Jazz News

Duke Heitger Joins Independence Hall Jazz Band in Bridgewater

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Hot young trumpeter from New Orleans, Duke Heitger, will join Philadelphia's Independence Hall Jazz Band at Jazz in Bridgewater in Bridgewater, New Jersey on Saturday, November 10 at 8:00 pm. The event is part of the new “Guest Horns" series within the program and is co-sponsored by the New Jersey Jazz Society. Greatly influenced by the playing of young Louis Armstrong, Heitger leads his own band, The Steamboat Stompers, in New Orleans and plays and records with classic jazz bands ...

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freddy valeriani new Cd

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ADELAIDE HALL centenary double CD.......update

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More details regarding the ADELAIDE HALL centenary CD titled: ADELAIDE HALL....A CENTENARY CELEBRATION can now be found on the website: www.avidgroup.co.uk

The double CD contains over 150 minutes playing time and includes many of Miss Hall's recordings from 1927 - 1945.

Included are various rare previously unreleased tracks, including a German Theatre Promotional Record (1936) from the (Black and White) revue, which she was starring in with Albert Gaubier's Ballet Company. The record includes.... “Truckin", “Solitude" “I Can't Give You ...

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J@LC: Night of the Cookers - Nov. 8-10

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JIMMY MCGRIFF, DR. LONNIE SMITH, RHODA SCOTT & JOEY DeFRANCESCO CONVENE FOR ORGAN SUMMIT - NOVEMBER 29 & DECEMBER 1

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"Jammin' on the Hammond" also features noted organ jazz sidemen: guitarist PAT MARTINO; saxophonists HOUSTON PERSON and JAMES CARTER, drummer IDRIS MUHAMMAD, and many others.

In what promises to be one of the most exhilarating concerts to ever occur under the roof of Alice Tully Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center (J@LC) will bring together four of the greatest jazz organists today - DR. LONNIE SMITH, JIMMY MCGRIFF, RHODA SCOTT (making a rare New York appearance), and JOEY DEFRANCESCO - for ...

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New Release: Diane Delin - Jazz Violinst from Chicago - Talking Stick - Blujazz Label

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Diane Delin, Jazz Violinist from Chicago Illinois, has three releases to date. Her last cd charted on Gavin with her latest release, Talking Stick, beginning to chart nationally. The cd is a mix of standards and originals also featuring a string section on some cuts and a vocal cut. The cd features Chicago based musicians - pianist Dennis Luxion (Chet Baker alumni), bassist Michael Arnapol and drummer Tom Hipskind, both of whom also tour with Patricia Barber. The liner notes ...

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Tim Lyddon trio

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The Tim Lyddon trio Appearing at the, Deer Head Inn Friday November 30, 2001 -8pm-12pm with bassist Michael Formanek and drummer Scott Latsky The performance features original pieces from the CD and standards, as well as a few new compositions. The trio recently did a live recording at WVIA (Pittston) to be aired in November last (wk). Upcoming dates include Dec. 20 and Jan 31at the Cornelia St. Cafe. Both clubs are in NYC. Tim will also be featured in ...

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jazz i.d.:Young Canadian professional musicians win national jazz competition

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