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Prominent Canadian Jazz Flutist Has New Release

Source: All About Jazz

Bill McBirnie (Featuring Mark Eisenman & The Trio) “Nature Boy"

After contributing as a sideman to a wide range of recordings (including works by Junior Mance, Memo Acevedo, Irakere and Da) and, in addition, after producing his own more recent Extreme Flute projects, the illustrious Canadian flutist, Bill McBirnie, is now cast in a straight-ahead acoustic jazz setting.

This first recording under his own name teams Bill up with one of the most formidable rhythm sections in Canada--if not the ...

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AAJ RADIO: Jazz Excursion Playlist Top Adds for Week of December 23, 2002

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WINTER: An Origin Records Holiday Collection (Origin 82408)

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Some of the top jazz artists in the Northwest (and prominent voices in the Origin Records catalog), gathered together in early November to record music in celebration of the season. Combining old holiday favorites like “Let it Snow," “Greensleeves," and “O' Christmas Tree" with more reflective, ancient pieces such as “Coventry Carol," and “Lo, How A Rose E're Blooming," and modern originals by guitarist Dave Peterson, “Winter" is a contemplative, lively, smooth-flowing mix for year 'round listening. Featuring Han Teuber ...

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Brain Killer Southwest U.S. Tour January 2003

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BRAIN KILLER SOUTWEST U.S. TOUR 2003

Brian Allen (trombone, effects processor/sampler) Jacob Koller (keyboards, laptop) Corey Fogel (percussion, sampler)

“an astonishing style, a-rough edged but formally disciplined hybrid of jazz, dada, and punk classical." (San Antonio Express-News)

friday, january 3 - Rocco, Hollywood CA 10:30PM 1076 Lillian Way, Hollywood (www.roccoinla.com)

saturday, january 4 - Modified, Phoenix AZ 8PM 407 East Roosevelt (www.modified.org) special guest Kevin Farrell will be opening with a turntable/electronics performance

sunday, january 5 - Center for Contemporary ...

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Hank Johnson Trio to Play at Lenox Lounge in Harlem: Jan 3rd & 4th, 2003

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The incomparable Hank Johnson will perform in the Zebra Room, in the renowned Lenox Lounge Jazz Club in Harlem. Start the NEW YEAR off with a bang! and some great music. Hank is joined by the legendary GARY SMITH on drums and “Cool Mike" Fitzbenjamin on bass. If you want to hear some “Real" jazz check it out! The club is located at 288 Lenox Avenue (bet. 124th and 125th Street) in Harlem, N.Y. CD's will be on sale and ...

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IAJE Brings World

Source: All About Jazz

The International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) will hold its 30th Annual Conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, January 8 - 11, 2003. The Fairmont Royal York, Sheraton Centre Toronto and the Crowne Plaza Centre Hotels, along with the Metro Toronto Convention Centre will host the world's largest jazz gathering, with over 7,000 educators, musicians, enthusiasts and industry representatives from 35 countries expected to attend.

This will be the first IAJE Annual Conference held outside of the United States, as reflected ...

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Cuban Trumpeter Extraordinaire Arturo Sandoval Premieres Tunes From New Album At Blue Note January 14 - January 19, 2003

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Blue Note audiences will be treated to an outstanding week of music in the company of the blazing trumpet of multi-Grammy Award-winner Arturo Sandoval, “..arguably the most prodigious trumpeter of his generation..." (The Guardian, U.K.), who “...reaches notes most trumpet players barely know." (Washington Star.) Sandoval will perform Tuesday, January 14 through Sunday, January 19, 2003. Tickets are $25.00 at the table and $15.00 at the bar; show times are at 8:00pm and 10:30pm. For reservations and information, the public ...

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Bobby Sanabria &

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