Jazz News

Randy Brecker's latest, "34th N Lex" Hits the Streets on April 22, 2003

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Randy Brecker 34th N Lex (ESC Records 4909)

One of the most outstanding trumpeters, composers and arrangers on the jazz scene over the past 30 years, Randy Brecker crafts from a larger canvas on his latest recording as a leader, 34th N Lex ( ESC 4909, April 22 release ).

A paean to his Manhattan neighborhood as potent and in-your-face as the city itself, this urban-edged offering features Randy's working quintet augmented by a dream horn ...

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Katie Bull at Chez Suzette Thurs., March 13, 2003 8:30 pm

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Katie Bull at Chez Suzette 675 9th Ave. (Btw 46th & 47th Sts.) 212-974-9002 www.chezsuzettenyc.com

Delightful French Cuisine & Bar 8:30 pm

“She changes styles as the tracks change, from torch to cool to bop to Latin -- which makes Conversations with the Jokers a vaired debut)...Bull does not insist on one specific sound or vocal style...unique use of scat, moans, groans and other sounds...Chopping left, right and center, Bull ...

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AAJ Column News: "Musings in Cb"

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Jon Regen at the Blue Note NYC 3/10

Source: All About Jazz

New York, NY:

Jazz pianist, composer and singer JON REGEN, currently touring with legendary singer JIMMY SCOTT, and whose new CD 'Tel Aviv' is roaring-up the jazz radio charts, will perform with his trio at New York's famed BLUE NOTE on March 10, 2003.

Sets at 8:00 and 10:30 PM

For information and reservations, call:

212-475-8592

or visit:

www.bluenotejazz.com/newyork/schedule/moreinfo.cgi?id=584

JON REGEN Live at the Blue Note NYC Monday, March 10, ...

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Ibrahim Ferrer and Dee Dee Bridgewater at the Paramount Theatre

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As part of the Paramount Theatre's 75th Birthday celebration, we are bringing to you two incredible artists that continue our month long parade of stars.

First, the Buena Vista Social Club presents Ibrahim Ferrer on March 26th at 8:00 p.m.

If you haven't been at The Paramount Theatre when the floor is flat, you won't want to miss this event. Learn how to Salsa dance and enjoy great music at the same time. Come one hour early for lessons provided ...

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25th Anniversary Playboy Jazz Festival Artist Line-Up

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WHAT: 2003 Playboy Jazz Festival (Presented in cooperation with the L.A. Philharmonic Association)

WHEN: Saturday, June 14, 2003, 2:30 P.M.-11:00 P.M. -- Sunday, June 15, 2003, 2:00 P.M.-10:30 P.M.

WHERE: Hollywood Bowl - Los Angeles, California

Saturday, June 14, 2003, 2:30 P.M.-11:00 P.M. (Artist line-up not in order of appearance and is subject to change)

Boz Scaggs, Boney James, Daniela Mercury, Dave Holland Quintet, Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band With Special Guest James Moody, Hiroshima, ...

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International Women in Jazz Presents Sisters in Song March 24, 26, 27, 2003

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In celebration of Women's History Month, International Women in Jazz presents three nights of live jazz in New York City. Join IWJ to hear these exciting artists, representing three generations of jazz women!

Monday, March 24, 8:30 - 10:30 pm IWJ presents vocalists Maryanne Giordano, Debra Holly, Lil Philips, Judi Silvano With pianist Linda Presgrave and bassist Carline Ray Special guests Carol Sudhalter (saxophone), Dotti Anita Taylor (flute) Chez Suzette ...

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Concord Records March Update -- Spring Is In the Air

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pring is here and that means the birth of all things new! That is certainly the case here at Concord this month. We have our first new releases of 2003, including the debut, self-titled CD from our 19-year old jazz sensation Peter Cincotti. We love him! The NY critics love him! But if you want to catch him for yourself, Peter will be on NPR Morning Edition and the Fox News Channel's “After Hours" this Saturday (3/8), on the Caroline ...

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