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Gary Morgan's 20-piece Big Band "PanAmericana!" at Gillespie Auditorium, Tues. Dec. 13
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All About Jazz
You won't want to miss Gary Morgan's 20-piece Latin jazz band “PanAmericana!" on Tuesday, December 13 at Jazz Tuesdays in the Gillespie Auditorium at the NY Baha'i Center (53 East 11th Street between University Place and Broadway). There will be 2 shows: 8:00 and 10:00 p.m. Leader Gary Morgan, a native of Santiago, Chile, is a lifelong lover of Latin music with many trips to Brazil and Cuba to his credit. He started “PanAmericana!" six years ago to combine the ...
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Bill Cole Joins Faculty of The College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University
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All About Jazz
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Roxanna Carpenter Monday, Dec. 5, 2005 Phone: (315) 443-3201 [email protected] Cole joins faculty of College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University Bill Cole of New Rochelle, N.Y., has joined the faculty of Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences as professor in the Department of African American Studies. Cole, an ethnomusicologist, composer and performer, is co-founder and artistic director of Shadrack, Inc., an organization that presents works by artists of color. He is also founder ...
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The Conway Suite a 6 part suite for Church Organ and Saxophone
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All About Jazz
The Conway Suite a 6 part suite for Church Organ and Saxophone “...with Terry Riley-type drones leading into late-Coltrane wails, creating a satisfying natural sense of space and place..." Independent On Sunday **** “...Were this a Jan Garbarek album, it would sell by the cartload... The music feels as if it is swirling around you and has an almost tactile quality, it's so rich in texture". Jazzwise “...The Conway Suite reminds me of that Hilliard Ensemble and Jan Garbarek album ...
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The David Leonhardt Jazz Group Smyrna Opera House December 9 7:30 PM + New Christmas CD I'll Be Home For Christmas
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All About Jazz
To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] The David Leonhardt Jazz Group December 9 Smyrna Opera House Corner of Main St. and South St. Smyrna DE 19977 302-653-4236 www.smyrnaoperahouse.org [email protected] 7:30 PM tickets $10 The Jazz Group will be performing “Jazz For Kids" at a 1:00 PM matinee performance on December 9 as well. 30 minutes from Wilmington, DE David Leonhardt, jazz pianist and The David Leonhardt Jazz Group have a new CD “I'll Be Home ...
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Bright Young Things - The Ultimate Jazz Party
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All About Jazz
Bright Young Things hit London by Storm. Saturday 10th December 2005 will see the revival of the 1930s-1940s Jazz party. The legendary Marquee Club, renowned for the past performances of Jimi Hendrix and The Rolling Stones to name but a few, will host what looks to be one of the most inventive and exciting parties on the UK social scene. With a Black, White and Diamond dress code in place, the fashion industry are poised awaiting the exclusive clientele and ...
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Marty Ehrlich and the Dark Woods Five at Firehouse 12 New Haven, CT - Friday December 9th
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All About Jazz
Marty Ehrlich will present his Dark Woods Five at Firehouse 12 on FRIDAY DECEMBER 9th This version of the renowned Dark Woods Ensemble features Erik Friedlander (cello), Mark Feldman (violin), Mark Helias (bass), Alan Jaffe (guitar), alongside Ehrlich (reeds). This will be a unique opportunity to hear this group in the intimate confines of the performance space at Firehouse 12, a 75 seat venue. The acoustics in the room will make every nuance and expression of these master ...
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