Jazz News

Hank Johnson Trio Set To Groove and Swing in Harlem

Source: All About Jazz
June 18, 2004

The famous Lenox Lounge Jazz Club located at 288 Lenox Avenue (Between 124th and 125th Streets) and Jazzbone Records presents the “Incomparable" Hank Johnson Trio on Friday, July 9th, 2004 and on Saturday, July 10th, 2004 - 3 shows 9:00P.M. - 10:30 P.M. and 12:00 Midnight. The trio features “Cool Mike" Fitzbenjamin on bass and Gary Smith on drums. Hank Johnson on piano (acoustic grand piano). Because of the packed house reservations are advised or suggested. Please call club at ...

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A Night of Fusion at Lincoln Center

Source: All About Jazz
June 17, 2004

On July 31, 2004, Shaun Singh Productions presents a night of music and message at Lincoln Center. The artists: World renowned Violinist Dr. L. Subramaniam, Bollywood playback Singer Kavita Krishnamurty, Jazz artists George Duke and Stanley Clarke, with Special Guests Miya Masaoka & Seetaa Subramaniam. It promises a night of enchantment. This event will fuse the worlds of Indian Classical and American Jazz music. It will also fuse entertainment with education. It's an attempt to create even more awareness of ...

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The Ed Cherry Trio with Laird Jackson at Bula in Newton,NJ

Source: All About Jazz
June 17, 2004

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e.s.t. -- 'Seven Days of Falling' to be Released August 24 on 215 Records

Source: All About Jazz
June 17, 2004

"No other group in the world have such a commanding interaction between the grooves of 21st-Century dance and the acoustic jazz-piano tradition." -- The London Times

With a cult reputation now firmly secured, e.s.t. have established themselves as one of the most exciting jazz trios in the world. Seven Days Of Falling, their eagerly anticipated new album, will now finally get its stateside release August 24th on 215 Records. And at a time when the jazz piano trio ...

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Bill Charlap And Roger Kellaway at Birdland July 7-10

Source: All About Jazz
June 17, 2004

520 East 81st Street New York, NY 10028

GRAND MASTERS of the KEYBOARD BILL CHARLAP and ROGER KELLAWAY Jazz Piano Duet at Birdland July 7,8,9, & 10

It was about 15 years ago, that brilliant pianist BILL CHARLAP stepped onto the stage at the 92nd Street Y for what was probably his debut performance on a concert stage. Here, with great trepidation, he joined a program of masters, DICK HYMAN and ROGER ...

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2004 Jazz Bash Reminder-July 31, 2004

Source: All About Jazz
June 17, 2004

33rd ANNUAL JAZZ RECORD BASH JULY 31, 31 - 2004

WHERE... Holiday Inn 4701 Stelton Road South Plainfield, NJ 07080

Phone/Fax # 908-753-5500...Email [email protected] Rates with discount $72.00 plus tax per nite - Mention “THE BASH" Please note: There are a limited number of rooms available at the discount rate. TABLES.. .$80.00 each

Please note: There are a limited number of tables available.

ADMISSION... $20 for Friday & Saturday.. $40 for non ...

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AAJ Wins Third Consecutive JJA Jazz Award

Source: All About Jazz
June 16, 2004

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2004 JJA Award Winners

Source: All About Jazz
June 16, 2004

Jazz Journalist Association Announces 2004 Award Winners Wayne Shorter Named Musician Of The Year

The Jazz Journalists Association (JJA) held their eighth annual Jazz Awards event on Tuesday, June 15 at B.B. King's Blues Club and Grill, (237 W. 42nd St., New York City) with 550 musicians, journalists, photographers, and industry executives in attendance. The capacity audience was treated to a cocktail and supper event hosted by comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory, as well as musical performances by ...

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