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- Charlie Apicella & IRON CITY New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia CD Release concerts for “The Business”
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July 21, 2011
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Charlie Apicella & IRON CITYNew York, New Jersey, Philadelphia CD Release concerts for “The Business”
1. Sat., July 23, 10pm. Hat City Kitchen, Orange, NJ
Charlie Apicella – guitarDan Kostelnik – organAlan Korzin - drums2. Sun., July 31, 10pm. Banjo Jim’s, NYC
Charlie Apicella – guitarKendall Eddy - bassAlan Korzin – drums3 Sat., Sept. 10, midnight. Chris’ Jazz Cafe, Philadelphia
Charlie Apicella – guitarDave Mattock – organAlan Korzin – drumsNew CDCharlie Apicella & IRON CITY “The Business” Street Date August 1, 2011(CArlo Music Records CAR233) Street Date: August 1, 2011CHARLIE APICELLA, Guitar,DAVE MATTOCK, Hammond OrganALAN KORZIN, Drums,STEPHEN RILEY, Tenor Sax,MAYRA CASALES, Congas, Percussion
Charlie Apicella is an Eastman Guitars Featured Artist.
“Apicella is a lithe, swinging guitarist with an affinity for the contrasting styles of both Grant Green and Wes Montgomery…An all-around impressive debut by a guitarist of substance.”
- Mark Gardner, Jazz Journal
“Apicella is a no-nonsense player of unquestioned chops and whose soul drips from each note… This is “organic” music, and Apicella is an exciting young player.”
- John Heidt, Vintage Guitar Magazine
“What I love about Iron City’s CD is the tight ensemble playing and well crafted solos. As a member of Grover Washington Jr.’s band we had the nickname “The Locksmiths;” we were so tight, yet responsive to the soloist. I feel Charlie’s compositions capture the flavor of our music in the 1970s where you put the groove first.”- John Blake Jr. Violinist and recording artist with McCoy Tyner and Grover Washington Jr.
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- Richard Sussman Quartet at The Kitano Thursday, July 28th Performing the Original Compositions of Hank Jones
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June 21, 2011
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Richard Sussman Quartet at The Kitano – Thursday, July 28, 2011
Performing the Original Compositions of Hank Jones
featuring:
Richard Sussman, piano
Dick Oatts, sax & flute
Jay Anderson, bass
Steve Johns, drums
The Kitano
66 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Jazz Reservations & Inquiries:Telephone: 212-885-7119
2 shows at 8:00PM and 10:00PM
No cover, $15 minimum drink and food per person, per set on Wednesday and Thursday.Richard Sussman was one of the last arrangers to work with Hank Jones before he passed away in May 2010 (at age 91). Richard’s association with Hank began with the ASCAP Jazz Composition Award in 2008 in honor of Hank Jones. This lead to the composition of “Ivories Tower” by Richard, as well as arrangements of several of Hank’s originals performed by the Metropole Orchestra in May, 2009, with Hank Jones as the featured soloist. The association continued with Richard working closely with Hank on the editing and preparation of Hank’s original tunes for publication in a Hank Jones Songbook. The songbook was completed and is available on Universal Music.
“I had the extraordinary privilege and good fortune to work closely with Hank Jones as an arranger during 2009-2010 – right up until the time he got sick. During this time, I had a chance to study Hank’s music closely. I discovered that in addition to the sophistication and elegance we all associate with Hank, there was an incredible joy and playfulness in almost everything he did.
I had the rare opportunity to rehearse with Hank on numerous occasions, going over the details of his tunes – which are gems! I treasured those rehearsals with Hank. Each one was a lesson. What I learned about Hank Jones in the brief time I knew him was that besides being one of the greatest Jazz Masters of all time, he was also one of the most gracious, generous, humble, and kind human beings I’ve ever met. He loved music deeply, but he also loved and respected his fellow human beings. He had a great sense of humor and his mind was sharp as a nail – he always had a quick comeback or one-liner ready, and a wealth of amazing stories about jazz.
