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Sounds in Motion: Toward a Definition of Jazz Dance Event Set for Tuesday, March 11th

March 6, 2003

The Center for Jazz Studies at Columbia University presents: Sounds in Motion: Toward a Definition of Jazz Dance A Talk by Professors John Perpener, Veta Goler and Dancer/choreographer Dianne McIntyre and featuring a performance by Dianne McIntyre and musician Olu Dara Tuesday, March 11, 2003 301 Philosophy Hall Columbia University Main Campus ...

Celebrating Marian McPartland: An 85th Birthday Tribute To The Grand Dame Of Jazz

March 1, 2003

On Friday, March 21st, family, friends, and fans will gather at Birdland to celebrate the 85th birthday of the legendary Marian McPartland. Hosting the eventful night will be ABC News anchor Peter Jennings. Honoring the timeless pianist will be such luminaries as Karrin Allyson, Bill Charlap, Ravi Coltrane, Nnenna Freelon, Jim Hall, Curtis Stigers, Dr. Billy ...

Johnny Pate Birthday Celebration

February 28, 2003

The Johnny Pate 80th Birthday celebration will be at the University of Nevada Las Vegas Judy Bayley Theater, Sunday March 30th at 2pm. Pate, was Joe Willams last conductor. He also was arranger and conductor for Wes Montgomery and James Moody among many others when he was working in Chicago many years ago.The concert will feature ...

MRC Trio Canadian Tour

February 20, 2003

National Jazz Award nominee for Best Electric Group The MRC Trio, Hugh Marsh violin, Barry Romberg drums, and Rufus Cappadocia cello, hits the road for their Canadian Tour beginning in early March. Tour Schedule: Friday March 7 Halifax, Nova Scotia The Music Room Saturday March 8 Halifax, Nova Scotia Bella Muse Wednesday ...

Something To Live For: A Tribute To Billy Strayhorn

February 12, 2003

The National Jazz Museum and the Chicago Jazz Orchestra Present Performances Of Billy Strayhorn's Music The National Jazz Museum, in collaboration with the Chicago Jazz Orchestra Association will present “Something To Live For: A Tribute to Billy Strayhorn" at the Museum of Science and Industry on Saturday, March 29th - 8:00 PM, and on Sunday ...

Bebop at Beth Or: A Jazz Cabaret

February 11, 2003

Music of Donald Brown at Miller Theatre in NYC

February 3, 2003

Miller Theatre at Columbia University presents “Music of Donald Brown," on Friday, February 21st at 8pm. With roots in the rhythm n' blues music of Memphis, pianist Donald Brown draws on diverse influences in his compositions: lyrical jazz, blues, urban beats, and Frech sounds. His compositional career grew out of his performances with Art Blakey's Jazz ...

Singer Stacey Kent Coming to Whitstable

February 1, 2003

The Playhouse Whitstable, seating 182, is hosting Stacey Kent at the Oyster Festival on 22 July 2003 at 7.30 pm. The theatre is ideal for jazz bands etc as no one is more than 20 yards from the stage. Accoustics are excellent. Tickets go on sale 16 June. Box Office open 10-12 noon Monday to Saturday. ...

Postmodernism And Jazz Concert At Christ's Hospital School Horsham

January 29, 2003

Electric Blues Guitarist E.J. Phillips Returns to New Orleans on Friday 1-24

January 23, 2003

Electric Blues Guitarist E.J. Phillips tore up the house last Friday night via his hybrid Hendrix/Stevie Ray Vaughn style of electric blues. Known by thousands of tourists who venture into New Orleans' French Quarter venues, Phillips also tours within the United States and abroad, yet quite a few locals are unfamiliar with his craft. His radio ...