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Berkana 12/13 @ Trumpets Jazz Club, NJ

Source: All About Jazz
December 12, 2005

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Legendary Bassist Reggie Workman Directs Dual Presentation Concerts @ The New School Jazz Performance Space, Mon., Dec. 12. Free.

Source: All About Jazz
December 12, 2005

Legendary Bassist Reggie Workman directs an evening of exciting music performed by two dynamic ensembles.

By popular demand, at 9pm The John Coltrane Ensemble will give a repeat performance of classic Coltrane music in the New School Jazz Performance Space. Preceding The Coltrane Ensemble, at 7pm The Futuristic Concepts Ensemble will perform a concert of contemporary works.

DUAL PRESENTATION CONCERTS

The Futuristic Ensemble Directed By Reggie Workman

Featuring Students from the New School University Jazz

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Berklee's NOVA Series Brings Marva Wright and Davell Crawford to Berklee Performance Center

Source: All About Jazz
December 12, 2005

Berklee's New Orleans Visiting Artist series (NOVA), which brings musicians from the birthplace of jazz to America's first college of jazz for teaching residencies and performances, presents NOVA recipients Marva Wright and Davell Crawford, with Berklee's Reverence Gospel Ensemble and Overjoyed, directed by Dennis Montgomery III. The concert is Monday, December 12, 8:15 p.m., at the Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA. General admission tickets are $5. Please visit www.berkleebpc.com or call 617-747-2261 for more information. Born and ...

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Deborah Latz at Sweet Rhythm Tuesday, December 13, 8pm & 10pm

Source: All About Jazz
December 12, 2005

November 23, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Sweet Rhythm http://www.sweetrhythmny.com 88 Seventh Avenue South (btn. Grove and Bleecker) NYC 212 255 3626 Tuesday, December 13, 8pm & 10pm $15 door/$10 minimum with Rick Germanson, piano Bob Bowen, bass Elizabeth Keledjian, drums “Deborah [Latz] has one of the BEST new voices I've heard in a LONG time. Her phrasing and unique style is simply...elegant and versatile and spunky!" - Jan Jenson, Jazz Now “...a ...

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Cynthia Hilts Solo Piano at 5C Cafe, Dec 14, 5-7 pm

Source: All About Jazz
December 12, 2005

CYNTHIA HILTS SOLO PIANO 5C CAFE 68 Avenue C (at 5th Street) WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 14 5-7 pm $5 donation Come check out stellar pianist, vocalist and composer CYNTHIA HILTS performing solo at 5C CAFE. This is an unusual chance to hear her playing her wildest, crankiest and most luxurious solo flights. Experimental jazz for a transcendant happy hour! 5C Cafe offers organic juices and coffee, great pastries and vegetarian food ...

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Microtonal Guitar Virtuoso STEN HOSTFALT NYC Solo Concert Performance

Source: All About Jazz
December 12, 2005

Acknowledged as One Of The World's Foremost Microtonal Improvisers On The Guitar, after a decade of creative work alongside leading names in Jazz as enthusiastically documented by Jazz Times Magazine, The New York Times, Guitar Player Magazine, All Music Guide & AllAboutJazz currently announced as “An Innovator, On The Cutting Edge On The NYC Music Scene", 6-string virtuoso/composer/live electronica performer STEN HOSTFALT hits EAT Records, 124 Meserole Ave. Greenpoint Brooklyn, NY with a 7 pm/no cover Sunday December 18th 2005 ...

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My Favorite Things For The Week of December 11, 2005

Source: All About Jazz
December 12, 2005

A trio of tenor saxophonists opens this edition of My Favorite Things as pianist James Williams meets the Saxophone Masters. Also on this program is an original holiday tune from pianist Dave McKenna as well as an old favorite sung by Rosemary Clooney. Join us for all this and more on this week's edition of My Favorite Things. This week's tunes: The Song Is You - James Williams - Meets The Saxophone Masters Frosty The Snowman - Leon Redbone - ...

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Scott Kinsey Quartet at the Baked Potato Tuesday December 13 2005

Source: All About Jazz
December 12, 2005

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