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Jazz Vocal Group Monday Off Celebrates CD Release
Monday Off, the jazz vocal quartet hailed by the late Skitch Henderson as having "exquisite taste, rich creativity, fresh ideas, spead over a palate of standard repertoire" is celebrating the release of their long-awaited CD at the Jazz Standard on December 4, 2006 with sets at 7:30 and 9:30 PM. They will be joined by special guest, Joel Frahm.
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Pianist/Composer Frank Kimbrough joins Orange Grove Artists
Pianist/composer Frank Kimbrough recently joined the Orange Grove Artist Services roster of musicians. The New Yorker calls Kimbrough “a near visionary whose piano-improvising, composing, and band-leading skills seek out the dark corners of untrod jazz terrain…”
Orange Grove Artists Named in Downbeat 2006 Critics Poll
Multireedists Marty Ehrlich and Anat Cohen and pianist Frank Kimbrough have been named in numerous categories in DownBeat's 2006 Critics Poll: Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet, Rising Star Clarinet, Composer and Rising Star Acoustic Piano.
Peter Eldridge CD Release, "Decorum"
Peter Eldridge performs original songs from his long awaited album, "Decorum" following his critically acclaimed 2001 releases, "Fool No More" and "Stranger in Town." Peter's latest album is a brilliant combination of pop and jazz, using his singer/songwriter chops in combination with the skills he has acquired through singing with the Grammy award-winning New York Voices.
Marty Ehrlich CD Release, "News on the Rail"
The 8 original compositions on News on the Rail traverse a landscape that is not easily defined by any one musical style. Marty Ehrlich has been lauded as one of the “most versatile jazz musicians of the last 30 years.” He brings all this experience to bear in this recording, fashioning a musical synthesis that is powerful and unique.
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Orange Grove Artists Named in Down Beat's Critics Poll
Multireedists Marty Ehrlich and Anat Cohen have both been named in DownBeat's 2005 Critics Poll in the "Rising Star Clarinet" and "Clarinet" categories. They were named alongside some of the most prolific clarinetists in jazz world including Don Byron and Paquito D'Rivera. View complete press release
Monday Off performs at Birdland, NYC
Monday Off, the jazz vocal quartet hailed by Skitch Henderson as having "exquisite taste, rich creativity, fresh ideas, spread over a palate of standard repertoire" is performing at the legendary jazz club, Birdland on August 15, 2005 at 7:00PM. Joining Monday Off (Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner, Richard Roland and Raymond Sage) will be Randy Ingram on piano, Mark Lau on bass and Ernesto Cervini on drums. Also joining Monday Off will be special guest Anat Cohen on saxophones and clarinet.
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"Place & Time" - Debut Album from Anat Cohen
Anat Cohen's highly anticipated debut album as a leader, "Place & Time" was released on May 3, 2005. The CD release party will be on June 9, 2005 at Sweet Rhythm in New York City. Joining Anat for this evening will be Jason Lindner on piano, Gregory Hutchinson on drums and Vicente Archer - bass. This stunning album combines Anat's facility on tenor and soprano saxophone and clarinet with her expressive and personal compositions and emotionally charged musicality. Nat Hentoff says in his liner notes about "Place & Time": "Anat Cohen has the quality of all lasting jazz musicians. She has presence. From her first notes, she tells you who she is - and over time, she tells you where she's been in her life and travels." View complete press release
Peter Eldridge performs at Birdland, NYC
The "perennially classy," (Jazz Times) Peter Eldridge will be performing for one night only on February 21, 2005 (7:00PM) at the legendary Birdland in New York City. Peter will be performing standards and original tunes featured on his CDs 'Stranger in Town' and ‘Fool No More’, as well as original songs from his upcoming album, 'Decorum'. Peter will be joined by bassist Tim Lefebvre, drummer/percussionist Ben Wittman and special guest Joel Frahm on tenor saxophone. View complete press release
Anat Cohen in DownBeat's Reader Poll
Anat Cohen was named one of the favorite clarinetists in Down Beat's Reader's Poll. Anat is included in a field of extraordinary musicians including, Paquito D'Rivera, Ken Peplowski and Buddy De Franco. Anat can be heard every Sunday and Tuesday at Jules Bistro in New York City. For more details please visit www.anatcohen.com. View complete press release
John McNeil's "Sleep Won't Come", Best of 2004
John McNeil's latest release, "Sleep Won't Come" (OmniTone), was named of the Top 10 jazz releases of 2004 by David Adler of All About Jazz and Virginia Schaefer of Jazz Improv Magazine. The album received a four-star review in Down Beat and was given honorable mention by Francis Davis of the Village Voice.
Monday Off Welcomes New Soprano, Hilary Gardner
Monday Off, the jazz vocal quartet hailed by Skitch Henderson as having "exquisite taste, rich creativity, fresh ideas, spread over a palate of standard repertoire" is welcoming a new member to their group, Hilary Gardner. The group has already begun recording their second album for release in 2005. View complete press release
Orange Grove Artist Services is Launched
Orange Grove Artist Services is a new company committed to serving musicians in all aspects of career development. Founded in 2004, Orange Grove already provides full agent and management services to an impressive artist roster as well as individual consulting services including website maintenance, poster design, press release writing and promotion. The company was established by an active performing musician with the mission to create on-going relationships with presenters – and provide a home to unique artists with great music to share. View complete press release
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