Jazz News

Bobby Sanabria Voted Percussionist of The Year by DRUM! Magazine

Source: All About Jazz
August 25, 2005

Renowned drummer, percussionist, composer, arranger, educator, Grammy nominee and native Nuyorican Bobby Sanabria was just voted Percussionist of The Year by the readers of DRUM! magazine.

The publication, which is read worldwide, is a leading periodical dedicated to the art of drums and percussion. Known for his versatility as both a drummer and percussionist, Mr. Sanabria beat a field of other acclaimed players including Giovanni Hidalgo, Alex Acuna and Marc Quiniones. Read the current August issue of DRUM! and turn ...

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October at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola

Source: All About Jazz
August 25, 2005

Jazz at Lincoln Center Announces The October 2005 Lineup For Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola Delfeayo Marsalis, Cyrus Chestnut, George Cables & Randy Weston New York, NY (DATE) – Jazz at Lincoln Center proudly announces the October 2005 lineup of performances at Dizzy’s Club Coca- Cola, launching a Fall season full of must-see players. Trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis kicks the month off with his quintet featuring Donald “The Duck” Harrison and brother Jason Marsalis. Up next is the soulful, sweet and serious sounds ...

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Andre Canniere Group - September 23rd @ Kavehaz 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Source: All About Jazz
August 25, 2005

The Andre Canniere Group, formed in early 2005, performs challenging yet accessible music full of evocative harmonic explorations and insinuating grooves. Much of the music, all of which is composed by Canniere, is rooted in jazz, but also draws heavily upon other genres including pop, classical, folk and world music. Recently the group was in the studio working on their first recording, which will be available in late 2005. Andre Canniere (trumpet, composer) - Andre Canniere graduated from ...

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Chamber Music America Announces Two New Jazz Grant Programs

Source: All About Jazz
August 25, 2005

Chamber Music America has created two new grant programs for jazz ensembles and presenters, New Works: Encore and CMA/FACE French-American Jazz Exchange. Both programs are part of CMA’s national service to the jazz and chamber music communities. The goal of the New Works: Encore Program is to bring new audiences to jazz compositions commissioned through New Works: Creation and Presentation Program. This new program aims to take the works to venues beyond traditional clubs, and is made possible with funding ...

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2005 Jazz on the River Features Rich and DIverse lineup, Sept 10 & 11

Source: All About Jazz
August 25, 2005

BIG BANDS COME WEST TO RUSSIAN RIVER 2005 Jazz on the River Features Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, A Salute to the Music of Frank Sinatra by the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, The Pat Metheny Trio & Quartet, Dave Holland Big Band, Dan Hicks, Chris Botti, Carla Bley and More WHAT: 2005 Jazz on the River Celebrating 29 years of world-class jazz along the Russian River WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and September 11 Doors open at 10 ...

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CMJ Music Marathon to Feature an Evening of Music by Nonesuch Records Artists

Source: All About Jazz
August 25, 2005

Malian duo Amadou & Mariam, singer/songwriter/guitarist Laura Veirs, and percussionist Glenn Kotche perform at Manhattan’s Hiro Ballroom on September 15 Nonesuch Records artists-Malian duo Amadou & Mariam, singer/songwriter/guitarist Laura Veirs, and percussionist Glenn Kotche (of Wilco)--will perform music from their recent or upcoming albums at a label showcase on September 15, 2005 at 7pm (doors open at 6pm) at New York’s Hiro Ballroom as part of the annual CMJ Music Marathon. The Hiro Ballroom is located downstairs in the Maritime ...

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Argentine vocalist Sofia Koutsovitis' Group @ Satalla, 9/2!

Source: All About Jazz
August 25, 2005

Sofia Koutsovitis Group @ Satalla Friday, September 2, 2005 7:30pm ONE NIGHT ONLY!

featuring: Sofia Koutsovitis, vocals; Dan Blake, soprano and tenor sax; Adam Schneit, alto sax /clarinet; Eric Bloom, trumpet; Leo Genovese, piano; Jorge Roeder, bass; Richie Barshay, drums; Jorge Perez Albela, percussion

“Sofia Koutsovitis is a remarkable singer. Her rich, warm alto is equally at home with quick latin rhythms and sensuous ballads.

Her sound appeals right to your heart, but her ...

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Bassist/composer Avishai Cohen On Tour In Celebration and Support of “At Home”!

Source: All About Jazz
August 25, 2005

RED CAT PUBLICITY J a s o n B y r n e 415 85th Street, #3R, Brooklyn, New York, 11209, tel 718 921 1330 Email [email protected] ***************************************** Avishai Cohen On Tour! In Celebration and Support of “At Home” Trio & Ensemble (in stores now on RazDaz Recordz) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Bassist/composer Avishai Cohen will be leading his trio, featuring two rising stars on the international music scene, Sam Barsh (piano, Fender Rhodes, Melodica) and Mark Guiliana (drums, percussion), ...

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