Montreal Intl. Jazz Fest. Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Jul

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

TO: LISTINGS/CRITICS/FEATURES
FROM: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES
PRESS CONTACT: JIM EIGO, JAZZPROMO@EARTHLINK.NET

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB
1650 BROADWAY (CORNER OF 51ST)
NEW YORK, NY 10023
RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121
HTTP://WWW.IRIDIUMJAZZCLUB.COM/
SETS AT 8:30 & 10:30PM (UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
LES PAUL TRIO SETS REMAIN AT 8:00 & 10:00PM

THE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB WILL CONTINUE TO CELEBRATE LES PAUL THE MAN, HIS MUSIC AND HIS LEGACY EVERY MONDAY NIGHT WITH

THE LES PAUL TRIO AND SPECIAL GUESTS
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO, NICKI PARROTT – BASS

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

NOV. 2 & 16 STANLEY JORDAN
NOV. 9 STEVE MILLER
NOV. 23 & 30 MIKE STERN
DEC. 7 & 14 PAT MARTINO WITH ELDAR
DEC. 21 & 28 JOSE FELICIANO

NOVEMBER SCHEDULE

    NOV. 2 STANLEY JORDAN LES PAUL TRIO 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO, NICKI PARROTT – BASS

TUE., NOV. 3 LAURIE KRAUZ & THE DARYL KOJAK OCTET 'TAPESTRY REWOVEN' A TRIBUTE TO THE CAROLE KING 8PM-10PM

NOV. 4-8 STEVE GADD AND FRIENDS
JOEY DEFRANCECSCO, RONNIE CUBER, PAUL BOLLENBACK

NOV. 9 STEVE MILLER WITH THE LES PAUL TRIO 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO, NICKI PARROTT – BASS

TUE., NOV. 10 DOUG ACOSTA & THE MIKE BERKOWITZ ORCHESTRA 'YOUR HIT PARADE' 8PM-10PM

WED., NOV. 11 ENDANGERED SPECIES: THE MUSIC OF WAYNE SHORTER

FEATURING THE WAYNE SHORTER TRIBUTE BIG BAND UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DAVID WEISS

DIEGO URCOLA AND AVISHAI COHEN- TRUMPET
MICHAEL DEASE AND ANDY HUNTER- TROMBONE
MARCUS STRICKLAND AND JD ALLEN- TENOR SAX
TIM GREEN- ALTO SAX
NORBERT STACHEL- BARITONE SAX AND BASS CLARINET
XAVIER DAVIS- PIANO
DWAYNE BURNO- BASS
GENE JACKSON- DRUMS

NOV. 12-13 MOSE ALLISON

FRIDAY NOV 13 THE PHEROMONES-MIDNIGHT
JESSE RAY – VOCAL, JEFF IRWIN - LEAD GUITAR, ANDREW NORMAN - GUITAR/VOCALS, CRAIG SCHREIBER – BASS, JERRY MCBREARTY - DRUMS

NOV. 14-15 HEATH BROS
JIMMY HEATH —SAXES, TOOTIE HEATH --PERCUSSION
JEB PATTON—PIANO, DAVID WONG-- BASS

NOV. 16 STANLEY JORDAN WITH THE LES PAUL TRIO 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO, NICKI PARROTT – BASS

TUE., NOV 17 JUDY BARNETT'S JAZZ-A-TERIA 8PM-10PM

NOV. 18-22 PHAROAH SANDERS BAND FEATURING RAVI COLTRANE

NOV. 23 MIKE STERN WITH LES PAUL TRIO 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT – BASS, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO

TUE., NOV 24 TERESE GENECCO & HER LITTLE BIG BAND 8PM-10PM

WED., NOVEMBER 25 DARCY JAMES ARGUE'S SECRET SOCIETY 8:30 & 10:30PM
FEATURING
WINDS
BEN KONO
ROB WILKERSON
SAM SADIGURSKY
MARK SMALL
JOSH SINTON

TRUMPETS
JON OWENS
TOM GOEHRING
MATT HOLMAN
NADJE NODRDHUIS
JOHN BAILEY

TROMBONES
MIKE FAHIE
CURTIS HASSELBRING
JAMES HIRSCHFELD
JENNIFER WHARTON

RHYTHM
SEBASTIAN NOELLE, GUITAR
GORDON WEBSTER, PIANO
MATT CLOHESY, BASS
KENDRICK SCOTT, DRUMS

NOV. 26-27 MARK MURPHY

NOV. 28-29 JIMMY SCOTT

NOV. 30 MIKE STERN WITH LES PAUL TRIO 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO, NICKI PARROTT – BASS

DECEMBER SCHEDULE

TUE., DEC. 1 TUE., LAURIE KRAUZ & THE DARYL KOJAK OCTET 'TAPESTRY REWOVEN' A TRIBUTE TO THE CAROLE KING 8PM-10PM

WED., DEC. 2 TED NASH MANCINI PROJECT

DEC. 3-6 GOLDEN BOY: ART BLAKEY 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
CURTIS FULLER- TROMBONE, LOUIS HAYES- DRUMS, MULGREW MILLER- PIANO, DONALD HARRISON- ALTO SAX, JAVON JACKSON- TENOR SAX,
JEREMY PELT- TRUMPET, PETER WASHINGTON- BASS, STEVE DAVIS- TROMBONE, HOWARD JOHNSON- TUBA,
MARK TAYLOR- FRENCH HORN, JASON MARSHALL- BARITONE SAX

DEC. 7 PAT MARTINO & ELDAR WITH THE LES PAUL TRIO 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO, NICKI PARROTT – BASS

TUE., DEC. 8 JASON MARSALIS 8PM-10PM
JASON MARSALIS: VIBES, AUSTIN JOHNSON: PIANO
WILL GOBLE: BASS, DAVID POTTER: DRUMS

WED., DEC. 9 TBA

DEC. 10-13 CHARISMA! THE MUSIC OF LEE MORGAN
CHARLES TOLLIVER, BENNIE MAUPIN, BILLY HARPER, DAVID WEISS, GERI ALLEN, DWAYNE BURNO, BILLY HART

DEC. 14 PAT MARTINO & ELDAR WITH LES PAUL TRIO 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO, NICKI PARROTT – BASS

         TUE., DEC. 15 THE BOBS 8PM-10PM

WED., DEC. 16 ED PALERMO BIG BAND

DEC. 17-20 MARK TURNER/LEE KONITZ QUINTET WITH ETHAN IVERSON, BEN STREET, AND ALBERT "TOOTIE" HEATH

SUN., DEC. 20 6PM TK BLUE & THE C.W. POST BIG BAND & VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE

DEC. 21 JOSE FELICIANO WITH THE LES PAUL TRIO 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT – BASS, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO

TUE., DEC. 22 MARTHA LORIN 8:30PM-10:30PM

DEC. 23-27 4 GENERATIONS OF MILES
MIKE STERN, SONNY FORTUNE, BUSTER WILLIAMS, JIMMY COBB

DEC. 28 JOSE FELICIANO WITH THE LES PAUL TRIO 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO, NICKI PARROTT – BASS

NEW YEARS EVE WITH THE MIKE STERN BAND
DEC. 30-JAN. 3 MIKE STERN BAND
DENNIS CHAMBERS, RANDY BRECKER + SPECIAL GUEST TBA

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

October 25, 2009

To: Listings/Critics/Features
From: Jazz Promo Services
http://www.jazzpromoservices.com/

For Immediate Release

Grammy Award Winning

Arturo O’Farrill

and the

Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra

Present

“A Different Take / Randy Weston”

Thursday and Friday, November 5 and 6, 2009 at 8 PM
Symphony Space – Broadway at 95th Street, New York City

October 19, 2009

TO: LISTINGS/CRITICS/FEATURES
FROM: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES
PRESS CONTACT: JIM EIGO, JAZZPROMO@EARTHLINK.NET

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB
1650 BROADWAY (CORNER OF 51ST)
NEW YORK, NY 10023
RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121
HTTP://WWW.IRIDIUMJAZZCLUB.COM/
SETS AT 8:30 & 10:30PM (UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
LES PAUL TRIO SETS REMAIN AT 8:00 & 10:00PM

THE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB WILL CONTINUE TO CELEBRATE LES PAUL THE MAN, HIS MUSIC AND HIS LEGACY EVERY MONDAY NIGHT WITH

THE LES PAUL TRIO AND SPECIAL GUESTS
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO, NICKI PARROTT – BASS

With Special Guests

OCT. 19 LARRY CORYELL
OCT. 26 BUCKY PIZZARELLI
NOV. 2 & 16 STANLEY JORDAN
NOV. 9 STEVE MILLER
NOV. 23 & 30 MIKE STERN
DEC. 7 & 14 PAT MARTINO WITH ELDAR
DEC. 21 & 28 JOSE FELICIANO

THIS WEEK AT IRIDIUM

OCT. 19 LARRY CORYELL WITH THE LES PAUL TRIO 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT – BASS, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO

10/20 CHARLI PERSIP & SUPERSOUND CD CELEBRATION

WED. OCT 21 ED PALERMO BIG BAND 8:30 & 10:30PM

OCT. 22-25 – JACOFEST-A TRIBUTE TO JACO PASTORIUS
VICTOR BAILEY-ELECTRIC BASS,
TM STEVENS-ELECTRIC BASS, VOCALS
DELMAR BROWN-KEYBOARDS, VOCALS
GIL GOLDSTEIN-KEYBOARDS, ARRANGER
MILES EVANS, TRUMPET
TIM OUIMETTE-TRUMPET
ANDREW SHERON-ELECTRIC BASS
ALEX FOSTER-ALTO SAX
BUTCH THOMAS-TENOR SAX
KENWOOD DENNARD-DRUMS, VOCALS, KEYBOARDS
PEDRO MARTINEZ-LATIN PERCUSSIONIST
FALU-NORTH INDIAN FEMALE VOCALIST
BILLY "SPACEMAN" PATTERSON-GUITARIST
GRACIE FINNIGAN-FOX-VOCALIST
DAVID BARGERON-TROMBONE, TUBA

OCT. 24 JAKE HERTZOG MIDNIGHT

UPCOMING SHOWS

OCTOBER SCHEDULE

OCT. 26 BUCKY PIZZARELLI WITH THE LES PAUL TRIO 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT – BASS, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO

10/27 TERESE GENECCO & HER LITTLE BIG BAND 8 & 10PM
with comedian Judy Gold

WED. OCT. 28 DUKE ROBILLARD BAND

OCT. 29-NOV. 1 EDDIE DANIELS QT W/SPECIAL GUEST BOB JAMES
DAVE FINCK-BASS, JOE LABARBARA-DRUMS

10/30 JEN BROOKS (FRIDAY MIDNIGHT)

10/31 HALLOWEEN JAZZ PARTY (SATURDAY MIDNIGHT)

NOVEMBER SCHEDULE

    NOV. 2 STANLEY JORDAN LES PAUL TRIO 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT – BASS, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO

TUE., NOV. 3 LAURIE KRAUZ & THE DARYL KOJAK OCTET 'TAPESTRY REWOVEN' a tribute to the Carole King 8PM-10PM

NOV. 4-8 STEVE GADD AND FRIENDS
JOEY DEFRANCECSCO, RONNIE CUBER, PAUL BOLLENBACK

NOV. 9STEVE MILLER WITH THE LES PAUL TRIO 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT – BASS, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO

TUE., NOV. 10 DOUG ACOSTA & THE MIKE BERKOWITZ ORCHESTRA 'YOUR HIT PARADE' 8PM-10PM

WED., NOV. 11 ENDANGERED SPECIES: THE MUSIC OF WAYNE SHORTER

Featuring the Wayne Shorter Tribute Big Band under the Direction of David Weiss

Diego Urcola and Avishai Cohen- Trumpet
Michael Dease and Andy Hunter- Trombone
Marcus Strickland and JD Allen- Tenor Sax
Tim Green- Alto Sax
Norbert Stachel- Baritone Sax and Bass Clarinet
Xavier Davis- Piano
Dwayne Burno- Bass
Gene Jackson- Drums

NOV. 12-13 MOSE ALLISON

Friday Nov 13 The Pheromones-Midnight
Jesse Ray – Vocal, Jeff Irwin - Lead Guitar, Andrew Norman - Guitar/Vocals, Craig Schreiber – Bass, Jerry McBrearty - Drums

NOV. 14-15 HEATH BROS
JIMMY HEATH —SAXES, TOOTIE HEATH --PERCUSSION
JEB PATTON—PIANO, DAVID WONG-- BASS

NOV. 16 STANLEY JORDAN WITH THE LES PAUL TRIO 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT – BASS, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO

TUE., NOV 17 JUDY BARNETT'S JAZZ-A-TERIA 8PM-10PM

Nov. 18-22 PHAROAH SANDERS BAND FEATURING RAVI COLTRANE

NOV. 23 MIKE STERN WITH LES PAUL TRIO 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT – BASS, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO

TUE., NOV 24 TERESE GENECCO & HER LITTLE BIG BAND 8PM-10PM

WED., NOVEMBER 25 DARCY JAMES ARGUE'S SECRET SOCIETY 8:30 & 10:30PM
Featuring
WINDS
Ben Kono
Rob Wilkerson
Sam Sadigursky
Mark Small
Josh Sinton

TRUMPETS
Jon Owens
Tom Goehring
Matt Holman
Nadje Nodrdhuis
John Bailey

TROMBONES
Mike Fahie
Curtis Hasselbring
James Hirschfeld
Jennifer Wharton

RHYTHM
Sebastian Noelle, guitar
Gordon Webster, piano
Matt Clohesy, bass
Kendrick Scott, drums

Nov. 26-27 MARK MURPHY

Nov. 28-29 JIMMY SCOTT

NOV. 30 MIKE STERN WITH LES PAUL TRIO 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT – BASS, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO

DECEMBER SCHEDULE

TUE., DEC. 1 TUE., LAURIE KRAUZ & THE DARYL KOJAK OCTET 'TAPESTRY REWOVEN' 8PM-10PM

WED., DEC. 2 TED NASH MANCINI PROJECT

DEC. 3-6 GOLDEN BOY: ART BLAKEY 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
CURTIS FULLER- TROMBONE, LOUIS HAYES- DRUMS, MULGREW MILLER- PIANO, DONALD HARRISON- ALTO SAX, JAVON JACKSON- TENOR SAX, JEREMY PELT- TRUMPET,
PETER WASHINGTON- BASS, STEVE DAVIS- TROMBONE, HOWARD JOHNSON- TUBA, MARK TAYLOR- FRENCH HORN, JASON MARSHALL- BARITONE SAX

DEC. 7 PAT MARTINO WITH LES PAUL TRIO 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT – BASS, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO

TUE., DEC. 8 JASON MARSALIS 8PM-10PM

WED., DEC. 9 TBA

DEC. 10-13 CHARISMA! THE MUSIC OF LEE MORGAN
CHARLES TOLLIVER, BENNIE MAUPIN, BILLY HARPER, DAVID WEISS, GERI ALLEN, DWAYNE BURNO, BILLY HART

DEC. 14 PAT MARTINO LES PAUL TRIO 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT – BASS, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO

         TUE., DEC. 15 THE BOBS 8PM-10PM

WED., DEC. 16 ED PALERMO BIG BAND

DEC. 17-20 MARK TURNER/LEE KONITZ QUINTET WITH ETHAN IVERSON, BEN STREET, AND ALBERT "TOOTIE" HEATH

Sun., Dec. 20 6PM TK Blue & The C.W. Post Big Band & Vocal Jazz Ensemble

DEC. 21 JOSE FELICIANO WITH THE LES PAUL TRIO 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT – BASS, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO

TUE., DEC. 22 MARTHA LORIN 8:30PM-10:30PM

DEC. 23-27 4 GENERATIONS OF MILES
MIKE STERN, SONNY FORTUNE, BUSTER WILLIAMS, JIMMY COBB

DEC. 28 JOSE FELICIANO WITH THE LES PAUL TRIO 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT – BASS, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO

New Years Eve with The Mike Stern Band
DEC. 30-JAN. 3 MIKE STERN BAND
DENNIS CHAMBERS, RANDY BRECKER + SPECIAL GUEST TBA

JAN. 4 LES PAUL TRIO WITH SPECIAL GUEST TBA 8 & 10PM
LOU PALLO – GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT – BASS, JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/15/2009
1-888-823-8887 * promo@ancient-future.com * www.ancient-future.com

MARIAH PARKER’S PACKED DEBUT AT YOSHI’S NOW ON YOUTUBE

The first video from Mariah Parker’s CD release concert at Yoshi’s, Oakland is now up
on YouTube. Playing to a packed house, Parker celebrated her debut release, Sangria,
with her Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble featuring Paul McCandless (woodwinds, horns),
Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard guitar), Kash Killion (bass, cello), Duru Demetrius
(Latin percussion), Brian Rice (percussion) and Debopriyo Sarkar (tabla).

