Jazz and World Beat at International Access Networks

Jon Rekdal LIVE in New York

From SWEDEN comes the unique pianist with an off-beat touch. He's Jon Rekdal and he's got a small but growing following in the Big Apple. Jon has been on the scene here for the last three or so years, sitting in on sessions and jamming with some of the best in town. Jon is doing it with flair and we're helping him get the word out. And so, in HIS WORDS, we let him tell you the deal in his own way below.........

Monday Feb 26th.


There will be Jazz at the Roger Smith.

Glenn Miller wrote Pennsylvania 6-5000, it's the number to hotel Pennsylvania. Maybe he was trying to get people to come to the hotel where he had a 5 year residency during WW2?

There were a lot of girls coming to his shows I have been told, most of the men were out to war.....

Book your table at 1-212-744-1400.

501 Lexington Avenue, between 48th and 47th streets, note the address....

music between 6:30 and 9:30 pm so it's a little bit on the earlyside....

good for romantic dinner-jazz....

regular or irregular jazz-cocktailing...

Get your flyer at www.jr111.com

New Music at www.jr111.com

Twenty 15 sek spots for your listening pleasure, click music and enjoy

See a unique document from the legendary Rubby Digital, an artist yet to be signed.....

at www.jr111.com

The music of Jon Rekdal is worth a look.... We thank him for telling us about his gig.

Leni Stern in Concert!!!!

Be sure to catch this fine guitarist who has something wonderful to say!!!!!!


Sunday, February 25th - 9pm

The Leni Stern Band at The Living Room featuring:

Leni Stern - guitar, vocals

Brahim Fribgane - oud, percussion

James Genus - bass154

Taking place at Ludlow (rivington/stanton sts) New York, NY212-533-7235


To Find out more be sure to visit her web site below.

www.lenistern.com

Jazz World Beat at International Access Networks

Welcome aboard!!! Hello there. This is Jazz and World Beat at the International Access Networks Blog spot. Lots of stuff going on all over the place.... Read below, check out the concerts and, make a few comments.....

Elin Sings in Early March!

Elin is a new and fresh performer on the international music scene. I have been to several of her perfomances and, she was among a handful of recording artists who took part in the Brazilian Music Nights Special broadcast on WBAI-FM last Summer. She is a joy to watch and hear. The debut CD, LAZY AFTERNOON, seen above is a wonderful introduction to her work, and it should be among your collection of new and emerging voices. She tells us below what she is up to these days........

Hello all,

I will be a featured artist of Çöñar Records at a showcase they're doing

Thursday, March 1st 7-10pm

@ Crash Mansion
199 Bowery @ Spring St
NYC 10002
(212) 982 0740

I WILL ONLY PLAY ONE SET STARTING AT 7PM SHARP!!

I will have the great honor of doing my show with some amazing musicians who play here on the local NYC scene whenever they're not touring the world...

Pablo Vergara - keys
Gustavo Amarante - bass
Mauricio Zotarelli - drums

I will be followed by the fantastic Honey Larochelle (www.honeylarochelle.com) and her 11-piece funk & soul band at 8pm and Ippazzi Band (www.ippazziband.com) at 9pm.

The cover charge for the entire evening is $10.00 bucks

I really hope you'll all be able to make it out to my first show of 2007 and check out the more soulful, mainstream side of what I do. This should be a real treat for all of you who love soulful, groovin vibes and the retro, funky sounds of Brazil!!

Don't miss it!!!!

Women in Jazz New York

This is a reminder for Woman in Jazz an exceptional evening, featuring four different bands and ten singers; food, drinks and dance!

Please send your check as soon as possible as we would love to see you there and, we are selling out very quickly... Contact us at the telephone numbers and E-mails listed above.

Warmest regards,

Marta Garcia Larriu
Quadrant Entertainment

I can be reached at: martitanoun@mac.com

The Caribbean Scene

ST. VINCENT PREPARES FOR BLUES AND RHYTHMS FESTIVAL

NEW YORK (February 21, 2007) – St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the Caribbean is ready again to play host to the annual Blues and Rhythms Festival which is currently being promoted on the BET J television network.

Glen Beache, Minister of Tourism, Youth and Sports, said the March 9-10 festival coincides with ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 warm-up matches and will be held at a new location, the Emerald Valley Resort in St. Vincent. "We are very happy with the progress being made and we are looking forward to a successful festival this year," said Minister Beache, praising the partnership with BET J.

Confirmed for the festival are legendary GRAMMY Award-winning recording artiste, Stephanie Mills; French Caribbean zouk sensation Kassav; "The Blues Queen of New Orleans" Marva Wright; saxophonist Arturo Tappin from Barbados; Ella Andell from Trinidad & Tobago. Local musicians Bomani, Skarpyon, Digicel Rising Star Kyron Baptiste, steel pan player Ashley Kirby, and the Tropicana II and Akcess bands will also perform.

In addition to a thorough marketing campaign, BET J developed a 30 minute preview show promoting the Blues and Rhythms Festival using a Caribbean-based production team and St. Lucian host Portia Mogal.

