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 Bill McCann |
UPCOMING GUESTS ON SATURDAY MORNING EDITION OF JAZZ Each and every Saturday morning, DJ Bill McCann presents The Saturday Morning Edition of Jazz from 8:00am - 12:00pm on WCDB 90.9 FM. From time to time he invites special guests to join him in "The Jazz Corner". Upcoming guests include: February 6th - J Hunter (featuring music named to "Best of 2009" lists by albanyjazz.com staff) February 27th- Brian Patneaude (3rd annual Tribute to Michael Brecker) April 24th - Bill Saxonis (Annual Duke Ellington Birthday Bash) In addition, McCann will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the program with a day-long festival as part of Jazz Appreciation Month on Saturday, April 17th. |
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 Randy Brecker |
RANDY BRECKER @ THE VAN DYCK - SATURDAY 2/6 Trumpter Randy Brecker will perform two sets at The Van Dyck (237 Union St., Schenectady, NY, 518-381-1111) on Saturday, February 6th at 6:30 and 9:00pm. Randy Brecker has been shaping the sound of Jazz, R&B and Rock for more than four decades. His trumpet and flugelhorn performances have graced hundreds of albums by a wide range of artists from James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen and Parliament-Funkadelic to Frank Sinatra, Steely Dan, David Sanborn, Jaco Pastorius, Horace Silver and Frank Zappa. Randy's newest CD, 'Randy in Brasil,' won the Grammy for “Best Contemporary Jazz Album,” in 2010, bringing Randy’s Grammy total to five. For this performanc he will be joined by keyboardist Jon Werking, bassist Otto Gardner and drummer Dave Calarco. Click here for more information. |
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 Frank Vignola |
FRANK VIGNOLA @ THE EGG - SATURDAY 2/6 2010 marks what would have been the 100th birthday of one of the greatest jazz guitarists in history - Django Reinhardt. To celebrate, jazz guitarist, Frank Vignola will recreate an evening at the Hot Club of France with an exquisite quintet at the Egg on Saturday, February 6th at 8:00pm. Click here for more information. |
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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. |
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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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WHAT ARE YOUR "TOP FIVE"? Local musicians and fans sound off on their favorite jazz recordings. Click here to participate. |
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