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Performance / Tour

Cornelia Street Cafe May 2005 Schedule

Source: All About Jazz
April 8, 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 Distiller and Composes Collaborative Second Tuesday of Every Month Arturo O'Farrill y Riza Negra Second Wednesday of Every Month ...

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Event

Blues and Ragtime Jazz Concert featuring Brad Litwin

Source: All About Jazz
April 8, 2005

The Philadelphia Art Alliance proudly presents, Brad Litwin, a blues and ragtime jazz artist, who is known for his rompin’ stompin’ finger-style guitar performance with a smooth vocal style. Join us for this unforgettable performance on Wednesday, April 13th at 6:00pm. Brad Litwin’s critically acclaimed albums have made waves in radio and press since his 1998 debut release of “I’ll Give You The Bus Money Honey.” His second release, “You Rascal You,” was named Best CD of 2002 by TheBluesSite.com. ...

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Event

Mike Kaplan Nonet at Luna Rossa Fri 4-15, Clifton, NJ

Source: All About Jazz
April 7, 2005

Mike Kaplan - tenor saxophone/arranger Rob Henke and Bill Mobley - trumpet and flugelhorn Pete McGuinness - trombone Anton Denner - alto sax, flute and clarinet Ed Xiques - baritone sax, soprano sax and flute Matt King - piano Doug Weiss - bass Pete MacDonald - drums Tenor saxophonist Mike Kaplan’s Nonet will return to Clifton’s Luna Rossa on Friday April 15th from 7pm-10pm ($5 cover charge). The Nonet features a six-man strong horn section and supple rhythm section. At ...

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Music Industry

Alfonzo Blackwell Starts His Own Record Label

Source: All About Jazz
April 7, 2005

Here's the inside scoop on one of today's most respected saxophonists, songwriters and producers. Well let's just say that 2005 will certainly bring about new and exciting challenges for Alfonzo Blackwell. To begin with Alfonzo is back in the studio working on a New CD, which he says, “Is sure to be Smoother than Smooth". Now, if that wasn't enough great news here is some Incredible News! Alfonzo has spearheaded the Utopia Records Label team and their campaign ...

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Festival

Tickets on Sale Now for Rochester International Jazz Festival June 10-18, 2005

Source: All About Jazz
April 7, 2005

9 Days, 500+ musicians, 100+ shows Headliners - Sonny Rollins, Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, Chris Botti Will Downing, Chaka Khan Rochester, New York--April 7, 2005-- Festival organizers today announced the lineup for the fourth annual Rochester International Jazz Festival, June 10-18, 2005. The world of jazz returns to Rochester for a spectacular nine-day event that will feature more than 100 concerts and 500 musicians representing 15-plus countries. Jazz masters Sonny Rollins, Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, soul veteran Chaka Khan, and ...

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