The preview show is currently in rotation on BET J's "Island Lime" format on Saturdays, along with a 30 second commercial. The final BET J airdate is this Saturday February 24 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Eastern time). The show aired earlier on BET.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a destination made up of 32 magical islands and cays, each with its own special character and flavor. St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a delightful place, small enough to offer the visitor intimacy, but big enough to provide fascination for a prolonged visit.

For further information about the festival, contact the Ministry of Tourism, Youth & Sports at + 1 784 457-1502 or E-mail: tourism@caribsurf.com.

ABOUT BET J

BET J is the flagship channel of BET Digital Networks, a subsidiary of BET Networks and Viacom, Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B). Born from the historic BET Jazz Channel, BET J is a music, entertainment, lifestyle and multicultural hybrid that melds classic and contemporary jazz with vintage soul, classic R&B, festive Caribbean and today's Neo-Soul. Wrapped around its musical play list is an adult-targeted menu of short films, celebrity interviews, reality, pop culture, nostalgic retrospectives and engaging conversation. BET J reaches 26 million subscribers in the United States and Caribbean through DirecTV and select markets served by Cablevision, Cox Communications, Charter Communications, Comcast and Time Warner Cable.


Contact: Bevan Springer + 1 201 861-2056
http://us.f519.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=bevanspringer@nj.rr.com

Jazz in Boston

SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB ANNOUNCES MARCH 2007 SHOW SCHEDULE.

Boston, Massachusetts-February 19th-Scullers Jazz Club is located in the Doubletree Guest Suites-Boston on 400 Soldiers Field Road, at the corner of the Mass Pike and Storrow Drive. Show times are 8pm & 10pm, Monday -Thursday; 8pm & 10:30pm Fri-Sat; and 4pm & 7pm on Sunday.

Tickets are available through Scullers Box Office at 617-562-4111 and online at http://www.scullersjazz.com

March 1 “LARRY WATSON” (Show $18, Dinner &Show $58)
Fun Facts

Larry Watson and sitcom mega star Jerry Seinfeld were college roommates in 1974
at State University of New York /Oswego.

New CD: “American Fruit with African Roots” (Spring 2007)
Website: http://www.lawrencewatson.com/

Lawrence “Larry” Watson is an inspiration to many as a master teacher, an activist, and a musician. By joining his musical talents with his life-long struggle for human and civil justice, Watson is a soulful messenger for the next millennium--a modern-day Paul Robeson.

New England audiences have embraced his music for more than seventeen years. He is currently an Associate Professor of Voice at Berklee College of Music, as well as an Associate Professor at the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University, and an Adjunct Professor in the Black Studies Department at Boston College.

For his Scullers appearance the Boston singer extraordinaire will take his audience on\na rich journey singing some of the all time classics from the great book of Jazz, Soul, R&B and Blues as well as showcasing several new compositions from his long awaited third CD entitled "American Fruit with African Roots" slated for International release in early Spring 2007.

March 2-3 “SPYRO GYRA” (Show $40, Dinner & Show $80) New CD: “Wrapped in a Dream” (Heads Up International 2/07) Band Personnel: Original Members: Jay Beckenstein-sax/leader and Tom Schuman-keyboards; Julio Fernandez-guitars; Scott Ambush-bass; Bonny Bonaparte-drums

Website: http://www.spyrogyra.com


In the mid 1970’s, Spyro Gyra crafted a unique new sound – inspired by jazz fusion, pop and R&B – and released their debut album on their own label in 1976. Their records were both artistically challenging and commercially successful, and embraced world rhythms, including Caribbean, African and Brazilian sounds. “Morning Dance,” their first album with a major label, was released in 1979, spawned a Top 40 single, and eventually went platinum. Spyro Gyra went on to build a large and incredibly loyal fan base around the world that continues to this day.

After completing their 2004 recording, “The Deep End,” which marked a swing back to a more organic, live band sound, Spyro Gyra decided to reinvent itself once again with yet another creative release. The result is “Wrapped in a Dream” the group’s fourth album on Heads Up International. This latest release just reaffirms Spyro Gyra’s status as jazz fusion’s most original group.

“After 24 albums, it’s not always easy to develop new material,” says leader saxophonist producer Jay Beckenstein. “We usually try to veer away from what we did on our previous record. But we also try to embrace\nanything that explores new ground – in any way we can.” With nine Grammy nominations and nearly eleven million albums sold, Spyro Gyra continues to break new ground with this latest outing, the follow-up to “The Deep End,” which spent most of 2004 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Album chart. Beckenstein attributes Spyro Gyra’s lasting success to a freshness of ideas that allows the band to stay\naccessible without falling back on their past grooves and earlier successes.

Like their contemporaries Weather Report and Return To Forever, Spyro Gyra places a premium on taking chances and playing in real time – with real time interaction. The group’s longevity springs from creativity, and from being able to reinvent itself time and time again.

At a time when most veteran bands are playing it ever safer and trendier, Spyro Gyra’s latest release is proof that the cutting-edge ensemble has not lost touch with its original spirit of exploration.