“Mariah Parker's Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble packed Yoshi's in Jack London Square,
and the incredible live performance had the audience roaring and screaming for more
of the Indo-Latin jazz rhythms filling the celebrated jazz club during the CD release
event for Mariah Parker's debut recording, Sangria.”
— Berkeley Daily Planet

“Parker and friends blend the rhythmic syncopations of Latin jazz music with the
entrancing, asymmetrical meters of East Indian rhythms resulting in first-class world
music. Intriguing melodies that draw musical inspirations from the tempos of Brazil,
Cuba, India, and Spain make for an uplifting serene yet passionate musical journey
into an ideal world.” — LATIN BEAT MAGAZINE

“Dazzling debut.... Parker’s subtle and sensuous sounds reflect exotic flavors of India,
the Middle East and Latin America.” — PALO ALTO DAILY NEWS

MEDIA FILES

Review of Mariah Parker’s Indo Latin Jazz concert at Yoshi’s
http://berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2009-09-03/article/33689?headline=Mariah-Parker-s-Indo-Latin-Jazz-Ensemble-Packs-Yoshi-s-in-Oakland-

YouTube Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cMNlh182E0

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iTunes Link
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Mariah Parker Hi-Rez Photo (1.7 MB)
http://www.ancient-future.com/images/mariahpianohirez.jpg

Buy Link
http://www.ancient-future.com/sangria.html

October 16, 2009

To: Listings/Critics/Features
From: Jazz Promo Services
http://www.jazzpromoservices.com/

DigitalRicks.com presents an exclusive performance by the Kurt Weill Project recently filmed at Feinstein's at Loews Regency.

The Kurt Weill Project (pianist Frank Ponzio, bassist Peter Donovan, drummer Vito Lesczak, and vocalist Hilary Gardner) was conceived in the spirit of collaboration, united by their musical curiosity and shared love of jazz. They embarked on a musical journey through the eclectic, haunting, and deeply human world of Kurt Weill.

October 15, 2009

To: Listings/Critics/Features
From: Jazz Promo Services
For more information/pictures Contact: capemayjazz@comcast.net

   Swing with the timeless, priceless Legendary Count Basie Orchestra* directed by Bill Hughes at the Cape May Jazz Festival presented by New Jersey Department of Travel and Tourism and Bank of America November 6th for one big thrill 8pm – 10pm in the Theatre at Lower Regional High School. The Count Basie Orchestra of today is nineteen performers committed to upholding the Basie tradition with a keyboard set in motion, always swinging Kansas City style, winning 17 Grammies and continuing to perform across North America, Europe and Southeast Asia….come back to Basie. Friday night continues with Richie Cole and “alto madness” in Carneys Other Room. Richie is a master of the sax, a brilliant arranger, composer who constantly shows that there is life, humor and creativity found in classic bebop. He is “one of the last of the breed – a fast and competitive musical gunslinger demonstrating his command of Charlie Parker’s bebop language” states All About Jazz. Barbara King returns by popular demand with her dusky, Sarah Vaughan-like qualities performing in Victorian Gardens at the Marquis de Lafayette Hotel. Raised with a mix of family background cultures from Cuba, Jamaica and Costa Rica and surrounded by music and dancing, Barbara was introduced at an early age to jazz legends such as Sarah, Ella, Dinah and Billie who influence her singing. Continuing in Carneys Main Room is the Radam Schwartz Quintet featuring Radam pumping out driving rhythms on the Hammond B3 along with Anthony Ware on sax, James Gibbs III on trumpet. Radam’s prolific career has led to many successful recordings having performed with David Fathead Newman, Eddie Lockjaw Davis and many others. Friday night is rounded out with Gary Allegretto who is being considered for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album…. a versatile harmonica rockin’ the pure electric and acoustic blues in Cabanas. Allegretto sings with a natural storytelling appeal, a wry sense of humor while his harmonica comes as natural as his own voice that makes you dance from the first song ‘til the last.
     Ravi Coltrane, a true renaissance man who is at the forefront carving up new paths within jazz, opens Saturday night at the Theatre featuring Geri Allen on piano along with Massimo Biolcati, bass, and E. J. Strickland, drums. A modernist who has absorbed a wealth of jazz ranging from his father John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins to contemporary figures such as Steve Coleman, Wayne Shorter who owes equal debt to Joe Henderson. The listener hears the “elusive beauty” of Ravi through his tenor and soprano saxophone as an explosion of rhythmic and melodic sequences that float through the air with grace…deep, soulful, masterful with the appealingly Hendersonian tendency to lay back even when he is driving hard. Saturday night continues to thrill with Houston Person performing at the Jazz Dinner at Aleatheas with open seating at 11pm. A reviewer calls him the natural heir to the boss tenor crown worn so long and
so well by Gene Ammons. It is all “tone”, no flash but instead the warmth of his sound,
lingering over every note….his solos are tuneful enough to be part of the melody of any

*Count Basie Orchestra trademarks used under license from the Trust of William J. Basie
standard. Denise Thimes graces Victorian Gardens with her brilliant voice ranking with the all-time greats such as Ella, Sassy, Lady Day, Nancy and Carmen to name a few. She has shared the
stage with Clark Terry, Dr. Billy Taylor, Jimmy and Tootie Heath, James Moody and will continue to steal the show. Teddy Royal, international instrumental guitarist, will perform with Kyle Kohler on organ and Ken Fowser, sax, in the Boiler Room at Congress Hall. Teddy just won “Best Musician” at the American Idol Talent Show at the Borgata and will fly to Vegas as Borgata’s guest to compete in the finals. Royal calls New Orleans his home where he wrote and recorded with the Staple Singers, Allen Toussaint, Patti LaBelle, the Neville Brothers and was Fats Domino’s guitarist for 30 years. Royal has had a life-long love affair with music which began while growing up listening to the music of Wes Montgomery…..Wes can be heard throughout his playing.   Edgardo Cintron and Inca return to Carneys Main Room by popular demand with a “Tribute to Carlos Santana”, a Latin blast from the past! Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci performing in Carneys Other Room began his career listening to Louis Armstrong and Harry James, received a full-tuition scholarship to Berklee, opened for Wynton Marsalis at the Tri-C Jazz fest in Cleveland after which Wynton invited him to solo with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra . In 2008 he debuted with his own band at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, the Detroit International Jazz Festival and the Tri-C JazzFest. This gifted, mature and very versatile artist performs with warmth and rich lyricism and is a talent who will be remembered. Memphis Gold who continues the blues tradition at Cabanas evokes the vintage sounds of southern soul and blues and reveals his golden knack for resuscitating southern musical traditions. Gold appeared on the cover of February 09 Living Blues Magazine where he is called a throwback to the blues men of yore who learned their licks at the knee of legendary patriarch Charlie Patton, King of the Mississippi Delta Blues.
    The festival includes Jam Sessions Saturday and Sunday in Carneys, Blues Jams in Cabanas with Alan Weber and Frenz Saturday and Frank Bey and the Swing City Blues Band Sunday along with the Saturday CD Signing Party compliments of Barefoot Wines. The 12noon pre-jams at Carneys feature astounding, very talented young musicians ages 11-17….a special treat.
      Schedule, musician’s information and sounds bytes are found on the web at www.capemayjazz.org <http://www.capemayjazz.org> . For more information or to be put on the mailing list please call        609-884-7277 or email info@capemayjazz.com. All Event Weekend Pass to attend 18 events beginning 8pm Friday through 4pm Sunday is $150 general admission. Individual Friday or Saturday Night All Event Wristbands are $55. Saturday Afternoon Jam Wristbands $35, Sunday Jams $25. Reserved Seating is available at the Theatre at Lower Regional High School for an additional $25 per person. Complimentary Festival Transportation running every 10 minutes is available between venues all weekend. Please note Box Office moved to Cape May        Welcome Center, 609 Lafayette Street across from the Acme Parking Lot.
      The 32nd Cape May Jazz Festival is presented by New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism VisitNJ.Com and Bank of America and sponsored by Barefoot Wines, the Delaware River and Bay Authority, WRTI Temple Public Radio, WBGO Jazz 88, WMGM TV40, WCFA 101.5, WTTH the Touch, Cape May Star and Wave, Jazz Times, Verizon Wireless with generous support from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, the New Jersey Cultural Trust, local businesses and donors.

CAPE MAY JAZZ FESTIVAL
Additional information, interviews, hi-res photos available upon request 609-884-8919
Email capemayjazz@comcast.net
schedule, music, bios, photos--http://www.capemayjazz.org

Bret Primack is pleased to report that his YouTube Jazz Video Guy channel has passed eight million views and that he’s just released a Sonny Rollins iPhone App. On the cutting edge of technology and music since he co-founded Jazz Central Station the first major Jazz website in 1994, Bret is an advocate for utilizing new media as marketing and distribution tool for Jazz.  “To reach new listeners," Bret believes, "and consolidate the existing global Jazz audience, it’s important to provide access to Jazz on all new media platforms like YouTube and the iPhone, as well as social media networks Facebook and Twitter.”

The Jazz Video Guy

Bret has produced and posted over four hundred videos YouTube and websites for artists and labels.  Working closely with Sonny Rollins, Joe Lovano, Billy Taylor, the Concord Music Group and Mosaic Records, Bret has developed a reservoir of content and a loyal, enthusiastic worldwide following.  “What’s different now," Bret explains, is that my audience communicates directly with me through email, Facebook and YouTube comments.  Jazz is truly a global medium and the internet empowers musicians and record labels to facilitate the creation and distribution of content with a direct connection to the listener."

The Sonny Rollins iPhone App

The Sonny Rollins iPhone App, Bret’s latest creation, is a mini-website where users can listen to Sonny’s music, watch videos, and purchase concert tickets.  “Once the free App is downloaded from iTunes, it’s very easy to sample and purchase the music, from any location.  One click the music is automatically downloaded to the iPhone. Thirty five million iPhone users is a considerable potential audience for Jazz Apps worldwide."

Download the Free Sonny Rollins iPhone App
http://www.tinyurl.com/sonnyrollinsapp

Jazz Video Guy’s YouTube Channel
http://www.youtube.com/jazzvideoguy

Planet Bret
http://www.planetbret.com

Email: bret@planetbret.com

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These tapes are being downloaded hundreds of times! For example the Automatic Confessional Tape #5A 320 kbps version mp3 has been downloaded 259 times so far in September. Thanks to all of you for your participation and interest in the project!

Media Alert: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 25, 2009
To: Listings/Critics/Features
From: SV Media Relations

National Press Campaign:
SV MEDIA RELATIONS
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310-487-0048

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Tom Braxton

CD Release

"Endless Highway"
Street Date: October 6, 2009

Label: Pacific Coast Jazz
Personnel:

Tom Braxton: tenor,alto & soprano saxes, keyboards, piano, flute, horn arrangements, programming, Len Barnett: percussion (track 3,8, 9), Don Bozman: trombone (track 1,3, 4), Pete Branham: alto sax (track 1,3,4), Eric Brooks: horn orchestrations (track 4), John Carruth: drums/loops (tracks 1,2, 8), Daran DeShazo: acoustic guitars (track 7), Arthur Dyer: lead & background vocals/vocal arrangement (track 3,7), Tim Gant: keyboards/programming (track 2,3, 5), Richard "Rico" Gonzales: percussion (track 7,8), Gerey Johnson: guitars (track 2,5), Braylon Lacy: lead bass, bass (track 4,9), Selinza Mitchell: background vocals (track 3, 6), Joe Ninowski: loop/percussion (track 9), Jennifer Ritter: cello (track 9), Jay Rowe: keyboards/programming & horn arrangements (track 4), Larry Spencer: trumpet (tracks 1,3,4), Jason Thomas: drums (track 3,7,9,10), Joseph Toliver: bass /loop(tracks 1,7, 10), Eric Willis: keyboards/programming (track 6,10), Derrick "Domino" Winding: guitars (tracks 1,3,8) Songs written or co-written by Tom Braxton (track 1,3,4,5,8,9), Tim Gant (track 2 &5), Eric Willis (track 6 & 10), Jay Rowe (track 4), Dewey Bunnell (track 7)

San Diego, CA - September 25, 2009 - Saxophonist and composer Tom Braxton's latest release, "Endless Highway," takes you on the ride of your life. Joined by an outstanding array of instrumentalists and vocalists, this recording is a toe-tapping, colorful, groove-oriented excursion with a sophisticated urban flavor that will make you feel like dancing and singing all day long. "Endless Highway," his second release on the San Diego-based Pacific Coast Jazz label, lifts Braxton to a new level of artistry as he pays homage to his friend and mentor, professional basketball player and bass guitarist, Wayman Tisdale, who recently lost his battle with cancer. Wayman was recently inducted into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame and Tom will be performing at the October 21st Gala in honor of the occasion. The highly anticipated new recording is scheduled for national release on October 6, 2009. To hear audio clips, visit Tom Braxton's website at: http://www.TomBraxton.com.

