Jazz News

Tim Lyddon Trio with Tony Moreno at the Cornelia St. Cafe

Source: All About Jazz
July 22, 2002

The Tim Lyddon Trio to appear at the Cornelia St. Cafe, Thursday, July 25, 2002 with bassist Tom Hubbard and drummer Tony Moreno.

“Tim Lyddon is a pianist who plays with extraordinary drive, impressive chops, good definition and a spirit which spreads nicely" says Cadence jazz. His latest CD, Ive Traveled So Far (Essence Jazz 2001) has been called “The best jazz piano trio CD in recent years" by WBGO's Dan Karcher. Tim has performed with many great jazz artists ...

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Ray Alexander Memorial Swings into The Stars

Source: All About Jazz
July 22, 2002

On Sunday, July 21st, 2002 at the Five Towns College, in Dix Hills, New York a very special jam session took place in memory of Jazz Vibist RAY ALEXANDER, who passed away. It was Ray Alexander's wishes that there be a jam session, with lots of food and drinks, and a happy swinging jam session with lots of great music. Ray's son, Russell Alexander, organized and set things in motion and in conjunction with The Five Towns College (where Ray ...

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JAZZIZ New Orleans: Live Music Venue and Restaurant

Source: All About Jazz
July 22, 2002

The publishers of JAZZIZ magazine are opening a live music venue at 214 Decatur St., directly across the street from House of Blues.

In January 2003, JAZZIZ magazine celebrates 20 years of publishing, but its publishers are already celebrating the pending launch of JAZZIZ New Orleans, their first live music venue and restaurant -- at 214 Decatur St., directly across the street from House of Blues.

The entry of JAZZIZ into the New Orleans nightclub scene has as many intriguing ...

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Briton Wins in First International Sax Competition at the Montreux Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
July 22, 2002

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Khaeon World Music Releases Trio Mundo's "Carnaval"

Source: All About Jazz
July 22, 2002

"Manolo Badrena is simply a great musician with a rare creative gift" - Joe Zawinul

TRIO MUNDO is an exciting new collaboration between percussionist Manolo Badrena, guitarist Dave Stryker and bassist Andy McKee. The music is an organic mixture of these musicians' diverse influences, combining Jazz with Latin and World Music.

Puerto Rican born percussionist Manolo Badrena is best known for his work with Weather Report, recording their platinum-selling album Heavy Weather, which included the mega-hit “Birdland". Manolo's unique sounds ...

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Valve Trombonist Mike Fahn Releases "Close Your Eyes...and Listen" on Sparky1 Productions

Source: All About Jazz
July 22, 2002

The legendary jazz journalist Leonard Feather once wrote that Mike Fahn “is without question one of the few contemporary masters of the valve trombone." He further praised Mike for his “bronzed, burnished sound, technique and ideas to spare, with each note in the right place at the right instant."

And indeed, heavyweights like Shorty Rogers, Maynard Ferguson and Andrew Hill have all called upon his prodigious talents. But virtuosity aside, Fahn's new CD, Close Your Eyes...and Listen for Sparky1 Productions ...

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Ford Motor Company Sponsors 2002 Detroit International Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
July 22, 2002

DEARBORN, Michigan- For the seventh consecutive year, Ford Motor Company is sponsoring the largest free jazz festival in North America, the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival.

The four-day festival begins on Aug. 30 and runs through Sept.2 in Detroit's Hart Plaza, and features more than 100 leading jazz artists performing live over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Last year more than a half-million visitors attended the festival.

“This festival is a significant cultural and musical event in Detroit, and we're ...

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The Conga Kings Play S.O.B.'s In New York City, Monday, July 22, 2002

Source: All About Jazz
July 22, 2002

Candido Camero, Patato Valdez, and Giovanni Hidalgo, the holy trinity of percussion, gather Monday night for a rare concert appearance at New York's premier world music venue located at 204 Varick Street and West Houston Street. Tickets are $20 and are available at the box office. Ladies are FREE before 7:30 p.m.

The 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. shows will feature music from their recent CD on Chesky Records, Jazz Descargas. They will be joined by eight other Latin music ...

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