New Music and Jazz at Scandinavia House

Don't miss a unique Mid-day event this Friday, February 23rd at 12:30 pm Sharp!!!!

22-year-old Swedish classical guitarist and Juilliard student Mattias Jacobsson has already established himself as one of the most exiting young Scandinavian performers today, captivating audiences with his unique musical language and personal style. He has performed throughout Sweden and in New York at Alice Tully Hall. At Scandinavia House Mr. Jacobsson will perform works by J.S. Bach, L. Brouwer, G. Regondi, M. De Falla, M. Llobet, and E. Pujol.

Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in New York, is located at: 58 Park Avenue at 38th Street. Tele: (212) 879-9779

www.scandinaviahouse.org

New Music and Jazz at Scandinavia House

Aventa New Music Society

Moonlit: Contemporary Music from Denmark

Monday, March 5, 7:30 pm



It is estimated that at least one new Danish work is premiered every day—a striking number reflecting the increasing specialization of young musicians in new music and the fertile interaction between composers and musicians in that country. The motley contemporary music scene in Denmark is characterized by diverse influences and inspired both by important Danish composer personalities and the international music scene. Many of today's Danish composers have their aesthetic roots in the so-called “new simplicity” movement, a Danish brand of minimalism that arose well before this term became an internationally known musical concept. At Scandinavia House Aventa New Music Society, Canada’s leading new music ensemble, will perform an all-Danish program with works by some of the today’s most interesting Danish composers, featuring Bent Sørensen’s The Weeping White Room, Klaus Ib Jøregensen’s Moon-pain, Hans Abrahamsen’s Six Pieces, Per Nørgård’s Wenn die Rose sich selbst schmückt…, and Poul Ruders’s Abysm. The Aventa New Music Society is under the artistic direction of Bill Linwood and comprised of approximately 15 musicians.

Tickets: $15 ($12 ASF members & students). For reservations call (212) 847-9740.

Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in New York, is located at: 58 Park Avenue at 38th Street. Tele: (212) 879-9779

www.scandinaviahouse.org

New York's Second Jazz Convention in 2007!!!!!

Some of you have heard about the recent International Association for Jazz Education convention that took place in New York this past January. Some attended and others missed the I-A-J-E gathering that has been called 'Mob-tastic' by Rome Neal, the noted actor and Jazz musician. Don't fret! Later in the year, Jazz Improv magazine will be holding a convention of their own, also in Mid-Town. This gathering will be a first. Above and below is the information one will need to learn more. Know this, you heard it first right here on Jazz and World Beat at International Access Networks Blog. Do check it out and do get in touch with the good folks over at Jazz Improv. Publisher Eric Nemeyer who we met over at the I-A-J-E gathering shared this flyer to help spread the news about this major under-taking by a Jazz oriented publication. Nemeyer, himself a noted musician said, "this gathering will also bring together the movers and shakers in the industry and, will be for those who missed the I-A-J-E convention." We plan to be there and so should you!

Eric K. Williams, Executive Director

International Access Networks

Jazz at Enzo's


Friday, February 16th - Linda Ciofalo

with: Linda Ciofalo – vocals
John Hart – guitar
Bill Moring – bass
TBA – drums

Join us in welcoming the talented Linda Ciofalo and her band. Linda is a versatile vocalist/songwriter whose repertoire is a fusion of jazz, blues, popular, and original compositions. Her CD "Take the High Road" brought her to the attention of jazz fans both here and abroad.

This warm hearted performer began singing professionally after she was chosen from among 300 singers to fill the featured vocalist spot in a big band orchestra. Since then she has performed at Sweet Rhythm, The Blue Note ,The 55 Bar, Iridium has played in some of the best clubs in New York. Don’t miss her!

Linda Ciofalo "A spirited singer with a bright , flexible voice and a firm grasp of bop and blues. Linda Ciofalo has shared the stage with the likes of Mark Murphy and Les Paul."- Time Out NY

"Linda Ciofalo is an absolute bundle of joy. Wait ‘til you hear her sing you're in heaven!" says Mark Murphy,vocal Jazz Legend.

Enzo's Jazz at The Jolly Hotel Madison Towers

22 East 38th Street (at Madison Avenue) (212) 802 0600

That's in the Whaler Bar located in the Lobby.

Complimentary antipasti served by Ristorante Cinque Terre

There is a $15.00 cover charge, 1 drink min. Sets are at 8 pm and 9.30 pm every Wednesday and Friday

Enzo's Jazz Room at The Jolly Hotel Madison Towers brings you the best singers of the jazz world, offering a rare opportunity to catch top artists in a most intimate and elegant setting.

Feast on the wonderful Italian cuisine or have a cocktail at the bar while you take in some of the finest music NYC has to offer!

contact: enzoc@worldnet.att.net

"The jazz room comes as a surprise amid all of this early 20th century sophistication – at once chummy and expansive, vibrant and sedate…Yet the room swings." Suzanne Lorge – All about Jazz-New York

Now recommended on JazzTimes (Sept.06 issue) among the best jazz venues in NYC!

