In the summer of 1974, Harlem Week was birthed as Harlem Day, a one-day event, as an effort to create a positive force that would unify the Harlem residents.

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01.08.2024

JAZZ NOTES: Baldwin Centennial, Auyo, Village Vanguard

On August 2, “A Century of Baldwin: The Legacy Lives!” will commemorate the centennial birthday of the writer and civil/human rights activist James Baldwin.

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25.07.2024

Doo-wop singers in church and jazz

Although American Black music is derived from one root, some people have a difficult time connecting doo-wop, bebop, and hip-hop.

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18.07.2024

JAZZ NOTES: Dizzy’s, Village Vanguard, Fay Victor

The fluent bebop master Charles McPherson whose live performances should be mandatory for real jazz enthusiasts celebrated his 85th birthday.

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11.07.2024

JAZZ NOTES: Dick Griffin Big Band, Jazz in July, St. Albans Fest

Trombonist, composer and artist Dick Griffin, who usually leads small ensembles down interesting paths, will take another exciting journey.

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04.07.2024

JAZZ NOTES: Jazzmobile, Village Vanguard, Tyshawn Sorey

To everyone’s joy, summer has finally arrived: loud splashes at the beach, barbeque pits ablaze and weekly nights at Jazzmobile Summerfest.

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27.06.2024

Will Calhoun, Louis Armstrong

Drummer Will Calhoun will bring his eclectic musicianship to full circle at Express Newark. Calhoun’s show is entitled “Blues People."

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20.06.2024

Thoughts On Angela Bofill, NAMA, Roz Live, Smoke

Upon hearing of singer/songwriter Angela Bofill’s passing on June 13, I was taken back but, ironically, she never left my side.

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13.06.2024

The African Suite, Nama, Vision Fest 28 - New York Amsterdam News

The Canadian born Oscar Peterson is undeniably one of the most influential pianists in jazz history.

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06.06.2024

Marshall Allen at 100, ‘Ode to the Black Fiddler’

One of the most prolific saxophonists in the annals of earth jazz music, Marshall Allen celebrated his 100th orbit on this planet.

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31.05.2024

Kiane Zawadi, consummate saxophonist, dies at 91

Kiane Zawadi, the trombonist and euphoniumist, died on May 21 at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn. He was 91.

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23.05.2024

David Sanborn, genre-bending saxophonist, dies at 78

David Sanborn, the alto saxophonist who defied categories by bending genres, died on May 12 at age 78 in Terrytown, N.Y.

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16.05.2024

JOHJASz, Sun Ra celebration, VTY Jazz arts, David Murray

As jazz continues to progress in varied directions, we realize that the monotonous cliché “Jazz is dead” is just a worthless phrase without justification.

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09.05.2024

JAZZ NOTES: Reggie Workman, Kori Withers, Nona Hendryx

To say jazz bassist and educator Reggie Workman is a walking legend, or an icon, would still not represent his broad-spectrum resume.

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02.05.2024

JAZZ NOTES: Dizzy’s, Smoke, Duke 125 Celebration

Dizzy’s Club welcomes a piano duo featuring Bertha Hope and Mike King for the second installment of its “Duke at 125 Residency."

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25.04.2024

Adderley Brothers get top billing at FAMU

A ceremony was recently held at FAMU naming the Julian “Cannonball” Adderley and Nathaniel “Nat” Adderley Music Institute.

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18.04.2024

Carnegie Hall, Global Mashup, BHT

Cyrus Chestnut will present the world premiere of his “Power in the Blood,” along with Beethoven’s “Christ on the Mount" at Carnegie Hall.

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11.04.2024

Adept drummer Albert “Tootie” Heath dies At 88

Drummer Albert “Tootie” Heath, who was adept in playing any style of jazz and influenced musicians for over seven decades died on April 3.

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04.04.2024

D-Composed, Shine, Harlem Is Music - New York Amsterdam News

In the unyielding world of classical music, African Americans make up only 2.4% of American orchestras, and two-thirds of orchestra repertoires continue to feature compositions primarily from deceased white men.

