Jazz News

Brian Lynch to Hold Latin Jazz Residency at Satalla

Source: All About Jazz
August 30, 2005

Trumpeter BRIAN LYNCH To Hold Latin Jazz Residency at New York City’s SATALLA This Fall and Winter

Featured Artists Include EDDIE PALMIERI and other stars of the Afro-Caribbean Jazz World

New York, NY - Renowned trumpeter and bandleader Brian Lynch announces a special series of performances this fall and early winter at New York City’s premier world music venue, Satalla, to spotlight four different projects reflecting the breadth of his influence in the world of Afro-Caribbean Jazz.

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Chick Corea: "Rendezvous in New York' on DVD

Source: All About Jazz
August 30, 2005

CHICK COREA'S HISTORIC “RENDEZVOUS IN NEW YORK" CONCERTS MAKE DEBUT ON DVD FOR THE HOLIDAYS

10-DVD Box Set Celebrates Career of Legendary Jazz Pianist and Composer

CHICK COREA: RENDEZVOUS IN NEW YORK is set to be released on DVD for $99.99 (MSRP) on September 20 by Image Entertainment. This elegantly packaged 10 volume premium box set captures the sweep of Corea's illustrious, limit-stretching four decade career as he brings together world-renowned artists from his groundbreaking past and present ensembles in ...

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Pete Zimmer Quintet @ Zanzibar Blue, Aug. 31st

Source: All About Jazz
August 30, 2005

August 30, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Zanzibar Blue 200 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 Presents: Pete Zimmer Quintet featuring: Michael Rodriguez -Trumpet Joel Frahm - Saxophone Toru Dodo - Piano Vicente Archer - Bass Pete Zimmer - Drums August 31st, 2005 8pm, 9:30pm, 11pm http://www.zanzibarblue.com http://www.petezimmer.com Upcoming Appearances: Saturday, Sept. 3rd - Blue Note Debut, NYC -12:30am-3:30am Friday, Sept. 23rd - Pete Zimmer w/George Garzone Group, Cornelia St. Cafe, NYC - ...

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Sunday Night Swing Dance Featuring The James L Dean Big Band Sept.18th The Whiskey Cafe in Lyndhurst NJ

Source: All About Jazz
August 30, 2005

August 30, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES September 18th, 2005 - The Whiskey Cafe in Lyndhurst NJ Presents SUNDAY NIGHT SWING DANCE featuring the JAMES L DEAN BIG BAND (2nd year anniversary at the Whiskey!) Showtime: 7:45PM - 11PM Cover charge: $15.00; no minimum includes FREE hot and cold buffet FREE Lindy crash course 6 - 7 PM Doors open at 5:30PM WHISKEY CAFE 1050 Wall Street West Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 201-939-4889 6 miles from Lincoln Tunnel; 1 ...

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Pete Zimmer Quintet debut appearance at The Blue Note Saturday, September 3rd 12:30am-3:30am

Source: All About Jazz
August 30, 2005

August 30, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] “Common Man serves up a refreshing set of straightahead tunes, with an emphasis on feel-good swing, clean ensemble playing, and concise solos." - AllAboutJazz-NY(August 2005) - Sean Fitzell Pete Zimmer Quintet debut appearance at: The Blue Note 131 West 3rd Street New York, NY 10012 Saturday, September 3rd 12:30am-3:30am only $8 cover www.bluenote.net featuring: Michael Rodriguez - Trumpet Joel Frahm - Saxophone Toru Dodo - Piano ...

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Wine, Women & Jazz Fundraiser set for November 6th

Source: All About Jazz
August 29, 2005

Media Contact: Paula Cullison Tel: 602-863-9744 [email protected] For Immediate Release ...Calendar info ... Phoenix, AZ ... August 29, 2005 Wine, Women & Jazz, a popular FUNdraiser presented by the Arizona Women's Partnership, Inc., is set for Sunday, November 6th. Wine, Women & Jazz : Arizona Women's Partnership will present its popular (fourth annual) FUNdraising event featuring Jazz Divas: Margo Reed, Delphine Cortez and Blaise Lantana on Sunday, November 6, 2005, from 4:30PM - 6:00 PM at the Zelma Basha Salmieri ...

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Free Music Ensemble Adds Toronto Date To

Source: All About Jazz
August 29, 2005

Free Music Ensemble (FME) just confirmed a Toronto gig this afternoon as a part of their 2nd ever North American tour. The trio consisting of Ken Vandermark, Nate McBride and Paal Nilssen-Love is touring in support of their new release, entitled “Cuts" (Okkadisk), and will be making their way through Toronto. They'll be performing at Now Lounge on Saturday September 24th. Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 9pm. This will be a double-set evening.

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University of Nevada, Reno, Observes National Disability Awareness Month

Source: All About Jazz
August 29, 2005

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO OBSERVES NATIONAL DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH WITH SERIES OF FREE EVENTS AND LECTURES — “A YEAR OF ABILITIES IN SPORTS AND THE ARTS"

In observance of National Disability Awareness Month, the University of Nevada, Reno is hosting a series of free events and lectures in October 2005 as part of its ongoing initiative to increase awareness, accessibility and opportunities for people with disabilities within the university community and beyond.

The month-long series, “A Year of Abilities in ...

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