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Lage Lund Jazz in Progres-Monk in Motion: The Next Face of Jazz December 13 @ 7pm at Tribeca Performing Arts Center

Source: All About Jazz
December 13, 2005

December 13, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Tribeca Performing Arts Center Borough of Manhattan Community College presents Jazz in Progress Monk in Motion: The Next Face of Jazz A Partnership between Tribeca Performing Arts Center and the Thelonious Monk Institute presents the top three winners from the renowned 18th Annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. Each concert features one winner and their combo from various parts of the world, demonstrating the versatility and variety of jazz guitar styles. ...

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Singers Over Manhattan - Flamenco

Source: All About Jazz
December 13, 2005

Singers Over Manhattan * Romance with a View * Latin Rhythms, Fiery Flamenco & Searing Songs Featuring Vocalist Miguel Poveda Special Guest Giovanni Hidalgo on Percussion With Flamenco Guitarist Chicuelo Manhattan skyline views New York, NY (December 12, 2005) Jazz at Lincoln Center continues the tradition in its second full season featuring great singers with the breathtaking view in The Allen Room with Singers Over Manhattan at 7:30pm on January 19, 20, 21, 2006. Located in Frederick P. Rose Hall, ...

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Evening Star Records Releases New Bill Kirchner CD, "Everything I Love"

Source: All About Jazz
December 13, 2005

Evening Star Records is pleased to announce the release of Everything I Love, a newly recorded CD by saxophonist-composer-arranger Bill Kirchner. The CD features Kirchner on soprano saxophone, Eddie Monteiro on MIDI-accordion and vocals, Ron Vincent on drums and percussion, and on two tracks, the legendary vocalist Jackie Cain (of Jackie and Roy). Kirchner describes the repertoire as “unabashedly eclectic". It comprises six originals of widely varying moods, including a tribute to the late soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy. Also featured ...

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NCM East Records Newsest Release - SLOG "Drew Field 45"

Source: All About Jazz
December 13, 2005

Recent Release from NCM East Records: Slog “Drew Field 45" released 2005 (NCM 40125) The concept drawn out by these instruments with this execution is not on the books yet. This said with no mention of the grace and passion that fills “Drew Field 45", from compositions of blazing energy to ear-twisting brain prod. Featuring: Brian Drye, trombone, Khabu Doug Young, guitar, baritone/alto doubleneck guitar, Bob Bowen, acoustic and electric basses, and Greg Joseph, drums + special guest: Bruce Williamson, ...

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JD Allen, Eric Revis, and Jeremy Clemons @ The Blue Note (12/26) - ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Source: All About Jazz
December 13, 2005

The JD Allen Trio at The Blue Note Monday, December 26, 2005 8pm & 10pm

JD Allen, tenor / Eric Revis, bass / Jeremy 'bean' Clemons, drums

“...a tenor saxophonist with an enigmatic, elegant and hard-driving style..." Ben Ratliff, New York Times on JD ALLEN “...huge sound, unshakeable rhythmic confidence, and a penchant for cohesive, logical bass lines." Ted Panken, Downbeat on ERIC REVIS “...I wondered if he'd just landed on the shores, fresh from the Motherland, that's how versatile ...

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New Photographs at AAJ Visual Center by Ziga Koritnik

Source: All About Jazz
December 13, 2005

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New Orleans' First Live National Music Broadcast Since Katrina - NPR's New Year's Music Special

Source: All About Jazz
December 13, 2005

NPR'S ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S MUSIC SPECIAL TO BE THE FIRST LIVE NATIONAL MUSIC BROADCAST FROM NEW ORLEANS SINCE KATRINA

NPR TO OFFER MORE THAN 20 HOLIDAY SPECIALS, FROM HANUKKAH LIGHTS TO A CAR TALK CHRISTMAS CAROL

NPR and WBGO Jazz 88 Producing 26th Annual 12-Hour Toast of the Nation From Tipitina's, with Local Musicians Performing at Home for First Time since Disaster

Washington, DC - NPR's 26th annual New Year's Eve special will be hosted from New Orleans' famous Tipitina's ...

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Rob Scheps in New Recordings

Source: All About Jazz
December 13, 2005

Saxophonist Rob Scheps has been recording all over the U.S. In Los Angeles, he's recorded recently with singer Howard Tate, composer Steve Weisberg, and featured players Carla Bley, Steve Swallow, and Pete Thomas, Elvis Costello's drummer from The Attractions. Many Randy Newman & Carla Bley pieces have been reworked by Weisberg for Tate's classic soulful voice. In early December, Scheps recorded in Portland,OR with multi- reedman & unique composer Tim Jensen. The pieces are follow-ups to Jensen's excellent 2004 CD ...

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