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28.03.2024

Sista’s Place, VTY, Cobi Narita Memorial - New York Amsterdam News

When the spoken-word performance of recording artist Gha’il Rhodes Benjamin and her group grace the stage of Sista’s Place on March 30, expect an evening of fiery inspiration.

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21.03.2024

Arts for Art, Haynes, Schomburg, Puddin,’ Harlem Stage, Gallery - New York Amsterdam News

Arts for Art, a long-standing nonprofit organization located on the Lower East Side, is known for its vast music programs (festivals and panels).

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14.03.2024

Renowned jazz radio personality Rob Crocker dies at 78

Rob Crocker, a mainstay for more than five decades on radio stations, died on March 7 at his apartment in Manhattan. He was 78.

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07.03.2024

Village Vanguard, Transart, Room 623, Book/Albums - New York Amsterdam News

Guitarist Peter Bernstein’s crisp, punctuated melodies are what caught the ear of organist Dr. Lonnie Smith, earning him a regular chair in his band.

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Roy Haynes, consummate drummer, dies at 99

Lou Donaldson, the soul jazz master, dies at 98

Three performance highlights to see at EFG London Jazz Fest

JAZZ NOTES: AACM, James Moody Fest, Teddy Royal

JAZZ NOTES: Foundation of America, Dizzy’s, Nublu Review

Ravi Coltrane, Rufus Reid, Sista’s Place, Lou’s Birthday, Vote!!!

JAZZ NOTES: NJPAC, Smalls, JALC, BRIC Festival

JAZZ NOTES: Bobby Short, Roy Haynes, Ronny Drayton

Saxophonist Benny Golson, ‘Killer Joe’ composer, dies at 95

JAZZ NOTES: Smoke, Smalls, Village Vanguard

The passing of icons Frankie Beverly, Dan Morgenstern, Sergio Mendes

JAZZ NOTES: White Plains, Big Chief, Sista’s Place, Nyack Jazz, Funmi

JAZZ NOTES: Sugar Hill, Black Fiddler, Island Jazz

Russell Malone, versatile guitarist, dies at 60

JAZZ NOTES: Chicken Bone Beach, Charlie Parker Fest, Donald Harrison

JAZZ NOTES: Owens Cookout, St. Peter’s Jazz, NAMA, Roy Haynes lauded

Harlem Week, Latin Jazz, Jazzmobile, St. Nick’s Jam, Valley Jazz

JAZZ NOTES: Harlem Week, Latin Jazz, Jazzmobile, St. Nick’s Jam, Valley Jazz

JAZZ NOTES: Baldwin Centennial, Auyo, Village Vanguard

Doo-wop singers in church and jazz

JAZZ NOTES: Dizzy’s, Village Vanguard, Fay Victor

JAZZ NOTES: Dick Griffin Big Band, Jazz in July, St. Albans Fest

JAZZ NOTES: Jazzmobile, Village Vanguard, Tyshawn Sorey

Will Calhoun, Louis Armstrong

Thoughts On Angela Bofill, NAMA, Roz Live, Smoke

The African Suite, Nama, Vision Fest 28 - New York Amsterdam News

Marshall Allen at 100, ‘Ode to the Black Fiddler’

Kiane Zawadi, consummate saxophonist, dies at 91

David Sanborn, genre-bending saxophonist, dies at 78

JOHJASz, Sun Ra celebration, VTY Jazz arts, David Murray

JAZZ NOTES: Reggie Workman, Kori Withers, Nona Hendryx

JAZZ NOTES: Dizzy’s, Smoke, Duke 125 Celebration

Adderley Brothers get top billing at FAMU

Carnegie Hall, Global Mashup, BHT

Adept drummer Albert “Tootie” Heath dies At 88

D-Composed, Shine, Harlem Is Music - New York Amsterdam News

Sista’s Place, VTY, Cobi Narita Memorial - New York Amsterdam News

Arts for Art, Haynes, Schomburg, Puddin,’ Harlem Stage, Gallery - New York Amsterdam News

Renowned jazz radio personality Rob Crocker dies at 78

Village Vanguard, Transart, Room 623, Book/Albums - New York Amsterdam News

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