Jazz News

Music journalist Al Aronowitz dead at 77

Source: All About Jazz
August 2, 2005

Al Aronowitz, a pioneer of rock journalism who introduced Bob Dylan to the Beatles, died Monday at 77, his son said.

Aronowitz, who was born in Bordentown, N.J., grew up in Linden and Roselle and lived his last years in Elizabeth, died of cancer at Trinitas Hospital in Elizabeth, said his son, Joel Roi Aronowitz.

Al Aronowitz became a journalist after studying at Rutgers University in the mid-1950s. It was at the New York Post in 1959 that he wrote ...

Continue Reading...

Spirits Entering! - Fall series @ An die Musik Live, Baltimore

Source: All About Jazz
August 2, 2005

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tickets are now on sale for the Fall concert series at An die Musik Live,Baltimore. SPIRITS ENTERING SEPT 3rd @ 8 and 9.30pm TRI-FACTOR Billy Bang (violin) Hamiet Bluiett (baritone sax) Kahil El,Zabar (percussion) Tickets $20/$18 seniors & students SEPT 10th @ 8 and 10pm JAMES BLOOD ULMER Tickets $20/$18 seniors and students SEPT 17th @ 8 and 9.30pm MARILYN CRISPELL TRIO Marilyn Crispell (piano) Lotte Ancher (saxophones) Michael Formanek (double bass) Tickets $18/$15 seniors and students. SEPT 24th ...

Continue Reading...

The Historic Jazz Foundation, Kansas City USA

Source: All About Jazz
August 2, 2005

Continue Reading...

Jeff Siegel Trio at Justin's in Albany NY

Source: All About Jazz
August 1, 2005

I have a gig coming up at Justin's in Albany next weekend - August 6th. It would be great if you could come! It'll be a trio gig and will feature Francesca Tanksley on piano (Billy Harper Quintet) and long time associate Rich Syracuse (bass) from the Lee Shaw Trio. I'll be playing drums of course, and we'll be playing many of my originals (from the new “Magical Spaces" CD)and arrangements of standard compositions. We'll also be playing a few ...

Continue Reading...

All About Jazz: New York - August 2005

Source: All About Jazz
August 1, 2005

The news from London last month was certainly cause for concern, not only on an international scale but for anyone who lives in a major metropolis like New York. The two weeks of bombings had a chilling effect on day-to-day life in Britain and some of that has come stateside. As of late July, all riders of New York City public transportation are subject to search, an unprecedented move. Whether you agree or disagree, and the debate has been heated, ...

Continue Reading...

Harlem Speaks Swings in Summer! Seleno Clarke (August 11th) Herb Boyd (August 25th)

Source: All About Jazz
August 1, 2005

Harlem Speaks Swings in Summer! Seleno Clarke (August 11th) Herb Boyd (August 25th) New York, NY (August 1, 2005) Harlem Speaks, the Jazz Museum in Harlem's interview series with jazz lights of Harlem, forwards its summer set with Seleno Clarke, special guest on Thursday, August 11th. Clarke, like recent guest, saxophonist Bill Saxton, is yet another Harlem jazz treasure. One of the few living masters of the Hammond “B3" organ, Clarke will discuss his 40+ years in the music business. ...

Continue Reading...

Man In Chamber CD Release Tour NYC

Source: All About Jazz
August 1, 2005

Continue Reading...

Paula Lammers will Blanket You with her interpretations of the Classic Standards

Source: All About Jazz
August 1, 2005

Kari-On Productions Kari Gaffney, Publicist P.O. Box 436 Evans, GA. 30809 706.294.9996 [email protected] Immediate Release ”A Blanket of Blue” We would like to cordially invite You!! The Artists’ Quarter Presents Paula Lammers and her Quintet CD Release Party – Full Press Kit Available Upon Request Performing: Paula Lammers, (vocals), Peter Schimke, (piano), Clay Moore, (guitar), Gary Berg, (sax and harmonica), Tom Lewis, (bass), Kenny Horst, (drums). Paula Lammers: www.paulalammers.com Date: Sunday, August 7th, 2005 Time: 7pm, NO COVER!! Location: Artists ...

Continue Reading...