All-star Lineup Includes Charlie Haden Quartet West, Bill Frisell Trio, Soulive with Special Guest Joshua Redman, Ledisi and Poncho Sanchez NEW YORK, May 27, 2008 The JVC Jazz Festival New York, which takes over the city June 15 - 28, presents eight exciting evenings at (Le) Poisson Rouge, the brand new club and restaurant located at 158 Bleecker Street, where the legendary Village Gate ushered in crowds of music lovers from around the world until it closed 15 years ago

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The Words, Images, and Music of One of the Greats In American Jazz New book and cd chronicle the artistic and personal journey of extraordinary bassist Milt Hinton The life story of Milt Hinton is rooted in hard times, rising from segregated backwater clubs to elegant concert halls, offering a perspective on the African American experience that is unique in its mix of humor and wisdom. The publication of PLAYING THE CHAN

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