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David (Bosco) Danford 1961-2005
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All About Jazz
NEW YORK The musician and songwriter David Danford, known to friends and associates as “Bosco”, died Tuesday, June 28, in Brooklyn, following a lengthy illness. Danford was born March 23, 1961 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, the youngest of four sons of Thomas Danford, a Brooklyn police officer, and his wife, Beatrice, a homemaker. A precocious child with a humorous, quick wit, Danford sang in the choir and was an altar boy at St. Cyril & Methodius Church, prior to graduating from ...
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BeanTown Jazz Festival celebrates 5 years with Berklee College of Music
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All About Jazz
BOSTON, MA (June 2005) - The BeanTown Jazz Festival, held in Boston’s historic South End on Columbus Avenue, will mark its 5th year by opening one day sooner, both expanding and intensifying its jazz music performances, family fun and cuisine from Boston’s top restaurants. Jazz Fest Producer/Darryl Settles said, “Adding a day to the Jazz Fest has given us the ability to go even deeper into the jazz culture, highlighting both the classic and the current like never before.” The ...
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Jeremy Steig & Vic Juris Duo at Cornelia Street Cafe (Friday, July 15th) Sets at 8:30 & 10:30PM
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All About Jazz
July11, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Cornelia Street Cafe 29 Cornelia Street Greenwich Village, NY 10014 Tel: 212-989-9319 Fax: 212-243-4207 Web: corneliastreetcafe.com between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village 1,9 Subway to Sheridan Square; A, C, E, B, D, F to West 4th St. “a culinary as well as a cultural landmark" Mayoral Proclamation, City of New York 1987 Come hear the standards and free music by the flute and acoustic guitar ...
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Alankar featuring Badal Roy at Satalla - Wednesday, July 13 9:30 PM
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All About Jazz
July 11, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] ALANKAR Badal Roy - tabla, percussion Ken Wessel - guitar Stomu Takeishi - bass Wednesday, July 13 9:30 PM at Satalla 37 W. 26th St. (Broadway/6th Ave.) info: 212-576-1155 www.satalla.com Alankar will perform at Satalla on Wednesday, July 13 at 9:30 pm. The ensemble features Badal Roy on tablas, Ken Wessel on guitar and Stomu Takeishi on bass. Alankar performs original music that combines jazz with ...
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The Moodswing Series at Freddy's Backroom - Monday, July 11th 9:00PM -11:00PM
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All About Jazz
July 11, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] with the Fay Victor Ensemble Freddy's Bar and Backroom is located at 485 Dean Street between Flatbush and 6th Avenues. We'll play from 9:00-11:00 featuring: Steve Swell-trombone Dave Ross-guitar Ken Filiano-bass Michael TA Thompson-drums Fay Victor-voice no cover Looking forward to seeing you there, Fay www.fayvictor.com How to get to Freddy's? Take the 2/3 to Bergen Street (Freddy's is around the corner) or take any train ...
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Les Paul Tonight-Mingus Big Band Tue.-Ed Palermo Plays Zappa Wed.-July 15-17 Eddie Gomez at The Iridium Jazz Club
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All About Jazz
July 11, 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 EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS QUARTET EVERY TUESDAY THE MINGUS BIG BAND EVERY WEDNESDAY ED PALERMO BIG BAND PLAYS THE MUSIC OF FRANK ZAPPA Every Sunday Starting at 11:00AM Gospel Jazz Brunch in NYC featuring BISHOP NATHANIEL TOWNSLEY, JR. AND THE GOSPEL JUBILEE This Week ...
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Billy Martin of Medeski Martin and Wood Releases Socket on Amulet Records ; Live Collaboration Featuring Eyvind Kang, Min Xiao Fen, Cyro Baptista +
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All About Jazz
New York, NY: With raging distortion, polyphonic-cacophony and speaking in tongues, NYCs downtown luminaries lead by Billy Martin (Medeski, Martin and Wood) channel the mad spirits in front of a live audience. Two nights distilled and concentrated into one seriously potent mix of heaven and hell. May these sonic witchdoctors cure what ails, chase the dragons and cast spells on your world. Socket, produced by Billy Martin, was recorded live to 2 track at Tonic (NYC), January 14-15, 2005. Released ...
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Alto Saxophonist Sherman Irby Shows His Faith in Music On His Second Release For Black Warrior Records
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All About Jazz
Alto saxophonist / composer Sherman Irby not only adheres to the grand tradition of Jazz but also provides a means to understanding, healing and the spirit of hope and optimism that are essential to human potential. Sherman's new album, Faith (to be released on July 12), places this message in the forefront. In his own words, “Faith is my personal testament to the things I love about great music. Challenging music, passion, compassion, experience and daring are all rolled up ...
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