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Marc Copland Trio at Sweet Rhythm Wed. Apr. 6th
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All About Jazz
March 24, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] WED. APRIL 6 8 PM-12 PM Marc Copland, piano Mike McGuirk, bass Jochen Rueckert drums SWEET RHYTHM 88 Seventh Avenue South (Between Grove and Bleecker Streets) New York, NY 10014 212-255-3626 www.sweetrhythmny.com “His harmonic sophistication, his touch, and control of dynamics with the foot pedal have all become--well--the stuff of legend. There are actually stories of young piano players who go to a Copland gig and ...
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Yellowjackets Songbook Concert to Feature Russell Ferrante and Marcus Baylor
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All About Jazz
The Yellowjackets Songbook At the Berklee Performance Center Friday, April 8, 2005 To Feature Herb Alpert Visiting Professors, Yellowjackets Members Russell Ferrante and Marcus Baylor BOSTON, MA — Song, Delta Air Lines' low-fare subsidiary, and Berklee College of Music are pleased to present “Song's Nothing Conservatory About It," an exciting, eight-concert series. The next concert is the Yellowjackets Songbook, Friday, April 8, 2005, 8:15 p.m., at the Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston,MA. Berklee welcomes WGBH-FM 89.7 as the ...
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Pianist John Beasley's solo album
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All About Jazz
The album was released in January this year: “They began as early morning musings,” says soft-spoken John Beasley of his new release, Nuances. “It was just improvising on the piano and after a while I thought to turn on the tape recorder.” Thus Beasley’s fourth album was born, his first collection of piano solos, each of the fifteen pieces a fine distinction from the next. Infused with influences ranging from Mompou to Bach, combined with Beasley’s background touring and recording ...
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Joe Locke with the Patricia Barber Group
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All About Jazz
Vibraphonist Joe Locke with perform with The Patricia Barber Group as a Special Guest Artist during the first week of her two week residency at Le Jazz Au Bar in New York City, from May 3rd through May 8th. For further information on the Artists and venue, please visit the web sites listed below: Joe Locke: www.joelocke.com www.joelocke.net Patricia Barber: www.patriciabarber.com Le Jazz Au Bar: www.lejazzaubar.com Tom Marcello Manager/Joe Locke ...
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Ann Dolan set to release new EP of her greatest hits
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All About Jazz
Boston-based songwriter and Folk/Brazilian/Jazz vocalist, and BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC faculty member, ANN DOLAN's been hard at work in the studio, adding to her extensive repertoire of innovative compositions. She will soon release a five-selection EP on CDBABY.COM. Two of her vocal pieces, “Turn Turn to Me" and “Caterpillar," offer inspiration at a time when this gift is hard to find. “Turn Turn to Me" is a spiritual rendering, focusing on Mother Mary as an example of strength and tenacity ...
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New Orleans Jazz Fest Night-Time Concert Series
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All About Jazz
Contact: Jared Zeller -(504) 488-FUNK or [email protected] For Immediate Release Family Fish and MotherShip Partner for Jazz Fest Music Series Preliminary Schedule Features Sonny Landreth, Campbell Brothers, Ivan Neville, Johnny Sketch New Orleans- March 3, 2005- Family Fish and MotherShip Entertainment, two of the Crescent City’s most innovative and creative music promotion businesses, announced a historic partnership and Music Series. The concerts are scheduled during the 2005 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and will be held at Rosy’s Jazz ...
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Keyboardist and Composer James Auburn Making Moves in Boston
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All About Jazz
Acclaimed Keyboardist and Composer James Auburn has a lot going on these days! He's recently been appointed to the position of Music Director for R&B/Soul/Jazz/Gospel vocalist NICHELLE. He's also the Keyboardist and Music Director for Jazz and Hip-Hop infused R&B/Soul quintet VELVET STYLUS. And, he frequently performs with Jazz/Blues/World/Techno hybrid WEATHER OUTPOST 12, not to mention his freelancing. James, originally from BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI, and a graduate from BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC's Professional Music Program, has recently started teaching as well. ...
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Satalla April 2005 Calendar
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All About Jazz
Friday, April 1 at 7:30 PM Guy Davis Admission is $15 in advance/$18 at the door Often touted as a member of the new generation of country blues artists, Guy Davis (son of the late actor Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee) is well-versed in the music's traditions. His Red House albums Stomp Down Rider (1995), Call Down the Thunder (1996), You Don't Know My Mind (1998) and Butt Naked Free (2000) gained him recognition for his playing style and lyrical ...
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