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Chamber Music & Blue Jersey Band - Simply Jazz Talk
Free classical and jazz at the beautiful UU Princeton Channing Hall:<br/><br/>Jason Gallagher, piano, playing pieces by Robert Schumann and Akira Yuyama.<br/><br/>Frank Ruck, guitar, Ellen Ruck, guitar - Blue Jersey Band Duet - playing "The Music and Style of Django Reinhardt".<br/><br/>David Millrod, clarinet, playing Krzysztof Penderecki; then with Nishan Aghababian, piano, playing Robert Schumann.<br/><br/>Nishan Aghababian, piano, playing Isaac Albéniz, Sergei Prokofiev and Frédéric Chopin.<br/><br/>Organized by the Belle Mead Friends of Music
Voices Chorale NJ: Requiem x 2 - Simply Jazz Talk
It will be two times the beauty and two times the excitement when Voices Chorale NJ presents “Requiem x 2”. The concert will showcase two powerful musical settings of the requiem mass: the monumental Mozart Requiem, left incomplete by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1791; and the Requiem by Brazilian composer José Maurício Nunes Garcia, completed in 1816 and inspired by familiarity with Mozart’s masterpiece. Both works will be accompanied by the 21-piece Berks Sinfonietta orchestra. Bonus: A pre-concert talk will be presented by Dr. David McConnell, Voices Chorale NJ Artistic Director, at 3:15pm.
New Music From Jane Handcock – ‘Stingy’ - Simply Jazz Talk
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David Haney New York Jazz Stories with Special Guest Joe Lovano - Simply Jazz Talk
David Haney Brings "New York Jazz Stories" to Joe's Pub with Special Guests Joe Lovano, Judi Silvano, and Jimmy Bennington plus Adam Lane and Cheryl Pyle.New York, NY <br/><br/>Acclaimed pianist and composer David Haney will bring his captivating show, "New York Jazz Stories," to Joe's Pub on Sunday, April 20th at 6:00 PM. This special performance will feature legendary saxophonist Joe Lovano as a guest artist."New York Jazz Stories" is a unique and intimate evening of music and storytelling, weaving together original compositions with captivating anecdotes about the city's rich jazz history. Haney, known for his original style of playing, will share personal stories and insights into the lives and music of jazz giants who have shaped the city's vibrant scene.The addition of Joe Lovano, one of the most revered saxophonists of his generation, promises to elevate the performance to extraordinary heights. Lovano's masterful improvisations and deep connection to the jazz tradition will create a truly unforgettable musical experience.<br/><br/>Since 2016, Joe's Pub has been home to New York Jazz Stories, a 75 minute show that combines swinging, electrifying music with some highly entertaining stories. Come hear stories told by Haney, plus personal stories told by Joe Lovano and Judi Silvano. A unique experience!<br/><br/>"Haney tells these tales with the dramatic flair of a Garrison Keillor.." - Jerome Wilson, Cadence Magazine<br/><br/><br/>About Joe Lovano:Joe Lovano is a legendary saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative musicians of his generation. Lovano has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his illustrious career. <br/><br/>Past performances have featured<br/>David Haney<br/>Bernard Purdie<br/>Andrew Cyrille<br/>Billy Martin<br/>Herb Robertson<br/>Steven Bernstein and Sex Mob<br/>Daniel Carter<br/>Jay Clayton<br/>Bobby Bradford<br/>Julian Priester<br/>Ray Anderson<br/>Billy Mintz<br/>Art Baron<br/>Kirk Knuffke<br/>Marty Erhlich <br/>Adam Lane<br/>Nora McCarthy<br/>Jorge Sylvester<br/>Vinny Golia<br/>and many others<br/><br/>DAVID HANEY studied composition for six years with Czech composer, Tomas Svoboda. After several years of working with the Society of Oregon Composers, Haney began applying his skills as a working jazz artist, often paired up with some of the greatest minds in jazz improvisation, such featured artists as Andrew Cyrille, Roswell Rudd, John Tchicai, Bud Shank, Bernard Purdie, Buell Neidlinger, Julian Priester, Han Bennink, Obo Addy, Wilbert de Joode, Gerry Hemingway, Wolter Weirbos, Perry Robinson, and Johannes Bauer. Haney has recorded 15 albums in ten years for C.I.M.P. Records and Cadence Jazz Records. David has also collaborated on 14 albums on other labels worldwide. He has received grants and commissions for his creative work from the U.S. State Department; Alberta Film Works; and the Oregon Ballet Theatre. Haney was awarded a travel grant from the U.S. State Department to present the music of composer Herbie Nichols in concerts throughout Argentina and Chile. Haney's piano/trombone work Ota Benga of the Batwa was included in the critics pick for best Jazz Album of 2007 (Coda Magazine). “Conspiracy a go go" and "Clandestine" were both selected Top Ten Jazz Albums of 2009 (Cadence Magazine). David’s next release “Solo” received top ten honors in 2014 (Cadence Magazine). The Penguin Guide to Jazz has a half page entry on several David Haney albums.<br/><br/>“Mr. Haney is a pianist drawn to experimental settings, and he creates a promising one here.” The New York Times <br/>
WWFM Presents: Inside Music Live! - Simply Jazz Talk
<i>This is a live broadcast - please arrive and be seated by 7:45.</i><br/><br/>WWFM The Classical Network presents a live performance of Inside Music with host George Marriner Maull, artistic director of The Discovery Orchestra, as he returns to the chapel at Princeton Theological Seminary Chapel. The focus will be on the Dance from the Suite for Clarinet and Piano by composer, clarinetist and conductor Virginia Johnston, featuring the composer and guest artist pianist Enriqueta Somarriba.<br/><br/>The broadcast begins at 8 pm sharp, so if you’re joining us please be in your seats by 7:45. The chapel is located at 64 Mercer Street in Princeton.
Jazz, politics, continents collide in Oscar-nominated 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat' - Simply Jazz Talk
Johan Grimonprez's film charts both the hopes and the tragedies of Africa's freedom movements in the shadow of the Cold War, as the Soviet Union and the U.S. jockey for influence in the "new world."