Check the monthly schedules on Jazz Singers web site! http://www.jazzsingers.com/Enzos

Month of Mondays

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER AND ASCAP'S "MONTH OF MONDAYS"
TO SHOWCASE EMERGING JAZZ COMPOSERS/PERFORMERS


New York, NY The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announces the second season of Jazz at Lincoln Center and ASCAP’s "Month of Mondays" – a program showcasing talented young jazz creators at a major jazz venue.

Beginning every Monday, at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., from February 5th through March 12th, 2007 at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center (Broadway at West 60th Street, 5th Floor) in Manhattan, "Month of Mondays" will showcase six recipients of the 2005/2006 ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Awards.

The featured composers/performers include: Matt Savage (Feb. 5); The Le Boeuf Brothers - Remy & Pascal (Feb. 12); Ayn Inserto (Feb. 19); Zaccai Curtis (Feb. 26); and Kyle Saulnier (March 12).


For reservations, please call 212-258-9595 or go to www.jalc.org.


Established in 2002, The ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Awards, sponsored by The Gibson Foundation, are granted annually to encourage the jazz creators of the future. Composers from throughout the United States up to age 30 compete for cash awards. The winning works are selected through a juried national competition.

Bios of the featured composers/performers are available at www.ascap.com
About ASCAP

Rubin with Hargrove's Big Band!

Jazz Guitarist, Saul Rubin, has been a New York city fixture for years playing with some of the legends of the music. The album / CD cover displayed on the right here, represents his latest work as it now hits the wider record / CD market nationally. Here Rubin is the leader of this remarkable gathering of Jazz notables which include Montez Coleman, on Drums; Gerald Cannon, on Bass; and the ledgendary and, sadly, late John Hicks, on Piano. This session may well be one of Hick's last recorded output. This recording? It is a lovely album with four out of the seven tracks compositions penned by Rubin himself. Rubin is known mostly in Jazz circles as a reliable studio and session man, who lays down amazing licks with precision. He's doing it again for the next few weeks at the Jazz Gallery, with Trumpeter Roy Grove's Big Band. The Jazz Gallery is that little-known center of Jazz Art and photos which doubles as an intimate performance space on the western edge of Soho in New York City. Do check out Saul Rubin's new CD and make it a point to see him in performance with the Hargrove band.

The Roy Hargrove Big Band can be seen Tuesday evenings at the Jazz Gallery on the following dates. February 20th, February 27th and March 6th. There are two sets each night. 9 pm and 10:30 pm Don't miss it.

Here is some information about how to do that.....

The Jazz Gallery

290 Hudson Street

New York City

(212) 242-1063

www.jazzgallery.org

You may also want to check out Saul's web site which is located at the following address:

http://www.saulrubin.com/

Jazz in Pittsburgh 2007 this month!

Celebrate Mardi Gras with MCG Jazz at Gullifty's this Fat Tuesday!

Are you ready for the fattest Fat Tuesday ever? We'll have it for you on Tuesday, February 20 at Gullifty's Restaurant, Murray Avenue, Squirrel Hill. Featuring the music of the Pittsburgh Jazz Giants , special Cajun/Creole menu items and festive Mardi Gras beads for all. The music begins at 9 p.m. Gullifty's introduced their annual Fat Tuesday Party last February as a way of providing Carnival-style merriment and a much-needed cash infusion to New Orleans musicians displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The event proved so successful that they have transformed it to an annual event. This year, all proceeds from the $10 cover charge will be donated to the Jazz Foundation of America and the MCG Jazz Archive Project - Preserving the Legacy of Jazz for Future Generations.For more information, or to make reservations, please contact Gullifty's Restaurant at 412 521 8222.

click here for more information on MCG Jazz

Pittsburgh Jazz Scene

MCG Jazz Nights at the Omni William Penn Hotel presents Dr. John Wilson Septet

MCG Jazz Nights at the Omni William Penn presents jazz musician and band leader Dr. John Wilson and his septet on Thursday, February 22, 2006 at 7:00 & 9:00 PM. Wilson, who played trumpet with some of jazz's legendary performers for 25 years then brought his considerable talent and credentials to Duquesne's Mary Pappert School of Music in 1972. Wilson also contributed arrangements for several critically acclaimed MCG Jazz releases, including all 3 Nancy Wilson recordings: A Nancy Wilson Christmas, GRAMMY®-winning R.S.V.P., and 2006's GRAMMY®-nominated Turned to Blue.

"His arrangements and compositions are some of the most beautiful things you'd ever want to hear," said WDUQ-FM's Tony Mowod, the emcee for the Omni's jazz nights. "He has influenced many musicians and many students." Enjoy a 3-course gourmet meal and the smooth sounds of Dr. John Wilson Septet!

Just call the Terrace Room at 412-553-5235 to make your dinner reservations for the best jazz in the classiest setting in downtown Pittsburgh.

click here for more info on MCG Jazz

More Jazz in Pittsburgh Now........

Above photo is that of pianist Ivan Lins, from a recent performance.....


