Results for "New York"

Dave Allen Quartet at Brooklyn Lyceum

June 26, 2008

Dave Allen Quartet June 29th at Brooklyn Lyceum with: Marc Mommaas - sax Chris Lightcap - bass Henry Cole - drums Dave Allen - Guitar/compositions Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Phone: 866-gowanus R to Union Street Corner ...

Kidd Jordan: Freedom and Tradition

by Marc Medwin
June 26, 2008

“Oh yes, I lost compositions, all my music, my instruments... pretty much everything," smiles Kidd Jordan. He hasn't actually mentioned Hurricane Katrina by name, nor does his voice betray the bitterness he must still feel, even two-and-a-half years after the disaster that nearly cost him members of his family. There is gentleness in his delivery, but ...

George Cables: Back in Action

by Terrell Kent Holmes
June 25, 2008

Throughout his more than four decades playing jazz, pianist George Cables has been among the most sought after, dependable and talented players on the scene. Born in New York City on November 14, 1944, Cables cut his teeth barely out of his teens and hasn't looked back, appearing on hundreds of recordings. Whether a sideman for ...

Benevento/Russo Duo Special Outdoor Performance

June 24, 2008

Just wanted to spread the good word: The Benevento/Russo Duo, are coming to our very own 'hood! The venue, called The Yard, is a beautiful little spot parked on the border of Carroll Gardens and Park Slope: The Gowanus Canal. As you can see from the photos, The Yard is a delightful/bizarre mix of industrial and ...

Jazzmobile Kicks Off Its 45th Summer Festival

June 23, 2008

Jazzmobile unveilled its 45th Summer Festival schedule--a free summer mobile jazz concert series of nearly 60 performances across the five boroughs, Mount Vernon and Newark, New Jersey--with a concert Saturday at the Make Music New York Festival. The kick off, which included swing music by the Harlem Renaissance Orchestra with special guests Lou Donaldson, Ghanniyyah Green ...

Latin Fusion Wednesdays Summer Concert Series

June 23, 2008

Urban Lifestyles Media presents Latin Fusion Wednesdays Summer Concert Series Tavern On The Green Central Park West 67th Street, NYC Performing Live June 25th, 2008 Grupo Latin Vibe Also Performing Melanie Torres' Sabor Latina Doors Open at 6pm Regular Admission: $10 For Tickets Call 718-797-1671, go ...

A Power Stronger Than Itself

by Clifford Allen
June 23, 2008

A Power Stronger Than Itself George E. Lewis Hardcover; 690 pages ISBN: 0226476952 University of Chicago Press 2008 A long time coming, George Lewis' AACM tome is an in-depth socio-musicological study of a cooperative of musicians, the economic and political factors that gave rise to its ...

Sten Hostfalt & Blaise Siwula at Yippie Cafe

June 22, 2008

Mavis Staples + Stephanie McKay at Central Park Summerstage

by Ernest Barteldes
June 21, 2008

Mavis Staples + Stephanie McKay Central Park Summerstage New York, New York June 13, 2008 On what turned out to be a mild summer evening, Bronx-born Stephanie McKay took the stage at Central Park Summerstage's opening night with her 9-piece band comprising Manny Laine (drums), Eli Menezes (guitar), Codee ...

Solange Knowles New Music Video for "I Decided"

June 19, 2008

Check out the terrific new video for “I Decided" from Solange Knowles. Geffen Records presents the sophomore release from Solange Knowles, SoL-AngeL and The Hadley Street Dreams due for release on August 26th. “I Decided" Video on Yahoo! Music Audio Stream Talented singer, songwriter, artist, and entrepreneur, Solange Knowles AKA SoL-AngeL, is ...