazz improvisation clinics in New York City

Source: All About Jazz
February 27, 2006

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New Orleans Jazz in Los Angeles

Source: All About Jazz
February 27, 2006

By Ricky Richardson

Los Angeles-The beautiful, well manicured lawn of the Playboy Mansion was the perfect setting for the annual Playboy Jazz Festival Press Conference. Los Angeles County High School For The Arts Jazz Combo-Daniel Richardson-saxophone, Greg Diaz-trumpet, Michael McTaggart-guitar, Christopher Bowers-keyboards, Garrett Lang-bass and Max Wrightson-drums provided entertainment for the arriving guest.

This year's line-up is as eclectic as ever with a mixture of musical genres to please everyone who will attend the 28th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival, presented ...

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Argentine vocalist Sofia Koutsovitis' Group @ The 55 Bar, March 1st!

Source: All About Jazz
February 27, 2006

Sofia Koutsovitis Group @ The 55 Bar Wednesday, March 1st, 2006 7 PM FREE! ONE NIGHT ONLY!

featuring: Sofia Koutsovitis, vocals; Aquiles Baez, guitar; Jorge Roeder, bass; Richie Barshay, percussion with guests: Adam Schneit, saxophone & clarinet; Jeremy Udden, saxophone

“... a wonderfully unique young singer."--Luciana Souza

“Sofia Koutsovitis is one of the most memorable performers I have ever encountered...As a songwriter she is superb and original."--Curtis Fuller

“... a very gifted ...

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Dom Minasi's Website Update

Source: All About Jazz
February 27, 2006

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