Jazz News

New Orleans music at 55 BAR Nov. 5th

Source: All About Jazz
October 19, 2005

October 19, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] ELERGY FOR NEW ORLEANS an evening of music inspired by the “BIG EASY," featuring 3 jazz greats James Weidman-piano, Bob Cunningham – bass, Ben Dixon – drums: A Seldom do these musicians play together: A REAL TREAT!! & vocalist Ayana Lowe 55BAR (55 Christopher St. (btwn 6&7ave take 1/9 train to Christopher) W. Village! 212 929-9883 Sat., Nov. 5th 2005 6:00 – 9:00 p.m (2 sets ...

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Onaje Allan Gumbs Trio at Cecil's 11/11-11/12/05

Source: All About Jazz
October 19, 2005

Pianist and composer Onaje Allan Gumbs performs with his trio at Cecil's Jazz Club in West Orange, New Jersey, on November 11 and November 12. Sets begin at 9:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m., and 1:00 a.m. Harlem-born, Queens-raised, Onaje Allan Gumbs has enjoyed a career as first-call sideman, valued arranger and composer, producer, and ultimately bandleader and recording artist. Many will remember him for his vital contributions to such Woody Shaw classics as Moontrane, and Rosewood, to which he lent his ...

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All About Jazz Launches Daily Download Center

Source: All About Jazz
October 19, 2005

Philadelphia, PA - AllAboutJazz.com, the web's largest jazz portal, will make one full-length mp3 song freely available to download each day, starting today. Direct Link: AAJ Daily Download Center “Our plan is to make one song available each day of the week," says Michael Ricci, AAJ's founder and publisher. “If demand increases (from both users and musicians), we'll ramp up to two or more." Mark Sabbatini, AAJ's Download Editor says, “We're selecting from a pool of tracks we feel our ...

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Johnny Colon Jazz Trio; with Alexis Cole

Source: All About Jazz
October 19, 2005

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Gene Ess "Sandbox & Sanctum" Quartet @ Kavehaz Club - Oct 21, 2005 9:30PM

Source: All About Jazz
October 19, 2005

Gene Ess Quartet featuring Harvie S, John O'Gallagher, and Take Toriyama @ Kavehaz - Oct 21st, 2005 9:30PM

Guitarist, Gene Ess, draws the traits that identify his style with firm brush strokes. On the one hand, we have his jazz streak, and on the other hand, his exquisite sensitivity with the guitar, and as a final complement, his taste for sophisticated rhythms. On October 21st, Ess will present his “Sandbox and Sanctum” quartet which includes the great Harvie S on ...

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Wave Hill Concert Series

Source: All About Jazz
October 19, 2005

2005-2006 CONCERT SERIES OPENS OCTOBER 30 Celebrate the Seasons with Classical, Jazz and Vintage Pop at Wave Hill Bronx, NY—The 2005-2006 Wave Hill Concerts, beginning Sunday, October 30 at 2pm, presents a diverse program celebrating the seasons’ textures and transitions, so apparent in Wave Hill’s exquisite gardens and Hudson River vistas. Classical compositions, jazz, vintage pop and arrangements that refuse boundaries herald the fall, winter and spring seasons in Armor Hall, with its intimate ambiance, fine acoustics and garden views. ...

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Bo Diddley's 77th birthday

Source: All About Jazz
October 19, 2005

One of the founding fathers of rock & roll, BO DIDDLEY celebrates his 77th birthday on Friday December 30th 2005 and we encourage all his many fans around the world to sign the BO DIDDLEY-The Originator website Guestbook with their birthday greetings and messages.

As we always do at this time of the year, we are making special arrangements for BO DIDDLEY to view each and every one of your greetings. This is an opportunity for you to convey your ...

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Taylor Ho Bynum Sextet + Sunny Murray Factor in Philadelphia

Source: All About Jazz
October 19, 2005

Ars Nova Workshop presents: Thursday, October 20 | 8pm TAYLOR HO BYNUM SEXTET with Taylor Ho Bynum, cornet Matt Bauder, tenor sax/clarinet Mary Halvorson, guitar Evan O'Reilly, guitar Jessica Pavone, viola/electric bass Tomas Fujiwara, drums “He is one of those once-in-a-lifetime talents who can play everything and always sound like himself. Remarkable technique, inventiveness, energy...Bynum can really 'talk' with that horn of his and ...

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