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From the Art of New York Exhibition
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TO BENEFIT GULF COAST ARTS AND REBUILDING FROM THE ART OF NEW YORK began with a simple E-mail. Two days after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, NY1 News Arts Reporter and Producer Stephanie Simon asked colleagues, friends and family to help her plan an art benefit for the hurricane-affected areas. She wrote, “We all know what a powerful force art can be; let's work together to show that to the people who so desperately need our help right now." ...
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This Week At The Iridium Jazz Club
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February 20, 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 2/21 Mingus Orchestra Boris Koslov - bass Seamus Blake - tenor saxophone/soprano Scott Robinson - alto saxophone/clarinet/flute/soprano Conrad Herwig - trombone Sean Jones - trumpet Victor Ector ...
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The Edsel Gomez Quartet Live at J&R Music World Live Broadcast on WBGO Tuesday, February 22nd, 2006 at 12:30 p.m.
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Live at J&R Music World: Edsel Gomez Quintet Park Row, New York, N.Y. 10038 (across from City Hall Park) 212-238-9000 Live Broadcast on WBGO Tuesday, Feb. 21stat 12:30 p.m. Hosted by Midday Jazz host Rhonda Hamilton On Tuesday, February 22nd, you'll have a chance to hear someone with what we call a “serious ear." Pianist Edsel Gomez first fell for music while growing up in Puerto Rico. Now internationally recognized as one ...
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Ray Barretto Viewing, Wed Feb 22, Riverside Chapel
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Ray Barretto Passed Away, Fri Feb 17, 2006 Services to be held: LOCATION: Riverside Chapel ADDRESS: 180 West 76th Street, Bet Amsterdam & 76th St. DATE: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006 TIME: 11:00am-5:00pm and 6:00pm -10:00pm Band leader, percussionist, NEA Jazz Master & Grammy Award winner Ray Barretto will be viewed at the Riverside Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 from 11 - 5 p.m. and 6 - 10 p.m. located at 180 West ...
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My Favorite Things For The Week of February 19, 2006
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All About Jazz
New music from Philadelphia bassist Peter Paulsen headlines this edition of My Favorite Things. We also feature some blues from guitarist Cal Collins and a historic tune by New Orleans clarinetist Dr. Michael White. Join us for this week's edition of My Favorite Things. This week's tunes: Chuckles - James Williams Sextet - Talkin' Trash What If.. - Peter Paulsen Trio - Tri-Cycle Night Mist Blues - Cal Collins - That Was Good Canal Street Blues - Dr. Michael White ...
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Barry Levitt's Jazz Brunch Every Sunday at Iridium 11am to 3pm
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Christina Courtin's Running Kicks to appear at The Stone in NY
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As an instrument, Courtin's voice draws comparisons to those of '60s icons like Janis Joplin, Terry Reid and Robert Plant. Yet Courtin's era-defying music would be misrepresented with a term like “rock." Together with her band The Running Kicks--guitarist Kyle Sanna and percussionist Mathias Kunzli--Julliard-trained Courtin blends blues, soul and rock with elements of jazz and classical to deliver an intense live experience. On stage, the three musicians fit each other puzzle pieces. Courtin describes their chemistry as “a constant ...
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Fisk Jubillee Singers to perform at The New York Historical Society
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The Fisk Jubilee Singers Saturday, March 4, 2006 7:00 pm New York Historical Society Admission: $25 (members, students, educators, seniors - $20) Through the Fisk Jubilee Singers the Negro Spiritual was introduced to the world and established as a unique American contribution to music. The Jubilee Singers also helped establish Fisk University as an educational institution with a great tradition of musical excellence and cultural integrity. Along the way, the ...
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