Jazz News

Billy Bang Quintet at 11th Other Minds Music Festival

Source: All About Jazz
February 8, 2005

Jazz violinist Billy Bang premieres selections from his Vietnam trilogy at 11th Other Minds Music Festival International contemporary music festival presents visionary composers in concert Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 8 p.m. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco San Francisco, CA — Composer, violinist, and Vietnam veteran Billy Bang and his New York-based quintet will present the world premiere of new selections from Bang’s ongoing Vietnam trilogy, an intensely direct and heart-rending portrayal of war from the perspective ...

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Calvin Jones 1929-2004

Source: All About Jazz
February 8, 2005

Calvin Jones Dies; Began Jazz Program at UDC By Patricia Sullivan Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, October 15, 2004; Page B07 Calvin J. Jones, 75, a well-known musician, composer and arranger and the founder and director of the University of the District of Columbia's jazz studies program, died of a heart attack after surgery Oct. 10 at Prince George's Hospital Center. Mr. Jones was recognized two weeks ago as UDC's faculty member of the year, for creating its respected jazz ...

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Matt Wilson's Arts & Crafts Party

Source: All About Jazz
February 8, 2005

Matt Wilson's Arts and Crafts Terell Stafford- trumpet Larry Goldings- piano and organ Dennis Irwin- bass and clarinet Matt Wilson- drums We are gathering to celebrate the release of WAKE UP! (to what's happening) our second smash release for Palmetto Records. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 10- SUNDAY FEBRUARY 13TH Jazz Standard 116 East 27th Street New York, New York 10016 212-576-2232 SHOWTIMES- 7:30 & 9:30PM +11:30PM SHOW ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY see www.mattwilsonjazz.com for complete tour schedule! ALSO we are in Boston ...

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Jazz Pianist and Composer Stuart H. Tresser pens two New Tunes!

Source: All About Jazz
February 8, 2005

In his continuing effort to write new tunes for the 21st Century, jazz pianist, Stuart H. Tresser has penned two new tunes; “WALK WITH ME", and “ON THE BRIGHT SIDE". These tunes will be available FREE of charge for those producers looking for new and original material to produce and record. It is expected to be posted as a japeg file on the website: http://www.jazzbonerecords.com around April 2005. You can visit this website if you wish to see and print ...

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Jazz Pianist and Educator Enos Payne Dead.

Source: All About Jazz
February 8, 2005

Jazz pianist and educator Enos Payne died as a result of brain anurism. Enos was known for his jazz workshop at the Up and Over Jazz Cafe in Brooklyn, and was a former student at Jazzmobile who worked his way up the ranks to become an instructor at Jazzmobile. According to the information available to me, it is speculated that funeral services will be at J. Foster Phillips Funeral home inJamaica, Queens. As soon as the family finalizes funeral arrangements ...

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This Week at Iridium Jimmy Scott Feb. 9-14

Source: All About Jazz
February 7, 2005

February 7, 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 Sunday Starting At 11:00am The Best Jazz Brunch In NYC Featuring The Manhattan Ragtime ...

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Jazzitaliano in New York March 1-6, 2005 Schedule

Source: All About Jazz
February 7, 2005

February 7, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Jazzitaliano in New York March 1-6, 2005 Schedule Mar. 1 Le Jazz Au Bar (Set at 10:30PM) 41 East 58th Street (between Park and Madison Ave) 212-308-9455 www.aubarnewyork.com/ Fabrizio Sotti Trio Fabrizio Sotti–guitar, Oliver Von Essen-organ, Mino Cinelu-percussion Mar. 1-3 at Smoke (Sets start at 9pm, 11pm and 12:30am) Smoke 2751 Broadway between 105 & 106 Sts. 212-864-6662 www.smokejazz.com/ Le Trombe del Re Fabrizio Bosso-trumpet & ...

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Judi Silvano Upcoming Appearances

Source: All About Jazz
February 7, 2005

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