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Tony Garcia
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NEW ARTICLES/REVIEWS/PHOTOS POSTED:

BREAD & JAM FAREWELL JAM SESSION - WEDNESDAY 9/1

After after two years of presenting live music - as well as excellent food & drink - the Bread & Jam Cafe (130 Remsen St., Cohoes, NY, 518-326-2275) will sadly be closing its doors permanently this Friday September 3. You can read more about the situation at Nippertown.com.

Drummer Joe Barna has organzied one last Wednesday night jazz jam session on Wednesday, September 1 starting at 6:00pm.

For more information contact Barna at (518) 221-8741.


Lou Donaldson


A PLACE FOR JAZZ 2010 CONCERT SCHEDULE

A Place for Jazz - an organization whose programs include a fall concert series, public workshops, school-based clinics, and general support of jazz and its musicians - has announced their 2010 concert series. All performances begin at 8:00pm at the First Unitarian Society (1221 Wendell Ave., Schenectady, NY.)

  • Friday 9/10 – Lou Donaldson Quartet
  • Friday 9/24 – Mike Moreno Quartet
  • Friday 10/8 – Jeanne O’Connor & Nat Phipps
  • Friday 10/22 – Bruce Barth Trio + J.D. Allen Trio
  • Friday 11/5 – The Hot Club of Detroit

Click here for more information.


John Scofield

ALBANY RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL - SATURDAY 9/11

The 9th annual Albany Riverfron Jazz Festival will be held on Saturday, September 11 at the Albany Riverfront Amphitheatre at the Corning Preserve from 12:30 - 8:00pm. Artists scheduled to perform are:

  • Troika (12:30pm)
  • Somi (1:45pm)
  • Ravi Coltrane Quartet (3:15pm)
  • Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk (4:45pm)
  • John Scofield Quartet (6:15pm)

Click here for more information.

Christian Scott


LAKE GEORGE JAZZ WEEKEND > FRIDAY 9/17 - SUNDAY 9/19

The Lake George Arts Project will present the Lake George Jazz Weekend from Friday, September 17 through Sunday, September 19 at Shepard Park (Canada St., Lake George, NY).

Friday 9/17
Celebrating David Amram's 80th Birthday
- Reception at Shoreline Restaurant (6:00pm)
- Cruise aboard the Adirondac with music by the David Amram Quartet (7:30pm) Cruise tickets can be purchased by calling (518) 899-3000

Saturday 9/18 (1:00 to 6:00pm):
Daniel Kelly Trio
David Amram Quartet ~ the first 80 years
The Randy Newman Project
Christian Scott Quintet (7:30pm)

Sunday 9/19 (1:00 to 6:00pm):
Sharel Cassity Quintet
Buster Williams Quartet with Stefon Harris & Cindy Blackman
Samuel Torres Group ~ Yaoundé

Click here for more information.


Bobby Sanabria

 BOBBY SANABRIA @ THE VAN DYCK - SUNDAY 9/19

The Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, Inc. will present Bobby Sanabria & Quarteto Ache at The Van Dyck (237 Union St, Schenectady, NY) on Sunday, September 19 at 4:00pm.

Click here for more information.
MUSICAL TOOLS FOR SCHENECTADY SCHOOLS
SCHENECTADY GROUP SEEKS INSTRUMENTS FOR STUDENTS

A new group, Musical Tools for the Schenectady Schools, is seeking unused band and orchestra instruments to put to use in the Schenectady Schools Music program.

“We hear that many people have instruments around the house that are no longer being used. Dusting them off and putting them in the hands of a young student would be an inspiring gift to the community and to a future musician,” said Mark Anthony, Musical Union 85-133 President, an organizer of the drive.

The instruments will go to Schenectady Friends of Music, who have had the traditional role of supporting the music programs in Schenectady.
Tax-deductible receipts are available.

“We have heard from teachers that the music program is growing by leaps and bounds, which has put pressure on the supply of instruments. It would be great if each student had an instrument to play and take home to practice,” said Steve Weisse, President of Schenectady Friends of Music.

If you are interested in donating, Friends of Music will arrange for a
pickup by calling Steve Weisse at (518) 346-4266.



JAZZ RADIO IN THE CAPITAL DISTRICT

On nearly every day of the week a radio station in the Capital District features jazz music in its programing.

For a full listing of programs featuring jazz music visit:

www.albanyjazz.com/radio.html
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