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Thrill To The Exciting Music Of Trumpeter Seiki Yukimoto And Soulbleed East Meets West at Nublu 151 on September 20th
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Maria Corsaro
Thrill to the sexy vibrant sounds of Seiki “Yuki" Yukimoto Soulbleed East Meets West on September 20th from 7 to 10 pm at NUBLU 151 Avenue C, NYC. Yuki will be presenting the hottest jam session of year featuring his original music and an all star cast of living jazz legends. This world famous trumpeter will be accompanied by Spacemen Patterson (electric guitar), Stanley Banks (bass), Terry Burrus, Newman Taylor Baker (percussion, washboard), Craig Holiday Haynes (drums) and Jose Luis ...
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Interdimensional Traveler Gary Van Miert Returns October 25th With His 3rd Lp Of Psychedelic Gems As the Sensational Country Blues Wonders!
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1888 Media
Veteran songwriter Gary Van Miert has announced the October 25th arrival of ‘If I Stop Moving, I’ll Fall From the Sky,’ his third collection of “Psychedelic Americana” as The Sensational Country Blues Wonders! Delivering a potent blend of classic country, blues, gospel, pop and rock to accent his enlightened quips and sardonic euphemisms, the 10-song LP follows 2022’s country/gospel/psychedelic rock opus, ‘The Adventures of a Psychedelic Cowboy’ and 2020’s blues and country record, ‘The World Will Break Your Heart.’ This ...
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Important Book Celebrates Philadelphia's Rich Jazz Legacy
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Suzanne Cloud
Images of America: Philadelphia Jazz Chronicles the City's Influential Music Scene A new book titled Images of America: Philadelphia Jazz by authors Suzanne Cloud, PhD and Diane Turner, PhD, with a foreword by jazz trumpeter Terell Stafford, offers an unprecedented visual journey through Philadelphia's vibrant jazz history. This 128-page volume is a must-have for jazz enthusiasts and Philadelphia history buffs alike. The book traces the evolution of jazz in Philadelphia from its roots in 19th-century Black orchestras to its pivotal ...
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Legendary Jazz/Funk Group The Headhunters Perform At The Hamilton Live With Fiery Funk/Blues Act Sol Roots Opening
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9th Floor Music
On September 11th, the legendary jazz/funk group The Headhunters will perform at The Hamilton in Washington, D.C., with the brilliant funk/blues guitarist Sol Roots as the opening act.
The Headhunters The Headhunters, the legendary jazz-funk ensemble co-led by percussionist Bill Summers and drummer Mike Clark with NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison on alto saxophone, celebrated the band’s 50th anniversary in 2023, having formed around Herbie Hancock's seminal 1970s albums: Head Hunters, Thrust, and Man-Child. The band continued without Mr. Hancock ...
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Anthony Arya (NBC's The Voice) Performs Intimate Concert At Sky Vault On September 29
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Robert C. Ford
On Sunday, September 29th, 2024, at 4:00pm EST, singer-songwriter Anthony Arya will perform an intimate salon concert at Sky Vault in the Financial District of New York City. Arya catapulted to national prominence following his performance on NBC's The Voice Season 15 (Team Adam Levine). Subsequently, he has released 4 albums, including his latest, As It Turns Out, featuring the single "Why Don't I". Arya will be joined by Robert C. Ford, aka Wall Street Poet. The two became fast ...
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Can You Hear Colour? Juliet Kelly's New Album Explores Synesthesia Through Music
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Juliet Kelly
Approximately 4% of the world's population experiences synesthesia, a fascinating condition where senses intertwine in unique ways. Juliet Kelly recently discovered that she is among this group, inspiring her to explore the connection between music and colour. Her latest release, Colour Coded, is a collection of four songs, each representing a different colour: purple, yellow, white, and gold. This captivating EP showcases Juliet’s vocal talents and features the elegantly simple guitar work of Rob Updegraff. Juliet says “I always suspected ...
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Sholom Secunda: A 130th Anniversary Spectacular At Merkin Hall On September 14, 2024
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Yaacov Mayman
From Shtetl to Spotlight: The Immigrant’s Song Saturday | September 14, 2024 at 8pm MERKIN HALL Kaufman Music Center Sholom Secunda: A Visionary of Yiddish Theatre and Broadway His life’s journey from immigrant to influential composer embodies the American dream, while his music remains a timeless testament to the power of cultural cross-pollination. From Shtetl to Spotlight: The Immigrant’s Song One night only! Experience the vibrant journey of Jewish-American musical genius. A dazzling celebration of cultural heritage, from ...
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Soft Machine’s Theo Travis 'Aelous' One Hour Duduk Meditation CD/Blu-ray Featuring Production And Soundscapes By Steven Wilson Available September 6th, 2024
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Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
Theo Travis is widely known due to his work with his own bands and (among others) Soft Machine, Steven Wilson, Robert Fripp, Gong, Porcupine Tree and many more. His previous releases of duduk music on YouTube have become something of a sensation. The piece “Ancient Soul, Modern Times” (which is included on the Blu-ray) has amassed over 1 million listens Steven Wilson is one of the world’s most sought-after producers, mix engineers and remixers of multi-channel Surround Sound and Dolby ...
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