The Perfect Valentine's Day Present: A Romantic Brazilian Jazz Concert with Ivan Lins
This February, treat yourself to a night of the latin rhythms and lush vocals of Ivan Lins. Ivan Lins, a self-taught pianist since the age of 18, was greatly influenced by jazz and bossa nova. In his over 40 years in the music industry, Lins has not only toured all over the world, but has had his original compositions recorded by the likes of Quincy Jones, George Benson, Ella Fitzgerald and Barbra Streisand.

Recently winning the Latin Grammy® for Album of the Year for Cantandos Historias, the first Portuguese language album to win Album of the Year ever, the universal language of music is truly personified in this gifted artist whose dialectic has been joyously embraced by audiences worldwide. Showtimes are: Thursday, Feb 15 - 7:30 PM Friday, Feb 16 - 8:00 PM Saturday, Feb 17 - 7:00 and 9:30 PM Sunday, Feb 18 - 2:30 PM Mellon Jazz Insights, a pre-concert talk with the artist hosted by WDUQ's Tony Mowod, takes place Thursday and Sunday, 45 minutes prior to the show. Call 412-322-0800 or...

cick here to order tickets today...

Grants for Jazz Musicians

New Works: Creation and Presentation Program

This program supports the creation and performance of ensemble works in the jazz idiom. It is funded through the generosity of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Eligible applicants are professional jazz ensembles led by (or including) a composer/performer. Ensembles must consist of a core group (from two to ten musicians) with a demonstrated history of performing original music featuring jazz improvisation. Grants range: up to $15,000 for the composition and performances of the new work.

For more information about where and how to apply, do take a look here:

http://www.chamber-music.org/programs/gr_jazz.html


Application deadline: February 28, 2007 Download Guidelines in Microsoft Word format.


And speaking of New Artists who were recently feted do take a look below...........

ASCAP Jazz Awards 2007

2007 ASCAP FOUNDATION YOUNG JAZZ COMPOSER AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED


Honorees to Be Recognized at ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame Ceremonies on June 11 in NYC


New York, NY, February 14, 2007: ASCAP Foundation President Marilyn Bergman has announced the recipients of the 2007 ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Awards. This program, established in 2002, was created to encourage gifted jazz composers throughout the United States. The recipients, who range in age from 12 to 29, are selected through a juried national competition. They receive cash awards and will be recognized at the annual ASCAP Jazz Wall event, which will take place in the Allen Room of the Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City on June 11, 2007.

Commenting on the awards, Marilyn Bergman said, "The young jazz creators recognized through this program represent the future of this uniquely American art form. We congratulate the recipients and extend thanks to the dedicated panel of ASCAP composers who selected the honorees."

The Young Jazz Composer Awards are in their second year of sponsorship by the Gibson Foundation, established by Gibson Guitar Corp. to expand the company’s charitable activities. The Gibson Foundation supports The ASCAPFoundation Young Jazz Composer Awards in fulfillment of its commitment to educational excellence through music and the arts.

This year’s ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Award recipients, ages18-29, are: Fabian Almazan, 22 (New York, NY), Patrick Cornelius, 28 (Astoria, NY,) George Dulin, 28 (New York, NY), Morgan Jones, 19 (Los Angeles, CA), Ross LaFleur, 25 (Rochester, NY), Pascal Le Boeuf, 20 (Santa Cruz, CA), Remy Le Boeuf, 20 (Santa Cruz, CA), Bob Reynolds, 29 (Astoria, NY), Sherisse Rogers, 28 (Brooklyn, NY), Nikos Syropoulos, 18 (Wynnewood, PA), Manuel Valera, 26 (Brooklyn, NY), Joshua Vande Hey, 29(Leicestershire, UK), and Ezra Weiss, 28 (Scottsdale, AZ).

The youngest ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composers, ages 12-17, are: Lee Forest Dynes, 17 (OH), Grace Kelly, 14, (MA), Jimmy Macbride, 15, (CT), Chase Morrin, 12, (CA), Matt Savage, 14, (NH), Jon Snell 15, (IA), Mark Steinert, 17, (VA), and Ted Taforo, 16 (CA).

Composers receiving Honorable Mention are: Jordan Baker, 17, (LA), Alexander A. Brown, 19 (Jamaica Plain, MA), Michael Dease, 24 (New York,NY), Ethan Herr, 28 (North Haledon, NJ), Eric Hirsh, 22 (Durham, NC), Randy Ingram, 28 (Brooklyn, NY), Stefan Schulze, 27 (New York, NY), and Jaleel Shaw, 28 (Paterson, NJ).

The ASCAP composer/judges for 2007 were Shelly Berg, John Fedchock and Wycliffe Gordon. About The ASCAP Foundation Founded in 1975, The ASCAP Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting American music creators and encouraging their development through music education and talent development programs. Included in these are songwriting workshops, grants, scholarships, awards, recognition and community outreach programs, and public service projects for senior composers and lyricists.

The ASCAP Foundation is supported by contributions from ASCAP members and from music lovers throughout theUnited States. www.ascapfoundation.org

For further information, please contact:ASCAP - Ken Cicerale
212-621-6172

Jazz World Beat at International Access Networks

Rome Neal Performing with Saxophonist Don Braden at the Mid-January International Association for Jazz Education conference in New York City. Don't miss his performance of MONK. Also, later in February, Banana Pudding is Next!!!!!

