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Tuesday November 20,2001. Mr.Payne,who now resides in New Jersey,will be joined by his sister Cavril Payne,the Jazz Vocalist for a long overdue re-union. Cecil mentioned that he plan's to play everything from "Bach to Bop"! "I haven't been downtown in a while, I have a lot of good friend's in the Village". Cecil will be bringing copies of his recently released CD on the Delmark label, "CHIC BOOM"."I'm getting ready to make a CD with my sister, I think I'll call it Sibling Rivalry." "I'm going to …
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Rez Abbasi Group performs new music which will feature an eclectic blend of western and eastern sounds. Incorporating the electric sitar guitar along with two soprano/tenor saxophonist, acoustic bass and drums allows Rez this unique texture. New York critic David Adler says "Abbasi is probably the most underrated guitarist in town." …
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Danny Federici, the new solo album by keyboardist and accordionist, Danny Federici was released on October 2, 2001 by Universal/HIP-O Records. This contemporary instrumental recording charts new musical territory while echoing the sounds of a simpler, bygone time. Produced by DannyFederici.com) Danny Federici and MichaelCates.com), with guest appearances by Michael Cates, Nils Lofgren, Todd Parsnow and Juan Van Dunk, this CD is a multicultural experience where modern jazz melodies …
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GREAT Jazz Club, Linköping, Sweden Welcomes all jazz and blues friends to the 15th Linköping Jazz and Blues Festival, which takes place on Saturday the 13th of April, 2002. Linkoping Jazz & Blues Festival- the biggest indoor festival in northern Europe. Great Jazz Club Urban Blomstedt …
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For Immediate Release 10/30/01 Jackson Fan Issues Challenge to Gossip Columnist San Diego, CA, October 30th, 2001 A San Diego Michael Jackson fan has issued a challenge to Fox News Entertainment Reporter Roger Friedman. Ron Sweet was reacting to a recent review that appeared on Roger Friedman's Fox 411 daily column. After obtaining an advance copy of Jackson's upcoming CD "Invincible," Friedman last week called the album "tired, unexceptional and removed from reality." …
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MIAMI. What better place is there to host a world class jazz festival in the dead of winter? Perfect location, perfect weather, beautiful people, diverse cultures; they all come together for a weekend of four f's: family, friends, festival and fun. Last years Jazz Festival in Bayfront Park introduced Miami to the electric performances of David Sanborn, Poncho Sanchez, Jonathan Butler, Michael Wolf, Israel Cachao Lopez, Iko-Iko, Roberto Pereira, Mantra and many more. This was just the first year! …
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AUTUMN, WINTER, SONGS OF THE SEASON Come join us and celebrate the release of our Christmas CD Sampler! "And a Songbird in a Pear Tree, Six Songs of Christmas" Featuring 6 Versatile and Talented Bay Area Jazz Vocalists, DARIA, CATHI WALKUP, ELAINE LUCIA, JENNIFER LEE, SHANNA CARLSON & SHARMAN DURAN WHEN: Monday November 26, 2001 TIME: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm WHERE: Plush Room York Hotel 940 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA Reserv …
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Just Plain Folks has nominated Carl Michel for a 2001 Music Award, in the category of Jazz Song, for his composition "You Probably Will" which is featured on his latest release from Play On Records "The Carl Michel Group (+)". The 2001 Music Awards Program takes place on November 17 at The Highland Club in Hollywood, CA. Just Plain Folks is a networking organization for musicians and songwriters. You can visit their web page at Just Plain Folks …
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It finally happened. The long-awaited national CD release "A Good Cup Of Joe" hit the stores Tuesday October 23rd. Join me in a silent celebration and raise your cup next time you have your "java". …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 25, 2001 Media Contact: Laura Giannatempo, Public Relations Manager 415/398-5655, x.103
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------------------------------------------- ETTA JAMES CONCERT POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 17, 2001 AT 8PM AT MASONIC AUDITORIUM The San Francisco Jazz Festival "Queen of R & B" concert featuring Etta James, scheduled for Friday, October 26, 2001, …
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AUTOMAT New Media Design in Vienna was honored to be invited by the California- based John Coltrane Foundation in redesigning and producing the official John Coltrane Website. The website serves as a tribute to the legendary saxophonist John Coltrane on his 75th Anniversary, as well as an information and communication platform between the foundation and the public. under: www.Johncoltrane.com could the international praised website be enjoyed. The relaunch of the elegant website …
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Nick Colionne, nationally recognized jazz guitarist and vocalist, will perform live at the Chicago Fairmont's famed Metropole Lounge during October and November. Don't miss it! …
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TITO PUENTE'S legacy will live on through an historic musical international dance concert to benefit Latin music in a new generation. A constellation of Latin Superstars will gather in San Francisco to perform the most loved SALSA, MAMBO & CHA CHA CHA songs of percussionist, vibist, pianist, arranger and bandleader Tito Puente. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2001 8:00 P.M. BILL GRAHAM CIVIC AUDITORIUM 99 GROVE STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA USA SPECIAL PERFORMAN …
