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Trombonist/Composer John Fedchock Interviewed at AAJ
On October 30, 31 and November 1, 2008, the University of the Arts will hold an exciting symposium and series of concerts dedicated to the memory of the great trumpeter, Clifford Brown. This interview, with trombonist/big band leader John Fedchock, is the second of two interviews conducted in advance of this event, sponsored by the University ...
Saxophone Legend Lou Donaldson Interviewed at AAJ
Lou Donaldson is one of the all-time great alto saxophonists in the bebop tradition. He came up in New York in the 1950s, latched onto the style of Charlie Parker and his cohorts, and has been going strong ever since, with numerous recordings and a hefty schedule of concerts and club dates. He has fronted many ...
Jimmy Cobb and Cassandra Wilson Perform at the Kimmel Center This November
Kind of Blue Turns 50 The Jimmy Cobb Band Honoring Jimmy Cobb Saturday, November 1, 2008 | 7:30pm Perelman Theater Price: $32 and $38 The Kimmel Center’s Jazz Up Close Series during the 2008-09 season celebrates the 50th anniversary of Miles Davis’ quintessential jazz album, Kind ...
Anthony Braxton and Brass Quintet/Seven Trumpets at St. Mark's Church in Philadelphia on October 11
Saturday, October 11 | 8pm St. Mark's Church 1625 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA $10 General Admission Composition N.103 (for Seven Trumpets) with Taylor Ho Bynum, Tim Byrnes, Forbes Graham, Sam Hoyt, John McDonough, Nicole Rampersaud, Nate Wooley, trumpet Costume design by Rosemary ...
Anthony Braxton Falling River Quartet at the Settlement Music School in Philadelphia on October 10
Friday, October 10 | 8pm Settlement Music School 416 Queen Street Philadelphia, PA $35 General Admission; all ticket holders will receive free admission to the October 11 brass music concert. Anthony Braxton Falling River Quartet Anthony Braxton, alto/soprano/ sopranino saxophone + contrabass clarinet Erica Dicker, violin ...
Dazzling Autumn Lineup of Jazz Performers at Philadelphia Museum of Art
Friday nights are always something to celebrate at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where Art After 5 brings the top names in jazz and international music to the Museum's elegant Great Stair Hall. Each Friday evening the space becomes a lively concert hall, with table service, cocktails, elegant cafe-style appetizers, and desserts. The fall 2008 season ...
Clifford Brown Symposium: "Brownie Speaks" in Philadelphia, October 30 - November 1
Jazz aficionados, musicians and educators will gather at The University of the Arts (UArts) October 30-November 1 for “Brownie Speaks," a symposium and concert series celebrating and documenting the life, music and legacy of Clifford Brown, the influential jazz trumpeter who died in 1956 when he was just 25. The Philadelphia Music Project, a program of ...
Schedule for Clifford Brown Symposium: "Brownie Speaks" in Philadelphia, October 30 - November 1
A three day symposium and concert series celebrating and documenting the life, music and legacy of Clifford Brown. For people interested in attending symposia events or evening concerts we have provided an on-line registration form and invitation providing further details regarding concert tickets and so forth. There is no cost to register for daytime symposia events! ...
Saxophonsts Eric Alexander & Jim Snidero at Chris' Jazz Cafe on September 27, 2008
Eric Alexander, aka Alexander the Great," the title of one of his two dozen albums as a leader, will be appearing at Chris' Jazz Cafe on September 28, 2008. Since placing second in 1991 to Joshua Redman in the Thelonious Monk Institute's saxophone competition, Alexander -- equally impressive on hard swinging numbers and romantic ballads -- ...
Philadelphia Museum of Art's "Art After 5" Unveils a Dazzling Autumn Lineup of International and Classic Jazz Performers
Friday nights are always something to celebrate at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where Art After 5 brings the top names in jazz and international music to the Museum’s elegant Great Stair Hall. Each Friday evening the space becomes a lively concert hall, with table service, cocktails, elegant caf-style appetizers, and desserts. The fall 2008 season ...
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