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Stars on the Horizon
ByZootFest, an afternoon celebration of the music of Zoot Sims and Al Cohn, will be held Sunday, October 21, in the Keystone Room at Pennsylvania's East Stroudsburg University with proceeds to benefit jazz education and preservation. Among those scheduled to appear are Phil Woods, Dave Liebman, Bob Dorough, Bill Crow, Joe Cohn, Adam Niewood, Harry Allen, Rossano Sportiello, Joel Forbes, "Sweet" Sweet Sue Terry, Nancy Reed, Rick Chamberlain, Nelson Hill, Marko Marcinko, Sherrie Maricle, Kim Parker and the COTA Festival Orchestra. Yes, it is short notice, but if you'd like information, phone 570-422-3828, e-mail [email protected], or go online to www.jazzatesu.com
Also on short notice, Berkshires Jazz has announced the lineup for the eighth annual Pittsfield (MA) CityJazz Festival, which runs from October 4-13 at various venues in Pittsfield. Among those set to appear are the Sister City Jazz Ambassadors (Oct. 4 and 5), the Woody Stroebeck Duo and Franz Tokarz Guitar Trio (Oct. 5), the Rob Fisch Quartet, Johnny Pontoon Quintet and Ted Murray Trio (Oct. 6), the Benny Kohn Piano Brunch (Oct. 7) and Andy Wrba and Friends (Oct. 8). Also performing will be the New England Jazz Ensemble with guests Giacomo Gates and Ali Ryerson, trumpeter Adam O'Farrill, and the Jazz Arts Trio led by pianist Frederick Moyer. For details, phone 413-442-7718 or e-mail [email protected]
The Westchester (NY) Jazz Orchestra has announced its 2012-13 schedule, which actually began last month with "West Side Stories." Other concerts (all starting at 8 p.m.) are set for December 1 ("10th Year RetrospectiveOur Greatest Hits"), February 2 ("Top Pops: WJO Covers Dylan, Joni and Sweet Baby James") and April 27 with special guest Paquito D'Rivera. The WJO, led by artistic director Mike Holober, includes in its all-star lineup trumpeters Tony Kadleck, Marvin Stamm, Craig Johnson and Scott Wendholt; saxophonists Jay Brandford, Ralph Lalama, Jason Rigby, David Brandom and David Brandom; trombonists Larry Farrell, Keith O'Quin}, Bruce Eidem and George Flynn; pianist Ted Rosenthal, bassist Harvie S and drummer Andy Watson. For information, phone 914-861-9100, e-mail [email protected], or go online to www.westjazzorch.org
The Manhattan School of Music Jazz Arts program is presenting a series of concerts entitled "Harlem Nights," celebrating the spirit of Harlem through its music. The series includes "The Symphonic Ellington" (October 19), "Harlem Hothouses" (October 26), "Dizzy Atmosphere" (November 9), "Oliver Nelson's Blues and the Abstract Truth" (December 4), "Miles Ahead" (March 1), "Harlem Lives!" (March 28) and "Miles Davis's on the Corner" (April 17). Performing groups are the MSM Concert Jazz Band, Chamber Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Philharmonic and Jazz Orchestra (all conducted by Justin DiCioccio) and the Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra, directed by Bobby Sanabria. Guest artists include trumpeter Jon Faddis ("Dizzy Atmosphere") and saxophonist Dave Liebman ("Miles Ahead," "On the Corner"). MSM will also present a 30th Anniversary Festival Week (April 2-7) at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with Liebman returning as guest artist on April 7. For information, phone 917-493-4469, or go online to www.msmnyc.edu
And that's it for now. Until next time, keep swingin' . . . !
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