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The Jazz Foundation of America Presents BIRD CALLS Livestream Concert Celebrating Charlie Parker
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 01, 2020 The Jazz Foundation of America will continue its fundraising efforts on behalf of musicians affected by the pandemic, with “BIRD CALLS,” on Thursday, December 10th, a livestream concert celebrating the centennial of saxophonist, composer, and legendary musical innovator Charlie “Yardbird” Parker....
The Jazz Foundation Of America Celebrates Charlie Parker With All-Star Streaming Fundraiser
by A.A. Cristi - November 20, 2020 The Jazz Foundation of America, the 31-year-old New York-based non-profit serving the jazz community, will continue its fundraising efforts on behalf of musicians affected by the pandemic with “Bird Calls,” a glittering December 10 livestream celebrating the centennial birthday of alto saxophonist C...
Sheila Jordan To Receive The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation's 2018 Satchmo Award
by A.A. Cristi - September 26, 2018 The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation proudly presents the 8th SATCHMO Award to: jazz vocalist and songwriter Ms. Sheila Jordan. LAEF is returning to the historic Alhambra Ball Room in Harlem, where swing dancers, big bands and jazz vocalists once reigned supreme – Friday October 12th 8:00 – 10...
Norbert and Karen Stachel Lead LehCats on New Release MOVEMENT TO EGALITARIA Featuring More Than 30 Players
by Macon Prickett - July 02, 2018 Seven musicians who define the terms artistry, teamwork and chemistry starting with the chemistry of the married couple of Karen and Norbert Stachel, the leaders of LehCats. Their versatility is evident, and their ability to deliver and uplift both the music and the listener is profound. Movement t...
NYC Musician's Union Local 802 Announces Winner of Four-Year $40,000 Emerging Artists Project Grant: The Roxy Coss Quintet!
by Macon Prickett - April 02, 2018 The Associated Musicians of Greater New York, Local 802 AFM today announced that the Roxy Coss Quintet is the winner of the union's groundbreaking Emerging Artists Project (EAP). The four-year grant program, launched in partnership with Orchestra of St. Luke's (OSL), has been designed to provide sup... |