Jazz News

Marsalis, Cosby, Angelou in BET Jazz Documentary

Source: All About Jazz
June 3, 2005

BET JAZZ Presents SOUNDS OF HARLEM: A SALUTE TO MUSIC Harlem’s musical history chronicled in television special June 1, 2005 (Harlem, USA) – Celebrating June as Black Music Month, BET Jazz will broadcast Sounds of Harlem, a salute to the musical legacy of New York’s culturally rich community of Harlem. Premiering Sunday, June 12, Sounds of Harlem is a one-hour look at the past, present, and future contributions that Harlem has made, and makes, to the foundation of American entertainment. ...

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Jazz on the Plaza: Thursdays at 54th & Lexington Ave

Source: All About Jazz
June 3, 2005

Saint Peter's Church is proud to announce an extended summer schedule for our annual Jazz on the Plaza concert series. An impressive line-up of jazz bands and guest artists will perform every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in the outdoor plaza at Citigroup Center, 54th St. and Lexington Ave, NYC. Concerts are free! Mark your calendars now, bring a lunch and enjoy great jazz all summer long: June 9 Arturo O'Farrill Y Riza Negra Quintet June 16 Harold Ousley Quintet featuring ...

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The Marcus Strickland Quartet @ The Blue Note Mon., June 20th Sets are 8:00pm & 10:30pm

Source: All About Jazz
June 3, 2005

June 2, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] “...Marcus Strickland has started to turn heads in the most thriving but most competitive jazz scene on the planet." Thomas Conrad [JazzTimes Magazine] “...this is a musician who earns your trust, never blustering or throwing notes away...he changed them." - Ben Ratliff [New York Times] Come on out to see the MARCUS STRICKLAND QUARTET in their debut performance... @ the BLUE NOTE, nyc (131 W. 3rd ...

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The Spirit Of Django Reinhardt 2005 Hot Swing Jazz Returns to Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall July 27 – 7 pm

Source: All About Jazz
June 3, 2005

June 3, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Contact: Pat Philips [email protected] 212-744-8836 STRATTA/PHILIPS PRODUCTIONS 520 East 81st Street New York, NY 10028 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The GRAND MARNIER FOUNDATION presents “The SPIRIT OF DJANGO REINHARDT" 2005 - HOT SWING JAZZ - ! Returns to Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall July 27 – 7 pm DORADO SCHMITT, Legendary Guitarist, a Favorite, Returns !!! FLORIN NICULESCU, Major Swing Violinist from Rumania Arrives !!! The young Virtuoso JOSCHO STEPHAN and Trio ...

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Louise Rogers at the Triad Sunday, June 5th 7-8 pm one set only

Source: All About Jazz
June 3, 2005

June 3, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Every Little Breeze Seems to Whisper ..... Louise Rogers at the Triad 158 west 72nd Street between B'way and Columbus Sunday, June 5 ONE SET ONLY 7 – 8 pm $8 cover 2 drink minimum Louise Rogers: Vocals Rick Strong: Bass Sarah Jane Cion: Piano David Pietro: Saxophone Percussion:Mathias Kunzli SPECIAL GUEST: JOHN DIAZ Please come out and support live music! “.. the most joyously encouraging ...

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Vampire Suit at Barbes - June 17th

Source: All About Jazz
June 3, 2005

Vampire Suit is back again at the perpetual party that takes place at Barbes, 376 9th St., Brooklyn, on June 17th, 2005, at 8:00pm. ‘The music has enduring beauty that touches on the heart of the Middle East's musical culture while exhibiting western flair. Open improvisations and the spirit of the belly dance coexist, encouraging the traditional undulated hip movements as a supplement to the solid instrumentation....’ -Frank Rubolino Cadence Magazine Vampire Suit draws on Jay Vilnai's unique musical heritage ...

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Will Sellenraad Trio, June 3rd & 4th Feat: Rene Hart & Geoff Clapp

Source: All About Jazz
June 3, 2005

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A Montreal First! The Montreal Musician and Musical Instrument Show (MMMIS)

Source: All About Jazz
June 3, 2005

An event unique to North America For the 26th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal A Montreal First! The Montreal Musician and Musical Instrument Show (MMMIS)

Consistent with its desire to offer the festivalgoing public only the most stimulating of experiences – and to promote music-making in its diverse forms – the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal is once again innovating, with the launch of the first Montreal Musician and Musical Instrument ...

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