Jazz News

The ASCAP Foundation Presents JaZzcap, a New Jazz Showcase Series

Source: All About Jazz
April 12, 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 Monday, April 25 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 ...

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Jazz great offers first look at Japanese-infused martial arts ballet

Source: All About Jazz
April 12, 2005

“Deadly She-Wolf Assassin at Armageddon!" ** Music & Concept by Fred Ho, Written by Ho & Ruth Margraff ** Friday & Saturday, April 29 & 30 at 8:00 pm, Japan Society “[Fred Ho] achieves his cross-cultural goals with skill, grace and humor … [his] East-West fusion has an audacious integrity." -- Jon Pareles, The New York Times “[Ruth Margraff] is a warrior writer riding the vanguard of New Wave opera" -- Cyndi Williams, The Austin Chronicle New York, NY - ...

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Tribeca Performing Arts Center presents the 7th annual Lost Jazz Shrines Series

Source: All About Jazz
April 12, 2005

Tribeca Performing Arts Center pays tribute to the success and impact of The Village Gate in its 7th annual Lost Jazz Shrines Series, the only forum in New York City that celebrates the nightclubs, corner taverns and lofts that were the hottest scenes on the city’s jazz map before passing into history. The Series provides glimpses of venues that were home to one of America’s greatest contributions to world culture - jazz - and the people who made them come ...

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JC Hopkins Happenings

Source: All About Jazz
April 12, 2005

April 11, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] The JC Hopkins Biggish Band is pleased to announce a series of performances at the NYC Knitting Factory. Beginning Tuesday, April 12th, the band will play in the Tap Bar on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, through August. Special guests will be announced: Tomorrow Night! Tuesday, April 12th Knitting Factory Tap Bar 74 Leonard Street NYC, NY 10013 8pm / $10 http://www.knittingfactory.com/calendar/event_descrip.cfm?event_num=51612&room=4&location=1 (Please note: special ...

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Ars Nova's Creative Music Festival in Philadelphia, April 13-15

Source: All About Jazz
April 12, 2005

Ars Nova Workshop presents:

Wednesday, April 13 | 8pm JOHN BUTCHER/GERRY HEMINGWAY DUO with John Butcher, tenor/soprano saxophone Gerry Hemingway, drums, percussion

Dedicated to free improvisation, London saxophonist John Butcher has worked with John Steven and the Spontaneous Music Ensemble, Derek Bailey, Phil Durrant and John Edwards as well as The Ex guitarist Andy Moor. Butcher's conceptions are built around techniques designed to overcome accrued musical and cultural baggage, utilizing a variety ...

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Music Business Consultant, Vocalist, and Boston Hip-Hop Alliance Co-Founder to Talk with Berklee Students

Source: All About Jazz
April 11, 2005

On Tuesday April 12, 2005, Music Business Professional Darcie-Nicole Wicknick participate in a forum and discussion for students about Women in Leadership, particularly in the music industry. Jane Stachowiak will facilitate. The workshop is open to the Berklee Community and is sponsored by The Student Activities Department, Student Affairs, and the Women's Network of Staff and Faculty at Berklee. ABOUT MISS WICKNICK: Berklee Music Business/Management Alumna Darcie-Nicole Wicknick began her career in the entertainment industry in 1976. A professional R&B ...

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This Week at Cornelia Street Cafe Apr. 11 thg 17

Source: All About Jazz
April 11, 2005

April 8, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Cornelia Street Cafe 29 Cornelia Street Greenwich Village, NY 10014 Tel: 212-989-9319 Fax: 212-243-4207 Web: corneliastreetcafe.com “a culinary as well as a cultural landmark" Mayoral Proclamation, City of New York 1987 First Monday of Every Month David Amram & Special Guests Second Monday of Every Month Jed Distler and Composes Collaborative Second Tuesday of Every Month Arturo O'Farrill y Riza Negra Second Wednesday of Every Month ...

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This Week at the Iridium Jazz Club Mike Stern Band April 13-17

Source: All About Jazz
April 11, 2005

April 11, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com Sets at 8 & 10PM EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS QUARTET EVERY TUESDAY THE MINGUS BIG BAND EVERY WEDNESDAY Scott Barbarino & The Cosmopolitans Variety Hour@7PM $15 cover - $15 food/drink minimum ($10 - MAC members) “rib-tickling...evokes memories of Las Vegas in the fifties and sixties" Peter Leavy, Cabaret Scenes ...

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