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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2002 Contact: Josefine Koehn Tel: 718-675-0079 Email:
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Jump in for a p-ART-y with STUCK on Friday, July 19th at Midnight, The Izzy Bar, NYC Follow the Funk and let the sound of STUCK seduce your ears. What Chisa (voice), Pat Cahill (Chapman Stick and trumpet), Matt Pavolka (electric and acoustic bass), Alex Fortuit (drums) and Loui Terrier (percussion) bring to the stage is a surprisingly different …
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This summer Louis and Lucille Armstrong’s neighbors in Corona, Queens can look forward to the block party of the year on Tuesday July 16th at 7:00 pm. That’s when Jazzmobile, which has been presenting summer concerts in New York City for over three decades, will be rolling up to the Armstrong House on 107th Street, between 34th and 37th Avenues, for a free, outdoor performance by the Ray Vega Latin Jazz Sextet. This concert marks the 101st anniversary of the …
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PRESS RELEASE CLAYTON LYON PROMOTIONS LIMITED announces the launch of MONTUNO'S, the long awaited swing and jazz event of the summer. Prepare to step back in time to the days of the "speakeasy", with a blend of jazz and swing at its very finest. This truly original opening night will feature the sweet sound of FRANK HOLDER, undeniably one of the true great singers of jazz; the Awesome 920 DELUXE, a 10 piece swing band with a sound that rival …
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Award Winning Jazz Vocalist Laurie Krauz & The Daryl Kojak Trio swing into the intimate and delicious Chez Suzette Thursday, July 11th from 8:30pm - 10:30pm. Featuring Sean Conly on bass and Gene Lewin on drums, this is the group's first foray into this yummy little French Bistro in Manhattan's theatre district. 675 Ninth Ave. (between 46th & 47th); Reservations (212) 581-9717 & (212) 974-9002 NO COVER; $10 yummy minimum. …
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CONTACT: Scott Menhinick, Media Relations Improvised Communications (781) 893-9424
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 21, 2002 INDIGO INVENTION GROUP ANNOUNCES DEBUT CD & RELEASE PARTY BOSTON, MA - The Indigo Invention Group, led by composer/storyteller/saxophonist Hans Spencer Indigo, proudly announces the July release of their debut recording, First Storybook (Indigo Inventions) and its CD release party at Boston’s Ryles …
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CONTACT: Scott Menhinick, Media Relations for Gravity Records Improvised Communications (781) 893-9424
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 17, 2002 GRAVITY RECORDS RELEASES TWO NEW CD’S BY BEN SCHWENDENER BOSTON, MA - Gravity Records kicks off the celebration of its fifth anniversary with two new June releases from pianist, composer, and educator, Ben Schwendener. Road Trips(GRV 1900-5D) is the follow-up to Schwendener’s solo d …
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"Legacy II is a really beautiful rainbow of what jazz really is fantastic array of musicians, greats of all ages," enthusiastically exclaims Chuy Varela of KCSM in San Mateo, California. Mack Avenue Records' newest release, The Legacy Lives On II (in stores May 28, 2002) is the second in a long-planned series of Legacy recordings, each a collaboration of jazz legends and many talented and respected musicians carrying the torch of America's indigenous art form. Doug Levine of Washington D …
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Many today believe that music in Britain has misplaced it’s soul. That, though business is okay, the creative spark of idiosyncratic singer/songwriter/performers is a dim light from a long gone golden era in our popular culture. However, those that are aware of him consider Ola to be just such an artist. With a much lauded vocal ability, sensitive lyrics, sung with passion and a fearless eye trained on subject matter too "undumbed down" for some, he is a good old-fashioned hearts and guts …
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PRESS RELEASE: SYBERDELIX RECORDS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATES FOR "THE LONGING HOURS" BY NELSON FOLTZ New York, NY., June 20, 2002 - Syberdelix Records announces the June 20, 2002 internet release of a new Jazz album entitled "the longing hours"; a collection of six original tracks by trombonist Nelson Foltz and several covers of some of his favorite songs. Produced by Nelson Foltz and Tom Lynn, the record is described by Nelson as, "a night-chill-out. torch song/ unrequited love record that is …
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Bill Bruford is joined by Producer Woody Bavota to present the award winning DVD Footloose In NYC. The captured video places the viewer on stage to enjoy all the explosive energy of Bill Bruford's Earthworks as never before experienced. Toped off with crystal clean Dolby 5.1 surround sound, the four one of a kind musicians Bill Bruford, Steve Hamilton, Mark Hodgson and Patrick Clahar guide you through twelve compositions with effortless intricacy.Woody and his production company Escape TV
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Heleen van den Hombergh's new jazz song Jungle of Stone leads the vocal charts on mp3.com. It is one of twelve adventurous songs on her debut cd Heard in the Scene, which was released in the Netherlands three months ago. On mp3.com this song is freely available for download. In only a few days the song reached the top of the jazz vocal charts! Jazz singer Heleen van den Hombergh wrote lyrics and music of this song in Amsterdam, …
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New label Zone 7 brings global pop and R&B to Britain CANDID Records announces the launch of new R&B/pop imprint ZONE 7, a bold move into new areas of music outside its position as the UK's most dynamic jazz company. The 40 year old label, whose catalogue includes legendary albums from jazz greats such as CHARLES MINGUS, MAX ROACH and ABBEY LINCOLN, has enjoyed much recent success with US singer STACEY KENT and instrumentalists JIM TOMLINSON and DAVE O’HIGGINS
