<![CDATA[Jazz in the City - Blog]]>Sat, 15 Sep 2012 20:04:41 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Joe Morello, Drummer with Dave Brubeck Quartet, Dies at 82]]>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:49:40 -0800http://www.jazzinthecity.org/1/post/2011/03/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit.html
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Best known for his work with the Dave Brubeck Quartet over a span of more than 12 years, Morello played on 120 albums (60 of them with Brubeck) and went on to become a highly valued teacher of percussion.

Joseph Morello was born at Springfield, Massachusetts, on July 17 1928. Partially sighted from birth, he began learning the violin at the age of six, and three years later performed the Mendelssohn concerto with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Although treated as a child prodigy, and apparently destined for a career as a concert violinist, he gave up the instrument in his early teens. This, he later explained, was after hearing Heifetz in person, and realising that he could never achieve such a level of tonal perfection. More...

]]><![CDATA[Charles Limb: Your brain on improv]]>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:35:29 -0800http://www.jazzinthecity.org/1/post/2011/01/charles-limb-your-brain-on-improv.html
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Jazz in the City will launch a vigorous year-long marketing campaign beginning in the December issue of Jazziz Magazine.

Publisher Michael Fagien, who runs one of the most widely read jazz magazines in the country, loved our concept and approached us about taking our concept nationwide. We're going a little further by taking it internationally.


Stay posted as we bring you more developments.

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Erstwhile vocalist of the Willows Tony Middleton who debuted at South Gate at the Essex House last Wednesday during one of our Jazz in the City Meetups delivered a riveting performance. 


He packed the house with many of his loyal fans and gained a new one in the form of Jon Bon Jovi who was dining with a friend. The two singers met during a break and are now joined at the hip.
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Vocalist Kat Gang debuts at South Gate at the Essex House Hotel, 154 Central Park South, Wednesday, Oct. 20 to sing some of her favorite songs with some of her favorite musicians. She's joined by guitarist Joe Cohn, saxophonist Kyle Schweizer and bassist Jay Leonhart from 6 pm - 9:30 pm. No cover charge. For information call (212) 484-5120 or visit www.154southgate.com.
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On the heels of her successful Broadway debut in the Frank Sinatra based musical "Come Fly Away," vocalist Hilary Gardner joins former Sinatra band member trumpeter Richie Vitale and his quartet for a splendid evening of standards in the Salon at Rue 57 Restaurant on Tuesday, October 19. Learn more...
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Saxophonist Danny Walsh returns by popular demand to the Palio Bar at Piano Due Restaurant, 151 West 51st Street, on Friday, Oct. 15 for a special evening of music with a quartet featuring guitarist Joe Cohn, organist Ian Macdonald, and drummer Gaelan Mckenna from 8 pm - 11:30 pm. No cover charge. For more information call (212) 399-9400 or visit www.pianodue.com.
]]><![CDATA[Craig Handy Performs at Rue 57 Tuesday Oct. 12]]>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:51:32 -0800http://www.jazzinthecity.org/1/post/2010/10/craig-handy-performs-at-rue-57-tuesday-oct-12.html
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Saxophonist Craig Handy returns by popular demand to Rue 57, 60 West 57th Street, on Wednesday, Oct. 12 for a special evening of music with a quartet featuring organist Kyle Kholer, guitarist Matt Chertkoff and drummer Mclenty Hunter. You'll find the band downstairs in the Salon from 8 pm - 11:30 pm. No cover charge. For more information call (212) 307-5656 or visit www.rue57.com. Learn more...
]]><![CDATA[Meetup Organizer Needed for "Jazz in the City" Group]]>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 18:10:20 -0800http://www.jazzinthecity.org/1/post/2010/10/meetup-organizer-needed-for-jazz-in-the-city-group.html
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Seeking organizers for newly created Jazz in the City Meetups.

Must have a passion for music particularly jazz. 
  • Must have good organizational skills 
  • Must be willing to devote at least 5 hours per week 
  • We're looking for someone with good leadership skills who's friendly and hospitable. 
If you posses the above mentioned qualities, then we'd like to speak to you. 

Organizers in the following cities are needed:
  • Boston
  • Chicago
  • DC
  • Houston
  • Los Angeles
  • New Orleans
  • New York
  • Philadelphia
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle
  • Toronto
  • Vancouver
Please reply with a brief cover letter on why you would be ideal for this volunteer position along with a resume to charles@jazzinthecity.org. For more details on our Jazz in the City Meetups, please visit http://jazzinthecity.posterous.com 
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