"We're excited to have the opportunity to represent Tom Braxton's most impressive CD to date," says Donna Nichols, founder and president of Pacific Coast Jazz. "This new disc highlights Braxton as a composer, producer and arranger along with six of his original compositions that feature his effortless transition from soprano, alto and tenor saxophones to showcasing his versatility on piano, keyboards and flute." Nichols' label has teamed up with publicist Joy Foster of SV Media Relations and radio promoter Cliff Gorov at All That Jazz for access to international media buying and radio promotion.

Braxton has shared the stage with renowned artists including Dave Koz, Rick Braun, George Duke, Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler, Jeff Golub, Marcus Miller and Luther Vandross along with opening concerts for Norman Brown, Boney James, Dave Brubeck, Cab Calloway, David Benoit and The Crusaders. He has been featured in media and publications such as JAZZIZ, Smooth Jazz News, CBS's The Saturday Early Show, BET's Jazz Central, CNN, NBC's Inside Stuff and many others. Without a doubt, "Endless Highway" will drive Tom Braxton to the top of the charts while we take a trip with his inspiring tunes at home or on the road. So get ready to pack your bags, roll down the windows and crank up the volume in the "Braxton tradition." "Creating music that brings people joy is my mission in life," says Tom. Looks like he has accomplished his mission on "Endless Highway."

Pacific Coast Jazz, founded in 2003, is an independent jazz label that also offers artist management services. All PCJ artists are distributed worldwide by MVD Audio/Big Daddy Music. For information on Pacific Coast Jazz, visit: www.pacificcoastjazz.com. For more information on Tom Braxton, visit www.TomBraxton.com. For interviews and media inquiries contact Joy Foster at 310-487-0048 or SVMediaRelations@gmail.com.

LIVE PERFORMANCES OCTOBER 2009:

Thu., Oct. 1 - Dallas, TX
Brooklyn Jazz Cafe
7:00 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 2 - Sacramento, CA
C.A.R.E. on the River
(Cancer Benefit & CD Preview Party)
Swabbies on the River
6:00 p.m.

Sun., Oct. 11 - Wichita, KS
NBA Pre-season Game Concert
(Honoring Wayman Tisdale)

Wed., Oct. 14- Reno, NV
KJZS 92.1 FM Live Jazz Night
John Ascuaga's Nugget
Orozko Lounge
5:30 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 17 - Corpus Christi, TX
Texas Jazz Festival
Heritage Park
9:30 p.m.

Sun., Oct. 18 - Corpus Christi, TX
Lord of the Harvest Church
7333 McArdle Road
10:00 a.m.

Wed., Oct. 21 - Tulsa, OK
Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
Induction Banquet Gala
(Honoring Wayman Tisdale)
Jazz Depot

Sat., Oct. 24 - Davenport, IA
Smooth Jazz Fall Festival
Redstone Room
8:00 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 30 - Grambling, LA
Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
Grambling State University
Assembly Center
5:30 p.m.

ABOUT TOM BRAXTON:

Saxophonist and composer Tom Braxton understands his purpose on earth is to create music that touches our hearts. That's why Jazz Review calls Braxton, "...one of smooth jazz's most prolific saxophonists...with all the required tools to become a major force." A seasoned performer, who knows how to charm audiences of all ages, Braxton has his own distinctive and recognizable sound which incorporates elements of Jazz, Latin, Funk and R&B and leaves listeners spellbound, filled with a sense of joy as his music swirls through your soul.

But jazz didn't always come easy growing up in the dusty plains of Lubbock, Texas where it all began for Tom Braxton. As unlikely an environment as it was for a boy to dream of being a jazz musician, Tom fortunately had a direct link to this creative art form through his dad, James ("J.T.") Braxton. "I have to credit my dad with connecting me to jazz at an early age. He introduced me to all the jazz legends: Lester Young, Miles, Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Stitt, Getz, Ben Webster, Coleman Hawkins and many more. He would share how he had heard Count Basie and Duke's original bands and the great Ella Fitzgerald. He put the alto sax in my hands in the 6th grade, after I had been playing piano for two years. At the age of 90, my dad still plays his tenor sax and violin everyday, and he's still gigging!" After graduating valedictorian from high school, Tom attended Texas Tech University on track and music scholarships. "I love to run, and the 200, 400 and 1600-meter relay were my best events." This fact explains his driving energy and stamina on stage today.

During his college years, Braxton formed the jazz-fusion band "No Compromise" which toured the southwest and opened concerts for Joe Sample, Stanley Clarke, George Howard and many others. The band performed many of Tom's original compositions, which helped to fine-tune his writing style. Tom decided to launch his solo career after graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music/Performance degree. His first act of business was to join forces with keyboardist and producer Bernard Wright to release his solo debut album, "Your Move." "The highlight of my first release was having the opportunity to record a duet with long-time friend Kirk Whalum on the song 'Peacemaker.'" Bernard Wright not only produced Braxton's first CD, but also was instrumental in connecting him to a gifted musician/producer who would elevate Tom to the national touring circuit, Wayman Tisdale. "I have to credit Bernard Wright with getting me the gig with Wayman. I flew to Sacramento and played with Wayman where we opened a concert for the Yellowjackets. I'll never forget it . . . it was 1992!! Except for a few years off when my sons were born, I became a regular part of Wayman's group." Wayman Tisdale was quoted saying, "When I'm on the road, Tom is the saxophonist I want to have with me. I love that sweet sound he gets on the horn."

Braxton's solo career continued with his second album, "Katallasso," that mixed memorable, easy funk melodies with some unique production touches. In April 1998, the CD was released internationally on Positive Music Records and featured the talents of Kirk Whalum, Paul Jackson Jr., Bill Maxwell and Bill Cantos. The next two albums took a brief departure from mainstream smooth jazz by connecting with Tom's spiritual side. In 1999, he released an instrumental praise and worship CD entitled "Face to Face" followed two years later with the release of a Christmas album, "Comfort and Joy," that presented Braxton's fresh arrangements of traditional and contemporary holiday favorites. His friend and mentor, Wayman Tisdale, produced his fifth release, "Bounce," for Dave Koz's label, Rendezvous Entertainment. "I remember Wayman approached me with the idea of doing a recording together," said Braxton. "I was very excited about the project and the creative juices began to flow. We had a lot of fun in the studio playing with grooves and melodies and as a result the CD, 'Bounce,' was born."

In 2007, Tom added a new CD to his discography, "Imagine This," on the Pacific Coast Jazz label. "The album kicks off with one of my favorite songs, 'Peg,' by Steely Dan which is a band I've always admired. I wanted to cover that song for years and I when I finally got the opportunity, I was thrilled to include the unique vocal work of Kevin Whalum." SmoothJazz.com wrote, "(Tom Braxton)... absolutely blows me away with his album 'Imagine This.' I'm imagining that this will be the big breakout release for a career that is really kicking into high gear."

Through the years, Tom has shared the stage with many well-known artists including Dave Koz, Rick Braun, George Duke, Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler, Jeff Golub, Marcus Miller, Luther Vandross and Phillip Bailey. Tom has opened concerts for numerous jazz greats including Norman Brown, Boney James, Najee, Dave Brubeck, Cab Calloway, Spyro Gyra, The Rippingtons, David Benoit, Pieces of a Dream, Michael Franks and The Crusaders. Over the years, Braxton has been featured or appeared in media and publications such as JAZZIZ, Smooth Jazz News, CBS's The Saturday Early Show, BET's Jazz Central, TBS, TNT, ESPN, CNN, NBC's Inside Stuff, Positively Texas, ABC's Good Morning Texas and the Fox Network's Good Day Dallas.

In 2009, on the heels of finishing his next Pacific Coast Jazz label CD release, shocking news hit Braxton when Wayman Tisdale lost his battle with cancer. "Wayman was a gifted musician and a great friend that I will always miss. I stood on his right side for over seventeen years and it was my goal to make him sound great every night. Through the years, I became good at blending my sound with his, a valued skill I learned while in his band. Wayman's passing is a reminder of our mortality and it has made me even more determined to live my life to fulfill the purpose God has for me."

Tom's latest project, "Endless Highway," highlights Braxton as a composer, producer and arranger along with six of his original compositions that feature his effortless transition from soprano, alto and tenor saxophones to showcasing his versatility on piano, keyboards and flute. Bursting with exhilarating grooves and sizzling hot horn arrangements, "Endless Highway" manages to lift Braxton to a new level of artistry and is a testament to the many challenges Tom has faced along his highway of life. He hopes it will help others as they continue down their own road. "We are all on this road of life, moving at our own pace, experiencing the smooth places where you can relax and the rough roads that can challenge and discourage you. But we must never forget how important it is to enjoy the ride!"

And Braxton definitely takes us on a memorable ride on this sensational soundtrack. Joined by an outstanding array of instrumentalists and vocalists, this recording is a toe-tapping, colorful, groove-oriented excursion with a sophisticated urban flavor that will make you feel like dancing and singing all day long. From the first and title track, "Endless Highway," which signifies the beginning of this rhythmic ride, to the final track, "Home Sweet Home," that transports us to the end of the CD that chronicles the many experiences we face in life, Braxton creatively completes the full circle of a smooth jazz journey.

Without a doubt, "Endless Highway" will drive Tom Braxton to the top of the charts while we take a trip with his inspiring tunes at home or on the road. So get ready to pack your bags, roll down the windows and crank up the volume in the "Braxton tradition." "Creating music that brings people joy is my mission in life," says Tom. Looks like he has accomplished his mission on "Endless Highway."

http://www.TomBraxton.com

Joy Foster or Shirley D. Downie at: SVMediaRelations@gmail.com
310-487-0048
Keep informed about our current releases at our blog: http://ErrandGirlForJazz.blogspot.com

New Jazz Books From Indiana University Press- Jazz Religion, the Second Line, and Black New Orleans + The Jazz Fiction Anthology

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Create a profile, post some gigs and get in on the discussions about the state of the community and what we can do to spread the good word of jazz for generations to come.
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Clicking on the above link should take you there.
Thanks for your time,
Steve

We have some good news to share, and we'd also like to invite all interested Beatles fans to submit a quote to AAJ for possible inclusion in our upcoming "Jazz Honors the Beatles" article.

If you were part of the "home-taper underground", or just want to know more about this HUGE phenomenon from the late '70's, '80's & early '90's, this is THE PLACE to get it "straight from the horse's mouth", so to speak! Don Campau spun home tapes for his "No Pigeonholes" show from 1985 onward, & has some unique perspectives on the whole "thing" that was goin' down in those years! At: http://www.doncampau.com/livingarchive.htm

July 27, 2009

TO: LISTINGS/CRITICS/FEATURES
FROM: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES
PRESS CONTACT: JIM EIGO, JAZZPROMO@EARTHLINK.NET

Check out one of our favorite new local groups - SOUR OWL; they have gigs coming up all through the month of June all around the area.... also, you can expect that I will be there doin' a LIVE SHOW REVIEW for (at least) one of their gigs... this band RAWKS, volkz!

MAY 25, 2009

TO: LISTINGS/CRITICS/FEATURES
FROM: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES
PRESS CONTACT: JIM EIGO, JAZZPROMO@EARTHLINK.NET

JULY 6 LES PAUL & HIS TRIO 8 & 10PM

TUES. JULY 7 LAURIE KRAUZ & THE DARYL KOJAK OCTET “TAPESTRY REWOVEN” 8PM

JULY 8 MERYL ROMER SO SURE CD RELEASE 7PM
LADY PEARL MUSIC

WED., JULY 8 JACKIE MARTLING’S JOKELAND ON BROADWAY 9PM

JULY 9-12 THE MUSIC OF CHICK COREA
STEVE WILSON, GEORGE COLLIGAN, EDDIE GOMEZ, CINDY BLACKMAN

JULY 13 LES PAUL & HIS TRIO 8 & 10PM

TUES. JULY 14 THE STAN EDWARDS & LINDA IPANEMA LITTLE BIG BAND 8 & 10PM

JULY 15 NOBUKI TAKAMEN GROUP CD REL 7PM

WED., JULY 15 JACKIE MARTLING’S JOKELAND ON BROADWAY 9PM

JULY 16-19 THE MUSIC OF STING
BUTCH THOMAS / SAXOPHONE
KENWOOD DENNARD / DRUMS
DELMAR BROWN / KEYBOARDS
JEFFREY LEE CAMPBELL / GUITAR
LEW SOLOFF / TRUMPET
VINX / LEAD VOCALIST
T.M. STEVENS/ BASS

JULY 20 LES PAUL & HIS TRIO 8 & 10PM

TUES. JULY 21 TONY MIDDLETON & THE BARRY LEVITT BAND 8 & 10PM

JULY 22 GREG SKAFF EAST HARLEM SKYLINE CD RELEASE 7PM
ZOHO MUSIC

WED., JULY 22 JACKIE MARTLING’S JOKELAND ON BROADWAY 9PM

JULY 23-26 PAT MARTINO

JULY 27 LES PAUL & HIS TRIO 8 & 10PM

TUES. JULY 28 TERESE GENECCO & HER LITTLE BIG BAND 8 & 10PM

JULY 29 MARK JONES CD REL 7PM

WED., JULY 22 JACKIE MARTLING’S JOKELAND ON BROADWAY 9PM

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

May 20, 2009

To: Listings/Critics/Features
From: Jazz Promo Services
Press Contact: Jim Eigo, jazzpromo@earthlink.net

Yaala Ballin
Appearing At
Smalls Jazz Club
183 W. 10th St (at 7th Ave.)
http://www.smallsjazzclub.com

Friday, June 12th 2009
Sets@
7:30pm & 9pm
$20

Personal:
Don Hahn - Trumpet
Sacha Perry - Piano
Ari Roland - Bass
Keith Balla – Drums

Born in Israel, 25 year old Yaala Ballin began her jazz career while in high school. Immersing herself in the artistry of Billie Holliday, Sarah Vaughn and Dinah Washington, with their profound synthesis of soul and sophistication, she rapidly became an integral part of Israel's vibrant jazz community. Arriving in New York in 2005, she quickly won the admiration of many of the city's brightest talents.

"Travelin' Alone" is Ms. Ballin's debut recording as a leader. The performances are highly personal statements, perfectly balancing each song's narrative qualities with Ms. Ballin's outstanding command of theory and harmony. The CD swings relentlessly, and is infused throughout with the profound inflection and emotional subtext of the deepest Blues.

