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Jun 5, 2008
jazzania
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Topic: What's Happening? / World Record-Breaking Jazz Marathon at Minton's Playhouse - 7/4-7/6 Uptown Lounge at Minton’s Playhouse, in support of its education-focused Minton’s Mentors Foundation, hosts a world record-breaking jazz event by programming 48 consecutive hours of jazz performances from Friday, July 4 at 12 noon until Sunday, July 6 at 12 midnight. Featured artists who have pledged support include Buster Williams, Onaje Allan Gumbs, Cyrus Chestnut, Grady Tate, Melba Moore, Geri Allen, Mala Waldron, Cal Payne Project, George Gray, Patience Higgins, Kiane Zawadi, Eli Fountain, Jack Jeffers, Marvel Allen, Tom Zlabinger and the York College Blue Notes and more. As artist lists are finalized, updates and a final schedule will be posted to http://www.mintonsmentors.org/mmf/special_events.php . The Guinness Book of World Records will be on-hand to monitor the event. During the daytime hours between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Minton’s will host Community Picnics outside of Minton’s Playhouse on West 118 Street. Additionally, a complimentary continental breakfast will be served from 5:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. during the marathon. Proceeds from the event benefit Minton’s Mentors Foundation’s educational activities, which include jazz camps, master classes, family concerts, podcasts, artistic residencies, and a partnership with South Africa’s Fort Hare University. For more information, to sign up to perform, or to inquire about donating to Minton’s Mentors Foundation, please email Cedric Rose at rosepetalnyc@yahoo.com. Minton’s Mentors Foundation is dedicated to educating and supporting our youth and the Harlem community by building awareness of the history and significance of jazz. Minton’s Mentors’ outreach initiatives include jazz camps, family-oriented jazz programming, lectures by jazz educators and journalists, an international partnership with pianist Hotep Idris Galeta at South Africa’s Fort Hare University, and Artistic Residency posts held by Onaje Allan Gumbs and by Buster Williams. For more information, visit http://www.mintonsmentors.org. |
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Jun 3, 2008
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Topic: Reviews & Recommendations / Buster Williams' "Live Volume 1" now availlable for download Bassist and composer Buster Williams has released the first in a series of stunning live albums, available exclusively for download. Live Volume 1 features Buster with his superb “Something More” Quartet, with Patrice Rushen on piano, Stefon Harris on vibes, and Lenny White on drums. The album showcases Buster’s skills as a composer, including pieces such as “After the Ninth Wave” and “Song for Sensei.” The album is available for download on CDBaby. To purchase the album, go to www.cdbaby.com/cd/busterwilliams |
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Apr 4, 2008
jazzania
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Topic: What's Happening? / April Jazz at Shutters Cafe The new jazz series at Shutters Café, produced by Rose Petal Entertainment with Inja Yami Production, continues in April and celebrates Jazz History Month. For a full list of performers, please see below. All shows take place at Shutters Café, located at 433 West 34th Street. Shows start at 8 pm and 10 pm, with a $20 cover, and two drink minimum. Visit Shutters on the web at http://shuttersbar.com For more information or for press requests, please email jazzania@gmail.com, or call 917-907-1200. Saturday, April 5th,2008 Saturday, April 12th 2008 Saturday April 19th,2008 Saturday, April 26,2008 Shutters Café |
