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"Jazz Bash" Kicks Off CNY Series

September 26, 2008

The annual Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation concert series opens Saturday with a new event designed to help pay for it. Organizers describe the “Jazz Bash" as a marathon fundraising party. “We envision this annual kickoff event as a way to keep up with ever rising operation costs, such as utilities and insurance, and a ...

Terry Silverlight's New CD, "Diamond in the Riff"

September 26, 2008

Showcasing his drumming and original compositions, Terry Silverlight re-unites with pianist/composer/jazz-fusion pioneer Barry Miles, bassist extraordinaire Will Lee, and David Mann, Aaron Heick, Glenn Alexander, Tabitha Fair, Lew Soloff, Bob Malach, Larry Farrell, Allan Molnar. Don't miss this long awaited Terry Silverlight Band performance celebrating the CD's release! Joining Terry will be pianist/composer/jazz-fusion pioneer Barry Miles, ...

One Never Knows Do One? New York Magazine's Editor Loves Jazz

September 26, 2008

Dying of cancer, New York Magazine founder, editor Clay Felker rose from his bed to pick out just the right impeccable clothes, his wife of 24 years Gail Sheehy told a throng of friends and media associates who gathered September 22, 2008 (three months after his passing) at New York's Ethical Culture Society. It was into ...

The Blue Note 7 Celebrates 70 Years of Blue Note Records With Album Release and 50+ City North American Tour

September 25, 2008

All-Star Septet features musical director Bill Charlap with Nicholas Payton, Ravi Coltrane, Steve Wilson, Peter Bernstein, Peter Washington and Lewis Nash On January 13, Blue Note Records will commemorate the label's 70th anniversary with the release of Mosaic: A Celebration of Blue Note Records, an eight-song collection of classic Blue Note repertoire re-envisioned by The Blue ...

Earl Palmer Funeral Announced

September 25, 2008

Famed Drummer Earl Palmer Open Service Friends: In case you haven't heard, we were asked by Earl's family to let our musicians know that Earl's viewing will be held this Sunday, September 28, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and the burial services will be this Tuesday, September 30, at 2 PM. Both the viewing and ...

Mary Ann Russo: 1933-2008 - Vocalist Sang with Jazz and Big Bands

September 25, 2008

Mary Ann Russo, 75, a Toledo jazz band singer whose career began in childhood, died Monday in the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg Township. Her death followed a nine-month battle with lung cancer, her daughter, Lisa Young, said. Ms. Russo, of Sylvania, sang with many area jazz and big band groups and performed through nearly every ...

Saxophonsts Eric Alexander & Jim Snidero at Chris' Jazz Cafe on September 27, 2008

September 25, 2008

Eric Alexander, aka Alexander the Great," the title of one of his two dozen albums as a leader, will be appearing at Chris' Jazz Cafe on September 28, 2008. Since placing second in 1991 to Joshua Redman in the Thelonious Monk Institute's saxophone competition, Alexander -- equally impressive on hard swinging numbers and romantic ballads -- ...

Town of Duck Announces 2nd Annual Jazz Festival Schedule

September 25, 2008

The Town of Duck is holding its Second Annual Jazz Festival on Sunday October 12 2008. The Duck Jazz Festival will be held on the main stage in the Duck Town Park at 1200 Duck Road from 11 am to dusk. The festival is free and open to the public. The schedule for the 2008 Duck ...

Philadelphia Museum of Art's "Art After 5" Unveils a Dazzling Autumn Lineup of International and Classic Jazz Performers

September 25, 2008

Friday nights are always something to celebrate at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where Art After 5 brings the top names in jazz and international music to the Museum’s elegant Great Stair Hall. Each Friday evening the space becomes a lively concert hall, with table service, cocktails, elegant caf-style appetizers, and desserts. The fall 2008 season ...

Announcing the Winner of the Mosaic Records "Lester Young/Count Basie" Giveaway!

September 25, 2008