MAY 18, 2009

TO: LISTINGS/CRITICS/FEATURES
FROM: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES
PRESS CONTACT: JIM EIGO, JAZZPROMO@EARTHLINK.NET

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB
1650 BROADWAY (CORNER OF 51ST)
NEW YORK, NY 10023
RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121
HTTP://WWW.IRIDIUMJAZZCLUB.COM/
SETS AT 8:30 & 10:30PM (UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
LES PAUL SETS REMAIN AT 8:00 & 10:00PM

EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS TRIO
JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO - LOU PALLO – GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT - BASS

LAURIE KRAUZ & THE DARYL KOJAK OCTET IN TAPESTRY REWOVEN
FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH SHOWS AT 8 AND 10PM

TERESE GENECCO
LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH SHOWS AT 8 AND 10PM

SAT MIDNIGHT SHOW
MATTHEW BRYAN FELD

THIS WEEK AT IRIDIUM

MAY 18 LES PAUL & HIS TRIO 8 & 10PM

TUES. MAY 19 KAREN OBERLIN & THE TEDD FIRTH SEPTET CELEBRATE DORIS DAY, THE JAZZ SINGER, AT 85

MAY 20 CHARNETT MOFFETT TRIO
WILL CALHOUN AND STEPHEN SCOTT)
“THE ART OF IMPROVISATION” CD RELEASE (MOTEMA RECORDS)

MAY 21-24 FINGER POPPIN': A TRIBUTE TO HORACE SILVER
MICHAEL WEISS - PIANO, MUSICAL DIRECTOR
TOM HARRELL – TRUMPET
RANDY BRECKER (SUN ONLY)
ERIC ALEXANDER - TENOR SAXOPHONE
JOHN WEBBER - BASS (EXCEPT MAY 23 DAVID WONG-BASS)
WILLIE JONES III - DRUMS

UPCOMING SHOWS

MAY 2009

MAY 25 LES PAUL & HIS TRIO 8 & 10PM

TUES. MAY 26 TERESE GENECCO & HER LITTLE BIG BAND 8 & 10PM

MAY 27 CHARLIE APICELLA BAND CD RELEASE
CHARLIE APICELLA, GUITAR; DAVE MATTOCK, ORGAN; ALAN KORZIN, DRUMS; SPECIAL GUEST AMY BATEMAN, VIOLIN

MAY 28-MAY 31 MILES FROM INDIA

NICHOLAS PAYTON – TRUMPET(FIRST 2 NIGHTS) + TIM HAGANS(NEXT 2 NIGHTS) (USA)
JOHN BEASLEY – PIANO/KEYBOARDS (USA)
VICTOR BAILEY – BASS (USA)
RUDRESH MAHANTHAPPA – SAXOPHONES (USA-INDIA)
BILL EVANS – SAXOPHONES (FIRST 2 NIGHTS)
DAVE LIEBMAN – SAXOPHONES (APRIL 30)
PETE COSEY – GUITAR (USA)
BADAL ROY – TABLA (USA-INDIA)
LENNY WHITE – DRUMS (USA) APRIL 28TH & MAY 1
NDUGU CHANCLER – DRUMS (USA) APRIL 29TH AND 30TH.
VINCE WILBURN – DRUMS (USA)
HIDAYAT KHAN – SITAR/VOCAL (INDIA)
V.K. RAMAN – FLUTE/VOCAL(INDIA)

MAY 30 STEPHEN TYLER DAVIS 12:00AM

JUNE SCHEDULE

JUNE 1 LES PAUL & HIS TRIO 8 & 10PM

TUES. JUNE 2 LAURIE KRAUZ & THE DARYL KOJAK OCTET "TAPESTRY REWOVEN 8 & 10PM

JUNE 3 ED PALERMO BIG BAND CD RELEASE

JUNE 4-7 DAVE WECKL, OZ NOY, WILL LEE

SAT., JUNE 6 THE FOUR HORSEMEN MIDNIGHT

FRI JUNE 5 7PM RITT HENN CD RELEASE: "TIMBER" 7PM
RITT HENN, BASS & VOCAL, BENNETT PASTER, KEYBOARDS, DENNIS MCDERMOTT, DRUMS,
DANIEL A. WEISS, GUITAR, INA MAY WOOL, BACKGROUND VOCALS

JUNE 8 LES PAUL & HIS TRIO 8 & 10PM

TUES., JUNE 9 MIKE BERKOWITZ & THE GENE KRUPA ORCHESTRA 8 & 10PM

JUNE 10 B.D. LENZ CD RELEASE 7PM
BD LENZ FEATURING “THE LATE SHOW’S” WILL LEE, JOEL ROSENBLATT, AND NICK ROLFE

WED., JUNE 10 JACKIE MARTLING’S JOKELAND ON BROADWAY 9PM

JUNE 11-14 HUBTONES: TRIBUTE TO FREDDIE HUBBARD
BOBBY HUTCHERSON- VIBRAPHONE (JUNE 12-14)
NICHOLAS PAYTON- TRUMPET (JUNE 11 AND 12)
CURTIS FULLER- TROMBONE (JUNE 13 AND 14)
JAMES SPAULDING- ALTO SAX
CRAIG HANDY- TENOR SAX
DAVID WEISS- TRUMPET
DWAYNE BURNO- BASS
GEORGE CABLES- PIANO (JUNE 11 AND 12)
MULGREW MILLER- PIANO (JUNE 13 AND 14)
LENNY WHITE- DRUMS (JUNE 11 AND 12)
LOUIS HAYES- DRUMS (JUNE 13 AND 14)

FRI., JUNE 12 BROADWAY AFTER DARK - GIRLS GONE WILD!!! MIDNIGHT

FRI., JUNE 13 WET COMA MIDNIGHT

JUNE 15 LES PAUL & HIS TRIO 8 & 10PM

TUES. JUNE 16 TOM MORIMOTO'S LITTLE BIG BAND - WITH GUEST VOCALIST PAT HOLLEY 8 & 10PM

JUNE 17 ACUNA/HOFF/MATHISEN: CD RELEASE 7PM
ALEX ACUNA- DRUMS AND PERCUSSION
JAN GUNNAR HOFF- PIANO AND KEYBOARDS
PER MATHISEN- ELECTRIC AND ACOUSTIC BASS

WED., JUNE 17 JACKIE MARTLING’S JOKELAND ON BROADWAY 9PM

JUNE 18-21 GERI ALLEN BAND FEAT. RAVI COLTRANE, JAMES CARTER, JOE SAUNDERS, JEFF WATTS

FRI., JUNE 20 IRIDIUM LATE NIGHT TBA MIDNIGHT

JUNE 22 LES PAUL & HIS TRIO 8 & 10PM

TUES. JUNE 23 THE GEORGE CARROLL JAZZ QUARTET 8 & 10PM

JUNE 24 MONNETTE SUDLER 7PM

JUNE 24 JACKIE MARTLING’S JOKELAND ON BROADWAY 9PM

JUNE 25-28 JACKY TERRASSON TRIO
JACKY TERRASSON, PIANO, BEN WILLIAMS, BASS, JAMIRE WILLIAMS, DRUMS

THURS. JUNE 25 PERRY DANOS CD RELEASE 7PM
PERRY DANOS VOCALS AND GUITAR
KEVIN MADILL: MUSICAL DIRECTOR AND KEYS
JOE MURPHY: BASS
RAY VON ROTZ: DRUMS

FRI., JUNE 27 IRIDIUM LATE NIGHT TBA MIDNIGHT

JUNE 29 LES PAUL & HIS TRIO 8 & 10PM

TUES. JUNE 30 TERESE GENECCO & HER LITTLE BIG BAND 8 & 10PM

JULY SCHEDULE

JULY 1 EYRAN KATSENELENBOGEN CD REL 7PM
88 FINGERS SOLO PIANO

WED., JULY 1 JACKIE MARTLING’S JOKELAND ON BROADWAY 9PM

JULY 2-5 CYRUS CHESTNUT TRIO

JULY 2 SANDRO ALBERT QUARTET 7PM

JULY 6 LES PAUL & HIS TRIO 8 & 10PM

TUES. JULY 7 LAURIE KRAUZ & THE DARYL KOJAK OCTET “TAPESTRY REWOVEN” 8PM

JULY 8 MERYL ROMER SO SURE CD RELEASE 7PM
LADY PEARL MUSIC

WED., JULY 8 JACKIE MARTLING’S JOKELAND ON BROADWAY 9PM

JULY 9-12 THE MUSIC OF CHICK COREA
RANDY BRECKER, STEVE WILSON, GEORGE COLLIGAN, EDDIE GOMEZ, CINDY BLACKMAN

JULY 13 LES PAUL & HIS TRIO 8 & 10PM

TUES. JULY 14 THE STAN EDWARDS & LINDA IPANEMA LITTLE BIG BAND 8 & 10PM

JULY 15 NOBUKI TAKAMEN GROUP CD REL 7PM

WED., JULY 15 JACKIE MARTLING’S JOKELAND ON BROADWAY 9PM

JULY 16-19 THE MUSIC OF STING
BUTCH THOMAS / SAXOPHONE
KENWOOD DENNARD / DRUMS
DELMAR BROWN / KEYBOARDS
JEFFREY LEE CAMPBELL / GUITAR
LEW SOLOFF / TRUMPET
VINX / LEAD VOCALIST
T.M. STEVENS/ BASS

JULY 20 LES PAUL & HIS TRIO 8 & 10PM

TUES. JULY 21 TONY MIDDLETON & THE BARRY LEVITT BAND 8 & 10PM

JULY 22 GREG SKAFF EAST HARLEM SKYLINE CD RELEASE 7PM
ZOHO MUSIC

WED., JULY 22 JACKIE MARTLING’S JOKELAND ON BROADWAY 9PM

JULY 23-26 PAT MARTINO

JULY 27 LES PAUL & HIS TRIO 8 & 10PM

TUES. JULY 28 TERESE GENECCO & HER LITTLE BIG BAND 8 & 10PM

JULY 29 MARK JONES CD REL 7PM

WED., JULY 22 JACKIE MARTLING’S JOKELAND ON BROADWAY 9PM

AUGUST SCHEDULE

JULY 30-AUGUST 2 WALLACE RONEY BAND

AUG 3 LES PAUL & HIS TRIO 8 & 10PM

TUES. AUG. LAURIE KRAUZ & THE DARYL KOJAK OCTET IN TAPESTRY REWOVEN 8 AND 10PM

WED. AUG. 5 GABRIEL ESPINOSA CD REL 7PM
GABRIEL ESPINOSA-BASS, CLAUDIO RODITI-TRUMPET, HELIO ALVES-PIANO, ANAT COHEN-CLARINET, ADRIANO SANTOS-DRUMS, PAUL MEYERS-GUITAR AND ALISON WEDDING-VOCALS

WED., AUG. 5 JACKIE MARTLING’S JOKELAND ON BROADWAY 9PM

AUGUST 6-9 FREDA PAYNE SINGS THE MUSIC OF ELLA FITZGERALD

AUG 10 LES PAUL & HIS TRIO 8 & 10PM

TUES. AUG. 11 TBA

AUGUST 12-16 ELIANE ELIAS TRIBUTE TO BILL EVANS

AUG 17 LES PAUL & HIS TRIO 8 & 10PM

TUES. AUG. 18 TBA

AUGUST 19-23 TIERNEY SUTTON

AUG 24 LES PAUL & HIS TRIO 8 & 10PM

TUES. AUG. 25 TERESE GENECCO 8 AND 10PM

WED., AUG. 26 TED KOOSHIAN’S STANDARD ORBIT QUARTET CD RELEASE 7PM

Wed., Aug. 26 JACKIE MARTLING’S JOKELAND ON BROADWAY

AUGUST 27-30 DAVID SANCHEZ BAND

AUG 31 LES PAUL & HIS TRIO 8 & 10PM

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

May 12, 2009

To: Listings/Critics/Features
From: Jazz Promo Services
Press Contact: Jim Eigo, jazzpromo@earthlink.net

Rochester and New York City will play host to the largest ever series of UK jazz concerts in June 2008. Arts Council England have agreed to support the British artists programmed at this year’s Rochester International Jazz Festival, New York (RIJF), as part of their international concert series ‘Made in the UK’.

Produced by ESIP, the artists selected for the nine RIJF concerts from 12 – 20 June are The Peter King Quartet, Liane Carroll Trio, the Neil Cowley Trio, Tessa Souter Quartet, Tony Kofi Quartet, Norma Winstone with Gareth Williams & Tim Garland’s Lighthouse Trio. Huw Warren and the Paula Gardiner Trio will also be performing at the festival to represent ‘Welsh Jazz’.

Additional concerts in NYC will be launched with a double bill of BBC Jazz award winning singer-pianist, Liane Carroll, and legendary saxophonist Peter King at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola, Lincoln Center on 8 June. Neil Cowley is also confirmed for ‘Joe’s’ Pub in New York on 16 June with Grammy nominated singer Norma Winstone pairing up for a double bill with NYC-based Tessa Souter on 20 June, while saxophonists Tony Kofi and Tim Garland pair up at the same venue on Sunday 21st.

Tim Garland's Lighthouse Trio continue their tour with a concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington on 23 June before heading to Chicago, and then finishing up at the Catalina in LA on 29 June. Neil Cowley's Trio will play a date at Boston's Cafe 939 on 12 June.

RIJF has become one of the USA’s leading jazz festivals in the six years of its existence. As well as presenting legendary artists from the jazz community such as Wynton Marsalis and Dave Brubeck the RIJF places strong emphasis on presenting the emerging artists from around the world. John Nugent, RIJF Producer and Artistic Director, said, “We’ve been impressed with jazz musicians coming from the UK for many years now and after the success of the pilot last year we have made ‘Made in the UK’ a regular part of the festival.”

ESIP has been programming cutting-edge concerts, tours and festivals for a variety of UK and international clients. “We’ve been given the opportunity to present British artists at one of the most prestigious jazz festivals in the world and introduce their music to a wider audience. We are honoured to be working with John Nugent and his team in Rochester and grateful to Arts Council England & Welsh Arts International for supporting our concert series.” John Ellson, Director of ESIP.

