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Stephane Wrembel

STEPHANE WREMBEL @ ST. ROSE, EGG - THURSDAY 1/26

Stephane Wrembel
will present a jazz guitar workshop on Thursday January 26 at 3:30 at The College of Saint Rose in the Hearst Center for Communications and Interactive Media in "Jack's Place." The workshop is free and open to the public. The Hearst Center is located behind 1000 Madison Avenue in Albany. Later that evening he will perform a concert at The Egg at 7:30pm..

Born in Paris and raised in Fontainebleau, home of impressionism and Django Reinhardt’s music. Wrembel was classically trained in a music conservatory starting at age four. Stephane’s life took a decisive turn in his late teens when he first discovered the music of Django Reinhardt and the Gypsies. He spent the next ten years of his life learning, playing, and expanding on this musical tradition. Stephane’s education continued at the Berklee School of Music where after studying contemporary jazz and world music he graduated summa cum-laude. Soon after he moved to New York City to live and continue his career.

Though the workshop is guitar-oriented, mandolinists and other instrumentalists are invited to attend. The workshop will be based on rhythm and improvisation.


Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber
BURNT SUGAR THE ARKESTRA CHAMBER @ PROCTORS - 1/28

Proctors (432 State St., Schenectady, NY) will present a series of jazz performances in the upcoming months starting with:

Saturday 1/28 - Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber (7:30pm)
Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber was originally conceived in 1999 as a forum for the New York area improvisational musician to compose, record and perform material which reflects the breadth and depth of American diasporan music in the 21st century. Burnt Sugar, through the deployment of Butch Morris’s conduction system, makes every performance a fresh interpretation of its constituent parts.

Other upcoming performances:
Friday 2/3 - Branford Marsalis & Joey Calderazzo Duo and the Branford Marsalis Quartet (8:00pm)
Saturday 2/4 - Frank Vignola - presented by 8th Step (7:30pm)
Saturday 2/18 - Brooklyn Qawwali Party (7:30pm)
Saturday 3/24 - Dead Cat Bounce (7:30pm)

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New York Voices

NEW YORK VOICES @ VOORHEESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL - FRI 2/3

The New York Voices will perform at the Lydia C. Tobler Performing Arts Center at Voorheesville High School (432 New Salem Road, Voorheesville, NY) on Friday, February 3 at 7:30pm.

New York Voices is the Grammy Award winning vocal ensemble renowned for their excellence in jazz and the art of group singing. Their interests are rooted in jazz, but often Brazilian, R & B, classical, and pop influences are infused with equal creativity and authenticity. The group was formed in 1987, and features the talents of Darmon Meader, Peter Eldridge, Shaker High School alumna Kim Nazarian and Lauren Kinhan.

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BRIAN PATNEAUDE CD RELEASE @ MASSRY CENTER - SAT 3/3

On Saturday, March 3, saxophonist Brian Patneaude will celebrate the release of his fifth CD - All Around Us (WEPA Records) - with a performance at the Massry Center for the Arts (1002 Madison Ave., Albany, NY, 519- 337-4871) at 7:30pm.

All Around Us is a collection of six original compositions as well as arrangements of Wayne Shorter's "Juju" and Bronislaw Kaper's "Invitation." In addition to Patneaude on tenor saxophone, the album and release performance will feature David Caldwell-Mason on piano and fender rhodes, Mike DelPrete on acoustic bass and Danny Whelchel on drums and percussion.

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Dave Fisk
CENTRAL JAZZ JAM @ PAULY'S EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT

Saxophonist Dave Fisk will host the Central Jazz Jam every Sunday night from 7:00 - 10:00pm at Pauly's Hotel (337 Cenral Ave, Albany, NY).

The open jam session will feature a house rhythm section comprised of bassist Lou Smaldone and drummer Andy Hern. Musicians at least 21 year of age are encouraged to bring their instrument and sit in.

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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.
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