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Adam Siegel

BREAD & JAM PRESENTS ADAM SIEGEL, MICHAEL BENEDICT

The Bread & Jam Cafe (130 Remsen St., Cohoes, NY) will present performances by saxophonist Adam Siegel and vibraphonist Michael Benedict in the month of June.

On Wednesday, June 24th, alto and soprano saxophonist Adam Siegel will perform with a quartet comprised of guitarist George Muscatello, bassist Lou Smaldone and drummer Joe Barna from 7:00 - 10:00pm. An Albany native, 21-year old Siegel is currently a student at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

On Sunday, June 28th, vibraphonist Michael Benedict will lead his Jazz Vibes group consisting of Lee Russo on tenor sax, George Muscatello on guitar, Mike DelPrete on bass, Dave Berger on drums and Julia Donnaruma on vocals from 2:00 - 5:00pm. Benedict will be giving away a free copy of his first CD, The New Beat" with each paid entry.

Click here for more information on these performances.



Gerald Clayton

SKIDMORE SUMMER JAZZ INSTITUTE CONCERTS

The annual Skidmore Summer Jazz Institute will present a series of shows at 8pm at the Bernhard Theater on the Skidmore College campus:

Tuesday 6/30 - Gerald Clayton Quintet
Thursday 7/2 - Skidmore Faculty Jazz Sextet
Friday 7/3 - Student Ensembles
Monday 7/6 - Jonathan Batiste Quintet
Thursday 7/9 - Skidmore Faculty Jazz Sextet
Friday 7/10 - Student Ensembles

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Keith Pray


PROCTORS SUMMER JAZZ INSTITUTE 7/12 - 7/24

Back for a fifth season, Proctor's Jazz Institute - led by Keith Pray and Arthur Falbush - will have students swingin’ with a faculty committed to teaching in a hands-on, fun and all-inclusive way.

Through jazz, students will build skills including listening, critical thinking, communication and teamwork all leading to the self-esteem needed to thrive in real-life performance situations. The program will include special guest artists for master classes and culminate in a recording session and a swingin’ final performance.

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Jonathan "Jazz" Russell


VAN DYCK PRESENTS JONATHAN "JAZZ" RUSSELL - SAT 7/18

On Saturday, July 18th, the recently re-opened Van Dyck (237 Union St. Schenectady, NY) will present an evening with Jonathan "Jazz" Russell and the Doc Scanlon Trio at 7:00pm.

Jonathan Russell is an exciting fourteen-year-old jazz violinist who bridges generational and cultural gaps with improvised jazz. His performances in Europe and throughout the United States at clubs and jazz festivals such as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and the Bohém Jazz Festival in Hungary have earned the respect and praise of seasoned jazz musicians such as Wynton Marsalis, Bucky Pizzarelli and Les Paul. Backing him up will be local Swing favorites, The Doc Scanlon Trio.

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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.




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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