I feel blessed and honored to have had the chance to work closely with Hank for this brief time and to get to know him as a person. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to perform some of Hank’s incredible original compositions and to help keep his spirit alive through this music.”
Richard Sussman
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- NateKid & Alan Cumming Sing “April Showers”
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July 15, 2011
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NateKid & Alan Cumming Sing “April Showers”Tony winner Alan Cumming (The Good Wife, X2, Golden Eye, Spy Kids, Smurfs) and hip-hop jazz crooner NateKid sing the standard APRIL SHOWERS. The song reflects upon how, when one perseveres through difficult times, things get better, and often, more beautiful. The slideshow is comprised of shots by many talented photographers at the top of their game. (Wall Street Journal, NY Times etc)It was recorded at Avatar Studio as part of “NateKid Jazz.” (NateKid’s temporary divergence from fusing the standards with urban sensibility.) The piano solo is by David Cook (Michael Blanco, Arun Luthra, Sunny Jain, Alan Ferber, Sean Nowell, Travis Sullivan’s Bjorkestra, Bob Reynolds, Taylor Swift, Natasha Benningfield.) Upright- Dmitry Gorodetsky, Drums- Lieven Venken.The link to the slide show is
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- Jazz at Turning Point-Sun July 17-Tommy Goodman Celebration Concert- session and schedule updates
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July 14, 2011
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JAZZat the
Turning Point Café
Piermont, N.Y.
An intimate setting ideal for jazzWithin minutes of NYC, NJ, Westchester, CT, Orange in RocklandEasy, free parking.Sunday July 177:30-11pmBon Voyage Celebration for Tommy GoodmanLegendary Musician and Original Jazz at Turning Point leaderTommy Goodman, pianoMark Hagan, bass;Charles Descarfino, drums;John Richmond, saxophoneAnd Many Special Guests!No Music Charge-donations suggested- no minimumMonday Jazz SessionsMondays 8-11:30 pmHosted by Saxophonist John Richmond w/ Bob Meyer, drumswith weekly outstanding guest artists:Mon July 18-Jay Azzolina, guitar; Ratzo Harris, bassMon July 25-Allen Farnham, piano; Mike McGuirk, bassOpen Jazz jam sessions are conducted in a customary fashion.These have been great sessions
with many excellent jazz musicians participating.
All Jazz instrumentalists and Jazz vocalists are invited to participate
and
All Music Patrons of all types are welcome!
(Sorry, but this is not a “showcase” or “open mike” format)$5/ no minimum
Sunday July 31
7:30-10pm
Jazz Series Season Concert Finale
Dave Schnitter, sax; Cameron Brown, bass
James Weidman, piano; Anthony Pinciotti, drums;
Chris Pasin, trumpet; John Richmond, sax
one music charge- 2 sets- no minimum
$20
Follow session and concert updates atFacebook-johnrichmondjazzTwitter- jrichmondjazz468 Piermont Ave. Piermont, N.Y. 10968(845) 359-1089
www.turningpointcafe.com www.johnrichmondjazz.com
Nice short video piece on TPC Jazz Series at Nyack.Patch.com
http://nyack.patch.com/articles/in-piermont-jazz-culture-isnt-hard-to-find#video-3037769
Rockland World Radio Internet radio shows with interviews of
TPC Jazz Series artists -archived:
http://www.rocklandworldradio.com/program/jazz
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- Vlada @ The Bitter End, July 19th 10PM
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July 14, 2011To: Listings/Critics/FeaturesFrom: Jazz Promo Services
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Tuesday, July 19, 10.00 pmThe Bitter End, NYC147 Bleecker Street, New York CityVLADA – Funk fo yo SoulVlada, lead vocals – Dave Archer, keys – Michael “Moon” Reuben, guitar – Charlie Torres, bass – Kevin Bregande, drums – Matthew Carl, sax – Christine Vaindirlis, vocalsSpecial Guests: The Chops Horns – Dave Watson, baritone sax – Jonathan Arons, trombone – James Cage, trumpetBuilding on the quality of his all-star album, Vlada knows how to create hot funky music that will move your soul. Vlada’s debut album “All About You” features a world-class line-up such as Grammy-Award winners Take 6, Kirk Whalum, Vinnie Colaiuta, Abraham Laboriel, and Paul Jackson Jr. But the temperature is turned up even higher when Vlada hits the stage. Fresh from gigging in Europe, Vlada is readying a US tour with his high-caliber band and this concert in NYC gives you the opportunity to check a soulful artist that is ready to embark on a highly promising career. Vlada will be joined by the legendary Chops Horns (Alicia Keys, John Legend, The Police, The Rolling Stones, Mariah Carey, and many more). You do not want to miss!
