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News: Performance / Tour

Poland's Most Innovative Bands Motion Trio @ Joe's Pub June 2nd

May 17, 2007

New York, May 21, 2007 The Polish Cultural Institute brings Motion Trio, the internationally acclaimed innovative accordion trio, back to the US with a concert at Joes Pub on Saturday, June 2 at 9:30 PM. The concert, which promises to be an inspiring and unforgettable performance, is part of Motion Trios U.S. tour, which is presented ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Pete McCann Quartet Monday, May 21st at the 55 Bar (the Early Set) 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

May 17, 2007

Please join us Monday, May 21st at the 55 Bar. (the early set) We will be playing some new tunes, as well as music from Most Folks. Pete McCann Quartet Pete McCann - guitar/tunes John O'Gallagher - sax Matt Clohesy - bass Mark Ferber - drums 7:00 pm to 9:00 ...

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News: Performance / Tour

The Walter Thompson Orchestra Performs an Evening of Soundpainting at the Bowery Poetry Club Tuesday, May 22 10PM

May 17, 2007

The Walter Thompson Orchestra performs an evening of Soundpainting at The Bowery Poetry Club Tuesday, May 22 10pm The Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery (at Bleecker Street, across from CBGB's) New York, NY 212.614.0505 Soundpainting is the art of live composing. Soundpainting ...

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Article: Album Review

Tain & the Ebonix: Folk's Song

Read "Folk's Song" reviewed by Russ Musto

by Russ Musto
May 17, 2007

Jeff “Tain Watts, regarded by many as the most important drummer/leader of his generation, has also proven to be one of the more significant jazz composers to emerge in his time. On Folk's Songs, a date of (predominantly) original compositions dedicated to a diverse collection of artists (and one for the “citizens of earth ), he ...

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Article: Album Review

Russ Lossing / Mat Maneri / Mark Dresser: Metal Rat

Read "Metal Rat" reviewed by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio

by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
May 17, 2007

Much has been said about brevity by men who were anything but. Now, art benefits from aesthetic and compositional purity--no unnecessary lines, no superfluous words, no ostentatious displays of skill--but it is usually a byproduct of a brilliant work, not the sole purpose. Pianist Russ Lossing, violist Mat Maneri and bassist Mark Dresser manage dexterously to ...

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News: Recording

A Note From Lonnie Plaxico About His New CD

May 16, 2007

I was excited when Blue Note Records offered me a contract in 2001. Blue Note Records released my CD Melange in August 2001--one month before 9-11. This was a difficult time for many artists around the world due to the overwhelming tragedies. The Melange CD sales did not go well during this time of grief, but ...

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Article: Album Review

Scott Dubois Quintet: Tempest

by Ivana Ng
May 16, 2007

The Scott Dubois Quintet can be considered an avant-garde band, but its latest record, Tempest, is a testament to just how accessible and captivating “experimental music can be. There are tunes on the album for the more meditative thinker as well as for someone who just wants to enjoy the various moods and tones that the ...

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Article: Album Review

Rashied Ali Quintet: Judgment Day, Vol. Two

Read "Judgment Day, Vol. Two" reviewed by Russ Musto

by Russ Musto
May 16, 2007

Although rightfully revered as one of the fathers of avant-garde drumming for his role in John Coltrane's last band, Rashied Ali grew up in Philadelphia during the heyday of hard bop, so it should come as no surprise to find him at the helm of a group that reflects the influence of Art Blakey and the ...

News: Performance / Tour

Mercedes Hall Saturday, May 19th at the Metropolitan Room

May 15, 2007

"She is not a performer that one can forget easily, for Mercedes Hall is quite unique, a jazz stylist who has created her own category" --Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene Mercedes Hall Adam Janjigian, piano Frank Wagner, bass Special guest: Bobby Sanabria, drums Saturday May 19th 10:30pm Metropolitan ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Mingus Dynasty Tuesday, May 15th at the Iridium Jazz Club Sets at 8:30 & 10:30PM

May 15, 2007

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/ Mingus Dynasty Tuesday, May 15, 2007 Sets at 8:30 & 10:30PM Alto saxophone, ABRAHAM BURTON Tenor saxophone, WAYNE ESCOFFERY Trombone, KU-UM-BA FRANK LACY ...