Made In The UK Concert Schedule

Dizzy's Club Coca Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York
Monday 8th June   Peter King Quartet / Liane Carroll Trio

Rochester Jazz Festival
Christ Church, Rochester – 6.45pm/8.45pm
Friday 12th June   Peter King Quartet
Saturday 13th June   Liane Carroll Trio
Sunday 14th June   Neil Cowley Trio
Monday 15th June   Huw Warren
Tuesday 16th June   Paula Gardiner Trio with Huw Warren
Wednesday 17th June   Tessa Souter Quartet
Thursday 18th June   Tony Kofi Quartet
Friday 19th June   Norma Winstone with Gareth Williams
Saturday 20th June   Tim Garland’s Lighthouse Trio

Sweet Rhythm, New York
Saturday 20th June   Norma Winstone with Gareth Williams / Tessa Souter Quartet
Sunday 21st June   Tim Garland’s Lighthouse Trio / Tony Kofi Quartet

Cafe 939, Boston
Friday 12th June   Neil Cowley Trio

Joe's Pub, New York
Tuesday 16th June   Neil Cowley Trio

Kennedy Center, Washington
Tuesday 23rd June   Tim Garland’s Lighthouse Trio

Catalina Bar & Grill, Los Angeles
Monday 29th June   Tim Garland’s Lighthouse Trio

For Further information

Rochester International Jazz Festival – www.rochesterjazz.com

ESIP Limited – www.esip.co.uk
For more information about the ‘Made in the UK’ international concert series please contact:
John Ellson – john@esip.co.uk / tel: + 44 118 940 6812

Jazz Services – www.jazzservices.org.uk
For press enquiries, please contact:
Joe Paice - info@jazzservices.org.uk / tel: + 44 207 928 9089

Produced by ESIP in association with Jazz Services Supported by the Arts Council of England

Artist Biographies

PETER KING QUARTET
With Martin Drew (Drums), Steve Melling (piano) & Geoff Gascoyne (Bass)
For nearly forty years saxophonist Peter King has been internationally recognised as Europe's leading Parker-disciple. His virtuosity as a bebop player led him to play in small groups alongside Bud Powell, Max Roach and Milt Jackson and with the big bands of Count Basie, Ray Charles and Johnny Dankworth. His immensely powerful playing technique has continued to evolve drawing on more recent harmonic innovations, while never losing innate swing. King continues to tour regularly in Europe and is a regular soloist with the Charlie Watts Quintet.

LIANE CARROLL TRIO
Singer/pianist Liane Carroll is one of the most popular figures on the UK jazz scene. A beautiful singer, her shows lead an audience through soulful blues, powerful funk, and heart-rending ballads all delivered with wit and charm. She has worked with a huge variety of artists from Sir Paul McCartney and Gerry Rafferty to Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Since 2007 Carroll has won a number of awards including 'Best Vocalist' and 'Best of Jazz' categories at the BBC Jazz Awards and 'Musician of the Year' at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2008.

THE NEIL COWLEY TRIO
Fizzing with the energy of rock and the surging dynamics of dance music, the Neil Cowley Trio have been placed at the forefront of the British ‘Post-Jazz’ movement – a scene driven by simple musical curiosity, a post ipod, everything fits aesthetic that says the old certainties of form and genre are increasingly redundant. Classically trained, Cowley is a dazzling pianist and outstanding composer; indeed, his beautiful, sometimes forceful melodies and thrilling climaxes earned his trio’s debut recording, Displaced, a BBC Jazz Award for Best Album. Helped by Cowley's “mischievous humour” and “marvellously English wit”, the trio have built a reputation for their captivating, exciting live shows and remarkable rapport with their audience.

HUW WARREN
Pianist and composer Huw Warren is known as one of the UK's most individual and versatile creative forces with work crossing the divides between Jazz, Contemporary Music and World Music. Along with solo performances and commissions, he has collaborated internationally with Mark Feldman, Peter Herbert, Maria Pia De Vito and Theo Bleckmann amongst others. Huw is also known to many as co-founder of cult Brit jazzers "Perfect Houseplants" and regular arranger/musical director for folk singer June Tabor. As a composer Huw has been commissioned by the BBC, Piano Circus, RSC, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Welsh Chamber Orchestra, Tango Siempre, LPO Renga Ensemble, ABRSM, Palladian Ensemble, Koch Ensemble, Elena Riu, and numerous festivals worldwide.

PAULA GARDINER
Paula Gardiner’s presence on the Welsh Jazz scene has been an inspiring one for a long time. As well as heading up the Jazz course at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Paula is the Honorary President of the Swansea-based organisation, Women in Jazz. In fact, Paula has been so active around the region that it is surprising that she has yet to achieve the wider recognition in Britain and Europe that she so richly deserves. One of Britain’s most lyrical and melodic bass players, Paula Gardiner is also an accomplished classical guitarist and flautist. Her first influences from the Jazz world came from European players like Eberhard Weber, highly melodic musicians and composers, who draw on a European heritage, as well as on Jazz.

TESSA SOUTER
With Jason Ennis (guitar), Gary Wang (bass), Conor Meehan (drums)
Born in the UK, the daughter of Trinidadian and English parents, now New York-based vocalist, composer, and lyricist Tessa Souter imbues a mix of jazz and stunning originals with the soul and passion of flamenco, Indian and Middle Eastern music. New York Sun critic Will Friedwald. The Philadelphia Inquirer raved about her "amazing" debut CD Listen Love and "crystal-clear voice with diamond-cut phrasing.” Drum legend Joe La Barbera says: "Tessa is a unique voice in jazz." She moved to New York in the late 90’s where she started sitting in at jazz jams. Following a brief spell at New York's Manhattan School of Music, she studied privately with jazz vocal legend Mark Murphy, who says of her, ‘She’s a complete musician - extraordinary and moving’.

NORMA WINSTONE with GARETH WILLIAMS
Born in London, Norma Winstone first attracted attention in the late sixties when she shared the bill at Ronnie Scott's Club with Roland Kirk. Although she began her career singing jazz standards, she became involved in the avant garde movement, exploring the use of the voice in an experimental way and evolving her own wordless approach to improvisation. She continues in the forefront of British jazz and was nominated again in the 2007 BBC Jazz Awards for best vocalist as well as being awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in the same year. Norma performed her debut concert as a featured artist in New York in June 2008 at Joe’s Pub with great audience reaction and critical success. In 2009, she received a Grammy nomination, and the presigious Skoda Jazz Prize for her contribution to European Jazz. Gareth Williams is one of the most intensely creative, dynamic and exciting performers on the UK scene. He has been receiving increasing critical and public acclaim since becoming a professional musician in the early 90s. Described as “a jewel of a player... spinning out luminous introductions and codas” by Jazziz Magazine (USA), he has dazzled audiences not only by his virtuoso approach to the piano, but also by his multi-instrumentalist talents on guitar and vocals.

TONY KOFI QUARTET featuring JONATHAN GEE
Kofi plays soprano, alto, and baritone saxophone with equal dexterity and accomplishment; his soprano has a Coltrane-like fluidity; his alto agile and peppery: his baritone dark toned, sonorous and bold. After studying at Berklee on a full scholarship, Kofi went on to be a member of two of British jazz's most influential groups in the 1990s - the Jazz Warriors and Gary Crosby's Nu Troop. He has since appeared with Branford Marsalis, Courtney Pine, Queen Latifah, Ralph Moore, Andrew Hill, Sam Rivers and was recently invited to join the World Saxophone Quartet alongside David Murray, Oliver Lake and Hamiet Bluiett. His quartet features his own compositions drawing on the blues, Gospel, Jazz, funk, Latin, African rhythms, Be-bop and infused with his love of Thelonious Monk.

TIM GARLAND’S LIGHTHOUSE TRIO
Tim Garland is widely known as one of the UK’s most successful musical exports working in jazz. He first made international waves playing saxophone, bass clarinet and flute with Chick Corea, and has also toured and recorded extensively with Vibes player Joe Locke and drum legend Bill Bruford. He has orchestrated five of Chick’s best loved pieces for the Grammy Award winning "The New Crystal Silence" album - described by Pat Metheny as "magnificent and creative arrangements". The Lighthouse Trio features award-winning pianist Gwilym Simcock, described by Chick Corea as "...an original - a creative genius", and the incredible Israeli percussionist, Asaf Sirkis. They will be performing music from Tim’s new album Libra (Global Mix).

For Interviews, Photos and Promos Contact:
Jim Eigo Jazz Promo Services T: 845-986-1677 E-Mail: jazzpromo@earthlink.net
Jazz Promo East: Lorraine Tucci Sound newsoundideas@earthlink.net

There's a flurry of action at this year's Montreal Guitar Show, on every level! After announcing the creation of an entirely new section devoted to the electric guitar for its 3rd edition, the extremely popular event expands its playing field by moving to the Palais des congrès de Montréal! This user-friendly space offers much more room, and it's less than 450 meters from the Festival site! Add in an incredible array of activities, new showsŠ and the same passion that has made the MGS the destination for top-flight guitar! Fire up your musical imagination this July 3 to 5 and find the guitar of your dreams!

Enchantment everywhereŠ for everyone!
The Montreal Guitar Show's mission is to assemble the most impressive array of luthiers from around the world in one space. And it's "mission accomplished" once again, now that guitar fiends can admire, try out and even purchase the crème de la crème produced by luthiers from Quebec and Canada, the United States, France, Switzerland, Italy, Portugal, England, Finland and Australia. Hundreds of instruments of every kind-acoustic, resonator and resophonic, electric, archtop, chambered, bass, gypsy, metal and nylon stringed, classical, bouzouki, mandolin, baritone, ukulele, flamenco, Weissenborn, Maccafferi, banjo, romantic, oud, lute, Saz, harp guitar, HawaiianŠ-await the most fanatic guitarists, the most avid collectors, and the newest devotees of the six-string religion!

The general audience will welcome the return of a full slate of free concerts, and a wide range of guitar-related activities including conferences hosted by professionals in their areas of expertise. And don't forget our renowned array of guitar summits in the Guitarissimo series, presented in the Cinquième Salle in Place des Arts, featuring Monte Montgomery, Peppino D'Agostino, Russell Malone, Sylvain Provost, Frank Vignola, Olivier Langevin, Don Alder, Muriel Anderson, Valérie Duchâteau and Stanley Jordan, as well as the Guitare Guitare series, in Salon Jeanne-Mance at the Hyatt Regency Montréal, with a list of performers to come later.

Welcome to Electric Avenue!
Worshipped by many, loved by all! Starting this year, the electric guitar joins the party when the MGS reserves a room-and a full program of activities-including the participation of dozens of electric guitar luthiers and small manufacturers of high-level accessories including amplifiers, effects and pedals.
A guitar Palais
The Montreal Guitar Show moves its activities to the Palais des congrès de Montréal. Located within easy reach of the site of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (447 metres away!), it offers both luthiers and fans a larger area, with all rooms and activities located on the same floor.

Now more than ever, the MGS is a Mecca for guitar fans! Don't miss the 3rd edition of the Montreal Guitar Show, from July 3 to 5, in the Palais des congrès de Montréal! For all the info on this ultimate guitar experience, visit http://montrealguitarshow.com

May 12, 2009

To: Listings/Critics/Features
From: Iridium Jazz Club
PRESS Contact: JIM EIGO, jazzpromo@earthlink.net

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB
1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st)
NEW YORK, NY 10023
RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121
http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/

EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS TRIO
JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO - LOU PALLO – GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT - BASS
SHOWS AT 8:00 & 10:00 PM

Monday, June 8th
Les Paul’s 94th Birthday Celebration

Photo by Jim Eigo

Les Paul's regular Monday night appearances at The Iridium Jazz Club since April 1995 attract devoted fans from all over the world. World-class musicians like Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Tony Bennett, Steve Miller, George Benson, Pat Metheny, Jeff Beck, Slash and countless others come to pay homage. By far, this is the music industry's most important regular music gig in NYC.

Les Paul is a living legend and an icon of the music world. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, received multiple Grammy Awards, pioneered the modern electric guitar and invented numerous recording techniques. Les has influenced countless musicians and guitarists and is hailed as "The Father Of The Electric Guitar".

Iridium Jazz Club Publicist
Jim Eigo Jazz Promo Services T: 845-986-1677 E-Mail: jazzpromo@earthlink.net

Sanofi-aventis Jazzfest 2009
The Metropolitan Region’s Oldest Mainstream Jazz Festival
June 5-6
Drew University • Madison, New Jersey
http://www.njjs.org/

The metropolitan area’s oldest mainstream jazz festival will take place on the campus of Drew University in Madison, New Jersey on June 5 and 6 with almost 100 musicians performing on three stages! The festival kicks off on Friday June 5 at 7:00 PM with a free concert featuring three of New Jersey’s best high school bands. With JVC withdrawing from the New York scene, the sanofi-aventis Jazzfest is now the region’s only true straight ahead jazz festival.

On Saturday, the gates open at 11:00 am and the music begins at noon and runs until 10:00 PM. In the afternoon, four bands will alternate sets on three stages both indoors in the Dorothy Young Performing Arts Center and outdoors under the jazz tent. Those bands include a tribute to the great Benny Goodman with the Allan Vache Benny Goodman Tribute Big Band, the Houston Person Quartet, Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, Trio da Paz and the Generations of Jazz with Pam Purvis.

In the evening, three groups take the main stage with the Rio Clemente Trio and vocalist Laura Hull kicking things off at 5:30 pm. At 7:00 pm, jazz singer Curtis Stigers takes the stage followed by Sherrie Maricle and the DIVA Jazz Orchestra.

·       The Benny Goodman Tribute Big Band is one of the official bands approved by the great clarinetist’s estate to celebrate the centennial of his birth. Led by Allen Vache, the band features some of the swingingest musicians in jazz, including Warren Vache, Terry Blaine, Randy Reinhart, Tom Artin, Mark Shane and Joe Ascione.

·       Complimenting the swing of the Goodman band will be Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks whose recreation of hot jazz from the twenties and thirties have made them one of the most sought after ensembles in the country, with many guest appearances in film and on radio.

·       Trio da Paz brings together three of Brazil’s top jazz musicians, Romero Lubambo, Nilson Matta and Duduka deFonseca. Their brand of infectious South American jazz has given them a worldwide audience.

·       Saxophonist Houston Person is riding a new wave of popularity as a younger generation is discovering his soulful, bluesy style. Although he has recorded more that 75 albums, he has never lost his creative, swinging edge.

·       In the evening, Jazzfest will feature the locally popular Rio Clemente Trio with singer Laura Hull from 5:30 to 7:00. They will be followed by singer Curtis Stigers who has made the transition from pop star in the 1980s to jazz star today. He has appeared with Eric Clapton, Herbie Hancock, Diana Krall and Wynton Marsalis, to name a few of the great artists who love his style. He has been called the “best male jazz singer of his generation” by the critics.

·       The evening concludes with one of the best big bands on the scene today, the all-woman big band Sherrie Maricle & the DIVA Jazz Orchestra. Leading critic and reader polls consistently rank them as one of the best big bands in the world and for good reason. Following in the tradition of the Buddy Rich Big Band, DIVA blends a contemporary sound with a big band tradition. Their performances are uniquely spontaneous, energetic and lots of fun.

The sanofi-aventis Jazzfest co-sponsored by RXR will also feature great food and many vendors all day on Saturday, including a special Southern Barbecue, sales of rare CDs and vinyl records, jazz related art and jewelry as well as many craft and retail vendors. The festival is also made possible by the generous support of corporations and local organizations, including JazzMobile, Madison Downtown Development Commission, Toyota of Morristown, WBGO Jazz88FM and JazzTimes Magazine. The Best Western Morristown Inn is the official festival hotel and offers a special discount room rate for attendees of the festival. The Morristown Inn is located just two miles from the Drew campus in historic Morristown.

Tickets are only $50.00 in advance, but will be $65.00 at the gate on June 6. New Jersey Jazz Society members enjoy even larger savings. For more information, advance sale discount tickets, membership information and hotel reservations log onto http://www.njjs.org/ or call 800-303-6557. Students are $10.00 at the gate and kids 16 and under are free. Drew University is conveniently located on Route 124 in Madison and parking is free.

