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Handwritten Lennon Lyrics to be Auctioned

May 2, 2010

One side of a handwritten, autographed manuscript by the late John Lennon is shown. The document, with the lyrics to “A Day in the Life," will be offered at auction by Sotheby's in New York on Friday, June 18. For the right price, some lucky Beatlemaniac will be able to own the lyrics to the final ...

Tomas Fujiwara Exploring the Drums' Potential as an Orchestra in Miniature

May 2, 2010

The drummer Tomas Fujiwara works with rhythm as a pliable substance, solid but ever shifting. Over the last five years he has established a busy profile on the experimental end of the jazz spectrum, where such perspective is vital; before that he was a cast member of “Stomp," the polymorphously percussive Off Broadway show. His style ...

Actor Cast for Charles Musical

May 2, 2010

Actor Brandon Victor Dixon will portray the legendary singer Ray Charles in “Unchain My Heart," a new musical opening on Broadway Nov. 7. Dixon won rave reviews earlier this season for his performance in “The Scottsboro Boys," the John Kander-Fred Ebb musical at off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre. He also starred in the original Broadway production of “The ...

MOJA Radio/WEEKLY FEATURES: May 3-9, 2010

May 2, 2010

This Monday, May 3rd, we'll present another edition of our special feature, MONDAY WITH THE MASTERS on MOJA Radio. This time the focus is on one of the most important drummers in jazz today, LENNY WHITE, while we celebrate the recent release of his latest solo album, the brilliant “Anomaly." You'll hear all about his beginnings ...

Dave Allen Trio and Quartet - May 4th and 11th in NYC

April 30, 2010

Dave Allen Trio with Matt Clohesy - bass Tom Rainey - drums Tuesday, May 4th At Korzo in Brooklyn One set at 9:30pm 667 5th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215 (718) 285-9425 Dave Allen Quartet John O'Gallagher - sax ...

Landon Knoblock Trio at 5C Cafe, Saturday May 22nd

May 2, 2010

The Landon Knoblock Trio will perform at the 5C Cafe on Saturday, May 22, from 8pm to 10pm. The group features Jeff Davis on drums, Josh Paris on bass, and Landon Knoblock on piano. The 5C Cafe is located at 68 Avenue C (at 5th st.) New York, 10009. 5ccc.com $10 suggested donation.

Ben Williams and Sound Effect to Play May 22 in Saratoga Springs, NT

May 2, 2010

Bassist Ben Williams has attracted international attention since winning the Thelonious Monk Award in 2009. His band will perform May 22 at 8 p.m. at the Spa Little Theater, Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY. The concert is part of Saratoga Performing Arts Center's extended season series. The band will include a collection of today's ...

Sten Hostfalt & Blaise Siwula Live at GBM NYC May 10

May 2, 2010

NYC's Jazz Standard Announces May Line-Up

May 2, 2010

JAZZ STANDARD Presents Some of Todays Leading Vocalists and Pianists During the Month of May JAZZ STANDARD, one of the nations premier jazz clubs, presents another month of great jazz in May. Pianist Mulgrew Miller will lead a trio introducing vocalist Alvin Stone Maddox (May 45) followed by his all-star septet Wingspan (May 69). The beautiful ...

Here's To The Ladies: Barbara Carroll, Gabriele Tranchina and Monica Mancini

by Nick Catalano
May 1, 2010

I've had a chance to listen to recent CDs that have come in from various chanteuses and the music has been truly rewarding. Barbara Carroll is one of the true legends in jazz and her octogenarian years are being spent keeping an amazingly busy schedule. On Sunday afternoons she holds court at The Algonquin with Jay ...