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HSBC Jazz Fest: Spyro Gyra and Jonathan Butler’s Dirrrty Gospel
Spyro Gyra, who opened the the first annual (and Observer-sponsored) HSBC Jazz Festival at the Nokia Theater last night, arrived on the scene near the end of the distilled-Bitches Brew fusion jazz movement that spawned Weather Report and Return to Forever. The quintet has spent the intervening decades trading off…
Permalink | Read MoreChristian Scott: Jazz’s Own Public Enemy
Two years ago, Harlem resident Christian Scott was pulled over at 3 a.m. driving home from a gig in his home city of New Orleans. In a flash, he had nine cops pointing guns at him. There was no charge, and Scott escaped physically unharmed, but he came away seething…
Permalink | Read MorePatti Austin rescheduled. Grammy winner to appear in special performance at BB King’s May 12.
The HSBC Jazz Festival ENCORE performance is now rescheduled for May 12th at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill! The New York Observer, HSBC Bank USA, N.A. (“HSBC”) and Fuel Outdoor are are proud to present GRAMMY-winner PATTI AUSTIN! Native New Yorker Austin made her professional debut at the Apollo…
Permalink | Read MoreINTRODUCING: The Best of Smooth Jazz, Volume One
NOW AVAILABLE exclusively at the Smooth Jazz New York Online Store: The Best of Smooth Jazz New York, Volume One. This is the compilation CD that you’ve been waiting for! We’re bringing you all the hits from your favorite smooth jazz artists. Track List 1. “Walkin’ Down Beale Street” -…
Permalink | Read MoreJonathan Butler Finishes New Album!
Guitarist and vocalist Jonathan Butler has completed a new CD titled So Strong, his first studio smooth jazz project since 2005’s Jonathan. Since that time, he has offered the gospel project Brand New Day and a DVD/CD combo, Live in South Africa. So Strong will be released by Rendezvous Music,…
Permalink | Read MoreListen to the first single from Christian Scott’s new album!
Grammy-nominated Trumpeter Christian Scott will celebrate the release of Yesterday You Said Tomorrow at noon March 30, 2010 at J&R Music World, 23 Park Row, Manhattan, New York, NY. The highly anticipated, all-new 10-song collection was recorded at the renowned Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey where legendary…
Permalink | Read MoreWATCH: We Are The World 25 For Haiti
We recently posted an interview with Patti Austin concerning her work with “We Are the World – 25 for Haiti.” This monumental musical creation is a 25th Anniversary re-recording of the American benefit single for African famine relief. This 21st century recording, which includes *Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson,…
Permalink | Read MorePhil Perry Delivers Two Very Special Valentine’s Shows
This past Friday night, many couples started off their Valentine’s Weekend celebrations with Phil Perry aboard The Spirit of New York. Phil gave two very special performances, treating his fans to a night of love songs as they sailed Hudson enjoying the views of the Manhattan skyline. Dressed in their…
Permalink | Read MoreThe Valentine’s CD Giveaway
This Valentine’s Day, The Trades is conducting a Valentine’s CD Giveaway of Al Jarreau’s Love Songs ! This 14-song compilation would be the perfect Valentine’s Day soundtrack, so be sure to CLICK HERE and enter for your chance to win! Don’t miss Al Jarreau in concert with Christian Scott as…
Permalink | Read MoreSJNY Launches NYC’s Next Big Jazz Festival
On March 25, 27, & 28, 2010, Smooth Jazz New York will present The HSBC Jazz Festival at The NOKIA Theatre Times Square. Don’t miss three nights of amazing jazz music! The Lineup: Thursday, March 25 8:00PM Spyro Gyra & Jonathan Butler PURCHASE TICKETS Friday, March 27 8:00PM "Al Jarreau…
Permalink | Read MoreSCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS
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- September 14
Brian Culbertson
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- October 8
Pat Metheny
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- November 5
The 5th Annual Harvest Wine Festival
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