Finally, the weekend you have all been waiting for to get your live summer music mix kicked off, is here!

It begins May 15th, 2009 at Club Lambi, where your requests have been answered, and after an almost two year absence from the original scene, Sharon Brooks will finally be giving her Montreal fans a taste of her new look and sound. The budding Barbadian/Canadian singer/songwriter, just recently completed a brief radio tour of Australia and Barbados, and is preparing for the release of her third independent album, “Black Rock”. Yes you heard it right folks, our soul songstress, has gone ROCK, and she’s also playing bass…..you don’t want to miss this. Sharon will be opening for Montreal superfunk group Groove Attic, who will be releasing their first album “Like A Tree”. The night will be rounded up with visuals by Mere Phantoms and vibes by DJ Sarcastic. Doors open at 9pm with a special industry meet and greet, where artists can network, meet with media and other industry personnel.

Sharon will also be gracing the stage with multi musician line up Kalmunity Vibes Collective as they celebrate their 6th anniversary on May 16th, at the Saints. The live improv collective will also be launching their new website and there will be special guest performances by Nomadic Massive, Ian Kamau of Toronto and more. Please see attached flyer for more information.

In a time when everyone is complaining about the lack of great live events and music, we hope you will come out and support as both nights are offering not just a taste of what Montréal’s artists are doing originally, but a full meal of the city’s top local artists, and music, music, music.

For more information please feel free to contact us at sbrooks003@videotron.ca, and please, spread the word, forward the email, and we will definitely be looking forward to seeing you there. If you wish to be present for the industry meet and greet, please RSVP to the same email address.

My very close associate, The Rare Music Curator, just posted another fine podcast. This time, a special on the music of trumpeter, Dave Douglas. This is a super hot show of not only jazz but some interesting classical style composition as well. All unreleased, all live, all rare and presented for the love of this music.

Now, we wouldn’t normally hit you with 2 newsletters in the space of a week, but this is an extra special announcement that no Tru Thoughts fan would want to miss: London tour dates are now confirmed at top venues for Quantic and his Combo Bárbaro in September, and Hot 8 Brass Band in June! Read on for details of when, where and how to get tickets…

Quantic and his Combo Bárbaro @ The Roundhouse <http://www.roundhouse.org.uk> This show, at one of London's most highly regarded live venues, is going to be Quantic's biggest London date ever, so make sure you are part of the crowd by booking early!

Following on from the spectacular musical magic of the Quantic Soul Orchestra, Quantic and his Combo Bárbaro is a fantastic new band of acclaimed musicians from all over the world, assembled by Will 'Quantic' Holland in Cali, the Colombian city that he has made his home.

The album, 'Tradition In Transition' is out on 6th July, and has already gained the following great reactions:

Craig Charles, BBC 6Music: “Wonderful! Deep, organic and uniquely brilliant. His best work to date.”

Gilles Peterson, BBC Radio 1: “Lush … A Brilliant LP … Tru Thoughts Brighton - that’s what it’s all about!”

Mr Scruff: “’Tradition In Transition’ is really, really good - as expected!”

Nickodemus – “From the moment I heard the first mix of “The Dreaming Mind” I knew Quantic was taking his Music to another level. Tradition in Transition is a Masterpiece for all generations!”

On the crest of a burgeoning worldwide wave of interest in the lesser-tapped sources of music from the Caribbean, Latin America and Africa, Quantic and his new band, the Combo Bárbaro, are leading the charge. The stunning album, and upcoming live tour throughout August and September, will see this international cast of acclaimed musical creators fusing those rediscovered psychedelic, experimental and rhythmically rich sounds of the past with deep funk and soul elements, giving life to an explosive sonic snapshot of the eclectic and ever-evolving musical landscape of the Americas.

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This is the only London date of 2009 for New Orleans' finest, Hot 8 Brass Band. And with support from label-mates Belleruche, who bring their unique sultry yet quirky brand of turntable soul music; along with The Baker Brothers; and Tru Thoughts A&R and head honcho Robert Luis on the decks; this show at the Scala is absolutely not to be missed.

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Their recent vists to the uk have seen Hot 8 Brass Band storm the busking challenge on BBC2's Culture Show and play sellout shows around the country, as well as 2008's Big Chill, where they absolutely wowed the assembled hoardes of festival-goers, being namd by the Observer as one of the highlights of the weekend.

Mixing traditional New Orleans street music with funk danceability and a shot of hip hop attitude, New Orleans' own Hot 8 Brass Band has epitomized New Orleans street music for over a decade. The band plays the traditional Second Line parades, hosted each Sunday afternoon by Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs, infusing their performances with the funk and energy that makes New Orleans music loved around the world.

The members of Hot 8 Brass Band were born and raised in New Orleans and many began playing together in high school. What makes Hot 8 so special are the sounds they coax from their well-loved, well-worn horns. An evening with the Hot 8 is like no other...

* has a faculty that has included 5 MacArthur "Genius" Grant Winners and 4 NEA Jazz Masters?

* had the nation's first ever fully accredited jazz studies program at a music conservatory during a time when there were strict lines between classical and jazz music?

* spawned numerous Grammy winning composers and performers, thousands of highly acclaimed CDs, and many of the musicians on NYC's "downtown" scene?

* has had faculty members including Carl Atkins, George Russell, Jaki Byard, Ran Blake, Paul Bley, Steve Lacy, Gunther Schuller, Ron Carter, Cecil McBee, Jimmy Giuffre, Mick Goodrick, William Thomas McKinley, Joe Maneri, John McNeil, Míguel Zenon, Hankus Netsky, Bob Brookmeyer, Miroslav Vitous, Bob Moses, Dominique Eade, John Lockwood, Frank Carlberg, Gene Bertoncini, Geri Allen, and many others.

* has given honorary doctor of music degrees to Bob Brookmeyer, Wayne Shorter, Ran Blake, David Baker, George Russell, Roy Haynes, Dave Holland, Sonny Rollins, Marian McPartland, Ron Carter, Benny Carter, Aretha Franklin, Clark Terry, Lionel Hampton, Ornette Coleman, Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, Miles Davis, Gil Evans, John Lewis, Max Roach, Gunther Schuller, Cecil Taylor and Eubie Blake?

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Jazz Studies Program, New England Conservatory celebrates with two week-long series of concerts in Boston (October 2009) and NYC (March 2010).

A highlight will be the world premiere of a new work written by renowned saxophonist Wayne Shorter to be performed with his Quartet and the NEC Philharmonia on Saturday, October 24 in NEC's Jordan Hall.

A full press release is below. I hope you'll consider covering this amazing program, of which alum Frank London says: "Everything that I have done throughout my career has been based on the lessons that I learned at NEC."

Please let me know if you'd like a full press kit (either hard copy or electronic) or more information. The more I learn about this program, its faculty and its students, the more impressed I become.

New England Conservatory Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Jazz Studies in 2009-10

Two Week-long Series of Concerts in Boston and New York Feature Distinguished Faculty, Alumni, Students

Headliner Performance at NEC Stars Wayne Shorter Quartet with NEC Philharmonia

New England Conservatory celebrates the 40th Anniversary of its first-in-the-nation Jazz Studies program during the 2009-10 academic year. Spotlighting some of NEC's distinguished alumni, faculty and students, the festivities will be centered on a week each of ticketed and free concerts in Boston and New York City as well as clinics and community events surrounding the concerts. The Boston centerpiece will be the performance of the Wayne Shorter Quartet with NEC's Philharmonia on October 24, 2009 in NEC's Jordan Hall.

Shorter and his quartet will play the first set and then join forces with the NEC Philharmonia orchestra and Hugh Wolff, the Stanford and Norma Jean Calderwood Director of Orchestras. Shorter is writing brand new charts especially for this collaboration with orchestra.

NEC's Boston celebrations kick off October 18 and will feature nightly ticketed concerts at venues including the Western Front, Regattabar, Scullers Jazz Club, and NEC's Jordan Hall. In addition to the Wayne Shorter performance, the weekend will be highlighted by an All-Star Jam with the NEC Jazz Orchestra, October 23 in NEC's Jordan Hall. Among confirmed artists for that program are Bob Brookmeyer, Danilo Perez, Roger Kellaway, Carl Atkins, Fred Hersch, Don Byron, Ran Blake, and Rachael Price with more to come. In addition, there will be public masterclasses and numerous free concerts featuring student groups at various off-campus locations. Tickets for the Boston events go on sale May 1.

NEC's Community Performances and Partnerships department will also be organizing a variety of concerts and clinics throughout the Boston area to connect with jazz lovers and performers of all ages.

The New York City celebrations take place March 21-27, 2010 with the centerpiece at B.B. King Blues Club on March 27. Headliners confirmed for that performance are John Medeski, Regina Carter, Fred Hersch, Harvey Mason, Don Byron, Carl Atkins, and Ran Blake. Other venues are Birdland, Blue Note, the Jazz Standard, and Dizzy's. Performers for those concerts will be announced shortly.

History of NEC Jazz Studies

The first fully accredited jazz studies program at a music conservatory, NEC's program was the brainchild of Gunther Schuller, the jazz historian, horn player, composer, author, and conductor. Principal Horn in the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra at age 19, Schuller had discovered Duke Ellington as a teenager and pronounced jazz as important as classical music. Named President of the Conservatory in 1967, he moved quickly to incorporate jazz into the curriculum. By September 1969, he had gotten his unprecedented program approved by the National Association of Schools of Music and began offering classes. Closely allied to the Jazz Studies program was his Third Stream department, which came along a few years later and which linked classical and jazz into a new genre.

Schuller chose his jazz faculty with a connoisseur's discernment. The first department chair was saxophonist Carl Atkins. Composer George Russell, who conceived the Lydian Chromatic Concept (which has importantly influenced jazz greats from Miles Davis to Maria Schneider), began a Conservatory association that has continued to the current day. Retired from teaching, the NEA Jazz Master is now Distinguished Artist-in-Residence Emeritus. Pianist Jaki Byard, called a "walking encyclopedia of jazz," brought his eclecticism and generosity of spirit to his NEC teaching. And Ran Blake, who Schuller had discovered pushing a broom at Atlantic Records, came to NEC in 1968 and became the first chair of the Third Stream Department in 1974.

During the early years of Jazz at NEC, Atkins formed a trio composed of Donald Pate on bass, Harvey Mason on drums, and Ron Fransen on piano. With Atkins as saxophonist and coach, the group toured jazz festivals recruiting students and attracting national attention to the new NEC program. Among the earliest students to enroll were Stanton Davis and Ricky Ford. Brought in by Ran Blake, Ford fronted the house band at Wally's Café while playing in Jaki Byard's big band and Schuller's repertory band at the Conservatory. "My participation in the NEC jazz ensemble under Jaki's direction prepared me for entrée into the Ellington Orchestra," Ford has recalled.

By the time Schuller retired as President of NEC in 1977, the list of jazz graduates was already impressive. They included Anthony Coleman (who has returned to teach at NEC), Marty Ehrlich, Fred Hersch, Jerome Harris, Michael Moore, and Bo Winiker.

Throughout the history of NEC's Jazz Studies program, the faculty has continued to be distinguished by its wide range of important artists including trumpeter John McNeil; saxophonists Jimmy Giuffre, Steve Lacy, and Joe Allard; drummer Bob Moses; bassist Dave Holland; trombonist-composer-arranger Bob Brookmeyer; pianists Michael Cain and Stanley Cowell; and guitarists Gene Bertoncini, Chuck Wayne and Jack Wilkins. Vocalist Dominique Eade, who graduated in 1984, then became the first jazz performer to receive an NEC Artist Diploma in 1989, joined the faculty and has been a magnet for gifted young singers. Several, like Kris Adams, Luciana Souza, Lisa Thorson and Patrice Williamson, have gone on to prestigious careers.

So illustrious is NEC's jazz faculty that five of the most eminent have received MacArthur "Genius" grants (Lacy, Russell, Blake, Schuller, and Miguel Zenón). In addition, Schuller, Brookmeyer, Russell, and Ron Carter have all been named NEA Jazz Masters.

Similarly, prominent alumni of NEC reads like a Who's Who of Jazz and includes: Bruce Barth, Regina Carter, Freddy Cole, Marilyn Crispell, Marty Ehrlich, Ricky Ford, Satoko Fujii, Jerome Harris, Fred Hersch, Roger Kellaway, Mat Maneri, Harvey Mason, Andy McGhee, Bill McHenry, John Medeski, Vaughn Monroe, Michael Moore, Hankus Netsky, Jamie Saft, George Schuller, Luciana Souza, Chris Speed, Cecil Taylor, Cuong Vu, Phil Wilson, Bo Winiker, Bernie Worrell, Rachel Z, Rachael Price, Richie Barshay, and Bridget Kearney.

Recognized nationally and internationally as a leader among music schools, New England Conservatory offers rigorous training in an intimate, nurturing community to 750 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral music students from around the world. Its faculty of 225 boasts internationally esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. Its alumni go on to fill orchestra chairs, concert hall stages, jazz clubs, recording studios, and arts management positions worldwide. Nearly half of the Boston Symphony Orchestra is composed of NEC trained musicians and faculty.

The oldest independent school of music in the United States, NEC was founded in 1867 by Eben Tourjee. Its curriculum is remarkable for its wide range of styles and traditions. On the college level, it features training in classical, jazz, Contemporary Improvisation, world and early music. Through its Preparatory School, School of Continuing Education, and Community Collaboration Programs, it provides training and performance opportunities for children, pre-college students, adults, and seniors. Through its outreach projects, it allows young musicians to engage with non-traditional audiences in schools, hospitals, and nursing homes-thereby bringing pleasure to new listeners and enlarging the universe for classical music and jazz.

NEC presents more than 600 free concerts each year, many of them in Jordan Hall, its world- renowned, 100-year old, beautifully restored concert hall. These programs range from solo recitals to chamber music to orchestral programs to jazz and opera scenes. Every year, NEC's opera studies department also presents two fully staged opera productions at the Cutler Majestic Theatre in Boston.

NEC is co-founder and educational partner of "From the Top," a weekly radio program that celebrates outstanding young classical musicians from the entire country. With its broadcast home in Jordan Hall, the show is now carried by National Public Radio and is heard on 250 stations throughout the United States.

Just a quick note to let you know that I'll be performing a solo piano concert this Saturday, May 2nd. It's in a very intimate space - Northwest Pianos, 13310 Bel-Red Road, Suite 100, Bellevue. From what I've heard the venue has been converted from a furniture store into a piano shop, so there's comfortable seating and a great piano. I'll play from 5:00 - 6:30, and although there's no official cover charge, donations are encouraged.

