Jazz News

Mavis Staples to Celebrate New Release With a Live Performance in Philadelphia

Source: All About Jazz
September 27, 2004

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New Music with Tom Abbott at Bluestone Bar & Grill

Source: All About Jazz
September 27, 2004

The Bluestone Bar and Grill 117 Columbia Street, Columbia Waterfront District Brooklyn NY 11231 718-403-7450

Located on the burgeoning Columbia Street waterfront, this is a favorite of Carroll Gardens and Red Hook locals. Wednesday nights, booked by TKjazz are as inviting as the warm atmosphere, intimate backroom, and comfortable garden/patio. Wednesdays 8-11pm, no cover. October 27th features the original jazz of alto saxophonist Tom Abbott and his trio. Expect an evening of melodic and sonorous originals ...

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JC Hopkins Biggish Band Featuring Queen Esther To Perform At Fez Under Time Cafe Oct. 11

Source: All About Jazz
September 27, 2004

What: JC Hopkins Biggish Band Featuring Queen Esther To Perform At Fez Under Time Cafe. When: Monday, October 11th , 7:30 PM Where: Fez Under Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette Street At Great Jones, New York, NY, (212) 533-7000; http://www.feznyc.com . Tickets: $10.00 Call (212) 533-7000 To Reserve. Songwriter JC Hopkins and his Biggish Band brighten the Fez Under Time Cafe on Monday October 11th, playing heartfelt songs of romance in the keys of bop ...

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All About Jazz: New York - October 2004

Source: All About Jazz
September 27, 2004

Jazz may be the only form of popular music that has a healthy respect for its elderly practitioners. Pop music has an age limit of 25-and-under and rock music tends to become a parody of itself as bands get older (just ask the Rolling Stones). Jazz though remains vibrant not only due to new infusions of talent but also old masters leading the way. As our Cover Story subject Clark Terry (pg.9) approaches 84 years of age, he maintains a ...

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The Frank & Joe Show U.S. Tour Dates, Continued

Source: All About Jazz
September 27, 2004

New York City's hottest roots jazz band, The Frank & Joe Show, just completed the first leg of a U.S. tour that took them through 15 cities -- and before. Coast to West Coast on a power run across the States. September 26 / Sweet Rhythm / New York, NY October 1 / The Firefly / Ann Arbor, MI October 2 / Borders Books & Music / Ann Arbor, MI October 2 / Bowling ...

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Tritone Jazz Fantasy Camps 2005

Source: All About Jazz
September 27, 2004

The ever-popular Tritone Jazz Fantasy Camps will be held once again at Nazareth College in Rochester, NY June 26-July 1 and at Bjorklunden in Baileys Harbor, WI August 7-13, 2005.

Tritone camps offer adult (over 21) jazz players and singers of any ability the opportunity to learn jazz improvisation from some of the country's finest players and teachers, including renowned guitarist Gene Bertoncini, vocalist Janet Planet, and composer/arranger John Harmon. The week-long experience includes master classes, small-combo and big-band playing, ...

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Matt Wilson Turns 40 Months Old Today!...Gig Tuesday!

Source: All About Jazz
September 27, 2004

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Project Jazz for the Children of Tomorrow

Source: All About Jazz
September 27, 2004

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