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News: Performance / Tour

The New York Concert Ensemble: Jammin' on the Hudson

July 30, 2008

Riverbank State Park in association with Brownstone Entertainment Complex, LLC, are pleased to present, for our fourth year: “Jammin' on the Hudson"; “The Concert series For The Serious Jazz Lover". Sunday August 10th 2008; features the 're-emergence' of an All Star Band, which at its' original inception featured Tommy Turrentine, Bobby Watson, Chico Freeman, Kiani Zawadi, ...

News: Performance / Tour

Sten Hostfalt with Calmer @ Karma Lounge NYC July 31

July 30, 2008

Calmer featuring Sten Hostfalt at Karma Lounge NYC July 31 Collin Palmer - Drums, Laptop, Compositions Sten Hostfalt - Electric Bass Guitar Mark Trewella - Guitar / Electronics 51 First Ave ( btw 3d/4th st ) Manhattan NYC F to 2nd ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Camaroonian Afro-Pop Sensation Kaissa Performs Free Concert July 30

July 28, 2008

On Wednesday, July 30, Kaissa performs a free outdoor concert at Waterside Plaza. Enjoy beautiful waterfront views, plenty of seating, onsite parking and dining. Featured with Paul Simon in BAM Under African Skies residency, Kaissa's voice is an electric mix of character and clarity, strength and fragility, total control and unbridled joy. She has worked with ...

News: Performance / Tour

The Joris Teepe Quartet @ B.B. King's

July 28, 2008

Bassist Joris Teepe is a resident of NYC, but was born and raised in The Netherlands. Last year he was invited to bring his quartet from New York to the Netherlands to perform with the “North Netherlands Sympony Orchestra" of which he was commisioned to compose music. Due to the succes of these concerts, Joris was ...

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News: Book / Magazine

AllAboutJazz-New York August 2008 Issue Now Available

July 28, 2008

Last month found New York hosting the 2008 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium. The House that Ruth Built was given the honor in its final season; next season the Yankees will play in a new home. The old stadium was opened in 1923 and has been witness to some amazing baseball history. And ...

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Article: Profile

Anthony Davis

by Wilbur MacKenzie
July 26, 2008

This month brings to the city two performances by pianist and composer Anthony Davis, who has been living in Southern California for the last decade. Prior to his immigration to the West Coast, Davis was active in New York and his return brings an improvisational voice sorely missed in the city where he made his home ...

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News: Event

Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola September Lineup

July 25, 2008

Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola September 2008 Lineup Kicks off with Edmar Castaneda & Kenny Burrell Then the 4th Annual Diet Coke Women In Jazz Festival: Featuring Nnenna Freelon, Rickie Lee Jones, Jessica Williams, DIVA Jazz Orchestra with Marlena Shaw, Gloria Lynne, Renee Rosnes & More! Diet Coke, the world's leading diet soft drink, and Jazz at Lincoln ...

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News: Event

Aguilar Amplification Announces Factory Tour and Private Clinic with Avishai Cohen

July 24, 2008

Aguilar Amplification, maker of high quality bass amplifiers, speaker cabinets and accessories for bassists is pleased to announce their first in-house clinic on Saturday, August 30, 2008 with endorsing artist, Jazz-great Avishai Cohen. This free of charge event will be strictly “first come, first seated" as space is limited. Attendees will get a chance to get ...

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Article: Profile

Oluyemi Thomas: Positive Knowledge

by Martin Longley
July 24, 2008

Oluyemi Thomas, the sage-like reedman from Oakland, California, is heading to town this month and will be playing in a duo setting with New York drummer and percussionist Michael Wimberley, whom he describes as both “creative-minded and creative-spirited." It's the spiritual sphere--however this is defined, impossible to nail down--that appears to guide much of Thomas' journey. ...

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Article: Record Label Profile

RogueArt

by Kurt Gottschalk
July 24, 2008

Historians differ on the origins of the French flag. The theory that the tricolor banner simply combined the colors of the Parisian coat of arms (red and blue) with the color used to connote French royalty (white) is probably the simplest, but a competing claim--one perhaps taught more often in schoolrooms in America than France--has it ...