Jazz News

Saxophonist Jim Snidero at Smoke May 2-3

Source: All About Jazz

May 2-3, 2003 Jim Snidero Strings on Milestone Records A record release event at Smoke 2751 Broadway (between 105 & 106 Sts.) NYC Sets 9-11-12:30 $18 cover 212-864-6662 www.smokejazz.com

Featuring:

Jim Snidero- alto sax, flute, Renee Rosnes- piano, Paul Gill- bass Billy Drummond- drums

Critical acclaim for Strings

“Dramatic, intense and compelling ...

Continue Reading

JAS Jazz Festival Returns To Aspen

Source: All About Jazz

Janus Jazz Aspen Snowmass, which returns to Aspen proper after a 10-year residence in neighboring Snowmass Valley, announced the final line-up for its June 19 - 22 festival, scheduled at Rio Grande Park in Aspen.

On Thursday, June 19 at 8:30 PM, the sounds of Cuba will fill the air as the world-renowned Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Band, now under the leadership of Chico's son Arturo O'Farrill, perform. One of today's pre-eminent Afro-Cuban big bands noted for their sophisticated writing ...

Continue Reading

Columbia University to Present A Day for Dexter: Celebrating Dexter Gordon at 80

Source: All About Jazz

Continue Reading

Berklee's "Guitar Week 2003" Is Eclectic Mix Of Classical, Jazz, Blues, Latin, And Rock

Source: All About Jazz

Renowned Berklee Guitar Faculty Present an Array of Concerts and Clinics

BOSTON -- From Tuesday, April 15 through Friday, April 18, Berklee College of Music's Guitar Department will present Guitar Week 2003, an annual series of concerts and clinics featuring Berklee's renowned faculty and some of the college's top guitar students. All events are open to the public, and most events are free, except for nightly concerts in the wheelchair-accessible Berklee Performance Center. Tickets for all BPC evening concerts are ...

Continue Reading

"Blue Note Records: The Biography" By Richard Cook

Source: All About Jazz

From the well known author of the Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD comes the definitive tale of the most famous jazz label of all time: Blue Note Records.

Blue Note Records is arguably the single most recognizable record label in the history of recorded music. To millions of jazz fans around the world, Blue Note is more than a business, more than a back catalogue of extraordinary music, even more than an exciting sound and a distinctive look. It ...

Continue Reading

Pianist Bill Mays Launches New Website

Source: All About Jazz

Continue Reading

The Blue Note Jazz Club Calendar for May - June 2003

Source: All About Jazz

Continue Reading

Gunnlaugs' New Release "Live in Europe" Now Available

Source: All About Jazz

Continue Reading