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With all of the soul and spirit a project like this would demand, this straight-ahead setting of Cannonball Adderly tunes comes together beautifully; sounding as fresh as original music rather than mere repertory. The band is first-rate throughout, … Continue reading
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Doctor Dee on Jazz
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Doctor Dee on Jazz
Were you to ask Jazz musicians active in and around New York City during the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s to describe Pannonica de Koenigswarter, you would get terms like ‘Jazz Baroness’ or ‘Bebop Baroness’ – the ‘Baroness’ was official as she was … Continue reading
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Doctor Dee on Jazz
I met over drinks with some friends recently, one of who was wearing a porkpie hat. We talked about the name, then moved on to the jazz musician with the nickname “Pork Pie Hat’ – saxophone player Lester Young. As we talked about … Continue reading
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Nuages
Sunday, March 11, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm at the Anacortes Public Library – 1220 10th Street.
Based in Bellingham, WA, between Seattle WA and Vancouver BC, we are a band dedicated to performing in the Manouche/Gypsy jazz tradition. We founded Nuages in 2011 under the inspiration of Django Reinhardt. Continue reading
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Jovino Santos Neto
Performing Sunday Oct. 8th a Free concert by “Three-time Latin Grammy nominee” Jovino Santos Neto, a master pianist, composer and arranger, who is among the top Brazilian musicians working today. This Free concert is a part of the Manieri Endowment Jazz … Continue reading
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Dmitri Matheny and Ed Dunsavage Quartet – Sunday Jazz
The jazz quartet of guitarist Ed Dunsavage and flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny presents an afternoon of jazz, blues, bossa nova and beyond. In a program highlighting timeless classics from the Art Farmer/Jim Hall songbook, modern favorites by Jimmy Webb, Pat Metheny … Continue reading
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Bellingham Dixieland All Stars
The Bellingham Dixieland All Stars is a band made up of musicians who have played the jazz circuit in famous bands. Since its inception in 2009, the band has performed in and around the Bellingham area, including B.C. Canada and … Continue reading
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A’Town Big Band – Sunday Jazz
Sunday Jazz July 9th, 2:00 – 3:00 PM at the “Heart of Anacortes” – 1014 4th Street A’Town Big Band is Skagit County’s own popular big band. Providing lots of energy, they play the Big Band music of Stan Kenton, … Continue reading
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Sunday Jazz
Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” JUNE 11, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM At the ‘Heart of Anacortes’ – 1014 4th Street, Anacortes Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” evoke the spirit of a Paris cafe and the raucous energy of a Gypsy campsite … Continue reading
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