Jazz News

US Debut of the Anthony Braxton Sextet at the International House in Philadelphia

Source: All About Jazz
October 19, 2005

International House and Ars Nova Workshop presents: Friday, November 4 | 8pm ANTHONY BRAXTON SEXTET with Anthony Braxton, reeds Taylor Ho Bynum, trumpet Jay Rozen, tuba Jessica Pavone, violin Carl Testa, bass Aaron Siegel, drums US Debut Composer and saxophonist Anthony Braxton (b.1945) attended the Chicago School of Music and Roosevelt University. He is a founding member of Chicago’s Association for the ...

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Amid All That Jazz, Herb Snitzer Took Pictures of Pioneers

Source: All About Jazz
October 19, 2005

Herb Snitzer considers jazz music a metaphor for freedom. His photos show its practitioners in unguarded moments.

By JON WILSON, Times Staff Writer Published October 19, 2005

ST. PETERSBURG - Herb Snitzer played ping-pong with jazz piano great Thelonious Monk. He knew Louis Armstrong well enough to know friends didn't call the trumpet star “Satchmo," but “Pops."

Snitzer, a St. Petersburg-based fine arts photographer, has chronicled the jazz world since 1958, when he captured a moody image of ...

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Kansas City Label Seeks Interns

Source: All About Jazz
October 19, 2005

'ASR RECORDS of Kansas City USA is seeking Fans of great music who would also like to gain professional experience, or simply get involved working in the music industry, as an Intern with our record label. These are unpaid positions. The available positions currently provide an opportunity to be an Authorized Fan Representative or Intern of 'ASR RECORDS, and still remain based in your own geographical location. Due to the inherent nature of the work, it ...

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Francina Connors "Uptown Jazz Wednesdays" w/Michael Howell @ Penang, 8pm-12am.

Source: All About Jazz
October 19, 2005

We've started a Wed.'scene' at Penang. Join us for a mix of Jazz, R&B/Blues,American Songbook and more. A little sumptin' sumptin' for everyone!

Uptown Jazz Francina Connors(Voc.)& Michael Howell(G) Every Wed 8pm-12am No Cover @ Penang “the best Malaysian cuisine in NYC" 240 Columbus Ave., NYC (Corner of W.71st & Columbus Ave.) (2120 769-3988 Also join my mailing ...

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5th Annual Jazz Competition for Vocalists

Source: All About Jazz
October 18, 2005

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The Stolen Sweets take their brand of 1930s acoustic vocal jazz to California

Source: All About Jazz
October 18, 2005

Now that they have achieved local acclaim, Portland’s swing darlings The Stolen Sweets are ready to take their renditions of vintage jazz tunes on the road. Contact: Jen Bernard [email protected] 503-231-1423 www.stolensweets.com October 18, 2005 – Portland, OR. The Stolen Sweets’ ability to transport audiences to the early days of jazz has earned them a very colorful fan base, from hipsters to golden-agers. The band has been performing the complex vocal jazz arrangements of the popular 1930s girl group, The ...

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AAJ Cover Story page now includes links to previous stories

Source: All About Jazz
October 18, 2005

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Jazz Legend Jon Hendricks at Flushing Town Hall Friday, October 21, 2005 at 8 p.m.

Source: All About Jazz
October 18, 2005

October 18, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES FLUSHING TOWN HALL 137-35 Northern Blvd. (at the corner of Linden Pl.) Flushing, NY 11354 Box office: (718) 463-7700 x222 www.flushingtownhall.org Take the 7-train to Main Street/Flushing in Queens Free Parking Friday, October 21, 2005 at 8 p.m. Jazz Live! Headliner Concerts “A NIGHT OF ELEGANCE WITH JON HENDRICKS" Jazz history comes to Queens, as 84 year-old jazz legend Jon Hendricks, known throughout the world as the “Poet Laureate of Jazz," ...

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