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News: Performance / Tour

The Rocco John Group at the Greenwich Village Bistro Friday, May 25 at 9PM + Saturday, June 2 at 9PM

May 24, 2007

The Rocco John Group will be playing at the Greenwich Village Bistro Friday, May 25 at 9pm Their CD release party for “Don't wait too long" will also be at The Greenwich Village Bistro on Saturday, June 2 at 9pm “Jazz that blurs the lines of ...

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News: Festival

Urb Alt Festival 2007 Takes an Alternative Route Through Harlem

May 24, 2007

Vernon Reid, the Exit, Kyp Malone of TV On The Radio, Res, Kaki King, MuthaWit Orchestra and others celebrate the musical legacies of Alice Coltrane, AR Kane, Frank Sinatra and Barry White in Harlem, NY alternative music/film festival. Harlem, NY -- It's fast approaching summertime and URB ALT Festival 2007 returns uptown. The URB ALT Festival ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Peter Van Huffel Quintet CD Release Show Sunday, May 27th at the 55 Bar

May 24, 2007

The Peter Van Huffel Quintet will be releasing their first CD for the renowned jazz label Fresh Sound New Talent this month. This group has spent the past three years performing around NYC and abroad, and has built a sound as an ensemble that is constantly exiting and unpredictable. While the group has one past recording ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Jef Lee Johnson and Rob Reddy Trio at Jalopy Theater in Brooklyn May

May 23, 2007

25On Friday, May 25th at 9:00 p.m., the Reddy Music Concert Series will present The Jef Lee Johnson Group and the Rob Reddy Trio at Brooklyn's Jalopy Theater. This will be the second event presented by this new monthly series, which is curated by saxophonist/ composer Rob Reddy as an extension of his label, Reddy Music. ...

News: Performance / Tour

Motion Trio at Joe's Pub in NYC on Saturday, June 2, 9:30 PM

May 22, 2007

ONE OF POLAND'S MOST INNOVATIVE BANDS MOTION TRIO AT JOE'S PUB - AS PART OF THEIR US TOUR New York -- The Polish Cultural Institute brings Motion Trio, the internationally acclaimed innovative accordion trio, back to the US with a concert at Joe's Pub on Saturday, June 2 at 9:30 PM. The ...

News: Performance / Tour

Jazz at Flushing Town Hall: Intimate Jazz Concerts

May 22, 2007

Date: Friday, June 1st at 8pm Event: Intimate Jazz: The Bill Jacobs Ensemble Info: Vibraphonist Bill Jacobs brings his band to Flushing Town Hall. Afro-Cuban jazz at its most vibrant! Tickets: $15/$12 for members Date: Saturday, June 2nd at 1pm Event: Queens Jazz Trail Tour

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Article: Live Review

Anthony Braxton Sextet +1 at the Iridium, NYC

by John Sharpe
May 22, 2007

Anthony Braxton Sextet+1The IridiumNew York CityMarch 28-April 1, 2007 Democracy is alive and well, or at least it was on the stage of the Iridium under the beneficent gaze of maestro Anthony Braxton at the end of March 2007. While Braxton is responsible for choosing the primary compositions for his ensemble ...

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Article: Album Review

Wayne Escoffery: Veneration: Live at Smoke

Read "Veneration: Live at Smoke" reviewed by Christopher Shoe

by Christopher Shoe
May 22, 2007

Saxophonist Wayne Escoffery's music is influenced by a long line of musicians, and on Veneration: Live at Smoke he takes a moment to pay homage to some of them. However, this live album, recorded at the New York club Smoke, is much more than a dedication to great musicians of the past. The disc showcases some ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Annie Ross Continues Her Run of Tuesday's at the Metropolitan Room Every Tuesday in May

May 21, 2007

Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her run of Tuesday's at the Metropolitan Room At Gotham New York's newest and best music room 34 West 22nd St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.) New York City Reservations (212)206-0440 Next Appearance May 22 @ 7:00 PM

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Article: Album Review

Rocco John: Don't Wait Too Long...

Read "Don't Wait Too Long..." reviewed by Russ Musto

by Russ Musto
May 21, 2007

So much of the jazz on CDs these days sounds so much the same, so that when a disc such as this one is released, on which the music clearly speaks with its own voice, one must take notice. Saxophonist Rocco John has studied with Sam Rivers and Lee Konitz and his distinctly ...