Pascal Bokar Guitarist – From W...

May 25, 2013 ~ Written by admin

Guitarist/composer Pascal Bokar is the embodiment of the deep cultural connection between American Jazz and its African musical and spiritual roots. Based in San Francisco, he is immersed in a whirlwind of activities that cover an impressive array of disciplines as composer, guitarist, vocalist, bandleader, educator and curator. Pascal is fe [...]

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GRANDE ABSENTE and AIR FRANCE present...

May 24, 2013 ~ Written by admin

THE DJANGO REINHARDT NY FESTIVAL returns with “THE YOUNG LIONS OF GYPSY JAZZ” headed by the very talented guitarist SAMSON SCHMITT, son of legendary gypsy guitarist/violinist DORADO SCHMITT. “The greatest jazz show in town” says Will Friedwald of The Wall Street Journal. With the immortal Django Reinhardt as its life spring, the [...]

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VETERAN JAZZ PRODUCER RUSS LAYNE LAUN...

May 24, 2013 ~ Written by admin

“AUTUMN IN NEW YORK: Why Does It Seem So Inviting!!” For Immediate Release Vernon Duke wrote it in 1934. Charlie Parker recorded it in 1949; Billie Holiday and Oscar Peterson in 1952; Dexter Gordon in 1955; and two years latter, Ella and Pops! After a three year hiatus, we at Sugar Loaf Music Series can not think of a better way to celebrat [...]

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Afropop, Jazz and Funk: Angelique Kid...

May 22, 2013 ~ Written by admin

“Africa’s Premier Diva!” –Time Magazine ANGELIQUE KIDJO Live on Stage at the Arsht Center Knight Concert Hall Friday, May 31 @ 8:30 PM – One Night Only! With influences from Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin to Carlos Santana and Jimi Hendrix – Kidjo bridges styles of jazz, Afropop, gospel, Caribben zouk, Latin, and Congolese rumba! Hot [...]

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JAZZ FORUM ARTS presents CEDAR WALTON...

May 22, 2013 ~ Written by admin

The Allen Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, Time Warner Center, NYC. JAZZ PIANO SUMMIT – TWO STEINWAY GRANDS CEDAR WALTON & MULGREW MILLER Featured Event of the BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL Future NPR Broadcast on JazzSet produced by WBGO-FM supported by the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Forum Arts presents J [...]

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BOB JAMES & DAVID SANBORN PAY TRI...

May 22, 2013 ~ Written by admin

BOB JAMES & DAVID SANBORN PAY TRIBUTE TO DAVE BRUBECK & PAUL DESMOND ON THEIR NEW ALBUM, QUARTETTE HUMAINE, AVAILABLE NOW ON OKeh It’s the first collaboration between James & Sanborn since their 1986 Platinum-Selling, GRAMMY® Award-Winning Album, Double Vision, and features bassist James Genus & drummer Steve Gadd on the all [...]

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QUEENS JAZZ ORCHESTRA FIESTA MOJO (D...

May 20, 2013 ~ Written by admin

$40/$32 Members/$20 Students; Package: $120/$100 Members (Reserved Table for 2, Wine & Snacks) Mention the code “JP20” & Get 20% off BUY TICKETS NOW! (718) 463-7700 x222 www.flushingtownhall.org Queens Jazz Orchestra 2013 Directed by Jimmy Heath Jimmy Heath Director, Tenor, Soprano Saxophones Antonio Hart, Alto and Soprano Saxophones [...]

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eJazz Spotlight – May 2013 Mark...

May 18, 2013 ~ Written by admin

In all my years producing CDs and records, this project ranks in the top ten rewarding and creative experiences of my career, just pure joy. – John Lee “This music is movin’ and groovin’ with historic elegance and euphoric relevance. I am proud to say these are the young ‘Giants I Walk With’.” [...]

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American Composers Orchestra: Jazz Co...

May 18, 2013 ~ Written by CJPR

Monday, June 3 at 10am (working rehearsal) Free Reservations: http://jcoiopenrehearsal.eventbrite.com/ Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30pm (run-through) Free Reservations: http://acojcoifinal.eventbrite.com/ Columbia University’s Miller Theatre, 2960 Broadway, NYC Admission: Free and open to the public, reservations suggested. American Composers Orch [...]

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39th Annual Jazz Record Collectors Ba...

May 18, 2013 ~ Written by admin

June 21st – 22nd, 2013 78s, LPs, CDs & memorabilia. Hilton Woodbridge 120 Wood Avenue South Iselin, NJ 08830 http://www.hiltonwoodbridge.com Reservations: Call either the toll free number 1-800-HILTONS (800 445-8667) or the Hilton Woodbridge (732) 494-6200. Mention JAZZ RECORD COLLECTORS GROUP to get discount. Email: reservations@hi [...]

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Pioneering Jazz Musician Carline Ray,...

May 17, 2013 ~ Written by admin

Pioneering Jazz Musician Carline Ray Releases Debut CD “Vocal Sides” produced by her daughter, award-winning vocalist Catherine Russell New Release Carline Ray “Vocal Sides” (Carlcat Records) Street Date: June 4, 2013 featuring Carline Ray – vocals Catherine Russell – vocals Yuka Aikawa – piano Mark Shane – piano Atsundo Aikawa – [...]

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