ROME NEAL'S
BANANA PUDDIN

A JAZZ JAM AND OPEN MIC

presents

The Manhattan School of Music Pre-college
Jazz Quartet

Featuring: Elijah Shiffer, Alto Saxophone Emmet Cohen, Piano Christopher Talio, BassMichael Mitchell, Drums TUESDAY, February 27 @ 7:00 P.M $15 followed byThe Jazz Jam & Open Mic."


Featuring:

Elijah Shiffer, Alto Saxophone
Emmet Cohen, Piano
Christopher Talio, Bass
Michael Mitchell, Drums


TUESDAY, February 27 @ 7:00 P.M $15

followed by

The Jazz Jam & Open Mic
with: Unsung Heroes Quartet: Jason Curry, Alto Saxophne, Sharp Radway, Piano, Aaron James, Bass, Greg Bandy, Drums @ 9:00 P.M $10

****COMPLIMENTARY BANANA PUDDING FOR ALL*** (Rome Neal’s Banana Puddin’... A Night to Remember DVD available now!)"


with:

Unsung Heroes Quartet:
Jason Curry, Alto Saxophone
Sharp Radway, Piano
Aaron James, Bass
Greg Bandy, Drums
@ 9:00 P.M $10


****COMPLIMENTARY BANANA PUDDING FOR ALL***

(Rome Neal’s Banana Puddin’... A Night to Remember DVD available now!)
At the world famousNuyorican Poets Cafe236 East 3rd Street, (bet B & C Aves.)(Take F- Train to 2nd Avenue)For more Info: 212 - 465-3167 or romekyn@earthlink.netwww.nuyorican.org or www.myspace.com/romenealSponsors for Banana Puddin’ Jazz",1]


At the world famous
Nuyorican Poets Cafe

236 East 3rd Street, (bet B & C Aves.)
(Take F- Train to 2nd Avenue)

For more Info: 212 - 465-3167 or romekyn@earthlink.net
www.nuyorican.org or www.myspace.com/romeneal

Sponsors for Banana Puddin’ Jazz

Mama’s Food Shop,, Ralph Revello-IC Express, Rose Davis, EricFrazierMusic.com, John D. Smith, Malchijahhats.com, Heights 163.com-Washington Height's New Luxury Condominium Building, Carlton Spiller Esq, Laurence Holder, Sugar Hill Beer, Barbaras FlowerShop.com"
"ma." Mama’s Food Shop,, Ralph Revello-IC Express, Rose Davis, EricFrazierMusic.com, John D. Smith, Malchijahhats.com, Heights163.com-Washington Height's New Luxury Condominium Building, Carlton Spiller Esq, Laurence Holder, Sugar Hill Beer, BarbarasFlowerShop.com

Daoud Williams and Don Braden Jamming at the I-A-J-E Conference in New York January 2007

Jazz World Beat at International Access Networks

Welcome to the Jazz and World Beat Spot at International Access Networks, Inc !!!! This is the 'SISTER' Blog page of the I-A-N Network with the emphasis on who, what, why, where, how and, when it is happening in both the Jazz and World Beat scene in New York and beyond. Like the main page of I-A-N, this is about connecting communities the world over through music. You're a part of this, too!!!

2007 has started out like bang-busters thus far, with the International Association for Jazz Education holding a massive, and successful, 4-day convention in the Jazz Capital of the World, Mid-town New York, from January 10th through the 13th.

More than 7,500 Jazz enthusiasts the world over poured into the Big Apple to attend. There were exhibitions, workshops, concerts, the NEA Jazz Masters awards ceremony, New Technology demonstrations and jam sessions galore. In short, it illustrated just what kind of world it could be when people of every race, hue, ethnicity and nation all work together for a common good. The true Connecting of Communities. We will share some of the highlights of the I-A-J-E affair with a series of photos below.

There will also be a listing of Jazz events in and around New York City through our connection with HOT HOUSE magazine and, other sources three times weekly and, each month. This is also an inter-active blog where your input is key.....

We would like to hear, and read, your comments on concerts, film, night club, theatrical, as well as large and small scale performances you may have seen. So, sit back and take part in what will be an exciting blog site on the Jazz and World Beat scene with the International Access Networks. Welcome aboard!!!!!!

Eric K. Williams, Executive Director
INTERNATIONAL ACCESS NETWORKS, Inc.

WORTH CATCHING Around town

The Charles Tolliver Big Band at Iridium between Jan. 30 and Feb. 3 – and Jimmy Scott singing at the same club on Feb. 22-25 ... pianist Guillermo Klein at Merkin Hall on Feb. 15 for a program that also involves saxist Bill McHenry, guitarist Ben Monder, bassist Matt Povolka and drummer Jorge Rossy (the last-named also dueting on piano with Klein) ...


