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Article: Interview

The Newly Minted Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia

Read "The Newly Minted Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia" reviewed by Victor L. Schermer


The newly minted Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia is an exciting, ambitious project co-founded by renowned trumpeter and Temple University educator Terell Stafford and intrepid jazz supporter Deena Adler, Odean Pope's manager. The Orchestra has already made waves in the Philly jazz community through its two performances in the Courtyard of City Hall, symbolizing its close connection ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Vocalist Pearl Williams In Media Pa On Wednesday May 15th!

Vocalist Pearl Williams In Media Pa On Wednesday May 15th!

Appearing at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County—145 West Rose Tree Road in Media—on Wednesday, May 15th is singer Pearl Williams. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are available only at the door. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Information: 215-517- 8337. Pearl Williams embodies, embraces and perpetuates the legacy of legendary Philadelphia jazz singers. ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Monnette Sudler at the Kennett Flash in Kennett Square, PA on December 7th

Monnette Sudler at the Kennett Flash in Kennett Square, PA on December 7th

Appearing on Wednesday, December 7th at the Kennett Flash, 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, PA will be guitarist Monnette Sudler and her band featuring pianist Barry Sames, bassist Steve Green, and drummer Leon Jordan. Showtime: 7:30 p.m. One show. Tickets: $10/$5 students. No advance sales. For info: Call 484-732-8295. About Monnette Sudler Monnette Sudler is a ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Jazz Bridge Presents Barbara Walker in Concert at the Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church on May 12th

Jazz Bridge Presents Barbara Walker in Concert at the Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church on May 12th

To close out our first season of jazz at the Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church, 13 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave, Philadelphia, PA, Jazz Bridge proudly presents, on Thursday May 12th, jazz singer Barbara Walker and her band. One show: 7:30-9PM. Tickets: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. Free Refreshments! For info: 215-517-8337 AND...as by our tradition, Jazz ...

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Article: Interview

Charles Fambrough: City Tribes

Read "Charles Fambrough: City Tribes" reviewed by AAJ Staff


[ed. note: We're celebrating the life and music of bassist Charles Fambrough who passed away on January 1, 2011. This interview with Kimberly Barry was conducted in April 1996.] In his thirty-year career, bassist, bandleader and composer Charles Fambrough has played with McCoy Tyner, Grover Washington, Jr., Art Blakey, Flora Purim and Airto, the ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Bobby Durham

Jazz Musician of the Day: Bobby Durham

All About Jazz is celebrating Bobby Durham's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Bobby DurhamPart of the enormous Philadelphia family tree of jazz players, Bobby Durham has amassed a long list of impressive jazz credits while alternating residencies between Italy and his hometown... more Website | ...

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News: Obituary

Bobby Durham, 71, Jazz Drummer Toured with Greats

Bobby Durham, 71, Jazz Drummer Toured with Greats

Bobby Durham, a jazz drummer known for his energetic, propulsive style, as well as for the high-flying musical company that he kept, died in Italy on Monday. He was 71, and had been ill with lung cancer and emphysema, a singer who had toured with him in Europe in recent years, Shawnn Monteiro, said. Durham was ...

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News: Obituary

Versatile Jazz, R&B Drummer Bobby Durham, 71

Versatile Jazz, R&B Drummer Bobby Durham, 71

Bobby Durham, 71, a jazz drummer of impeccable taste and versatility who teamed with Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald and became a fixture of the Jazz at the Philharmonic touring concert series, died July 7 at a hospital in Genoa, Italy. He had lung cancer and emphysema. His death was confirmed by Sandra Fuller, a family ...

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An Enchanted Evening: Piano

Label: Tzadik
Released: 2006

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Girl Talk

Label: MPS
Released: 1968


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