Jazz News

The New Chris Kelsey Quintet, Saturday, July 17, CBGB's

Source: All About Jazz
June 30, 2005

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Woodstock Quantum Ensemble, AIR Studio Gallery, Kingston NY July 9

Source: All About Jazz
June 30, 2005

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Sushi Money - the debut album by artist/singer/songwriter, Jhing

Source: All About Jazz
June 30, 2005

The Chitlin' Circuit Entertainment Group of West Hills, California, wants you to have some SUSHI MONEY. Actually, Sushi Money by artist JHING is a modest budget “Cool Jazz" record that's making noise around the world. Jhing, a singer/songwriter with model good looks has people talking. This buzz is mostly driven by her magazine style website called JHING.COM which is complete with articles and an ever changing cover that features photos of Jhing in different outfits and locations. Totally involved in ...

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Big band trumpeter Chris Griffin dead at 89

Source: All About Jazz
June 29, 2005

DANBURY, Conn. -- Chris Griffin, a member of the acclaimed trumpet section in Benny Goodman's big-band orchestra, has died.

Griffin, 89, died June 18 at Danbury Hospital. The cause was melanoma, according to his fiancee, Louise Baranger.

Griffin was a member of what critics called “The Biting Brass" trumpet threesome in Goodman's orchestra, playing alongside Harry James and Ziggy Elman. Duke Ellington once called the three “the greatest trumpet section that ever was."

Griffin played with the orchestra from 1936 ...

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A.C. Unit @ the 55bar on July 5th, 7p.m. *FREE* show

Source: All About Jazz
June 29, 2005

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Mark Helias Open Loose at Cornelia Street Cafe, Friday, July 1

Source: All About Jazz
June 29, 2005

June 29, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Friday, July 1st 9:00PM MARK HELIAS OPEN LOOSE Mark Helias, bass; Tom Rainey, drums; Tony Malaby, sax at 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 ...

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Billy Lester performs LIVE at Cornelia Street Cafe Thurs., June 30th 8:30 & 10pm

Source: All About Jazz
June 29, 2005

Thurs.,June 30th! Billy Lester performs LIVE at 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. featuring Billy Lester, piano; Simon Wettenhall, trumpet; Sean Smith, bass; Russ Meissner, drums SETS: 8:30 & 10pm / COVER: $12 The newest CD from veteran jazz pianist Billy Lester (Four Into Four, Coppens) has ...

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Summer Sounds at Old Westbury Gardens Catherine Dupuis and the Russ Kassoff Trio

Source: All About Jazz
June 29, 2005

Summer Sounds at Old Westbury Gardens. Saturday July 30- Catherine Dupuis and the Russ Kassoff Trio. Catherine brings expressive warmth to her singing, as well as a skilled ability to communicate the emotional content of a lyric. Her unique abilities as a performer are a culmination of her natural talent, as well as her experience and training as an actress and vocalist. Since 1994, Catherine has appeared to critical acclaim at popular New York City venues. From Cole Porter to ...

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