Jazz News

Hank Johnson Quartet with featured trumpeter Mike Ridley lights up Cleopatra's Needle!

Source: All About Jazz
April 24, 2005

In a rare appearance, the Hank Johnson Trio became a quartet at Cleopatra's Needle on Saturday Night April 23rd, 2005. From 8:00 P.M. until 12:00 Midnight - 3 sets and packed house - the music was great and truly jazz! The rhythm section consisting of Hank Johnson on piano, Gary Smith, on drums, and “Cool Mike" Fitzbenjamin provided the solid backdrop for Mike Ridley to do his thing..........play his_____off! There was no shortage of soul here! Several mean down home ...

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Jazz Pianist Stuart H. Tresser (Hank Johnson) & Inventor discovers a substitute for dental amalgam

Source: All About Jazz
April 24, 2005

Besides being a jazz pianist, electrician, printer, now inventor Stuart H. Tresser has been hard at work trying to invent a substitute for amalgam fillings used by dentists presently which contains 50% mercury (a toxic metal). For over 150 years regular dental amalgam (the stuff fillings are made of)has found it's way into the mouths of millions of people! Toxic mercury fumes have contributed to cronic exposure to this poisonous metal, mercury. Using some simple basic chemistry, and knowledge of ...

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Tribute To Jaco Pastorius - "Gospel For JFP III"

Source: All About Jazz
April 24, 2005

NEW RELEASE from MOONJUNE RECORDS SHort audio clips of each of 11 songs available on the website: http://moonjunerecords.com For more info: Promo copies available for reviews and radio playing, worldwide. Featuring jazz and fusion legends, band mates and colleagues of the legendary electric bass virtuoso and innovator Jaco Pastorius, among others: Alex Acuña, Carles Benavent, Charles Blenzig, Delmar Brown, Hiram Bullock, Kenwood Dennard, Hugo Fattoruso, Michael Gerber, Gil Goldstein, Danny Gottlieb, Billy Hart, Toninho Horta, Bireli Lagrene, Armando Marçal, Marcus ...

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Fourth Annual Ponderosa Stomp Roots Romp Scheduled for April 26 & 27 at New Orleans' Rock'N'Bowl Mid-city Lanes

Source: All About Jazz
April 23, 2005

Tickets going fast for ultimate roots fest which will feature Archie Bell, Nokie Edwards (The Ventures), Betty Harris (first show in 30 years), Blowfly, Arch Hall Jr., Roy Head, Lazy Lester, Lil’ Buck Senegal & the Top Cats with Stanley “Buckwheat Zydeco" Dural, Barbara Lynn, Robert Jr. Lockwood, Nathaniel Mayer, Scotty Moore, Ray Sharpe, Brenton Wood and Link Wray plus 30 others

NEW ORLEANS, LA -- Unsung creators of rock’n’roll, r&b, rockabilly, blues and swamp pop -- ones who made ...

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Solomon's Porch Presents "Eargasm O.I.L." in Brooklyn, NY

Source: All About Jazz
April 23, 2005

Solomon's Porch Presents:

Come drop some EARGASM O.I.L. (Open-mic Interactive, Live Band) in your hole, Friday, May 6th at 9pm.

Every first Friday of the month come witness the Brooklyn set that has an old juke joint, hip-hop, jazz and funk vibe.

EARGASM is a new and innovative way to showcase creativity. Sit back and relax or participate in an open-mic set that incorporates live music, interviews, call and response and just a good “take it to church," vibe.

Solomons ...

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Peter Brotzmann Chicago Tentet Tour - *FINAL* Update

Source: All About Jazz
April 23, 2005

Following is the final update on the Peter Brotzmann Chicago Tentet North Am. Tour. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to get in touch with me - Shannin Cartwright / [email protected]. Thanks!

For this tour, the Tentet will consist of:

* Peter Brotzmann - Reeds (Germany) * Ken Vandermark - Reeds (USA) * Mats Gustafsson - Reeds (Sweden) * Joe McPhee - Brass (USA) * Magnus Broo - Trumpet (Sweden) ...

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DeeAnne Gorman, NYC-based jazz vocalist: April showers bring 2 more gigs...

Source: All About Jazz
April 23, 2005

Jazz vocalist DeeAnne Gorman serves up unique stylings of jazz and swing favorites alongside some of the most talented young musicians on the New York City scene:

MONDAY 4/25/05 - 7-8pm DeeAnne Gorman Jazz Trio (D.Gorman, vocals; Jack Glottman, piano; Tal Ronen, bass) K'AV'EH'AZ - The Gallery Cafe 37 W. 26th St. (bet. Broadway & 6th Ave.) - Flatiron District, NYC subway: N/R/W to 28 St.; F/V to 23 St. ...

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Sydney Jazz bands at Newcastle Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
April 23, 2005

The Newcastle Jazz Festival will be held at the Town Hall at Newcastle on the 26-28 August 2005.

Viva the band will be appearing for their third year along with a superb line up of bands and artists such as: Balled Eagle JB, Black Mountain JB, Bruce Mathiske, Bob Henderson, Carol Ralph, David Ridyard Bands, Diannia Heather, Grandiva, Hot Licks, Dungeon 17 Piece Big Band, George Washingmachine, Janet Seidel Trio and Quintet, John Wilson's Dixieland Band, Le Toot Jazz Ensemble, ...

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