Jazz News

Steel Train New Release Info

Source: All About Jazz
February 15, 2005

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Ropeadope Records Release Benevento / Russo Duo Debut April 2005 ; Duo Embark On Nationwide Tour

Source: All About Jazz
February 14, 2005

New york, NY: Two guys, four hands, kaleidoscopically exploding wall of sound. 15 years of history, 200 shows per annum, famous to the underground - they are Marco Benevento and Joe Russo. Well positioned to explode this year with their ropeadope debut – best reason to buy the sun. Straight outta Brooklyn like a gringo Sly & Robbie (with tortoise-shell rims), our masked crusaders - organist Marco Benevento and drummer Joe Russo - splinter indie rock and jazz with sweepingly ...

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Vocalist Crystal Torres, Dr. Billy Taylor, Chico Hamilton, and James Moody Perform at The White House

Source: All About Jazz
February 14, 2005

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New York Drummer, Jeff Siegel, Releases Debut CD and Announces Tour

Source: All About Jazz
February 14, 2005

QUOTES ABOUT THE CD | TOUR ITINERARY | THE DEBUT CD FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York USA -- New York based drummer, composer and educator, Jeff Siegel has recorded in many collaborative contexts and with many notable established jazz artists. His own ensemble, Jeff “Siege" Siegel Quartet, recently completed the recording of his debut CD release titled: Magical Spaces. This album contains all original compositions by Jeff. Magical Spaces has been released under the CAP Music record label ...

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Object : Seminar WE LOVE JAZZ 2005 - 4th Ronciglione Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
February 14, 2005

DISCOUNT FOR EVERYBODY BOOK BEFORE THE 28th/02/2005. WE LOVE JAZZ 2005 Info +39-338/6642749 email [email protected] The seminars will take place from the 04th/07 to the 09th/07 2005 in the extraordinary setting of the historical gardens of Villa Lina estate (www.villalina.com). They will take place in the morning and in afternoon with instrument, ensemble music, theory and harmony lessons. It’s open to everybody would like to get a deeper knowledge of technic of one or more instruments ...

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The Miss World Butterfly Ball with Viva the band

Source: All About Jazz
February 14, 2005

A popular Sydney band, Viva the band has been engaged to perform at the Miss World Butterfly Ball on the 9th April 2005. This event will be held at The Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour. Special guests at the ball will include Shelly-Taylor Smith (7 times World champion marathon swimmer) and Miss World (Australia), Olivia Stratton (International winner of Peoples Choice). More information will be available at www.lifechangingexperiences.org Viva the band will be performing a cabaret show during the ...

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47th Annual GRAMMY Award Winners (2005)

Source: All About Jazz
February 14, 2005

Best Contemporary Jazz Album (For albums containing 51% or more playing time of INSTRUMENTAL tracks.)

Unspeakable Bill Frisell [Nonesuch Records]

Best Jazz Vocal Album (For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

R.S.V.P. (Rare Songs, Very Personal) Nancy Wilson [MCG Jazz]

Best Jazz Instrumental Solo (For an instrumental jazz solo performance. Two equal performers on one recording may be eligible as one entry. ...

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The Stars Come Out For Enos Payne Church Services

Source: All About Jazz
February 14, 2005

It was a nice sunny day in Jamaica Queens, New York when at 9:30 A.M. on Saturday, February 12th, 2005 at the Springfield Gardens United Methodist Church many musicians and friends came out to say “goodbye" to a teacher and friend-ENOS PAYNE, jazz pianist. The Church was jammed with many friends, family, musicians that included; Barry Harris, James Stowe, Alvin Flithe (winky), David Jackson, Stan Hope, Myrna Lake, Eric Lemon, Patience Higgins, Walter Kelly, Hank Johnson (Stuart H. Tresser), Rodney ...

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