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News: Performance / Tour

Upcoming Aum Fidelity Highlights at the Stone.

June 20, 2011

Among many items in the ongoing mini Aum festival at the Stone are two that incite a few key taps. According to Mr. Aum: “The focus is on jazz forward / avant-garde soul, with select excursions elsewhere. I thank The Stone for the opportunity to ask some of my favorite musicians & human beings to share ...

News: Event

Back Alley Players; Jambalaya Brass Band; and Larry Baeder & The MuseGurus Live at Drom

June 20, 2011

New York, NY—Redwood Entertainment, Inc. presents the first of its dynamic theme-night music shows at Drom in NYC with an American Roots Music Review on Thursday, June 23, 2011, from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Appearing at the show will be successful Redwood recording artists Back Alley Players, Jambalaya Brass Band, and Larry Baeder & The MuseGurus. ...

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Article: Live Review

Vinnie Cutro Trio: Montclair, NJ, April 3, 2011

by David A. Orthmann
June 19, 2011

Vinnie Cutro TrioTrumpets Jazz ClubMontclair, NJApril 3, 2011 Vinnie Cutro's opening set at Trumpets Jazz Club wasn't weighed down or overshadowed by history. The gig closely followed the release of the trumpeter's The Music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, this year on Royal Music Ensembles Records. A couple of ...

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Article: Live Review

Did Les Lieber Play Jazz at Noon for the Last Time?

by Daniel Kassell
June 18, 2011

Les Lieber and Friends Jazz at NoonThe Players New York, NYJune 3, 2011 At age 99,Les Lieber was feted with lots of applause at The Players in New York City's Gramercy Park, because of a May 5, 2011 feature article by Corey Kilgannon in the New York Times, featuring the ...

News: Music Industry

Petition Seeks Better Pay for Musicans at Jazz Festivals

June 17, 2011

The Undead Jazzfest, now in its second year, will employ dozens of jazz musicians next week, in more than 50 sets, from Thursday through Sunday, in New York. But the terms of that employment have drawn criticism, according to a petition posted online. Available at winterundeadmusicians.wordpress.com, the petition—which addresses both the Undead Jazzfest and a longer-running ...

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Article: Live Review

Eliane Elias: New York, NY, June 2, 2011

by Ernest Barteldes
June 16, 2011

Eliane EliasDizzy's Club Coca-ColaNew York, NYJune 2, 2011 Pianist/vocalist Eliane Elias opened her set at New York's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, in celebration of Light My Fire (Concord, 2011) with “Ladeira," a Gilberto Gil-penned instrumental samba with a very syncopated drive. The tune was more like a warm-up, where her solid ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Nilson Matta & Roni Ben-Hur @ The Kitano (NYC) on June 17-18

June 16, 2011

In Support & Celebration of Their New Recording On Motéma Music—MOJAVE Nilson Matta & Roni Ben-Hur Featuring Victor Lewis & Café! The Kitano is located at 66 Park Ave., NYC, 212 885 7000 “An exceptional collaboration that has produced some exceptional music." —Straight No Chaser “The primary importance of Mojave is its global, yet ...

News: Event

Derrick N. Ashong & Soulfege Live At The Viva La Vuvuzuela Music Fest

June 16, 2011

New York, NY—Derrick N. Ashong & Soulfège will be performing live at The House of Yes art/performance space in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn for the Viva La Vuvuzuela Music Festival on Saturday, July 9, 2011 from 9:45 to 10:35 PM. “Here are musicians, poised with a positive vibe and with lyrics so uplifting that you actually believe, ...

News: Event

Jazz Vocalist/recording Artist Elli Fordyce & Her Trio Live At Garage Restaurant & Cafe

June 15, 2011

New York, NY, June 15, 2011—In support of her latest successful CD release, Songs Spun of Gold, Elli Fordyce will be performing live for the Jazz brunch at the renowned Jazz venue Garage Restaurant & Café in the heart of Greenwich Village on Sunday, July 3, 2011, from 11:30 AM to 3:30 AM. In her performance ...

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Article: Interview

Anthony Branker: Jazz Dialogics

by Victor L. Schermer
June 13, 2011

Anthony Branker is a musician for all seasons. He began his career as a trumpeter, including a stint with the Spirit of Life Ensemble, which honored its African-American and Afro-Caribbean roots during a multi-year tenure as the Monday night band at the legendary Sweet Basil club in New York City. Over time, Branker developed an increasing ...