Jazz News

Brian Lynch / Eddie Palmieri 'Artist Share' Project

Source: All About Jazz
January 29, 2005

Brian Lynch proudly announces the launch of his new recording project, The Brian Lynch / Eddie Palmieri Project 2005, in collaboration with Artist Share, the innovative website based content delivery system. The Brian Lynch / Eddie Palmieri Project showcases the acclaimed trumpeter and composer with his longtime musical mentor, the legendary Eddie Palmieri in a CD project of new original music by Lynch, as well as special collaborative works composed by Palmieri and Lynch together.

An all-star group featuring another ...

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Concord Jazz Festival 2005 Presented by jetBlue AIRWAYS

Source: All About Jazz
January 29, 2005

Four distinct ladies of song will team for the Concord Jazz Festival presented by jetBlue AIRWAYS. The evening of jazz will feature duets between the critically acclaimed vocalists. Karrin Allyson, Oleta Adams, Diane Schuur, are known as three of the best song stylists today. And with the introduction of newcomer Sara Gazarek, the night will prove to be memorable, especially when all four ladies sing together.

Karrin Allyson quickly became the critics' darling upon her first release 10 years ago. ...

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Gene Ess Group at Kavehaz 1/29/05

Source: All About Jazz
January 29, 2005

Guitarist Gene Ess and his group will perform at Kavehaz Jazz Cafe on January 29, 2005. The performance starts at 10PM. No Cover.

Gene Ess has performed in Asia, Europe, and U.S. both as leader and sideman. The music will include new original modern improvisational compositions along with some jazz works. The new compositions will also be featured on a new recording later this spring with Donny McCaslin, Harvie S, and Gene Jackson. For more info, vist www.jazzgenemusic.com.

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Fay Victor sings at the 55 Bar Saturday, Jan 29...and get a free CD with a donation for our tsunami effort

Source: All About Jazz
January 29, 2005

Just want remind everyone about my upcoming gig in the 55 bar; it is 2 sets, 6PM, and there is no cover. The 55 bar is located on 55 Christopher Street, (www.55bar.com) Through my affiliation with a Dutch foundation, I will also attempt to collect money for the village of Kancheepuram in South-India, where the tsunami hit amongst others the village church just after mass had started, killing 60 people. The survivors, among India's poorest, need money to rebuild their ...

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Ted Rosenthal Featured at Bill Evans Festival in Louisiana

Source: All About Jazz
January 29, 2005

Bill Evans will be honored by his Alma Mater the week of February 21-24. Ted Rosenthal will be featured at the conclusion of the four-day jazz festival at Southeastern Louisiana University, from where Evans graduated with honors in 1950. Evans was a recipient of 7 Grammy Awards and produced scores of recordings prior to his death in 1980. The Bill Evans Jazz Festival began four years ago, and since that time has welcomed Debby Evans (Bill's niece for whom he ...

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Angelic Appeal from Rising UK Jazz Singer Juliet Kelly

Source: All About Jazz
January 29, 2005

Growing up in a strictly religious family that banned her from listening to any kind of music apart from the religious variety, London- born, Juliet Kelly has already overcome the odds to become a jazz singer and songwriter, releasing a debut album to critical acclaim that has led many to tip her as "one to watch". Now she is attempting what she has labelled "either an excellent or disastrous idea" to raise money from the jazz community to help release ...

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Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio featuring Jake Hanna on drums, Dave Carpenter on bass

Source: All About Jazz
January 28, 2005

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The E.J. Strickland Project @ The Jazz Gallery Thursday, Feburary 17th 9:00pm & 10:30pm sets

Source: All About Jazz
January 28, 2005

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