Jazz News

Harlem Speaks Swings into the Summer!

Source: All About Jazz
June 24, 2005

The Jazz Museum in Harlem 104 East 126th Street New York, NY 10035 www.jazzmuseuminharlem.org Harlem Speaks Swings into the Summer! Jean Bach (July 7th) Bill Saxton (July 28th) Seleno Clarke (August 11th) Herb Boyd (August 25th) New York, NY (June 24, 2005) The Harlem Speaks series is co-produced by the Jazz Museum in Harlem's Executive Director, Loren Schoenberg, and Greg Thomas Associates. Each event takes place at the offices of the Jazz Museum in Harlem, located at 104 East 126th ...

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"New Africa Suite" CD Release by Alaadeen

Source: All About Jazz
June 24, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kansas City USA – Renowned saxophonist, award-winning ASCAP composer and educator, Alaadeen announces the completion and public release of his latest recorded work for the ‘ASR RECORDS jazz label. With the scheduled street date of July 26, 2005, you will find it at numerous fine retailers like: CD Baby, Tower Records,etc.; and, online at all of the sites like: iTunes, Rhapsody, etc. Detailed information about Alaadeen's “New Africa Suite" CD release can be ...

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Carl Allen Quartet at Kitano Fri. & Sat. June 24th & 25th Sets 8pm - 11pm

Source: All About Jazz
June 24, 2005

June 24, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] “...a drummer of equal parts firepower and finesse..." - Hot House Fri. & Sat. June 24th & 25th Carl Allen Quartet featuring Carl Allen - Drums Steve Wilson - Alto, soprano sax Anthony Wonsey - Piano Vicente Archer - Bass appearing at The Kitano 66 Park Ave. (SW corner on E. 38th St.) New York, NY 10016 212-885-7000 http://www.kitano.com $15 Cover + $10 Min. Sets 8pm ...

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Eddie Gomez introduces 3 Pianists of the Next Generation! at the Iridium Jazz Club July 15, 16 and 17

Source: All About Jazz
June 24, 2005

June 24, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Eddie Gomez introduces 3 Pianists of the Next Generation! There is probably no one more qualified to evaluate pianists than bassist Eddie Gomez who has become a legend through his historic contribution to pianists such as Bill Evans and Chick Corea. On July 15, 16 and 17 at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York, Eddie Gomez will present three “next generation pianists", TWINZ recording artists ...

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34th Annual Jazz Record Bash June 24 - 25 - 2005

Source: All About Jazz
June 24, 2005

"ATTN RECORD COLLECTORS" 34th ANNUAL JAZZ RECORD BASH JUNE 24 - 25 - 2005 WHERE... Holiday Inn 4701 Stelton Road South Plainfield, NJ 07080 Phone/Fax # 908-753-5500...Email [email protected] Rates with discount $72.00 plus tax per nite NOTE! Must reference “JAZZ BASH" Please note: There are a limited number of rooms available at the discount rate. TABLES.. .$80.00 each Please note: There are a limited number of tables available. ADMISSION... $20 for two days. Early admission on Thursday evening $40. WHEN... ...

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Jazz bands in Sydney QVB Jazz festival

Source: All About Jazz
June 24, 2005

Jazz in the city of Sydney, the QVB Jazz Festival 2005 promises to be an exciting weekend event at the beautiful Queen Victoria Building with performances by Viva the band, an exciting jazz and salsa band plus some of Sydney’s best entertainers and musicians including: Amando Hurley, Doug Williams, John Leigh Calder, Delilah, Kerrie Biddell and James Morrison band. Viva the band will have just returned from a month of concert performances in Taiwan. The band performed in Taiwan previously ...

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Jazz guitarist Billy Bauer dead at 89

Source: All About Jazz
June 23, 2005

MELVILLE, N.Y.- Billy Bauer, a jazz guitarist who worked with Lennie Tristano, Benny Goodman and Charlie Parker, has died in Melville. He was 89.

Bauer, who lived in Albertson, N.Y., died Friday of complications from pneumonia, said his daughter, Pamela.

He developed much of his solo technique while playing with Tristano's group, which he joined in 1946. Before that, he had played mostly rhythm parts.

Bauer recorded both with the band and with individual members, such as saxophonists Lee Konitz ...

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Gongzilla DVD with Gary Husband available on AbstractLogix.com

Source: All About Jazz
June 23, 2005

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