– Mike Rimmer (Cross Rhythms Radio/BBC, Birmingham UK) COVER: $10VLADA DEBUT ALBUM «All About You»Featuring:Take 6, Kirk Whalum, Vinnie Colaiuta, Abraham Laboriel, Paul Jackson Jr.Special Limited Time Offer: Deluxe CD and Instant Download for only $7.99 at…
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- Reminder: FIVE CLUBS in FOUR DAYS! Meet Ms. Tammy McCann In The Big Apple! JULY 16th – 19th
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July 14, 2011
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FIVE CLUBS in FOUR DAYS! Meet Ms. Tammy McCann In The Big Apple! JULY 16th – 19thChicago Jazz Vocalist, Tammy McCann, will make her long-awaited New York City debut this summer with major performances at five of of the city’s most prestigious jazz clubs in July. She will be accompanied by a very select NYC All-Star Band, comprised of Bruce Barth (piano), Richie Goods (bass), Steve Williams (drums), and Joel Frahm (saxophone) and will be celebrating the recent release of her latest CD, Never Let Me Go. Tammy is an internationally experienced vocalist whose powerful, soulful, and versatile voice has been described in the Chicago Tribune as “…..a voice that soars in all registers, at all tempos, and on all occasions.”The legendary pianist and composer, Ramsey Lewis has said of her: “For all those who like songs from the great
American Songbook sung by a talented performer who knows how to get the most out of them, check out Tammy McCann!”.
And the celebrated writer and critic, Stanley Crouch, has stated….”Here is a fully grown artist whose craft is enhanced
by integrity: not only a goal, but a great achievement in itself.”.
Tammy has collaborated with many extraordinary musicians and ensembles during her career, including Von Freeman,
The Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Les McCann, Ramsey Lewis and the great Ray Charles. Her majestic voice has been heard in concert halls throughout Europe and Russia, and her engagements in clubs and concerts in Chicago are consistently
“standing room only”, where she has been described at “the next great voice coming out of Chicago”. And now it is time
for New York to hear this extraordinary voice during her engagements in the “Big Apple!!
Catch Tammy at any or all of the following clubs:Saturday, July 16th: BIRDLAND Jazz Club. 315 West 44th Street (between 8th and 9th Ave), New York, NY 10036;Phone: (212) 581-3080Set Time: 6:00 PMCover: $20.00Sunday, July 17th: BLUE NOTE Jazz Club. 131 West 3rd Street; New York, NY 10012Phone: (212) 475-8592Set Times: 12:30 PM and 2:30 PMCover: $24.50 (Includes Brunch, the Show and One drink)Sunday, July 17th: METROPOLITAN ROOM. 34 West 22nd Street (between 5th and 6th Ave.); New York, NY 10010Phone: (212) 206-0440Set Time: 9:30 PMCover: $20.00 ( two drink minimum)Monday, July 18th: DIZZY’S CLUB COCA COLA. 33 West 60th Street, 5th Fl; New York, NY 10019Phone: (212) 258-9595Set Times: 7:30 PM and 9:30 PMCover: $20.00 (Students $10.00 w/valid Student ID)Tuesday, July 19th: SMALLS Jazz Club. DUO with Bruce Barth (Piano). 183 West 10th Street (corner of 7th Ave.); New York, NY 10014Phone: (212) 252-5091Set Time: 7:30 PM – 9:15 PMCover: $20.00Contact For Tammy McCannMary Ann Topper, PresidentThe Jazz TreeTel: (212) 475-0415Fax: (212) 475-0502
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- Dan Adler Trio at “Bar Next Door” Sunday, July 17
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July 14, 2011
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DAN ADLER TRIOPlease Join me at La Lanterna (The Bar
Next
Door)
Sunday, July 17, two sets @ 8 & 10pm
Hello Friends,
I hope your summer is going well. I wanted to invite you to a special trio gig this coming Sunday featuring some of my original music and some standards.
