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COMPOSER/ SAXOPHONIST ROB REDDY UNVEILS TWO NEW ENSEMBLES WITH RECORD

Source: All About Jazz

Relentlessly prolific composer Rob Reddy has been presenting his own New American Music, honing his original voice, since he debuted the Rob Reddy Trio with Reggie Workman and Pheeroan AkLaff in 1989, after cutting his teeth touring with Ronald Shannon Jackson's Decoding Society. Reddy has consistently navigated new ways to present his music, from trio to eighteen-piece ensemble, drawing from a large pool of creative musicians whose distinct sounds and strengths become an integral component to his presentation. Reddy's music ...

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Harlem West Fest 2001

Source: All About Jazz

SAN DIEGO, CA, Take the fat back funk of the Ohio Players. Fry it up with Lakeside. Cut in England's smooth R&B sounds of Five Star and add a dash of Nat Dove Texas Boogie Woogie Blues. Stir in a cup of Cynthia Hammond Soulful Jazz vocals, and spice it up with some Caribbean Pulse seasoning. You now have a recipe for the Harlem West Fest 2001. July 20-22 in downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter (6th & G Street).

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premiere for new "free jazz" documentary

Source: All About Jazz

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A new documentary, Inside Out In The Open, will premiere on July 21 in New York City. Directed by Alan Roth, Inside Out In The Open is an expressionist journey into the music known as free jazz. The 60-minute documentary revolves around the interviews with eleven such musicians, whose words are complemented by their music and that of other musicians. The premiere will take place on Saturday, July 21, 5:00 PM, at ...

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Title Change For Sherman Ferguson's JazzUnion CD !!!

Source: All About Jazz

The name of the “Debut"CD of Sherman Ferguson's JazzUnion was given incorrectly in the previous All About Jazz News. The correct title is: “WELCOME TO MY VISION..." Same GREAT JAZZ...Just a more accurate title,since this band was in reality the idea/concept...Vision of Sherman Ferguson's,while some had doubts.After all a group without a piano or guitar,or other harmonic instrument,places a bit of onus on the saxophonists.But as you will hear..."it's full enough" !!! I promise you will not miss ANYTHING...It is ...

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Tim Lyddon Trio w/ Tony Moreno and Tom Hubbard at the Cornelia St. Cafe NYC ,Thursday July 19, 2001 9pm and 10 30pm

Source: All About Jazz

The Tim Lyddon trio Appearing at the Cornelia St.Cafe Thursday,July 19, 2001 9 and 10:30 pm with bassist Tom Hubbard and drummer Tony Moreno

“Tim Lyddon is a pianist who plays with extraordinary drive, impressive chops, good definition and a spirit which spreads nicely" says Cadence jazz. His latest CD, Ive Traveled So Far (Essence Jazz 2001) has been called “The best jazz piano trio CD in recent years" by WBGO's Dan Karcher. Tim has performed with many great jazz ...

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Lonnie Plaxico Group Melange: CD Release Party at the Blue Note on August 20th

Source: All About Jazz

Everyone is invited to the Blue Note Club in NYC on August 20th to celebrate the release of Lonnie Plaxico's CD Melange.

See www.lonnieplaxico.com for more information.

Read the July 2001 interview at All About Jazz by R.J. DeLuke.

“A little funk, a little M-Base, a little gospel, a little Latin, a little balladeering, a little Miles, a little bop, Melange, in spite of its complexity, reveals just a hint of the talent and experiences that Lonnie Plaxico has gained ...

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August 19,2001:La Jam Jazz Quartet CD release concert

Source: All About Jazz

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Guitar Great Chet Atkins Dead

Source: All About Jazz

Nasvhille guitar god Chet Atkins--whose pioneering fingerpicking style accompanied the likes of Elvis Presley and Hank Williams, influenced the Beatles and helped transform the entire genre of country music--died Saturday in his Tennessee home after a long bout with cancer. He was 77.

Atkins survived a bout of colon cancer in the 1970s, and in June 1997 underwent surgery to have a brain tumor removed.

Dubbed Nashville's “Mr. Guitar," Atkins left behind a massive musical legacy. He cut upwards of ...

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