Jazz News

The Jazz Foundation of America to Host Second Annual "Great Night in Harlem" Jazz Concert at the Apollo Theater

Source: All About Jazz
August 11, 2002

The Jazz Foundation of America to Host Second Annual “Great Night in Harlem" Jazz Concert at the Apollo Theater

George Benson to Perform; Bill Cosby and Joe Piscopo among Celebrities to Host September 26th Benefit For Jazz Musicians Emergency Fund

Concert to Honor Clark Terry and Congressman John Conyers

New York, NY ---August 10 ---"After forty years of paying their dues they shouldn't have to worry about paying their rent," says Wendy Atlas Oxenhorn, executive director. September 26th will mark ...

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Jerseyband August Tour

Source: All About Jazz
August 11, 2002

JERSEYBAND - NOW WITH MORE LUNGS THAN EVER! BROOKLYN - That's right, 14 lungs, 14 thumbs, 66 fingers, seven tongues and on an outstanding night, 216 teeth. In addition to all that, the show still features four horns, guitar, guitar synth, and drums, playing the same composed instrumental jazz thrash that has been grabbing and shaking audiences throughout the northeast.

Jerseyband's sound is influenced by modern classical music and is inspired by the current hardcore scene. Their newest ...

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Al Di Meola's New Release On Telarc "Flesh On Flesh" -- In Stores August 27th

Source: All About Jazz
August 10, 2002

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Andy Hamilton: A Remarkable Story

Source: All About Jazz
August 9, 2002

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Cecil Payne Receives "Certificate Of Merit" From New York's Governor Pataki

Source: All About Jazz
August 9, 2002

On Sunday, July 28th Delmark recording artist Cecil Payne was honored during his performance at one of the “Jammin On The Hudson" concert's held on alternate Sundays in Riverbank State Park, in New York City. Cecil Payne on baritone sax, Bob Cunningham on bass, Dwight Dickerson on piano and Dion Parsons on drums, created their own wave of heat with the “BeBop" agenda of music, some written by Payne himself.

During a short break, Roger Daniels, Special Events Coordinator and ...

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Richard Sussman Quintet Celebrates the Re-release of "Free Fall"

Source: All About Jazz
August 9, 2002

Richard Sussman Quintet Performing at...

August 9, 2002 Trumpets 6 Depot Square M ontclair, NJ 973-744-2600 8:30 - 1:00AM August 10, 2002 One Station Plaza 38 N. Division St. Peekskill, NY 10566 914.736.1053 9:00 - 12:00

Richard Sussman Quintet features...

Richard Sussman - Piano, Scott Wendholt - Trumpet , Steve Slagle - Alto Sax, Mike Richmond - Bass, Jeff Williams ...

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Bassist / Composer Ben Allison Continues Musical Evolution and Makes Another Big Impact on Jazz with 4th CD Release on Palmetto Records, "Peace Pipe"

Source: All About Jazz
August 8, 2002

CD Features African Kora Master and Is Latest in Big Year for Allison

Ben Allison is a leader. He can't stop thinking about how to revolutionize - whether it's on his bass, in his composing or in jazz itself. He has a reputation as one of the most original voices in modern jazz, a strong organizational force on the New York City music scene, and an advocate for artist empowerment.

Much of this reputation stems from his formation of the ...

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Jazz At Lincoln Center Opens Its 12th Season - "The Year Of The Drum" - With The Music Of Art Blakey

Source: All About Jazz
August 8, 2002

September 18 - Jazz Talk: Tall Tales of the Big Bu September 20 & 21 - The Big Beat - The Music of Art Blakey by LCJO September 21 - Jazz for Young People: Who is Art Blakey?

Jazz at Lincoln Center (J@LC) will open its 2002-03 season, titled “The Year of the Drum," with three events celebrating the music of the legendary drummer and bandleader Art Blakey. The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with J@LC Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis (who ...

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