Jazz News

Danny Moore Memorial Celebration Sunday April 17 20057 PM - 10 PM St. Peter's Church

Source: All About Jazz
April 13, 2005

April 13, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES DANNY MOORE MEMORIAL CELEBRATION For Family, Friends and Fans PLEASE COME AND JOIN US IN CELEBRATION OF DANNY’S LIFE St. Peter's Church 619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street SUNDAY April 17 2005 7 PM - 10 PM Performances and appearances by: Clark Terry, Harold Mabern, George Coleman, Louis Hayes, Jon Faddis, Russell Malone, Joe & John Farnsworth, Eric Reed, Jim Rotondi, Antoinette Silicato, Steve Davis, Earl Williams and more. Donations to ...

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stryker trio at dancing goat this friday 4/15 at 9:30

Source: All About Jazz
April 13, 2005

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Weeklong Tribute to Thad Jones and Mel Lewis at the Village Vanguard

Source: All About Jazz
April 13, 2005

THE VANGUARD JAZZ ORCHESTRA: THAD JONES / MEL LEWIS: 40 YEARS AFTER

A week-long tribute to Thad Jones and Mel Lewis at the Village Vanguard. Special guests will include Slide Hampton, Jon Faddis and Tom Harrell. The week will also include premiers of new music, archival finds and a preview of the new VJO/Jim McNeely CD.

Monday May 9, 2005 THE DEFINITIVE THAD JONES An All Thad Jones night featuring music that defined a new era ...

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TD Canada Trust Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival Line-up

Source: All About Jazz
April 13, 2005

The TD Canada Trust Toronto Downtown Festival is, as usual, a mix of the old and new. Tried and tested performers come back to make Torontonians happy all over again. New blood adds essence and lends balance and among those making their appearances for the first time are singers Matt Dusk, Madeline Peyroux, Roberta Gambarini who is from Italy, and Keren Ann. Ed Thigpen, Arturo Sandoval, Octurn, a tentet from Brussels, flautist Anne Drummond are also in the mix.

Among ...

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Jazz for ASCAP's Young Composers in NYC

Source: All About Jazz
April 13, 2005

New York, NY, April 12, 2005: The ASCAP Foundation, with support from Sibelius, will debut JaZzcap -- a jazz showcase series -- at The Cutting Room in Manhattan on Monday, April 25. JaZzcap will feature young jazz creators whose vision and daring inspire the future. The showcase will take place at 7:30 pm at The Cutting Room (19 West 24th Street, between Broadway and Sixth Avenue) in Manhattan and will be hosted by The Cutting Room's Steve Walter. The cover ...

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Valerie Ghent in Concert - Sat. April 16 - 9pm at The Cornelia Street Cafe

Source: All About Jazz
April 13, 2005

April 13, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Hello friends, Happy Spring! Happy Daylight Savings Time! On April 16, the weekend before I go back to China, I've planned a concert at The Cornelia Street Cafe with some of New York's most phenomenal musicians: (in alphabetical order): Bashiri (Whitney Houston, Celine Dion & more), Fred Cash (Morley, Toshi Reagon, Adam Holtzman & more), Tuey Connell (Tuey just shared the stage with Diane Reeves) and ...

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Marguerite Juenemann at Cornelia St. Cafe - Thursday, April 14

Source: All About Jazz
April 13, 2005

April 13, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Cornelia Street Cafe presents “Gnu Vox" A New Vocal Series produced by David Devoe Thursday, April 14 Marguerite Juenemann Trio Marguerite Juenemann - Vocals, Ben Monder - Bass, Ben Street - Bass Sets at 8:30 - 10:00 PM Marguerite Juenemann is a consummate vocalist, improviser, and arranger who is widely acclaimed in the US, Europe and Asia. She has performed with jazz luminaries Benny Goodman, Clark ...

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Velvet Stylus to Perform at The FIRST Critical Breakdown Unplugged!

Source: All About Jazz
April 13, 2005

The DJ is on vacation! Critical Breakdown is an open mic event that serves as a fundraiser for youth programs! For the first time EVER Critical Breakdown is offering a band as the backdrop to your open mic! VELVET STYLUS will be in the house to drop your breakbeats LIVE!! All ages welcome, signup for the open mic is at 4:30 SHARP - first come first served. And, for EVERYONE - a wonderful chance to hear new talent and enjoy ...

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