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Tony Miceli: Vibes Matter
by Victor L. Schermer
Tony Miceli is a long-time master vibraphonist who, until a few short years ago, was relatively unknown outside of the Philadelphia area, when he started getting requests to perform and teach all over the world. Now, he is in demand in Ireland, South Korea, Argentina, and Australia, not to mention New York and the West Coast, ...
When Haiku Inspires Music: Bobby Zankel Ensemble Performs Original Composition Celebrating Peace
Cecil Taylor and John Coltrane inspired saxophonist and composer Bobby Zankel is usually heard with his Warriors of the Wonderful Sound big band performing large-scale compositions such as his recent re-setting of Coltrane’s A Love Supreme. Here, on the occasion of a celebration of mural art, which has turned numerous outside walls of Philadelphia buildings into ...
Open Call to all Jazz Artists! Kimmel Center Now Accepting 2014-15 Jazz Residency Program Applications
Open Call to all Jazz Artists in Philadelphia! Kimmel Center Now Accepting Online Applications for 2014-15 Kimmel Center Jazz Residency Program Open Call to all Jazz Artists in Philadelphia! Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is now accepting online submissions from talented jazz musicians interested in participating in the 2014-15 Kimmel Center Jazz Residency – an ...
Celebrating Sun Ra at the Painted Bride Art Center
by Victor L. Schermer
The Warriors of the Wonderful Sound and the Sun Ra Centennial Arkestra The Painted Bride Art Center “Still the New Thing" Philadelphia, PA April 19, 2014 This concert concluded a tripartite series curated by saxophonist, band leader, and composer/arranger Bobby Zankel entitled “Still the New Thing" honoring three icons of ...
Celebrating Ornette Coleman at the Painted Bride Art Center
by Victor L. Schermer
Denardo Coleman Group and Jamaaladeen Tacuma Band The Painted Bride Art Center Philadelphia, PA March 21, 2014 This concert was the second in a series curated by saxophonist, band leader, and composer/arranger Bobby Zankel entitled “Still the New Thing" honoring three icons of avant- garde jazz: Cecil Taylor, Ornette Coleman, ...
Celebrating Cecil Taylor at the Painted Bride Art Center
by Victor L. Schermer
Still the New Thing The Painted Bride Art CenterPhiladelphia, PA March 8, 2014 This concert was the first in a series entitled “Still the New Thing" honoring three icons of avant-garde jazz: Cecil Taylor, Ornette Coleman, and Sun Ra. Cecil Taylor turns 85 years old in March. To acknowledge the occasion, ...
Percussionist Craig McIver Quartet In Cheltenham Wed. April 2nd!
The Jazz Bridge First Wednesdays Neighborhood Concerts Series at the Cheltenham Center for the Arts, 439 Ashbourne Road in Cheltenham PA, presents drummer Craig McIver and his quartet on Wednesday, April 2nd. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., tickets are $10/$5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 215-517-8337 or visit Jazz Bridge. Drummer ...
February 28 WRTI Panel Discussion Anticipates Celebration Of Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, And Sun Ra
On the evening of Thursday, February 21, as a prelude to an upcoming concert series, J. Michael Harrison, host of the long-running multi-genre program “The Bridge” on radio station WRTI-FM, taped a rich and provocative discussion of the innovative contributions of jazz icons Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, and Sun Ra. These three key figures in the ...
The Newly Minted Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia
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 ...
Dylan Taylor: Sweeter For the Struggle at the Painted Bride Arts Center on December 13th
From the desk of Suzanne Cloud, Executive Director and Co-Founder Jazz Bridge Project: Something very special is about to come your way this holiday season and, truth be told, I have a special interest in promoting this event. As executive director and co-founder of Jazz Bridge, a public charity that aids professional jazz and blues musicians ...
