Results for "New York"

Hans Blix at Heavenly Rock Festival

July 7, 2008

Having completed a successful tour of California, Brooklyn based trio Hans Blix returns to New York to bring their unique sound as part of the Heavenly Rock Festival (this year at Fontanas) on July 10th at 8pm. The trio creates complete songs from seemingly thin air, developing themes, crafting melodies, and surprising the listener at every ...

Joe Henderson: Power to the People

by Tom Greenland
July 7, 2008

Joe Henderson enjoyed widespread popularity only late in his career, when his cover albums for Verve achieved high (for jazz) sales figures, but since the early '60s he had been making excellent records, both as a sideman and a leader. Here at last is 1969's Power to the People, one of his best recordings made for ...

Yera Son: Free Latin Jazz at Waterside Plaza

July 6, 2008

Yera Son, a talented local NYC ensemble performs sizzling-hot Cuban-style jazz at Waterside Plaza. Concerts take place outdoors on a beautifully landscaped plaza with waterfront views a restaurant and bar, and public restrooms. Limited seating. Lawn chairs & picnics welcome. ADMISSION: FREE & open-to-the-public WHEN: 7-9PM July 9th WHERE: Waterside Plaza (Manhattan) ...

Carlos Garnett

by Russ Musto
July 6, 2008

"Down & Up Again," an original outing on “Giant Steps" changes from Carlos Garnett's Under Nubian Skies, is as apt a description of the fiery saxophonist's life as it is a testament to the new found heights of his artistry following a two-decade absence, during which he suffered in the depths of depression and drug addiction. ...

Maria Neckam @ Bar Next Door in NYC

July 5, 2008

Maria Neckam - voice and compositions Thomas Morgan - bass Yotam Silberstein - guitar Bar Next Door (La Lanterna) - 129 MacDougal Street (subway to W4 Street, around the corner from Blue Note) Monday, July 7th, 8-11:30pm $10 Maria's voice is one of those you either love or ...

2008 Melbourne International Jazz Festival

by AAJ Staff
July 5, 2008

Melbourne International Jazz FestivalMelbourne, AustraliaApril 30th - May 4th The 2008 edition of the annual Melbourne International Jazz Festival got off to a rocky start before the festival even commenced, with numerous headlining acts canceling for various reasons, up to just a few weeks before the festival's first notes: guitarist Charlie ...

Jazz: An Introduction to the History and Legends Behind America's Music

by Karen Hogg
July 5, 2008

Jazz: An Introduction to the History and Legends Behind America's Music Bob Blumenthal Paperback; 192 pages ISBN: 0061241792 Collins Discover 2007 Distinguished critic Bob Blumenthal offers up an intelligent, concise history in his book Jazz: An Introduction to the History and Legends Behind America's Music. While ...

Sten Hostfalt & Blaise Siwula @ Stain NYC June 7

July 3, 2008

Siwula-Hostfalt-Schnug-Miller Live June 6 NYC

July 3, 2008

WHO: A L I B I # 1 Blaise Siwula, Dave Schnug, Robyn Siwula - Saxophones Sten Hostfalt - Guitar Dave Miller - Drums WHEN: Sunday June 6 at 8pm WHERE: ABC NO RIO 156 Rivington St J or F ...

Melba Joyce:"Jammin' on the Hudson"

July 3, 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". On Sunday July 13 2008, music 'listeners' and Jazz Lovers alike will have the privilege of hearing a very special vocalist who, in my estimation, has ...