Over my 30-year career I've probably played thousands of faceless solo piano gigs, along with the thousands more concert gigs with my own band and as a sideman in other groups. But I can't remember EVER playing a solo piano concert, so this is a first for me, alone and naked (musically speaking; believe me, that's all you'd want) onstage.

I don't have any prepared solo repertoire, so I'm planning to make this an all-request program. I'll be asking people to shout out suggestions; mainly standards and jazz compositions, and I'll see if I can put a unique spin on them. I'll also consider the occasional 70s pop request (especially Beatles songs) from those in the grip of mid- life nostalgia.

It should be a nice, informal change-of-pace from most of my other gigs, and it would be great to have a full house. Kids are welcome, too. More info at http://www.northwestpianos.com/

April 30, 2009

To: Listings/Critics/Features
From: Jazz Promo Services
Press Contact: Jim Eigo, jazzpromo@earthlink.net

CMA’s First Tuesdays series
Grant-Opportunity Roundtable

Tuesday, May 5, 2009
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Saint Peter's Church
619 Lexington Avenue at 54th St.
New York, NY

Grant-making specialists will talk about funding opportunities for music professionals, and then take questions in one-on-one mini-sessions with individuals.

The grantmakers will include:
Jennifer Clarke American Music Center
Mary G. Madigan, Meet the Composer
Masha Pyshkina, CEC ArtsLink
Kay Takeda, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
Wesley York, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Amphion Foundation, Virgil Thomson Foundation, and the Koussevitzky Music Foundation Commissioning Program
Free. Seating is limited. Reservations preferred.
R.S.V.P. by 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 4
Contact: Marc Giosi, program associate, (212) 242-2022, ext. 14; mgiosi@chamber-music.org
First Tuesdays is a joint project with Midtown Arts Common and Saint Peter's Church.

It is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts,
the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts, Citi Foundation, and
the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

Through the generosity of the MetLife Foundation, recordings of First Tuesdays seminars are available on the CMA website
http://www.chamber-music.org/.

April 22, 2009

To: Listings/Critics/Features
From: Jazz Promo Services
Press Contact: Jim Eigo, jazzpromo@earthlink.net

Spring, 2009 JazzPrezzo proudly announces the release of The Blue Note Years: The Photography Of Francis Wolff and Jimmy Katz in celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Blue Note Records, the most important record label in the history of jazz.

This elegant coffee table book, including two CDs of music, spans an incredible seventy years of the label, from its beginnings to the present, through the eyes of two master photographers. The images, many of them never seen before, capture the major artists in modern jazz at historic recording sessions and other contexts. In recognition of this unique collection, the Jewish Museum of Berlin plans a special exhibition of photographs from the book for the fall of 2009.

Designed by award winning designer Ingo Wolff, the book features essays by producer Michael Cuscuna, Blue Note president Bruce Lundvall, recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder, and jazz historian Ashley Kahn.

Wolff’s Rolleiflex caught each important development from traditional and swing-era styles of the 40’s through bebop, hard bop, soul, avant-garde, and even the first sounds of fusion.

Photographs include jazz legends Sidney Bechet and Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey and Horace Silver, Miles Davis and Clifford Brown, and Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane, breadth staggering in its historical importance. The story continues with jazz greats Jackie McLean, Herbie Hancock, Dexter Gordon, Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan, Grant Green, Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, Don Cherry, Andrew Hill, Cassandra Wilson and Joe Lovano.

Wolff’s iconic black and white photographs, intimate, relaxed, and respectful of the musicians and their craft, raised jazz players to a heroic level. His point of view endures today: musicians intensely working on their instruments, peering at sheet music or talking among themselves, playing the music with eyes gazing off into space or closed in musical rapture.

In the early nineties, Blue Note found Wolff’s spiritual descendent in Jimmy Katz whose style has its own distinctive signature. Like Wolff, Katz can catch the right moment, frame it, light it and shoot it in a fraction of a second. Their careers have run along parallel lines: both picked up the camera early, fell under the spell of jazz, and established a mature, visual signature. Like a Wolff image, a Katz portrait is instantly recognizable.

Ashley Kahn writes, “Seeing, as the saying goes, is believing. In the photography of both Wolff and Katz there is a deep, shared reverence for the music, captured in a way that makes us all fortunate witnesses to some private and truly historic moments.” Bruce Lundvall comments, “This book is the nicest 70th Anniversary gift that Blue Note could get.”

Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Cassandra Wilson and Andrew Hill
by Jimmy Katz

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de la programmation des spectacles

L'exposition-spectacle "Mythes et Légendes"

Arbre qui parle dans la forêt enchantée (2,50 m de haut)

Automates grandeur nature

Reconstitution de scénettes de la Fantasy

(Farfadets, fées, nains, sorcières, trolls...)

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Sorcier devant son château (6 x 2,50 m de haut)

Sorcière géante (4,5 m de haut)

Les automates :
- Des automates grandeur nature animés par des moteurs électriques et des décors
- Un commentaire audio et des jeux de lumières
- Synchronisation par un ordinateur des mouvements, du son et des lumières
- Des matériaux de qualité "cinéma" : latex, résine polyester, servomoteurs
- Surface : 5 ensembles de 9 m2 environ

Mais aussi 50 panneaux texte et d'illustrations :
A travers des panneaux texte et d'illustrations, l’exposition retrace l’évolution à travers l’histoire des représentations des personnages des mythes et légendes (nains, sorcières, farfadets, trolls, fées…).
Les aspects de la mythologie fantastique sont évoqués à travers la peinture, le cinéma, la bande dessinée, le dessin anime, l’illustration, la photographie, la littérature…

Et des actions pédagogiques (facultatives) :
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- L’atelier de création de marionnettes
- L’atelier maquillage fantastique en volume (latex, prothèses…)

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Hey Music Lovers
So we are happy to say that this week and every Wednesday, Domino Effect will be live giving you the best in Funk, Alternative and Rock at Pub Next Door on Sherbrooke, in Westmount (NDG depends on which side of Vendome you live apparently). No admission, and the drinks are cheap, plus an early night, what more can you ask for, be sure to be there before 11.30, cause we close up at midnight with the music. And musicians be sure to come take a jam with us, we would love to have you. Check out the flyer for the address and this weeks lineup (yah it changes).
peace love and music always
Sharon

ps stay tuned for some big news coming up in about two weeks :)

30th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Fabulous vacation packages

This year, the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal celebrates its 30th birthday! Three decades of showcasing jazz in all its forms, from the pure to the polychromatic, inspired by every style, absorbing every sourceŠ and in keeping with this protean music, the 30th edition of the Festival, presented from July 1 to 12, 2009 by General Motors in collaboration with Rio Tinto Alcan, offers a program of incredible diversity, with dedication to the utmost quality as its guiding principle. Enjoy these 11 days of jazz concerts and world music performances by planning your trip with our fabulous accommodation packages.

o One concert ticket for the Jazz d'ici La Presse series or Rythmes Bell series (upon availability)

o Accreditation offering free entry to the TD Canada Trust Jam Sessions at Maison du Festival de Jazz and to the Montreal Guitar Show

o $10 discount on the cost of the 30th anniversary photo album of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal

o A 25% discount on the cost of adult admission to the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal

o A Privileges Passports valued at up to $10, redeemable at the Casino de Montréal (per person)

Hyatt Regency Montreal, official hotel of the Festival 4 stars $254

Reservations are available at 1-888-515 0515. All prices are per person for two nights based on double occupancy and include breakfast. Taxes and service fees are not included. Prices were converted from Canadian to American dollars by Bank of Canada (bankofcanada.ca/en/rates/exchform.html) on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Price is subject to change in conformity with the exchange rate.

More than 50 lodging establishments-from youth hostels to five-star hotels-have enlisted as partners of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. For more information, to view a list of all participating establishments or to reserve a package, please visit montrealjazzfest.com.

o Accreditation offering free entry to the Jam Sessions TD Canada Trust at Maison du Festival de Jazz and to the Montreal Guitar Show

o 10 discount on the cost of the 30th anniversary photo album of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal

o A 25% discount on the cost of adult admission to the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal

o A Privileges Passports valued at up to $10, redeemable at the Casino de Montréal (per person)

This two-hour course welcomes those interested in beginner or advanced French in order to develop the language skills necessary to travel unaccompanied in a francophone country-all with the Festival as a backdrop.
Dates: Thursday, July 2 and Friday, July 3 or Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11.

**Price: $238 per person (includes 13.5 hours of training, registration fee, educational materials, welcome breakfast, guided tour of Old Montréal, Festival kit bag, insurance and taxes).

Walking tour: The Quartier des spectacles, yesterday and today - in collaboration with VDM
Come and discover a vital district in transition. Since the 19th century, this area has witnessed a steady parade of famous performers, artists and personalities: from Sammy Davis, Jr. to poets from Montreal's Jewish community, from Nelligan to Aznavour, great names have added to the quarter's important role in Montreal's history. Today, the area boasts 129 cultural enterprises, including historic buildings and modern entertainment venues. Located in the heart of the downtown core, this quarter is now an important player in the development of projects important to Montreal's dynamic future.
Dates: July 3, 4, 5 10, 11 and 12

Time: 1:30 p.m.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins.
Meeting point: Hyatt Regency Montréal hall
**Price: $24 per person, including a Festival kit bag and taxes.
** Prices were converted from Canadian to American dollars by Bank of Canada (bankofcanada.ca/en/rates/exchform.html) on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Price is subject to change in conformity with the exchange rate.
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April 13, 2009

To: Listings/Critics/Features
From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES
Press Contact: JIM EIGO, jazzpromo@earthlink.net

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB
1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st)
NEW YORK, NY 10023
RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121
http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/
Sets At 8:30 & 10:30PM (Unless Otherwise Indicated)
Les Paul Sets Remain at 8:00 & 10:00PM

EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS TRIO
JOHN COLIANNI – PIANO - LOU PALLO – GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT - BASS

LAURIE KRAUZ & The DARYL KOJAK OCTET in TAPESTRY REWOVEN
First Tuesday of the month April 7 Shows at 8 and 10pm

THIS WEEK AT IRIDIUM

Apr. 13 Les Paul & His Trio 8 & 10PM

Apr. 14 Valery Ponomarev "Our Father Who Art Blakey"

April 15, 2009 Oleg Kireyev and Keith Javors Trio CD Rel
Oleg Kireyev, saxophones
Keith Javors, piano
Boris Kozlov, bass
E.J. Strickland, drums

APRIL 16-19 ARTURO SANDOVAL

UPCOMING SHOWS

April 2009

Apr. 20 Les Paul & His Trio 8 & 10PM

Tue., Apr. 21 Gary Morgan & PanAmericana! Latin Jazz Orchestra 8:00pm & 10:00pm

April, 22 DANNY LERMAN/Project Grand Slam CD Celebration!
Danny Lerman - alto, soprano sax, tenor; Haim Cotton - piano and electric keyboards
Gilad Ronen - electric guitar, Robert Miller - electric bass, Ron Thaler – drums

APRIL 23-26 ALAN HOLDSWORTH

April 25th 12am (MIDNITE SHOW)
Stephen McKeown Band with Darius de Haas & Christopher DiCristo

Apr. 27 Les Paul & His Trio 8 & 10PM

Tue., Apr. 28 Terese Genecco & Her Little Big Band 8:00pm & 10:00pm

APRIL 29 Leonisa Ardizzone CD Release

APRIL 30-MAY 3 HERBIE HANCOCK TRIBUTE
Lenny White, Buster Williams, George Colligan, Steve Wilson
Special guests: May 1 - Jeremy Pelt, May 2 - Randy Brecker, May 3 - Wallace Roney (4/30 & 5/3)

May 2nd, System Noise Midnight

May 4 Les Paul & His Trio 8 & 10PM

Tues. May 5 LAURIE KRAUZ & THE DARYL KOJAK OCTET "TAPESTRY REWOVEN" 8:00pm & 10:00pm

May 6 Radam Schwartz Blues Citizens CD Rel
James Gibbs III-trumpet, Anthony Ware-alto, Misha Fatkiev-gtr, Luciana Padmore-drums, Radam Schwartz-organ

May 7th Gregory Moore & his Cosmopolitan Orchestra

May 8-10 Ken Peplowski Celebrates Benny Goodman's 100th Birthday

Ken Peplowski (clarinet, saxophone, humor), Carol Sloane (vocal),
Warren Vache (trumpet/cornet), Ted Rosenthal (piano),
Chuck Redd (drums & vibes), Pat O'Leary (bass)

May 9, Jake Hertzog Midnight

May 11 Les Paul & His Trio 8 & 10PM

Tues. May 12 MISHA PIATIGURSKY OCTET

May 13-17 KENNY GARRETT BAND

Saturday, May 16th Jason Cook Midnight $20

Sunday May 17 Linda Kosut & The Max Perkoff Band 6:30 PM $20

May 18 Les Paul & His Trio 8 & 10PM

Tues. May 19 KAREN OBERLIN & THE TEDD FIRTH SEPTET CELEBRATE DORIS DAY, THE JAZZ SINGER, AT 85

May 20 Charnett Moffett Trio
Will Calhoun and Stephen Scott)
“The Art Of Improvisation” CD Release (Motema Records)

MAY 21-24 GONZALO RUBALCABA BAND

May 25 Les Paul & His Trio 8 & 10PM

Tues. May 26 TERESE GENECCO & HER LITTLE BIG BAND

May 27 CHARLIE APICELLA BAND CD Release
Charlie Apicella, guitar; Dave Mattock, organ; Alan Korzin, drums; special guest Amy Bateman, violin

May 28-May 31 MILES IN INDIA

I have spoken with Joe many times about the subject and I know he has plans for a unique omd.

I know we are all in tough times,but a few dollars here and there CAN all add up.

As you know N3XUS for a long time has wanted to create it own OMD We want it to be something a bit different from the others we want it to stand out, and that aint cheap or easy.

We have had Quotes to build the site which ranged from £25,000 to £40,000 The reason its so expensive is that for all the great features, they would basically have to build an entirely new system.. or engine And my php/other programing knowledge is found wanting so the O.M.D. went on the back burner for a while

We found some guys that will do it for about $3000 Though they wont do a buy now pay later thing so we need to raise the money first.

If any of you want the N3XUS OMD to come to pass Please donate (selecting the option O.M.D.)

All we need to get the ball rolling is 30 people to donate $100 or 100 people to donate $30 or 300 people to donate $10"

April 17, 2009

To: Listings/Critics/Features
From: Jazz Promo Services
Press Contact: Jim Eigo, jazzpromo@earthlink.net

Arts for Art, Inc. Proudly Presents

http://www.visionfestival.org/

COMING JUNE 9TH THROUGH 14TH TO MANHATTAN’S
ABRONS ART CENTER @ The Henry St. Settlement
June 15 at The ANGEL ORENSANZ FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY -- Arts for Art, Inc. is pleased to announce the schedule for the 14th annual Vision Festival, New York’s premier multidisciplinary celebration of avantjazz, poetry, dance and art, running from Tuesday, June 9th through Monday, June 15th at two of Manhattan’s most vibrant arts spaces: The Abrons Art Center and The Angel Orensanz Foundation. Vision Festival XIV will present more than 50 events, including music and dance performances, poetry readings, film and visual art projections, a site-specific art installation by Jorgo Schäfer and three panel discussions dealing with culturally relevant issues. The final night, June 15 will be a collaboration between Arts for Art and the Angel Orensanz Foundation, featuring a display of art work of Angel Orensanz, interacting with the music and dance of the Vision Festival.

