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Robert Glasper

3/16/2015

 

“The Thelonious Sphere Monk Jazz Series at Yale”
Robert Glasper Trio: Saturday, April 4, 2015
T.S. Monk : Thursday, April 9, Friday April 10, 2015

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Mission Statement: To reduce racial isolation; to encourage social justice, creativity, and critical thinking through jazz
The Robert Glasper Trio in Concert: 
Yale University Woolsey Hall: Saturday, April 4, 2015, 

7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $25.00

Robert Glasper is a two-time Grammy Award winning pianist, singer-songwriter, record producer, composer and arranger. Mr. Glasper was awarded a 2013 Grammy for Best R&B Album for Black Radio, with guest artists including Common, Brandy, Jill Scott, Eryka Badu, Layla Hathaway, Dwele, Marsha Ambrosius, Norah Jones and others. In 2013, he also received Grammy nominations for Best R&B Performance, “Gonna Be Alright” with Ledisi, and Best R&B Album for Black Radio 2.  Hereceived a 2015 Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance for “Jesus Children”, featuring Layla Hathaway and Malcolm- Jamal Warner. Robert has also worked with numerous artists including Kanye West, Jay Z, Talib Kweli, and Maxwell.

Robert has been named an official Steinway Artist, joining a group of world-class pianists who perform exclusively on Steinway-designed pianos. Also, Robert is currently working on the music for Don Cheadle’s Miles Davis film, called Miles Ahead.


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Tina Fabrique Presents Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald at Jazz at Kitano March 13

3/11/2015

 
Reminder!

Tina Fabrique Presents Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald
at Jazz at Kitano Friday, March 13, 

8:00 and 10:00 pm    

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New York, NY, March 11, 2015 – It is no secret that Tina Fabrique, jazz vocalist/actress/songwriter, loves the music of Ella Fitzgerald. She has received rave reviews from her award-winning musical Ella since she created the show in 2005. Now, she brings Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald to Jazz at Kitano, 66 Park Avenue at 38th Street in Manhattan, on Friday, March 13, at 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm.  Lafayette Harris (piano), Eric Wheeler (bass) and Dwayne “Cook” Broadnax (drums) join Fabrique for the tribute.

Cover charge is $30 + $15 food/beverage minimum. For reservations and more information, call (212) 885-7119 or visit www.kitano.com/Jazz-Schedule.



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Fred Taylor to Receive George Wein Impresario Award

3/4/2015

 
News from Our Friends at Berklee College of Music 

Fred Taylor to Receive 
George Wein Impresario Award 
from Berklee College of Music, March 11, 

at Scullers Jazz Club 

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March 2, 2015 — Berklee College of Music will present famed jazz promoter Fred Taylor with the college's first ever George Wein Impresario Award on Wednesday, March 11, at Scullers Jazz Club. Named after Newport Jazz Festival founder George Wein, the award recognizes individuals who bring music to life through their dedication to discovering, mentoring, presenting, and promoting creative musicians and their music. 

The concert, titled Berklee Salutes Scullers, is produced by guitarist and Berklee professor Bill Banfield, and includes performances from fellow faculty members Tia Fuller, George Russell Jr., John Lockwood, Yoron Israel, Maggie Scott, Gabrielle Goodman, Donna McElroy, and other special guests. Grammy-winning jazz critic Bob Blumenthal will tell Taylor's story as part of the evening's performance. The concert will be hosted by Berklee provost Larry Simpson. 



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Newport Festivals Foundation Gala: Cassandra Wilson, Michel Camilo, Jon Batiste

3/2/2015

 

Newport Festivals Foundation™ 
5th Annual Gala Celebrates
George Wein’s 90th Birthday 

with Cassandra Wilson, Michel Camilo 
and Jon Batiste & Stay Human

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NEWPORT, RI, March 2, 2015 – Don’t miss one of Newport’s favorite social events when the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ returns to The Breakers on Saturday, August 1, at 7:30 pm for its Gala Benefit featuring performances by Cassandra Wilson, Michel Camilo, Jon Batiste and Stay Human, to celebrate the 90th birthday of festival impresario George Wein. Although his birthday is October 3, there’s no telling who may show up to surprise him.

Governor Gina Raimondo and Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse will serve as Honorary Gala co-chairs, which Wein says, “is a true indication of what the Newport Festivals Foundation means to the state of Rhode Island.”

“Cassandra Wilson has graciously agreed to perform. Without question, she is one of the finest of jazz singers performing today. To be able to see her in such an intimate setting is a privilege,” added Wein. “Jon has appeared as a soloist at the Gala, but never with his full group. When he starts playing his melodica and strolls through the crowd, the fun he is having will instantly be communicated to you. Michel Camilo, who is one of my favorite pianists, will thrill you with his musicianship and the uniqueness of his style of solo performance.”



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