Jazz News

Debut Concert of Metropolis Ensemble featuring jazz great Marty Ehrlich

Source: All About Jazz
February 15, 2006

The Metropolis Ensemble, a new chamber orchestra bringing together the talents of an emerging generation of performers who have already begun to reshape the sound and feel of music making in New York, will present their first concert on Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 8 pm at the Angel Orensanz Foundation Center for the Arts, 172 Norfolk Street. For its debut concert, “Voices of Night", the Metropolis Ensemble joins forces with two musicians, saxophonist Marty Ehrlich, “one of the premier ...

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Anat Cohen Quartet at the Jazz Standard - February 16

Source: All About Jazz
February 15, 2006

Saxophonist and clarinetist Anat Cohen will be bringing her quartet to The Jazz Standard for one night only on Thursday February 16, 2005 with sets at 7:30 and 9:30PM. Anat's quartet will feature Jason Lindner on piano, Joe Martin on bass and Jonathan Blake on drums. Ms. Cohen's latest CD, “Place & Time" was named as one of the best debut albums of 2005 by All About Jazz NY as well as being included in many other “Best of 2005" ...

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Anthony Braxton (12+1)TET March 16-19 at The Iridium Jazz Club

Source: All About Jazz
February 14, 2006

February 14, 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 March 16-19 Anthony Braxton (12+1)TET Braxton (alto and sopranino saxes, compositions), Taylor Ho Bynum (cornet, flugelhorn, trumpbone), Jessica Pavone (viola, violin), Jay Rozen (tuba, euphonium), Carl Testa (bass, bass clarinet), Aaron Siegel (percussion, vibraphone), Andrew Raffo Dewar (soprano and c- melody sax, clarinet), Reut Regev (trombone, ...

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Larra Skye Releases CD 'The World Disapears'

Source: All About Jazz
February 14, 2006

The World Disappears is nothing if not an ironic title for 22-year old Torontonian Larra Skye's debut album. Given her undeniable talent, the calibre of musicians who lend their skills to the CD, and the stature of the industry veterans guiding her career, it would seem that the whole world could indeed be appearing for this gifted, young and bilingual singer/songwriter's taking.

In December 2005, Larra performed her first show at the famed Montreal Bistro in Toronto to a sold-out ...

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"Endangered Species" The Music Of Wayne Shorter With The Wayne Shorter Repertory Orchestra Under The Direction Of David Weiss for Three Wednesdays in March at The Iridium Jazz Club

Source: All About Jazz
February 14, 2006

February 14, 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 Weds. March 15, 22, 29 THE MUSIC OF WAYNE SHORTER WITH THE WAYNE SHORTER REPATORY ORCHESTRA “ENDANGERED SPECIES" UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DAVID WEISS Jeremy Pelt (March 15), Keyon Harrold (March 22 and 29), Taylor Haskins- Trumpets Myron Walden- Alto Sax, Jimmy Greene (March 15 and ...

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Tarik Shah Pre-Trial Conference on Friday 9:30 am

Source: All About Jazz
February 14, 2006

Dear friends,

There are some new developments regarding the case of Tarik Shah, with a summary of previous information below for those who are not familiar with his situation or who may have forgotten the details.

The newest development, not a good thing for Tarik Shah, is that the government has added still another defendant to the case, one Abdulrahman Farhane, a Brooklyn bookstore owner who was arrested just this past week and is said to have had discussions with ...

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Jazz Matters Panel Feb 22: Associations and Collectives for Musicians and Journalists at the New School 5th floor performance space Free (6 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22)

Source: All About Jazz
February 14, 2006

Associations and Collectives for Musicians and Journalists Jazz Matters panel of the Jazz Journalists Association 6 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22 5th floor performance space 55 W. 13th St. NYC Free

Premise: Collective activity, for artists or journalists alike, aids empowerment and expression. How is it done, what are the upsides and challenges?

Panelists: Muhal Richard Abrams, founding member of Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians ...

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Announcing the Second Annual Rhythm & Ribs 18th and Vine Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
February 14, 2006

Three-Day Outdoor Event Father's Day Weekend Serves Up Family Style Fun at Historic Jazz Crossroads ***** 2006 Rhythm & Ribs 18th and Vine Jazz Festival Friday, June 16 - Sunday, June 18, 2006 Parade Park and the Jay McShann Pavilion at the American Jazz Museum Historic 18th & Vine District, Kansas City, Mo. ***** The Rhythm & Ribs Jazz Festival blends two of Kansas ...

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