Jazz News

Saxophonist Joel Miller to Appear at The Rex Hotel and Jazz Blues Bar in Toronto

Source: All About Jazz
September 24, 2004

Montreal-based jazz label Effendi Records released a new CD Mandala by jazz saxophonist/composer Joel Miller featuring Verve recording artist/guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel. Joel will be in Toronto at the Rex Hotel on Monday, September 27 to perform works from his latest CD and joining him on stage will be his Montreal compatriots Thom Gossage (drums), Bill Mahar (trumpet), Bruno Lamarche (saxophones, clarinet, flute) and Fraser Hollins (bass).

Joel Miller is considered one of Canada's most forward looking, refined young jazz musicians. ...

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Tribute Concert to John Coltrane at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ

Source: All About Jazz
September 24, 2004

This concert will be a tribute to John Coltrane, whose birthday is today, September 23rd. In honor of this influential legend, a saxophone trio (Denis DiBlasio, baritone; E.J. Yellen, tenor; and Umar Raheem, soprano) will perform works associated with 'Trane as well as original compositions and arrangements from drummer Jim Miller's upcoming second CD, “...It's Another," along with Randy Sutin on marimba and Tyrone Brown on bass. The addition of vocalist/educator Suzanne Cloud guarantees the evening will be both entertaining ...

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Gary Lucas Solo Acoustic/ Gershwin Hotel 9/28

Source: All About Jazz
September 24, 2004

September 24, 2004 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES GARY LUCAS PLAYS SOLO ACOUSTIC AT THE GERSHWIN HOTEL, TUESDAY SEPT. 28TH AT 8PM 7 East 27th Street, NYC Curated by Neke Carson and Michael Wiener The “Guitarist of 1000 Ideas" (New York Times) and Grammy-nominated songwriter plays an all-acoustic program on his National steel guitar and Gibson J-45, including selections from his new album (review below), plus music that spans his career from Beefheart to Buckley and beyond, including originals, ...

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Dexter Gordon Tribute Show On Freedom Jazz Dance

Source: All About Jazz
September 24, 2004

Tune into FREEDOM JAZZ DANCE this Sunday from 5-7 pm EST on Richmond Indie Radio www.wrir.org. This week I'll be paying homage to jazz god and tenor giant Dexter Gordon. I'll take you from Dex's glorious early bebop days to his cutting contests on Central Avenue to his resurgence in the early 60s to his years in Europe to his triumphant US comeback in the 70s to his Oscar-winning performance in Round Midnight. I'll be spinning rare Dex 78s, definitive ...

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Oh My! Matt Wilson Is Turning 40!

Source: All About Jazz
September 24, 2004

"I Am Turning 40, But I Am Not Growing Up!" ~ Matt Wilson

Please Come Out And Help Matt Wilson Celebrate This Milestone! Tuesday, September 28Th 7:30 and 9:30 pm Jazz Standard 116 East 27th Street New York, NY (Between Park and Lexington) http://www.jazzstandard.net Call 212-576-2232 for reservations

Matt Wilson Quartet - Andrew D'Angelo, Jeff Lederer and Yosuke Inoue. PLUS special guests!

Games, prizes, ...

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Billy Cobham's Culture Mix At The Iridium Jazz Club Oct. 12-17

Source: All About Jazz
September 23, 2004

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB CELEBRATING 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY 1994-2004 10 Years Presenting the Finest in Jazz! Oct. 12-17 BILLY COBHAM'S CULTURE MIX With Special Guests Randy Brecker & Airto Billy Cobham: Drums, Wilbert Junior Gill: Steel Pan and Percussion Per Gade: Guitar, Stefan Rademacher: Bass, Marcos Ubeda: Keyboards The Iridium Jazz Club is proud ...

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Gene Ess Quartet with Special Guest: Harvie S. performs at the Blue Note September 26th

Source: All About Jazz
September 23, 2004

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Gene Ludwig Special Re-Union Concert at Night Town Cleveland, OH

Source: All About Jazz
September 23, 2004

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