Jazz News

Reuben Radding's "Intersections" Released on Pine Ear Music

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2005

BROOKLYN, NY -- Pine Ear Music has released Intersections, the debut leader recording by New York City bassist/composer Reuben Radding, with his new trio featuring Matt Moran on vibraphone, and Oscar Noriega on clarinet. As the title of the CD suggests, diverse paths, both musical and personal, find their meeting point in Radding's atonal, counterpoint-driven, compositions. The album concludes with a triumphant reworking of the “Dance of Fury" from Oliver Messiaen's landmark chamber work “Quartet For The End Of Time." ...

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Francina Connors'"Uptown Jazz" w/ Michael Howell (G) @ Penang, 8pm-12am.

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2005

Uptown Jazz, Francina Connors(Voc.)and Michael Howell(G) throw a little holiday vibe into their regular “Wednesday scene." Join them for an eclectic mix of Jazz,R&B,American Songbook and more.

Uptown Jazz Francina Connors (Voc) w/ Michael Howell(G) Wed., Dec.7 8pm-12am No Cover @ Penang “The best Malaysian cuisine in NYC" 240 Columbus Ave. (Corner of W.71st & Columbus) (212) 769-3988 ...

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Swingin' Holiday Sing-a-long Benefit at Cornelia St. Cafe tonight

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2005

KIM NALLY (Jazz Singer and owner of the famous club: Jazz at Pearls in SF) just flew in from San Francisco to join the fun at Mychelle Colleary's 1st annual NYC Caroling Extravaganza benefit: Dress for Success at the Cornelia Street Cafe - 29 Cornelia Street (btw Bleeker & 4th st) www.corneliastreetcafe.com Swingin' Songs of the Season Sing-a-long TONIGHT - Wednesday, December 7th at 6pm; $10 includes a mug of Hot Buttered Rum - first 10 carolers receive a funky ...

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UCLA Extension Offers Publicity Course, January 21-February 28, 2006

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2005

Six-Week Course To Feature Top Speakers From Music, Media, Internet Industries

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The Journalism, Public Relations and Fund Raising Department of UCLA Extension will offer for the 18th year its comprehensive “Publicity in the Music Industry" class to be taught by veteran music PR executive Cary Baker. Baker will instruct an all-day “introduction" to music publicity on Saturday, January 21, 2006, from 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., followed by six consecutive close-up sessions on subsequent Tuesday nights from ...

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Gary Lucas Doffs His Hat For People For The American Way

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2005

GARY LUCAS DOFFS HIS HAT FOR PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY Place a Bid on Gary's Hat and Help Raise Money for a Very Important Cause Gary Lucas has put his 2003 summer tour hat on the Ebay auction block (alongside memorabilia from Patti Smith, Trent Reznor, Ry Cooder, Coldplay, Radiohead, Devendra Banhart, New Order, Frank Gehry, Robert Rauschenberg, Alec Baldwin, Randy Newman, Cindy Sherman, The Offspring, William Wegman, Robin Williams, Bill Maher, Peaches, Melissa Etheridge, and many others) as ...

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Master Class: We Love Jazz 2006 -- Ronciglione Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2005

RONCIGLIONE JAZZ FESTIVAL#5 THE TUSCIA IN JAZZ Presents WE LOVE JAZZ 2006 Seminar's Director Massimo Fara Teachers SAX JESSE DAVIS GUITAR SANDRO GIBELLINI PIANO MULGREW MILLER BASS BUSTER WILLIAMS DRUMS JIMMY COBB VOCAL SHAWNN MONTEIRO TRUMPET FLAVIO BOLTRO COMBO JOHN KINNISON FROM 02nd/07/2006 TO 09th/07/2006 RONCIGLIONE (VITERBO) ITALY RONCIGLIONE Where is it Located at only 50 KM from Rome and 30 KM from Viterbo connected with bus services, Ronciglione is one of most beautiful town of the Tuscia. Located at ...

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Lage Lund 5 at Blues Alley 12/7

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2005

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The Music of Christmas...in Jazz "Bending Towards The Light...A Jazz Nativity" Tuesday, Dec. 20TH and Wed., Dec. 21st At Symphony Space

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2005

December 6, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICE The Music of Christmas ...in Jazz “BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT ... A JAZZ NATIVITY" CHRISTMAS TREASURE FOR ENTIRE FAMILY RETURNS TO NEW YORK FOR TWO PERFORMANCES on TUESDAY, DEC. 20TH and WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21st TICKETS NOW ON SALE AT SYMPHONY SPACE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marking the 20th anniversary of a remarkable jazz celebration of the Christmas story, BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT ... A JAZZ NATIVITY - featuring great jazz soloists, a ...

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