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Guitar Pioneer Les Paul Returns Monday, February 20th At The Iridium Jazz Club

February 17, 2006

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com Sets at 8 & 10PM GUITAR PIONEER LES PAUL RETURNS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH After a brief illness guitar pioneer and music legend Les Paul returns to his regular Monday night home at The Iridium Jazz Club Monday night February 20th. Les ...

Latin Jazz Drummer Ray Barretto Dies

February 17, 2006

HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Ray Barretto, a Grammy-winning Latin jazz percussionist known for integrating the conga drum into jazz, died Friday, officials said. He was 76. Barretto had undergone heart bypass surgery in January and suffered from pneumonia, said George Rivera, a friend and family spokesman. He died at Hackensack University Medical Center with his wife and ...

Ray Barretto, Grammy wining Latin jazz percussionist, dead at 76

February 17, 2006

HACKENSACK, New Jersey (AP) - Ray Barretto, the Grammy-winning Latin jazz percussionist who had recently undergone heart surgery, died Friday, hospital officials and friends said. He was 76. George Rivera, a friend who has been serving as a family spokesman, said Barretto died with his wife and two sons by his bedside at the Hackensack University ...

Conguero and Bandleader Ray Barretto Dead at 76

February 17, 2006

New York, NY - February 17, 2006 - Family spokesperson George Rivera announced this morning that Ray Barretto died at the Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, N.J. at 5 a.m. Annette Rivera (Brandy) who had been a constant by his side since he was taken to the hospital late last month was taken home to ...

Reverend Charlie Jackson, Rest in Peace

February 17, 2006

It is with great sadness that we here at CaseQuarter Records must convey the news that Bishop Charlie Jackson of Baker, Louisiana has passed away. Bishop Jackson, known to many blues, gospel and music lovers in the wider world as the Reverend Charlie Jackson, died in his sleep at a local Baker, Louisiana nursing home early ...

Shea Breaux Wells Trio at Shanghai 1930 in San Francisco, Feb. 22nd

February 17, 2006

Shea Breaux Wells blends her sultry jazz vocals with the expert interpretations of Noam Lemish on piano, and the innovative bass stylings of David Ewell. The Shea Breaux Wells Trio showcases edgy, emotion-soaked vocals enveloped in beautiful, soulful arrangements that awaken listeners to the depth and texture of jazz music. Come listen and experience the authentic ...

Ingrid Laubrock Launches London Club Night

February 17, 2006

Ingrid Laubrock is launching a regular monthly club night in a loft space in Stoke Newington, north London. Titled Soup at The Others, the gig will take place on the last Thursday of every month, and kicks off this coming Thursday 23 February, with featured artists including Partisans and Laubrock herself. Laubrock will open the night ...

Vampire Suit Performs at Barbes February 24th, 2006

February 17, 2006

Vampire Suit will once again bring it's signature chamber-world-improv sound to Barbes, 376 9th St., Brooklyn, on February 24th, 2006, at 8pm. 'The music has enduring beauty that touches on the heart of the Middle East's musical culture while exhibiting western flair. Open improvisations and the spirit of the belly dance coexist, encouraging the traditional undulated ...

Jazz for Peace Concert

February 16, 2006

Dear Friends, C'est Ma Vie Homes is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving all aspects of women's lives. It has partnered with the Jazz for Peace Organization to organize a benefit concert tentatively scheduled for Saturday May 13, 2006 at a location in Staten Island, New York. This concert will help us with our long-term mission, ...

Michiel Borstlap / Essiet Essiet / Jeff Tain Watts - Live in New York

February 16, 2006