Dan Adler – Guitar
Yoshi Waki – Bass
Dan Aran – Drums
Sunday, July 17th
Two sets at 8 & 10pm
La Lanterna (The Bar Next Door)
129 MacDougal St.,
New York, NY 10012
[ Click To See Google Map ]
Check out some video clips from my CD “Back To The Bridge” with Joey DeFrancesco: - Comments: No Category: Jazz News
- NANCY VALENTINE ALL STRAYHORN EVENING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3RD at The KITANO
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July 13, 2011
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ALL STRAYHORN EVENING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3RD, 2011
NANCY VALENTINE
FEATURING:
John di Martino – Piano
Ed Howard – Bass
Victor Jones - Drums
Harry Allen – Tenor Sax
TWO SETS: 8PM & 10PM
RESERVATIONS ADVISED – TEL#: 212-885-7119
NO COVER CHARGE
$15.00 MINIMUM ON FOOD OR BEVERAGE
GREAT FOOD AMERICAN & JAPANESE MENU
EARLY ARRIVALS 7PM RECEIVE PREFERRED SEATING
THE KITANO HOTEL
66 PARK AVENUE & EAST 38TH STREET
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
212-885-7119
http://kitano.com/522/Bar_Lounge
Nancy Valentine is a straight-ahead jazz vocalist who weaves an emotional story with each song. She gets deeply intimate with the intent of the composer making the music a memorable experience to take home with you………truly, a lovely, LOVESOME thing!!!!!
http://www.nancyvalentinejazz.com/
Nancy Valentine’s sumptuous voice is THE perfect garment for Billy Strayhorn’s melodies!
John di Martino composer, arranger, jazz pianist
Nancy Valentine sings Strayhorn with a depth of feeling which the music demands! She shades his melodies with multicolored blues and tells their stories with a subtle, lyrical honesty inviting you into the music. This is a special one!
Tamir Hendelman jazz pianist, arranger, composer, educator
Nancy Valentine is a consummate professional with a unique approach in her delivery of lyrics. She is also fun to work with and her singing encompasses perfection and warmth.
Jim Czak engineer – Nola Recording Studios, NYC
Nancy has a wonderful feeling and I love her voice. I think she sounds great!
Sheila Jordan jazz vocalist
Nancy has a vision of how a song is supposed to go and she makes it happen that way….it comes out that way. The only other singer that does that is Annie Ross. No singer sings like that anymore. No singer sings like that today….perfectionist!
Warren Vache jazz cornetist, educator
It’s rare to meet such a combination of a voice this beautiful with a person behind it so disciplined yet passionate. Add to this, carefully selected sets of some of the best music ever written and you have Nancy Valentine and the gig you can’t miss. She’s the real thing!
Boris Koslov jazz bassist, Mingus Big Band, Mingus Dynasty
As an expressive, tasteful and versatile jazz singer, Nancy has a very appealing voice that is quite haunting. She is a perfect match for the music of Billy Strayhorn. A memorable singer who is poised to make an important impact on the music scene.
Scott Yanow jazz commentator, writer, reviewer, editor
Nancy has the essence of a very accomplished musician. Her intuition, bona fide musicianship and tons of soul, skills most technically gifted musicians would trade in a minute for just an ounce of Nancy’s expression. What she has can’t be taught!
Bob Stoloff jazz vocalist, Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music, Mass.