Trumpeter Wallace Roney’s group on Valentine’s Day evening at Abrons Art Center, 466 Grand St. on the Lower East Side ... trombonist Benny Powell’s outstanding quintet playing a free concert at 7:00 PM on Feb. 1 at Nubian Heritage, Fifth Ave. at 126th St. ... trumpeter Brian Groder’s quartet (featuring guitarist Rez Abassi) at Jimmy’s Backroom in the East Village on Feb. 25

Don't miss pianist John Colianni playing Sunday brunches at The Garage on Feb. 4 and Feb. 18 ... bassist Martin Wind leading a splendid quartet featuring Scott Robinson at Kitano on Feb. 23-24 .. multi-instrumentalist Dan Willis heralding the release of his Velvet Gentlemen CD (on which he plays eleven different woodwinds) at the East Village’s Nightingale Lounge on Feb. 17 ... tenor monster George Garzone appearing at Dizzy’s on Feb. 19 in the company of the Ayn Inserto Jazz Orchestra ...

Marcus Goldhaber singing at Penang’s Downstairs Room each Sunday evening ... Clarinetist Rick Bogart leading a trio at Seppi’s on W. 56th every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday starting at 8:30 PM (plus Sunday brunches, too) ... Guitarist Brad Shepik playing at Brooklyn’s Center for Improvisational Music on Feb. 3 ... and saxophonist Dan Pratt presenting his organ quartet at, get this, the famous Bohemian Hall Beer Garden in Astoria on Feb. 1 (and every first Thursday thereafter). Given this month’s climate, we trust they’ll be cooking inside by the fireplace, instead of outside under the elms.


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SPOTLIGHTS

IVAN LINS

BLUE NOTE / FEB. 27-MAR. 4

This Brazilian double bill brings Lins, one of the great bossa nova and samba composers, to the same stage as Trio Da Paz (Romero Lubambo, guitar; Nilson Matta, bass, and Duduka da Fonseca, drums/percussion) for a week that should conjure up the spirits of Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro. Lins, who sings in the relaxed style of a Brazilian Dean Martin, will be leading his own group from the piano, doing many of his songs that have been recorded here by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, Kenny Burrell, Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra and George Benson. His latest CD? It’s Acariocando (EMI) GK

RALPH TOWNER

IRIDIUM / FEB. 15-18

An acoustic guitarist with a formidable “pianistic” technique, Towner co-founded the best-selling quartet called Oregon in 1970 with other former members of the Paul Winter Consort. The group, a precursor to New Age and World Music, was a band that combined classical, jazz, ethnic and Third World music in an acoustic setting that stretched the boundaries of chamber jazz. Joining Towner, who also plays piano and brass instruments, in this edition of Oregon will be original members Paul McCandless (oboe, English horn, bass clarinet) and Glen Moore (bass, violin, piano and flute), along with the foursome’s newest member, percussionist Marc Walker.


JAY LEONHART

TRIBECA P.A.C / MAR. 8

You’ve probably heard him sing about flying coast-to-coast while seated next to Leonard Bernstein. Leonhart, a jazz bassist and singer whose wry songs are often autobiographical vignettes, is also a sought-after accompanist (he’ll be backing Maureen McGovern at her Carnegie Hall concert on Feb. 9) and a solo act. (New Jerseyans can catch his one-man show, entitled “The Bass Lesson,” at Ocean County Community College in Toms River on Feb. 7.) For this “Highlights in Jazz” concert at Manhattan Community College, Leonhart will be part of singer-pianist Barbara Carroll’s quartet, along with reedman Ken Peplowski and drummer Joe Ascione. Vocalist Paula West’s on the bill, too. GK

MARILYN CRISPELL

VILLAGE VANGUARD / FEB. 27-MAR. 4

It’s easy – but certainly not accurate – to characterize Crispell as a pianist totally intoxicated with Cecil Taylor’s keyboard approach. She’s a Taylor admirer, to be sure. But she’s also cited the work of Monk, Coltrane and Paul Bley as influences. There’s no mistaking this New England Conservatory grad for a bebopper, though. Her distinctive compositional work, her remarkable hand speed and the percussive effects she achieves have won her prominence on the avant garde scene. Festival audiences around the world hear her most often playing solo. At the Vanguard, though, it’ll be a trio adventure, with Mark Helias on bass and Paul Motian behind the drumset. PB

DAFNIS PRIETO

THE GATEHOUSE OF HARLEM / FEB. 16

We expect Jazz Gallery shows to offer the unexpected. And here’s something new: presentations at places some distance from the Gallery’s Hudson St. digs. The initial offering in their “Directions in 21st Century Music” series takes place at Aaron Davis Hall on CUNY’s Harlem campus and features the same Absolute Quintet that Cuban-born percussionist Prieto leads on his most recent Zoho CD – the one currently in contention for a Best Latin Jazz Grammy. By the way, they’ve planned future shows even further north: at Tarrytown Music Hall, the Paramount Center in Peekskill, the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie and the Hudson Opera House. Upstaters, rejoice! Consult www.jazzgallery.org. PB