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Delmark recording artist and trumpeter/composer Malachi Thompson and his Africa Brass ensemble will perform a new composition entitled Black Metropolis. This musical suite in four parts celebrates the glory days of Chicago's African American community and it's contribution to the development of Jazz as an American artform. The concert will also feature another new work dedicated to Jazz icon Louis Armstrong called Blues for a Saint Called Louis. the featured soloist are saxophonist Ari Brown and …
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TIMES in jazz are hard enough. Chain-store music retailers are taking fewer and fewer jazz albums. Back catalogs are permanently endangered as parent companies of labels like Blue Note, Atlantic and Verve shift among new mergers and new top executives. Jazz clubs are becoming harder to sustain, and after the flowering of new jazz spots around Manhattan in the mid- and late- 90's, the attrition process had already begun. Then downtown fell apart. You must analyze the effect of Sept. 11 o …
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1. GIG IN NEW YORK SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 @ 7:45 PM (ONE SET) **PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY TIME** SOUND OF VILLAGE DUO (Yusuke Yamamoto, perc & flute; Mika Pohjola, piano) THE KNITTING FACTORY 74 Leonard Street (betw. Church St & Bway). NEW YORK CITY. Tel: (212) 219-3055, $ 7. Another gig is coming up on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 at 11 pm at the Knitting Factory. Line-up still TBA. 2. A NEW CD, "LANDMARK" with MikaSonik: BEN MONDER: Guitar MIGUEL ZENON: Alto Sax & Flute FERNANDO HUE …
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In Chicago, at the Empty Bottle, on October 24, 2001, there will be a CD release Party for a new release on European label , émouvance, VOICES & DREAMS by Joe McPhee and Raymond Boni. A review of the this CD appeared on this site in Jazz at a Glance. The review was written by Lyn Horton.... …
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2001 Pierce College Jazz Expo to feature The John Pizzarelli Trio The Pierce College Jazz Expo for 2001 will welcome The John Pizzarelli Trio at 8 p.m, Nov. 16, fresh off a five-day gig at the fabled Birdland in New York City. The evening's entertainment will also includeperformances by Pierce College's award-winning jazz vocal group, Farwest Jazz. The combo's performance will …
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Report from JVC Newport Jazz Festival Listen to what James Gillis of the Newport Daily News said in his August 13, 2001 review of the granddaddy of all jazz festivals. "the most memorable act for this writer was the New Orleans-based Los Hombres Calientes...This group tore it up on the second stage...This was arguably the hottest show on any stage." Other artists he was comparing included Diana Krall, Ray Charles, Chuck Mangione, Natalie Cole, Roy Hargrove, Dave Brubeck,Wayne Sho …
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Kermit Ruffins will appear on Wednesday, November 7th at 1am Central Time (actually Thursday early morning) on the TV series "Half Baked" produced by the Burlybear Network and syndicated on WTBS. More information at http://www.burlybear.com/shows/halfbaked/index.html. Half Baked airs on WTBS each week at 1am CDT Wednesdays (Actually Thursday early morning) and at midnight CDT on Thursdays (actually Friday early morning) and features various artists in a cooking/interview/perform …
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Singer Jerry Grillo has recorded an adaptation of the song "My Way" to encourage donations to the widows and families of the Fire Fighters who perished in the World Trade Center attacks. There is Real Audio or an MP3 download at www.jerrygrillo.com on his Recordings Page, and information on how to make a donation on his Current Update Page. Please consider giving whatever amount you might be able to afford. Thank you. …
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Six-time Grammy nominee and winner Shirley Horn & Jazz Legends assemble in Atlanta,Ga. to benefit Red Cross Relief Fund The Atlanta International Jazz Society ,along with Earthlink Live and some of the Jazz community's elite artists are donating their time and talent for a worthy cause,to help raise funds for the Red Cross Relief Fund.President and Founder Robert J. Carmack stated, "We are honored to have such legendary artists take part in this historical concert, Some of these guys ha …
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Gerry Hemingway at LOCATION ONE October 20, 2001 Fall/Winter Music Series, curated by Ned Rothenberg Time: 8PM Tickets: $10 Location One 26 Greene Street NYC 10013, Between Grand and Canal Subway: Canal Street (N, R, 6, A, C, E, J, M, Z) Gallery Hours: Tuesday Saturday, 12 6 PM (212) 334-3347 streamed live at LOCATION ONE "...undoubtedly one of the most stimulating percussionists on the planet." Andy Ham …
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CARLOS BARRETTO TRIO Carlos Barretto . double-bass Mário Delgado. Electric guitar José Salgueiro. drums/percussion Carlos Barretto has been cited as being a jazzman who plays in an Afro-American style , so called Neo-Bop. This expression has a very good raison d’être, as testified by a listen to the releases by his quintets (Impressões- Groove/Movieplay and Going Up- Challenge/Dargil). In a constant search for new horizons, but above all reasons of cultural …
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Delmark recording artist Malachi Thompson and his critically acclaimed Africa Brass ensemble is planning a spring/summer tour. The tour will highlight Thompson's new composition, "Blues For A Saint Called Louis" which celebrates the 100th year of the birth of jazz icon Louis Armstrong. This is the music from the EMMY award winning documentary "Remembering 47th Street" from the WTTW series Chicago Stories. Africa Brass presents a program of jazz from ragtime to Bebop and has toured around the …
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