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Branford Marsalis		BRANFORD MARSALIS @ PROCTORS - FRIDAY 2/3 Proctors (432 State St., Schenectady, NY) will present a series of jazz performances in the upcoming months starting with: Friday 2/3 - Branford Marsalis & Joey Calderazzo Duo and the Branford Marsalis Quartet (8:00pm) NEA Jazz Master, renowned Grammy Award®-winning saxophonist and Tony Award® nominee Branford Marsalis is one of the most revered instrumentalists of his time. Leader of one of the finest jazz Quartets today, and a frequent soloist with classical ensembles, Branford recently recorded and released Songs of Mirth and Melancholy, a spectacular duo collaboration with his Quartet’s longtime pianist, Joey Calderazzo Other upcoming performances: Saturday 2/18 - Brooklyn Qawwali Party (7:30pm) Saturday 3/24 - Dead Cat Bounce (7:30pm) Click here for more information.

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. Click here for more information.

Fred Hersch		FRED HERSCH @ WILLIAMS COLLEGE - FRIDAY 2/3 The Williams College Department of Music will present pianist Fred Hersch in concert on Friday, February 3 at 8:00pm in Chapin Hall on the Williams campus. A master class with Mr. Hersch will take place the same day at 1:00pm. Proclaimed by Vanity Fair magazine, “the most arrestingly innovative pianist in jazz over the last decade or so,” Fred Hersch balances his internationally recognized instrumental skills with significant achievements as a composer, bandleader, and theatrical conceptualist, as well as remaining an in-demand collaborator with other noted bandleaders and vocalists. Click here for more information.

Frank Vignola		FRANK VIGNOLA @ THE 8th STEP AT PROCTORS - SATURDAY 2/4 The 8th Step at Proctors (GE Theatre, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY) will present "Frank Vignola Introduces Sheherazade" on Saturday, February 4 at 7:30pm. Vignola's stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world's top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Wynton Marsalis, Tommy Emmanuel, Mark O Connor, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his "Five Most Admired Guitarists List" for the Wal Street Journal. Click here for more information.

		CENTRAL JAZZ JAM @ PAULY'S MOVES TO THURSDAY NIGHTS Saxophonist Dave Fisk will now host the Central Jazz Jam every Thursday 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. Click here for more information.

Anat Cohen		ANAT COHEN @ THE EGG - SUNDAY 2/12 The Egg in Albany continues its jazz series with: Sunday 2/12 - Anat Cohen (7:30pm) One of the primary voices of her generation on both the tenor saxophone and clarinet, Israeli-born Anat Cohen encompasses modern and traditional jazz, classical music, Brazilian choro, Argentine tango, and Afro-Cuban styles. Other upcoming performances at the EGG: Sunday 3/4 - SFJAZZ Collective (7:30pm) Sunday 4/15 - James Carter Organ Trio (7:30pm) Click here for more information.

Dr. Jose Cruz		AHORA, LATIN JAZZ 2012 KICKS OFF ON THURSDAY 2/18 Dr. Jose Cruz will kick off the 2012 season of Jazz/Latino's "Ahora, Latin/Jazz" salon/concert series with a presentation on "The Life & Music of Cándido Camero" on Thursday, February 18 at 7:30pm. This salon event will take place at 783 Lancaster St, Albany, NY. Other upcoming Ahora Latin/Jazz salons & concert include: Saturday 3/10 - The Life & Music of Francisco Aguabella @ 783 Lancaster St, Albany, NY (7:30pm) Friday 4/27 - Steven Kroon Ensemble @ Union College (8pm) Thursday 5/17- The Jazz/Latino Retrospective: Video Highlights of the First Five Seasons @ Arts Center of the Capital Region (7:30 pm) Saturday 5/26 - Rebecca Cline & Nicki Denner: the Caribbean Side of Thelonious Monk @ Union College (8pm) Saturday 6/9 - Africa and Spain in the New World: Ensemble Congeros Meets Mundo Nuevo @ Steamer 10 Theater (8pm) Click here for more information.

		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. 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.

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