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AAJ RADIO: Jazz Excursion Playlist New Adds for Week of April 28, 2003

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Terry Gordon Quintet Releases Its Second C.D., "Contemplations"

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The Terry Gordon Quintet has released its second C.D., “Contemplations", on Flying Gurnard Records.

“Contemplations" features nine original compositions in a wide renge of jazz styles. Throughout the C.D., the quintet reaffirms the distinctive commitment to unpredictability and innovation that has been its hallmark since the band formed in the early 1990s.

With more than 70 minutes of music, “Contemplations" covers a mixture of jazz styles from bop-oriented mainstream jazz to funk and unbounded free-form jazz featuring challenging melodies and ...

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Patricia Barber Awarded Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship Award

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Results of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation's seventy-ninth annual United States and Canadian competition have been announced, and Chicago-based jazz singer/pianist/songwriter Patricia Barber is among the 2003 Fellowship winners. This year's 184 winners include artists, scholars, and scientists selected from over 3200 applicants for awards totaling $6,750,000. Guggenheim Fellows are appointed on the basis of distinguished achievement in the past and exceptional promise for future accomplishment.

An extremely prestigious award, previous Guggenheim winners have included Nobel Laureates and Pulitzer ...

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Richard Bliwas at CBGB 313 Gallery Tuesday Night 10 p.m. May 6th , 2003

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Richard Bliwas at CBGB 313 Gallery Tuesday May 6th,2003 10.P.M. $5.00 313 BOWERY / 212-677-0455 CB's 313 Gallery - Home of Underground Rock

You can visit Richard's web site www.richardbliwas.com for more info. Hope to see you on the 15th.

Walk the Bike, Richard's first CD, has been praised by The Big Takeover, Performing Songwriter, Dirty Linen, Shredding Paper, and Cadence Magazine among others, and is available at Tower Records and www.richardbliwas.com

“I swear, this is the happiest, sweetest, goofiest, ...

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Brian Patneaude Quartet releases "Variations" (WEPA Records)

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Brian Patneaude Quartet releases “Variations" (WEPA Records) WEPA Records is pleased to announce the release of “Variations", the debut recording by the Brian Patneaude Quartet. Formed nearly one year ago, the quartet consists of George Muscatello (guitar), Ryan Lukas (bass), Danny Whelchel (drums) and Brian Patneaude (saxophone). “Variations" is a collection of nine original compositions by the members of the group which have been molded during their popular weekly Sunday night residency at Justin's Restaurant in Albany, NY. The album ...

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Celebrating the LIFE of Babatunde Olatunji (1927-2003)

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Join us to celebrate the life of: Babatunde Olatunji 1927-2003

Sunday, April 27th 2003 2pm - 6 pm: Funeral procession in Harlem The procession will begin at 2 pm at Madison and 125th and head west, ending at Unity Funeral Home on 126th and 8th Avenue.

Monday, April 28th 2003 Riverside Church 9 am - Viewing 11 am - Funeral Service 1 pm - 6pm Reception/Celebration at Grant's Tomb (adjacent ...

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Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker appears at Chez Suzette April 26th 8:30pm

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JG Productions is pleased to announce that this Saturday, April 26th at 8:30pm Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker willing be performing an intimate show at New York City's CHEZ SUZETTE (675B 9TH AVE. in Midtown). Michelle's debut CD release “Slow Down" was nominated for both 2002 Best Independant Jazz Vocal recording and Best Debut Album of the year by the Washington Area Music Association.

Mike Joyce music critic for the Washington Post says that Michelle has “...a captivating and soul-comforting voice..." ...

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McCoy Tyner to Perform at the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society on Friday, May 2

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On Friday, May 2, the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society will present the legendary jazz pianist and Philly native, McCoy Tyner, at 8 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Convention Center Auditorium at 13th and Cherry Streets, Philadelpia, PA. The hard-hitting keyboard stylist will perform with rhythm-mates, bassist Charnett Moffett and drummer Eric Harland. Tickets are $20; Students 1/2 price. For tickets, call the 215-569-8080 or visit www.philadelphiachambermusic.org.

McCoy Tyner is assured of a major position in any jazz history of the 20th ...

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