VICTOR GOINES

DIZZY’S / FEB. 13-18

So what’s “mainstream jazz” these days? Maybe it’s typified by what Goines is playing. Take his most recent CD, New Adventures (Criss Cross), which reflects the best of the bebop tradition, celebrates the music of Sidney Bechet and Lester Young, and swings like mad throughout – even on the ballads. In addition to Goines’ saxophonics and clarinet work, those catching one of his sets at Dizzy’s will hear piano standout Danny Grissett, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Jerome Jennings, with Vanessa Rubin handling vocal chores. This guy’s so busy as administrator within Juilliard’s jazz studies program that it’s surprising he still finds time to accept club dates. PB

LEE ANN LEDGERWOOD

KITANO / FEB. 7

We can only conclude that Ledgerwood isn’t on everyone’s Top Ten Pianists list only because too few people have yet heard her play. But you can’t fault the Danish label Steeplechase, which has carefully documented her playing over the course of five fine CDs heavy on quality material by composers like McCoy Tyner, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Bill Evans (who’s perhaps her primary keyboard influence). Walkin’ Up is the most recent of these discs. Congrats to the bookers at Kitano for bringing her back. In this instance, she’s part of a group led by bassist Ron McClure, another Steeplechase artist with whom she’s also recorded. PB

FREDDIE REDD

MERKIN HALL / FEB. 19

Here’s a story local journalists ought to be all over: an American jazzman, active on the scene for a half-century but probably better known in Europe than at home, returns to the city of his most notable musical triumph to recreate the role for which he’s best known. Pianist Redd composed music for “The Connection,” a gritty Obie-winning 1960 play (and later a film) about heroin addicts, then appeared onstage as a hooked pianist. That score will be performed again with Redd at the keyboard, altoist Lou Donaldson filling in for the late Jackie McLean, Mickey Bass on bass and Ben Riley on drums. It’s a must-attend event. PB

T.S. MONK

BIRDLAND / FEB. 21-24

Yep, the son of that most famous of Monks – yet someone who’s neither overmining his father’s rich compositional lode nor coasting on family reputation. Instead, his drum work drives a terrific sextet: Freddy Jackson (trumpet), Tia Fuller (alto), Willie Williams (tenor), Helen Sung (piano) and Dave Jackson (bass). Their material? With about 80 tunes in the playbook, it’s exceedingly varied. Given his responsibilities as Thelonious Monk Institute director, work on that new CD has lagged a bit. But – contrary to what those non-smiling album cover photos suggest – he’s full of enthusiasm for life in general and music in particular, always eager to ensure that audiences genuinely enjoy themselves. PB

SCOTT HAMILTON

BOGARDUS MANSION / FEB. 16

They’re billing it as “The Return of the Two Tenors.” It’ll be Harry Allen’s superb quartet again welcoming Scott Hamilton, the saxophonist who was one of Harry’s earliest inspirations, as special guest. Hamilton’s a committed neo-traditionalist whose 1977 debut LP revealed him to be a 23-year old enamoured with then-less-than-fashionable Swing Era saxophone stylists like Hawkins, Webster, Young and Byas. The worm has since turned, of course, with Respect For Tradition now being hailed as The New New Thing. (We’ve always dug that first album’s title, too: A Good Wind Who Is Blowing Us No Ill.) Anyway, this bunch of hard-chargers can really deliver the goods. PB

Some Highlights of the I-A-J-E 2007 New York Convention

Don Braden hitting the sax at the Saturday Jam session. Hilton Hotel, Mid-town New York City.

Swedish Jazz Trombonist, Gunhild Carling, jamming in the lobby of the Hilton Hotel at the International Association for Jazz Education New York convention in January 2007. Plenty of on-lookers at this new and exciting artist from Northern Europe.

Jazz World Beat at International Access Networks

Welcome to the Jazz and World Beat Spot at International Access Networks, Inc !!!! This is the 'SISTER' Blog page of the I-A-N Network with the emphasis on who, what, why, where, how and, when it is happening in both the Jazz and World Beat scene in New York and beyond. Like the main page of I-A-N, this is about connecting communities the world over through music. You're a part of this, too!!!

2007 has started out like bang-busters thus far, with the International Association for Jazz Education holding a massive, and successful, 4-day convention in the Jazz Capital of the World, Mid-town New York, from January 10th through the 13th.

More than 7,500 Jazz enthusiasts the world over poured into the Big Apple to attend. There were exhibitions, workshops, concerts, the NEA Jazz Masters awards ceremony, New Technology demonstrations and jam sessions galore. In short, it illustrated just what kind of world it could be when people of every race, hue, ethnicity and nation all work together for a common good. The true Connecting of Communities. We will share some of the highlights of the I-A-J-E affair with a series of photos below. There will also be a listing of Jazz events in and around New York City through our connection with HOT HOUSE magazine and, other sources three times weekly and, each month.

This is also an inter-active blog where your input is key..... We would like to hear, and read, your comments on concerts, film, night club, theatrical, as well as large and small scale performances you may have seen. So, sit back and take part in what will be an exciting blog site on the Jazz and World Beat scene with the International Access Networks. Welcome aboard!!!!!!