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Katrina's Aftermath: the Jazz City's Music Still Speaks to Our Nation's Soul
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Michael Ricci
Friday, September 16, 2005 By MATT SCHUDEL, THE WASHINGTON POST The last time I was in New Orleans, I watched a funeral parade march by. About 30 musicians, serious of purpose but hardly solemn, walked down the street playing a joyous old tune to honor the newly dead, a “second line" of stragglers and celebrants trailing behind. I never thought it might be an early wake for the aging grande dame of a city herself. With New Orleans in chaos ...
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Peter Eldridge CD Release at Joe's Pub, October 20, 7:30PM
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All About Jazz
“Eldridge belongs in the celebrated tradition of melodic poets, most famously represented by such disparate voices as Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan and Van Morrison: singer/songwriters who create beautiful tunes with insightful lyrics that are both personal and universal." - All Music Guide Peter Eldridge CD Release at Joe's Pub Thursday October 20, 2005 7:30PM – ONE SET ONLY Peter Eldridge performs original songs from his long awaited album, “Decorum" following his critically acclaimed 2001 releases, “Fool No More" ...
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Kansas City Jazz Label Celebrates 10-Years
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All About Jazz
KANSAS CITY USA -- 'ASR RECORDS was co-founded in 1995 by award-winning artist and Kansas City native, Alaadeen; along with longtime community arts advocate, Victoria Dunfee. Their initial purpose and goals, which were relatively modest and simple, centered on providing a professional music label for deserving recording artist talent. Alaadeen was also the initial founding artist on the label, with his first commercial US Release of the CD titled, “Blues for RC and Josephine Too (ASR1001)". That debut release was ...
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Brian Willson, Yuko Fujiyama and Dominic Duval Celebrate the Release of Their CD 'Things Heard Unheard'
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All About Jazz
Hey folks – CD RELEASE PARTY!!!! Come out and hear this fantastic trio, Brian Willson on percussion, Yuko Fujiyama on piano & percussion and Dominic Duval on contrabass. I am very proud to have this opportunity to play live again with this wonderful trio and celebrate the release of our CD, things heard unheard. Sure hope to see you there, old friends and new. Friday, October 14 at 8:00 p.m. @ ISSUE PROJECT ROOM 400 Carroll Street between Bond and ...
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Jon Regen Plays Rockwood Music Hall NYC Wednesday October 12th @ 7:00 PM
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All About Jazz
JON REGEN Plays Rockwood Music Hall NYC Wednesday October 12th @ 7:00 PM ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL is located at: 196 Allen Street (between Stanton & East Houston) New York, NY 212-477-4155 FREE ADMISSION! Jon Regen is one of the Best Young Jazz Pianists in the World. ERIC BRACE THE WASHINGTON POST Michael Hill gives a double concert with Jon Regen, ...
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Kenny Garrett Band Oct. 26-Oct. 30 at the Iridium Jazz Club
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All About Jazz
October 10, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com Sets at 8 & 10PM Oct. 26-Oct. 30 KENNY GARRETT BAND featuring Carlos McKinney, Piano Ronald Bruner, Drums Kris Funn, Bass Detroit born alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett is simply one of the greatest alto saxophone players alive today. Renowned for his expressiveness and imagination he has topped readers polls, hot lists, ...
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Allstar Jazz & Blues Benefit Concert Sunday October 16th 3pm-8pm The Goat Cafe Jazzlocker South Orange, NJ
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All About Jazz
October 10, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Jazzlocker Relief Concert for Gulf Hurricane Victims Allstar Jazz & Blues benefit concert Proceeds to be dispersed between *Jazz Foundation of America and The Red Cross Performances by: Dave Stryker Rachel Z Trio John Lee Jane Getter Vic Juris & Kate Baker Bill Saxton Al Gold Maurice Chestnut Ed Howard Tony Reedus Local Artist: Eric Lindberg Quartet Steve Giradi Diane Moser Alan Bjorklund Collective Expected Guest Appearances: T.S. Monk Cecil Brooks ...
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Fay Victor at Freddy's Backroom - Monday, October 10th
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All About Jazz
October 10, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Just a reminder... The moodswing series @ Freddy's Backroom 485 Dean Street Brooklyn, NY (cor of Dean Street and 6th Avenue) Monday, October 10, 2005 9:00-11:00 PM The Fay Victor Ensemble Anders Nilsson-guitar Ken Filiano-bass Fay Victor-voice Special guest: Wolter Wierbos-trombone (his only appearance in NYC) $10 suggested donation The moodswing series is a monthly jazz-experimental concert featuring vocalist Fay Victor and her ensemble. Come down ...
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