Jazz News

Christine Spero Wins 2004 USA Songwriting Competition

Source: All About Jazz
March 1, 2005

Subject: Press Release “USA Songwriting Competition" Winner Christine Spero From : “USA Songwriting Competition" Sent : February 10, 2005 Subject : Press Release CHRISTINE SPERO WINS 2004 USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION (Fort Lauderdale, FL) - Christine Spero, a Jazz singer-songwriter from East Jewett,NY won the first prize of the Jazz category of the 2004 USA Songwriting Competition with her song, “He Wasn't Always That Way" from her CD, “We Call It Music". This will be released on a compilation CD of ...

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Pianist Paul Winston to appear at St. Bart's and Parlor Jazz on February 18-19

Source: All About Jazz
March 1, 2005

It is difficult to determine whether Paul Gabriel Winston prefers jazz or classical as he plays both with the compassion and reverence that exceeds most our contemporary pianists. His graying hair and metal framed glasses give the appearance of a literature professor( A discipline in which he majored in at NYU) but once you hear the sounds of his piano echoing the tunes of Charlie Parker and Thelonius Monk you know that you’ve been a victim of a pleasant façade. ...

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The Brooklyn Sax Quartet Live In Greenpoint - Friday, March 4 At 8:00 PM

Source: All About Jazz
March 1, 2005

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Avishai Cohen on tour and coming to a city near you!

Source: All About Jazz
March 1, 2005

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Fred Hersch Ensemble Performs "Leaves of Grass" @ Carnegie Hall March 11

Source: All About Jazz
March 1, 2005

“I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear." ~Walt Whitman

GRAMMY Nominee FRED HERSCH Releases Musical Version of Walt Whitman’s, Leaves of Grass, Today --- The 150th Year of Publication

10-Piece Ensemble Including Kurt Elling and Kate McGarry Will Perform Words of Walt Whitman to Music by Hersch @ Carnegie MARCH 11

Over his 30-year career, pianist and composer Fred Hersch has established himself as a master in solo, duo, trio and quintet settings. For his third release on ...

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Cornelia Street Cafe March Schedule Update

Source: All About Jazz
March 1, 2005

March 1, 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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The Stryker-Slagle Band Live CD Recording at The Jazz Standard Wed. + Thurs. March 2-3

Source: All About Jazz
March 1, 2005

March 1, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Wed. + Thurs. March 2-3 at the Jazz Standard 116 E. 27th Street (btw Park & Lex) Reservations: 212-576-2232 http://www.jazzstandard.com sets at 7:30 & 9:30 Live CD Recording! The Stryker-Slagle Band Featuring Dave Stryker-guitar Steve Slagle-alto and sop. saxophone Victor Lewis-drums Ed Howard-bass Voted a Rising Star Acoustic Jazz Group in the 2004 Downbeat Critics Poll Guitarist Dave Stryker and saxophonist Steve Slagle are a rarity ...

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Afro Bop Alliance at Satalla March 4th, 2005 10pm

Source: All About Jazz
March 1, 2005

March 1, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Afro Bop Alliance (cubop.com) Satalla March 4th 2005. 10pm. Tickets $12.00 37 West 26th St. (6th and Broadway) 212 576-1155 www.satalla.com Afro Bop Alliance is a Latin Jazz Septet based in Annapolis Maryland, performing extensively throughout the Washington DC-Baltimore area and Mid-Atlantic region. ABA is led by drummer Joe McCarthy and features Felix Contreras-congas, Harry Appelman-piano, James Fowler-Bass, Luis Hernandez-Saxophone, Tim Stanley-trumpet, and Dan Drew-trombone. The ...

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