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The Crystal Cruise Line Tribute To Benny Golson: April 29, 2013 - May 6, 2013

November 8, 2012

The Crystal Cruise Line Jazz Experience! April 29, 2013 – May 6, 2013 Come and join us on the Crystal Cruise Line Jazz Experience, a tribute to Benny Golson hosted by Don Braden with Kyle Koehler on organ, Vanessa Rubin - vocalist, Cecil Brooks III on drums, plus Cedar Walton’s trio with Willie Jones ...

Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Remy Le Boeuf

by AAJ Staff
November 8, 2012

Meet Remy Le Boeuf: Remy Le Boeuf was born in Santa Cruz, California, and in 2004 he moved to New York City where he and his twin brother, Pascal, perform regularly with Le Boeuf Brothers-a modern jazz group known for blending jazz with classical, indie-rock, and electronic influences. On their latest album In Praise ...

Article: Catching Up With

Lee Konitz: What True Improvising Is

by Bob Kenselaar
November 7, 2012

Lee Konitz is legendary as one of the great individualists in jazz, an art form that has always placed an extraordinary high value on individualism and unique forms of expression. “I've pretty much dedicated myself to trying to figure out what true improvising is," he says, “as opposed to playing what you know and getting loose ...

News: Recording

Jim Hall: Two New ArtistShare Fan-funded Albums

November 7, 2012

We are very pleased to announce the official release of two ArtistShare Fan-Funded albums from the Jim Hall: Live! ArtistShare Fan-Funded Project. These albums beautifully demonstrate Jim Hall's enduring genius and influence as an improviser. The Jim Hall Quartet: Live at Birdland was recorded live at Birdland in New York City on November 10-11, 2010. This ...

Article: Interview

Randy Napoleon: Playing for the Jukebox Crowd

by Trish Richardson
November 6, 2012

When guitarist Randy Napoleon titled his latest effort, The Jukebox Crowd (Gut String Records, 2012), the jukebox he referred to was not some nostalgic 1950s era one that sits idly in a corner. Rather, she is a much sleeker, hipper, and more modern version. She is cool and, of course, jazzy, and she commands center stage. ...

News: Event

Classic Jazz Duets: Donald Smith and Tulivu-Donna Cumberbatch at House of Art Gallery on November 14

November 4, 2012

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 7:00pm - 10:00pm Admission: $10.00 Donald Smith and Tulivu-Donna Cumberbatch have had long standing performing, touring and recording careers that span over sixty years combined. They have worked together for twenty years. Musically, they breathe together. His virtuosity on piano is unparalleled and her voice is exhilarating yet ...

Article: Live Review

The English Beat With the Paul Collins Beat: New York, NY, October 16, 2012

by Mike Perciaccante
November 3, 2012

The English Beat with the Paul Collins Beat B.B. King's Blues Club & Grill New York, New York October 16, 2012 Back in the late '70s/early '80s, there were two groups call The Beat. One group was from Birmingham, England, the other band was from Los Angeles, CA. Both bands had ...

News: Performance / Tour

Bobby Belfry CD Release Party At Nyack Village Theater on November 17

November 3, 2012

Ship of Fools is proud to present the CD Release Party for the new recording “One Lucky Day" featuring Bobby Belfry and the David Budway Trio. Nyack Village Theater 94 Main St Nyack, NY, 10960 Saturday, November 17, 2012 7:30pm & 9:30pm $15 online, $20 at the door ...

News: Event

The Delton Walker Band Performs At The Metropolitan Room on December 21

November 3, 2012

Washington, DC: Jazz sensation, Saxophonist, Delton Walker, takes center stage at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, NY, NY, on Friday, December 21, 2012, for a one night only performance. Joining Delton will be Jon Mernyk, Adrian Fields, Greg Taylor, James Collins, and special guests, Danie Ocean, and American Idol contestant, JCurtis. Delton’s music is ...

News: Event

Dee Lucas Brings His Rebirth Of The Smooth Concert To The Metropolitan Room

November 3, 2012

Dee Lucas Brings His Rebirth Of The Smooth Concert To The Metropolitan Room In New York, NY Washington, DC: National recording artist, Saxophonist, Dee Lucas, takes center stage at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, NY, NY, Wed, January 2-Friday, January 4, 2013. Considered one of the Jazz’s best kept secrets, soprano saxophonist Dee Lucas ...