New Orleans music at 55 BAR Nov. 5th

October 19, 2005

To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected]

ELERGY FOR NEW ORLEANS an evening of music inspired by the “BIG EASY," featuring 3 jazz greats

James Weidman-piano, Bob Cunningham – bass, Ben Dixon – drums: A Seldom do these musicians play together: A REAL TREAT!! & vocalist Ayana Lowe 55BAR (55 Christopher St. (btwn 6&7ave take 1/9 train to Christopher) W. Village! 212 929-9883 Sat., Nov. 5th 2005 6:00 – 9:00 p.m (2 sets 6&7:45) NO COVER! www.ayanalowe.com



Bob Cunningham – Bass Fabulous, Brilliant, Master Bassist, recorded with Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard, and Yusef Lateef! James Weidman – Piano, Powerful, Impeccable Timing-Abbey Lincoln, Max Roach, Cassandra Wilson, James Moody www.jamesweidman.com Ben Dixon – Drums, epitome of Jazz drumming for Lionel Hampton, Lou Donaldson, Gloria Lynn, Kenny Durham) Featuring vocalist Ayana Lowe, “One of the most beautiful instruments I’ve ever heard." Brian Delp - Jazz radio