His colleagues called Frank Wess “Magic,” an appropriate sobriquet in view of the exceptionally consistent artistry and professionalism he brought to every project with which he was involved throughout a career spanning 70 years. His saxophone approach was lyrical, soulful, swinging and a unique, genre-defying blend of influences including Johnny Hodges, Lester Young, Ben Webster, and Benny Carter, yet informed by bebop harmonies.
Fifteen years ago, Flushing Town Hall started the wonderful tradition of welcoming to its stage renowned NEA Jazz Masters, a title bestowed on the world’s greatest jazz musicians.
Ray Blue JazZ Trio Presented By Bethel Jazz at La Zingara Restaurant Written by BethelJazz
“Ray Blue has a majestic presence when playing, his sense of purpose is obvious - Jean Szlamowicz, Jazz Hot, Down Beat Magazine
Safe Social Distancing Seating With Very Limited Ticket Availability. Tickets Are Sold By The Table ONLY. Tables seating 2 - 4 guests, with tables for 6 -8 available upon request. See The Attached Seating Chart. Five Indoor Tables With Open French Doors Facing The Performance And Eight Outdoor Tables Are Available.
Rain date will be announced for a Sunday in October. Admission Is Still Only $15.00 Per Person But Must Be Purchased As A Table For Safety Table Of Two = $30., Four = $60., Six = $90., and Eight = $120
Read on to learn a little more about the folks that will lead us through Jazz Appreciation Month 2021. Mike Lee Trio
April 4, 2021- Mike Lee Mike kicks off our Jazzy Afternoons Jazz Appreciation Month with a ferocious roaring start with some very hardcore seasoned jazz professionals.
Mike Lee locally has run some very successful and widely popular Jazz jams. - from Cecils to the Montclair Social Club and a few popular places in between. As a performing musician his recent associations include The Jimmy Heath Orchestra, The Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra, Wallace Roney s Universe Orchestra, The Oliver Lake Big Band, The Loston Harris Trio, The Nat Adderley Jr. Quartet, etc, He performs regularly at venues such as The Bluenote, Dizzy s Club Coca-Cola, Smalls, The Jazz Gallery, Fat Cat, and Bemelmans Bar at NYC Carlyle Hotel.
John Haggie apologizes for comments on medical travel for Labrador patients
Health Minister John Haggie s comments last week in the House of Assembly were an upsetting surprise for Valerie Rachwal, who has travelled multiple times over the years from Happy Valley-Goose Bay to St. John s in her fight against cancer.
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John Haggie is Newfoundland and Labrador s minister of health and community services.(Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)