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Alyn Shipton wins the 'Jazz Writer of the Year' Award for his New History of Jazz in the British Hamlet Jazz awards. The prize was presented at last week's ceremony by Humphrey Lyttelton, who described the book as 'the definitive history of jazz'. 'A New History Of Jazz' has also been nominated for the 'Best Book About Jazz' category in the prestigious Jazz Journalists Association awards, which take place on 19 June 2002 in New York. It's plaudits so far include the following: "The b …
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During the past days, art director Karl Heinz Ern announced the definitive program of the 18th New Orleans Jazz Ascona festival. From June 28 to July 7, 2002, the Swiss town on the shores of Lake Maggiore will host no less than 250 concerts on 14 stages, for a total of 450 hours of music. 40 bands and over 300 artists are featured the program, among whom are several of the most acclaimed musicians on the contemporary New York and New Orleans classical jazz scene, as well as a few old j …
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Bassist David Chevan and Pianist Warren Byrd will be appearing in concert for the first time in New York City in over a year. The duo will make their appearance at Makor on Monday, June 24 at 8:00. Joining Chevan and Byrd will be their group, The Afro-Semitic Experience which will be making it's debut performance in New York City. Makor is located at 35 West 67 Street in New York City and the phone number is (212) 601-1000. The band will be featuring music from their new CD, This is the A …
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Miguel Romero began expressing himself through music as far back as he can remember,on the most basic of instruments. When I was little I would walk around banging on pots and pans," laughs the Cuban-born Atlanta resident. "I grew up with music, my father was a musician and my uncle still makes music today." Romero and his family came from Cuba in 1976. After a short stint in Miami, they moved to Washington Heights in New York City. Romero says that his neighborhood contributed a great deal to h …
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On June 18th, Joseph Patrick Moore's third CD titled "Alone Together" will be released on Root Cellar Records. "Alone Together" is an all bass, Enhanced CD with a touch of Jazz, Funk, Classical & Soul. "Alone Together" is truly a solo bass CD. It features solos, duos, trios, loops and other compositions...Enhanced CD includes a special video performance of Bobby McFerrin's "Drive" and many extras. See Video Performance Now at: http://mp4.com/media/7/7080.html …
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After 3 CD's the L.A. Carpool's Salsa Pop CD had it's TV debut on KJLA Live playing to a live audience. Video of individual songs available to video sites upon request.
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Featuring Tony Perez piano; John Lockwood bass; Bertram Lehmann drums. Special Guest: Ernesto Diaz Percussion. On Thursday, July 25th 2002, Cuban pianist Tony Perez will be presenting music from his latest CD release From Enchantment and Timba to Full Force Jazz(Pimienta) at Manhattan’s ‘Jazz Gallery’. This event will be featuring his current trio project with John Lockwood on bass and Bertram Lehmann on drums, as well as guest percussionist Ernesto Diaz. The ‘Jazz …
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In his debut solo project away from his band Miles Ahead, Noah Peterson has brought on-board jazz great Nancy King to lay down some sultry vocals and world-class scat. The new album, Make A Wish, is due out in July and consists of the standard grooves associated with acid jazz and tasty remakes of some pop standards. Nancy will also be performing with the Noah Peterson Quartet at Bacchus Fine Dining in Vancouver, WA on June 16th. …
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My Dad was a jazz piano player in the 1950's and 1960's and I grew up around some of the great jazz giants. Seeing Suede live and hearing her incredible scatting definitely brings me back to the time of the great talent from many years ago! Jazz lovers agree that Suede's 2001 release, "On The Day We Met" (title cut written for Suede by David Pearl) is definitely one of the best! Al Santos, from 105.9 WJZW (arguably Washington, DC's favorite jazz station), ranked this CD #1 on his top-20 …
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Malta Jazz has always explored a variety of styles and continents in its efforts to satisfy the purist, the enthusiast and the novice to the jazz scene. And this year is no exception. In its traditional spirit of cultural diversity, creativity and innovation, the programme features a selection of music from around the world. The line up ranges from the smooth acoustic sounds of Oregon and Bobby Hutcherson to the adventurous stylings of Arto Tuncboyaciyan and Don …
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The nominees have been announced for the second annual BBC Radio Jazz Awards. This sparkling event staged by BBC Radios 2 and 3 will take place on Wednesday July 31st at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London. The BBC Radio Jazz Awards coincide with a resurgence of interest in jazz. Robbie’s into Swing and Radiohead are into Humph, St. Germain and Courtney Pine are playing Hyde Park, and Diana Krall records sell by the million. And, according to Mintel, jazz is the most popular live music in the c …
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LPs, 45rpm, 78rpm, CDs, sheet music, photos, posters, books, etc. Saturdays - June 8th, July 13th, Aug. 10th, Sept. 14th Time: 10am to 2pm Location: Tip Top Shoe Building, 155 West 72nd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY (near Broadway). Subway Nos. 1, 2 or 3 to 72nd Street. Bus Nos. 104, 7 or 11 to 72nd Street. Admission: FREE Information: (212) 579-0689, weekdays Email:
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THE WORLD TRADE CENTER SEATTLE PARTNERS WITH AT&T WIRELESS SUMMER NIGHTS AT THE PIER SPONSORED BY VOLKSWAGEN FOR EXCLUSIVE VIPier CONCERT PACKAGES VIPier Packages offer exclusive access to concertgoers APRIL 23, 2002 SEATTLE The World Trade Center Seattle (WTCSE), located at 2200 Alaskan Way near Pier 66 on Seattle’s waterfront is opening the doors of its beautifully appointed fourth floor waterfront dining room and patio, to concertgoers on their way to enjoy the AT&T Wireless Summer Nights …
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