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- Reminder: Carole Troll Appearing at Metropolitan Room Thursday July 14, 2011 at 9:30pm
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July 13, 2011
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On Thursday July 14, 2011 at 9:30pm, join Carole Troll along with Joe Vincent Tranchina on piano, Sasha Mogilevich on drums, Ethan Mann on guitar and Scott Ritchie on bass as they take a musical journey and meet “At the Corner of Jazz and Songbook!”
Ms. Troll will pay tribute to the songs and vocalists that have influenced artists and fans ofjazz and songbook worldwide! Carole Troll is an accomplished vocalist, actress and writer who has appeared in numerous commercials, television, theater and film projects.
Join Carole and her quartet of exceptional musicians at the legendary Metropolitan Room, 34 W. 22nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Tickets are $15.00 and are available by calling 212-206-0440 or online at www.metropolitanroom.com.
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- Reminder: Tonight Pascalito rocks the Bastille @ Opia
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July 11, 2011
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Come celebrate Bastille Day with international singer Pascalito and his band tonight at Opia for a free concert blending French chansons with North American jazz and Latin influences. Vive la Revolution! Viva la Vida! Viva Pascalito!
Photograph Christophe Legris - Design Christopher Ong
Bastille Day Celebration with Pascalito’s band
Opia Restaurant and Lounge (Renaissance Hotel)
Tonight Monday, July 11th - 8pm to 10:30pm
130 E. 57nd Street at Lexington Avenue – Second Floor
No cover charge – No minimum
Reservation recommended to secure a table
(212) 688 3939
Featuring
Pascalito (vocals) – Luiz Simas (piano) – Leco Reis (bass) – Conor Meehan (drums)
Monday Jazz Night @ Opia is sponsored by Pommery Champagne
New CD
“A French Gothamite, young singer Pascalito plies his light, handsome voice in a breezy mix of bossa nova, musette, jazz and pop with a smooth-rolling band” Time Out New York
“French-born, NYC-based singer / Wall Street banker Pascalito has a pleasant voice that recalls Aznavour and Caetano Veloso with a hint of Chet Baker. He offers a wide range of styles on his Neostalgia … a successful bridging of Mediterranean and Latin musical cultures” Brad Walseth – Jazz Chicago.net
“A unique position in the music business: pop, chanson, bossa nova, noir-ish night music, seductive Spanish-tinged melodies, tango and more … a melting pot of delicious musical morsels from around the world”
Dan Bilawsky – All About Jazz
“A beautiful album, reminiscent of the soundtrack for the classic French film Un Homme et une Femme (a Man and a Woman)”
Randy Morse – The Best of Brazil“Pascalito (Pascal Sabattier), Manhattan’s French connection, is a bandleader, songwriter and vocalist or as he bilingually bills himself a ‘world chanteur’. Light, rich-voiced, in true Aznavour spirit, he is at once a fine pop-jazz stylist and a superb storyteller. His second album, Neostalgia, is a luxuriant tapestry blending his passion for pop, jazz, bossa nova, flamenco, swing, blues and tango”
Christopher Loudon – Jazz Times
“This is a mix of Now Sound and back alley sophistication” Chris Spector – Midwest Record
“A trip around the world of varying cultures: the combination of Latin Jazz, Bossa Nova, Blues, Swing and Mediterranean folksongs is as global as it gets. This handsome young man seduces us with his clarity of vocal prowess and with the sensual sound of his own compositions here mixed very well with well known songs such as ‘Here comes the rain again’, ‘Dans mon lle’, ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’, and ‘Love theme from Spartacus’. Beautiful music, beautifully performed” Grady Harp - Amazon.com
“Músico francês faz sucesso cantando Bossa Nova” Comunidade News (Brazilian Press)
“Suavemente. Le Poète New Yorkais” French Morning
For Interviews, Photos and Promos Contact:
Jim Eigo Jazz Promo Services T: 845-986-1677 E-Mail: jazzpromo@earthlink.net
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National Radio Campaign:
Lisa Reedy Jazz Promotion T: (775) 826-0755 E-Mail: lisa@jazzpromotion.com
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