Jazz News

Emotions Run High at Katrina Jazz Concert

Source: All About Jazz
September 19, 2005

Jazz Concert for Katrina Featured Emotionally Charged Performances, Criticism of Government By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY Associated Press

NEW YORK Sep 18, 2005 — With the exception of the now-famous Kanye West outburst, celebrity-driven benefits for Hurricane Katrina victims have followed a familiar formula musicians singing heart-tugging ballads while famous faces implore viewers to give, all in a sanitized, apolitical tone. Those elements were present at Jazz at Lincoln Center's “Higher Ground" hurricane relief benefit concert Saturday night. But ...

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Jazz Blogs Directory added to AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
September 19, 2005

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The Jazz Community Calendar - Kansas City USA

Source: All About Jazz
September 19, 2005

The Jazz Community Calendar Monday, September 19 The Four Freshmen kick of the Jazz Ambassadors' Concert Series at the Downtown Marriott Hotel. UMKC features Jazz and Barbecue featuring Bobby Watson and the UMKC Jazz Concert Ensemble. The Blue Room jams with the Jazz Disciples. Jardine's features the Gig Dogs. The Majestic Steakhouse downtown features the Julie Turner Trio. And, at The Fairmont Hotel it's David Basse. Tuesday, September 20 Harlings' Upstairs features the Kansas City Boulevard Big Band. Jardine's features ...

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Kool & the Gang and Randy Crawford to headline fourth annual Philips Dubai International Jazz Festival 2006

Source: All About Jazz
September 19, 2005

Dubai, 18 September 2005: ChillOut Productions, the organisers and promoters of the Dubai International Jazz festivals, has announced that Kool and the Gang and Randy Crawford swing into Dubai for the Middle East’s fourth annual Philips Dubai International Jazz Festival. They will head another strong line up of other musicians for this festival scheduled for February 8-10, 2006. These would be announced shortly. “Following last three years’ tremendous successful festivals, we were faced with the challenge of making the 2006 ...

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"The Fluid Trio" featuring George Garzone

Source: All About Jazz
September 18, 2005

Press Release Sept. 2005 Hell’s Kitchen Club Siberia presents: “The Fluid Trio featuring George Garzone” Hell’s Kitchen is still thriving with artists pushing the boundaries of the mind and music. “Siberia”…. (Voted as a top Hell’s Kitchen Late Night Hang….) is hosting a free-jazz group featuring the legendary saxophonist George Garzone. The group aptly named, “The Fluid Trio”, is lead by guitarist and Garzone protégé Christopher Crocco. Rounding out the ensemble on drums is Francisco Mela, currently performing with Joe ...

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Katrina's aftermath: The jazz city's music still speaks to our nation's soul

Source: All About Jazz
September 18, 2005

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 ...

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Fresh Forward Jazz Festival 10/07/05

Source: All About Jazz
September 18, 2005

Boston's young generation of jazz musicians offers up new music and their own take on the jazz tradition at the Fresh Forward Jazz Festival SEPTEMBER 18, 2005 (Boston, MA)-- The Fresh Forward Jazz Festival is a showcase of original music composed and performed by Boston's up and coming jazz musicians. The one night festival features an eclectic line up of young jazz composers whose music illustrates some of the directions in which jazz is moving. The composers are Xenia Rubinos, ...

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Tokeli Debuts CD on "Woman of Jazz" Interview at xradio.biz

Source: All About Jazz
September 18, 2005

Emerging jazz vocalist TOKELI debuts her new music at XRadio.biz’s “Woman of Jazz” Show with Jaijai Jackson, on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 8:00pm PST. TOKELI (www.tokeli.com) will debut a selection of vocal jazz arrangements and original music as well as a 30-minute personal interview about her life & musical influences, hosted by Jaijai Jackson, daughter of legendary-bassist Chubby Jackson. A beautiful brunette with a jazz and musical theater background, Tokeli is “it”, the whole package, an extraordinary talent with ...

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