Wednesday, June 10th, the festival will feature a full night of performances celebrating a lifetime of achievement by the great Philadelphia jazz legend Marshall Allen, leader of the Sun Ra Arkestra since and key member since 1958.

This year’s schedule includes performances by musicians and groups rarely heard at the festival. These include a special Butch Morris conduction of poets and strings; a first time appearance by AACM artist Ernest Dawkins, a reappearance by the legendary ex-patriot drummer Sunny Murray and the first time presence of the great South African saxophonist Zim Ngqawana, with a special New York-based collective. Michele Rosewoman will bring her band Quintessence (plus guests) to perform a special commissioned work funded by Chamber Music America and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Joe McPhee will bring Trio X for their tenth anniversary. And after an absence of five years, the celebrated drummer Milford Graves will be back at the festival.

The artists that the Vision Festival has helped make us famous will be here for their annual NY appearance. This includes: The Fred Anderson Trio, William Parker Quartet with special guest, Mathew Shipp solo, Rob Brown Trio and Roy Campbell will bring his Ayler Project to New York for the first time. Peter Brotzmann will be back with first time appearance of FULL BLAST TRIO, and the list goes on…

German artist Jorgo Schäfer has contributed his artistic talents to the Vision Festival in many forms since 2002, and his live paintings of musicians have become highly representative of the festival in the minds of its supporters. This year, he contributes a beautiful full-scale installation of paintings and drawings on light-weight Chinese paper hanging from the ceiling and columns in the interior of the performance space.

Vision Festival XIV will also host a trio of panel discussions. These will be open to the public, and will serve to engage dialogue on pertinent issues in today’s music industry and community. The three talks, entitled, “The Artist’s Bill Of Rights”, “The Role Of Art In Community” and “Innovative Arts in the Classroom” will include input by local and international musicians, artists, teachers and acclaimed thinkers and authors.

Tickets for all shows (*except 6/15) are now on sale through the Abrons Art Center ticketing office. The pricing structure has been lowered to accommodate the present economic situation. Tickets are now: $25/night in advance, $30/night at the door and $20 for students and seniors with ID. A festival pass is also available for $150. Tickets for the final night, taking place at the Angel Orensanz Foundation, will only be sold at the door. Admission is free to all panel discussions.

Advance tickets are available at (212) 598-0400 or online at http://www.henrystreet.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AACHOME_homepage <http://www.henrystreet.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AACHOME_homepage> .

About the Vision Festival:
The Vision Festival is a presentation of Arts for Art, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to building awareness and understanding of avantjazz and related expressive movements while encouraging a sense of community amongst artists and their audiences. An annual event since 1996, the festival has grown to become the city’s premier artist-run, multi-disciplinary celebration of creative improvised music and the culture that surrounds it, drawing both concertgoers and performers from all around the world.

“Avant-garde jazz culture has no better colloquy in this country than the Vision Festival,” writes the New York Times’ Nate Chinen. Critics have described it as “arguably the most important free-jazz fest in the U.S.” (Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader), “affordable like church, with comparable spiritual uplift” (Howard Mandel, New York Press), “unlike any other festival on the planet” (John Sharpe, AllAboutJazz.com) and “the most exciting, adventurous music gathering that New York has to offer” (Jason Gross, Village Voice).

“No single event in the past decade has done more for New York free jazz than the annual Vision Festival,” adds Boston Phoenix contributor Ed Hazell. ”Besides raising the profile of musicians who’ve been marginalized by the mainstream media, the artist-run event has provided a forum for allied artists in various media in which to explore the common political-aesthetic-spiritual underpinnings of their art directly with their audience.”\
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About Arts for Art, Inc.:
Arts for Art, Inc. was founded in 1995 by dancer/arts organizer Patricia Nicholson Parker, who, a decade earlier, along with world renowned bassist/composers William Parker and Peter Kowald, produced the Vision Festival precursor, the Sound Unity Festival, which was immortalized in the influential documentary film, Rising Tones Cross. Since the first Vision Festival in 1996, Arts for Arts, Inc. has expanded its outreach to produce other related events in New York throughout the year, including the Vision Collaboration Festival and the Vision Club Series. The organization is also closely tied to Rise Up Creative Music and Art (RUCMA), a new artist coalition that actively supports improved performance opportunities for creative musicians in New York, including the building of a dedicated venue in lower Manhattan. For her efforts, Ms. Nicholson Parker has been nominated as Producer of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association (JJA) three times, winning the honor in 2003 and 2007.

More information is available at http://www.visionfestival.org <http://www.visionfestival.org> & http://www.artsforart.org <http://www.artsforart.org>

Visual Artist featured at Vision Festival XIV
           Abrons Art Center will be transformed by the art installation
“Standing At the Bottom of the Totem Pole” by Jorgo Schäfer
There will be a Photo exhibit by Jacques Bisceglia
Jeff Schlanger will be present as the musicWitness®
This is all in addition to the video installations mentioned below

Day 1: Tuesday, June 9th All on the Main Stage

Host Lewis Barnes
7:30     Opening Invocation: Hamid Drake/ Patricia Nicholson/ William Parker

8:15     Brass Bang
Billy Bang - violin
Ted Daniel – trumpet
James Zollar – trumpet
Ahmed Abdullah - trumpet
Dick Griffin - trombone
Russell Carter – drums

9:15     Douglas R. Ewart and Inventions “Dawn”
featuring Shaku Joseph Jarman - flute, sax, poetry
Douglas R. Ewart - winds, percussion, voice
            J.D. Parran - flute, clarinets and bass sax
            Donald Smith – piano
Thurman Barker - drums and vibes

10:15   "Vision of New York" video by Luciano Rossetti

10:30   Lawrence D. "Butch" Morris Conducts A Chorus Of Poets and String Ensemble
“Conduction® No. 187, Erotic Eulogy”
Chorus of Poets:
Yasha Bilan, Mark Gerring, Chavisa Woods, Nora McCarthy,
Justin Carter, Alex Bilu, Helga Davis, David Devoe
String of Ensemble:
Nicole Federici, Jason kao Hwang - viola
Shawn McGloin, Jane Wang - bass
Skye Steele, Charlie Burnham - violin
Greg Heffernan, Alisa Horn - cello
Text by Allan Graubard

Day 2: Wednesday, June 10th All on the Main Stage
Marshall Allen – A Lifetime of Achievement
Host     Steve Dalachinsky
7:30     Special Set
Marshall Allen - reeds
Kidd Jordan - tenor sax
William Parker - bass
Henry Grimes - bass
Hamid Drake - drums

8:30     Bill Cole’s Untempered Ensemble
Bill Cole - double reeds
Joe Daley - tuba
Shayna Dulberger - bass
Warren Smith - drums
Atticus Cole - percussion
Althea Sully-Cole - vocals

9:30     The Sun Ra Arkestra under the direction of Marshall Allen
Marshall Allen - alto, EVI, flute, clarinet, vocals
Knoel Scott - alto, vocals
Charles Davis - tenor sax
Yahya Abdul-Majid- tenor sax
Danny Thompson - baritone sax
Rey Scott- baritone sax
Fred Adams - trunpet
Cecil Brooks - trumpet
Dave Davis-trombone
Dick Griffin - trombone
Bill Davis - tuba
Dave Hotep - guitar
Farid Barron-piano and organ
Wayne A. Smith Jr.-drums
Elson Nascimento - surdo
special guests Billy Bang – violin and John Ore - bass

Day 3: Thursday, June 11th    - on the Main Stage
Host     James Keepnews
7:00     Yvonne Meier’s Score
           Yvonne Meier – choreography and dance
Christopher Williams - dance
Gabi Glinz - dance
Arturo Vidich - dance
Mystery Guest - dance
Michael Jaeger – tenor sax
Dave Gisler – guitar
Christian Jaeger-Brown – drums/percussion

8:30     William Hooker’s Silent Film/Live Music Project
“Symbol of the Unconquered” film by Oscar Micheaux
William Hooker - drums
Adam Lane - bass
Darius Jones – sax

9:30     Ernest Dawkins New Horizons Ensemble
Ernest Dawkins – sax, clarinet, flute
Stephen Berry - trombone
Darius Savage - bass
Isaiah Spencer - drums

10:30   Sunny Murray Quartet
Odean Pope - sax
Sabir Mateen - sax and flute
Lee Smith - bass
Sunny Murray - drums

Day 3: Thursday - in the Experimental Theater
7:45     David Budbill / Hamid Drake / William Parker
‘The Fire of Compassion / Meaning of Jazz’ in words and music.
            David Budbill – words
William Parker – bass, donso N’goni
Hamid Drake - drums

9:15     Video Installation by Lili White

Day 4: Friday, June 12th- on the Main Stage

Host     David Budbill
7:00     Miriam Parker - dance
Jason Kao Hwang - violin

7:30     Charles Gayle Trio
Charles Gayle - sax
Lisle Ellis - bass
Michael Wimberly - drums

8:45     "The Ras Ensemble"
Ras Moshe – tenor sax & flute
Matt Lavelle – trumpet
Dave Ross - guitar
Shayna Dulberger - bass
Charles Downs - drums

10:00   Ayler Project
Roy Campbell - trumpet
Joe McPhee – sax and trumpet
William Parker - bass
Warren Smith - drums

11:00   Collective Quartet
featuring Zim Ngqawana - sax
Matthew Shipp - piano
William Parker - bass
Nasheet Waits – drums

Day 4: Friday, June 12th - in the Experimental Theater

5:00     Panel Discussion – FREE
Establishing Rights / Meeting Needs / Building Community in the Arts

8:15     Reaching into the Unknown – w/ special musical guests
            A Rogue Art Book Release - Steve Dalachinsky, poet / Jacques Bisceglia, photography / great musicians tba

9:30     Video, Jo Wood Brown As The Crow Flies - Rob Brown live music

Day 5: Saturday Afternoon, June 13th - on the Main Stage

Host     James Keepnews
2:00     Chaedria LaBouvier poet
2:15     Seth Meicht’s Big Sound Ensemble
Matt Bauder, alto saxophone
Seth Meicht, tenor saxophone
Charlie Evans, baritone saxophone
Aaron Meicht, trumpet
Steve Swell, trombone
Adam Lane, bass
Mike Pride, drums

3:15     poet tba
3:30     Bear and Eagle
            Catherine Sikora – saxophone
            Jeremy Bacon - piano

4:30     poet tba
4:45     Darius Jones Trio
            Darius Jones - sax
Cooper-Moore – piano, diddley bow
Bob Moses – drums

Day 5: Saturday Afternoon, June 13th - in the Experimental Theater
5:30     Panel discussion – FREE
Art and Politics past, present, future

Day 5: Saturday Evening, June 13th - on the Main Stage
host      Julia Wilkins
7:00     Matthew Shipp – solo piano

8:00     Rob Brown Trio
            Rob Brown - sax
            Craig Taborn - piano
            Nasheet Waits - drums

9:00     Milford Graves Quartet
            Milford Graves - drums
            Langford Grant - sax
DD Jackson - piano
            William Parker – bass

10:15   Lisa Sokolov Trio
Lisa Sokolov – voice, piano
            Jake Sokolov-Gonzalez – cello
            Cameron Brown - bass

11:15   Joe Morris GoGo Mambo
            Joe Morris - bass
Kwaku Kwaakye Obeng - percussion
Jim Hobbs - alto saxophone
Timo Shanko - tenor saxothone
Luther Gray - drums
Steve Lantner - piano
Bill Lowe - trombone
Joe Moffett - trumpet
Forbes Graham - trumpet
Willie Martinez - percussion

Day 5: Saturday Evening, in the Experimental Theater
9:45     Henry Grimes Solo – poetry & violin

10:45   Paul Harding, spoken music featuring Hill Greene on bass

Day 6: Sunday Afternoon, June 14th - on the Main Stage
Host     Patricia Nicholson
1:00     PS 182Q (Jamaica, Queens) K-2 Recorder &
Percussion Ensemble
            Steve Swell & Michael T.A. Thompson –
orchestra directors.

1:30     Achievement First Bushwick Middle School    Orchestra
Daniel Levin – orchestra director

2:00     Brooklyn Friends School Jazz Band All-Stars
            Jessica Jones – orchestra director

2:30     York College Blue Notes HS Jazz Band
            Tom Zlabinger – orchestra director

3:30     Panel discussion – FREE
Innovative Music in our Schools

Day 6: Sunday, June 14th - on the Main Stage
Host     Lewis Barnes
5:00    Planet Dream
            Steve Swell – trombone
            Rob Brown - drums
Daniel Levin – cello

6:00     Fred Anderson Trio
            Fred Anderson - sax
William Parker – bass
Hamid Drake - drums

7:15     Michele Rosewoman and Quintessence plus Guests
            Michele Rosewoman - piano, keyboards
Brad Jones - acoustic, electric bass
Tyshawn Sorey - drums
Loren Stillman - alto, soprano saxophones
Jacob Yoffee - tenor saxophone
Guests:
Vincent Gardner - trombone
Richard Padron - guitar

8:15    Free Fall
Whit Dickey - drums
Eri Yamomoto – piano
Daniel Carter – saxes, trumpet, clarinet, flute

9:00     FULL BLAST
Peter Brötzmann – sax
Marino Pliakas – elec. bass
Michael Wertmüller – drums

Sunday Evening, in the Experimental Theater
6:45    Patricia Spears Jones, words / Jason Kao Hwang, violin
8:00     Bill Brand short film / TBA live music

Day 7: Monday, June 15th at the Angel Orensanz Foundation 172 Norfolk Street near Houston
A Collaboration between Angel Orensanz Foundation and Arts for Art
Bringing together Sound, Sculpture, Movement, Color
All within the context of the artwork - projections and sculpture of Angel Orensanz
7:00     Jason Kao Hwang’s Spontaneous River
25 + String Ensemble

8:00    Trio X
            Joe McPhee – sax and trumpet
            Dominic Duval – bass
            Jay Rosen - drums

9:00    Patricia Nicholson – dance
Miriam Parker – dance
            Mariko Kumanomido – dance
            Jason Jordan - dance
            Cooper-Moore – hand-crafted instruments
            Jason Kao Hwang - violin
William Parker - bass

9:30     William Parker Quartet + surprise
William Parker - bass
Rob Brown - sax
Lewis Barnes - trumpet
Hamid Drake – drums, percussion   + Special Guest

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