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Jim Saltzman Group at Greenwich Village Bistro - Thursday February 23, 2005

Source: All About Jazz
February 21, 2006

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Jeff Albert to perform in Chicago 2/27 - 3/6 with Jeb Bishop and others

Source: All About Jazz
February 21, 2006

New Orleans-based trombonist and composer Jeff Albert will be in Chicago for a series of concerts from Monday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 5, 2006. The main focus of his visit will be a new ensemble called Lucky 7s, featuring:

Jason Adasiewicz - vibraphone Jeff Albert - trombone & tuba Josh Berman - cornet Jeb Bishop - trombone Matthew Golombisky - bass Keefe Jackson - tenor sax & bass clarinet ...

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Carmen Lundy And The New Songbook Artists Feb. 23-26 At The Iridium Jazz Club

Source: All About Jazz
February 21, 2006

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 Sets at 8 & 10PM Fri. & Sat. 3rd Sets 11:30PM

Feb. 23-26 CARMEN LUNDY And The NEW SONGBOOK ARTISTS

One of the more dynamic vocal presences on the current scene, Carmen Lundy's new live set is absolutely compelling. The stellar musicianship, original choices of material, and Lundy's flexible, exuberant, deeply hewn voice, hallmark this tour-de-force ...

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Harlem Speaks Continues with Paul Robeson, Jr. Paul Robeson, Jr., February 23, 2006 6:30pm-8:00pm.

Source: All About Jazz
February 21, 2006

The Jazz Museum in Harlem 104 East 126th Street New York, NY 10035 212 348-8300 Harlem Speaks Continues with Paul Robeson, Jr. February 23, 2006 6:30pm-8:00pm New York, NY -- The Jazz Museum in Harlem continues its Harlem Speaks series with Paul Robeson Jr. on February 23, 2006. Paul Robeson Jr. will discuss his father's legacy as an activist, actor, singer, and cultural theorist on February 23, 2006. Once the most famous ...

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AAJ Visual Arts Center Update: February 2006

Source: All About Jazz
February 20, 2006

Jason Moran by Tony Rodgers

The All About Jazz Visual Arts Center now showcases nearly 150 exhibits and 10,000 jazz photos, paintings, and illustrations. Updated daily, look for new contributions from Guy Fonck, Jonathan B. French, Jose Manuel Horna, Marek Lazarski, Juan-Carlos Hernandez, Ron Hudson, T.E. Priemon and Sue Storey.

We're currently featuring the work of photographers Tony Rodgers, Brian O'Connor, Scott Friedlander, Hans Kumpf and graphic artist Dmitry Gubin on the AAJ home page.

January's featured artists ...

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Rix Glassmeyer, "24,200 Miles" Release on NCM East Records

Source: All About Jazz
February 20, 2006

Brooklyn, NY - THE NEW ALBUM, 24,200 miles , from Rix Glassmeyer - NCM EAST RECORDS

NCM East has produced 21 predominantly new jazz records in recent years, many from the New York scene. We are now pleased to announce one of our best releases yet from the smashing duo, RIX GLASSMEYER. While solidly rock, the horns, changes, and space give away its jazz roots.

Tastefully minimal without monotony, 24,200 miles is a collection of powerfully subtle songs about insects, ...

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Fifth Annual Ponderosa Stomp, To Be Held In Memphis May 8-9-10, 2006, Takes Rock 'N' Roll History To New Heights

Source: All About Jazz
February 20, 2006

Three-night roots romp will benefit displaced New Orleans and Gulf Coast musicians via the New Orleans Musicians Clinic and MusiCares

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Now in its fifth year, the Ponderosa Stomp has scored a musical trifecta: The New Orleans-based festival, an offshoot of the Mystic Knights of the Mau Mau (a social club-turned-501.c3 non-profit organization), has found a temporary home at the Gibson Guitar Factory in downtown Memphis, reorganized itself as a fundraiser benefiting the New Orleans Musicians Clinic and ...

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Calendar Change: 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
February 20, 2006

February 20, 2006 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] For Immediate Release 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 New York, NY February 20, 2006 Due to a last minute schedule change Cyrus Chestnut will ...

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