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EK-Bro_05-06_1 8/25/04 11:36 PM Page 1 2005-2006 2005-2006 TBA PAID PRSRT STD PRSRT U.S. POSTAGE POSTAGE U.S. ??????????? Special Tours Special Tours BOOTH Sherrie Maricle & DIVA The Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra The Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra - the jazz orchestra of New York - Paramount Days Revisited continues the mission and legacy of its predecessor, the Carnegie APAP Introducing new, exciting faces such as Special Guests Hall Jazz Band. As Gary Giddins, writing for The Village Voice (July including new vocalist Rachael Price. From the 1920’s 2002), declared, “In a rare battle of the bands ... the Carnegie through the 1960’s “variety” theater flourished – The Hall™ Jazz Band shellacked the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra.” The Paramount, The Apollo, The Capitol, The Golden Gate, CHJB’s legacy of artistic diversity, superbly adventuresome The Chicago Theater, The Strand, The Hungry I, The Bon arrangements and musical preeminence stands firm. From 1992 to Soir and more - vaudeville to television – a new singer, 2002, the CHJB, with Music Director Jon Faddis, regularly brought #112 (Jazz Instrumental Performances Only) comedian, dance act – all backed by a live big band – jazz to full houses at Carnegie Hall’s 2800 seat Isaac Stern shared the same stage. From the famous “two-a-day” Auditorium and around the world. at the Palace to Ed Sullivan, careers were made and new stars discovered! And now, the RETURN… The JFJO can create specialized programming, customized by Artistic Director Jon Faddis. Venues may choose the opportunity to develop entirely new programs (new commissioned works, particular themes or artists) or to draw upon the depth of unique existing charts (many premiered at Carnegie Hall). The JFJO is particularly ™ pleased to present in the 2005-2006 season: “An Evening of Ballads & Blues”, “The John Coltrane Continuum” (featuring an amazing arrangement by Slide Hampton of Century Americana Coltrane’s masterpiece, “A Love Supreme”), and “An Evening of Ellington” (featuring, The American Century of Music – From the African- for one half of the program, Ellington’s remarkable suite, “Black, Brown & Beige”). American emotional expression that became blues XCHANGE BOOTH and jazz to Tin Pan Alley and Hollywood’s Silver E Screen, our music has touched the world during the ™ past hundred years. ‘Century Americana’ is the col- Monk on Monk RTS laboration of T. S. Monk, Nnenna Freelon and Too David Amram to bring the forces of American cul- Newly discovered Thelonious Sphere Monk – A ture and their love of education together. From Scott Joplin and Duke Ellington, in what will be undoubtedly THE definitive versions. Following Hoagy Carmichael and Jack Kerouac, ‘Century Americana’s’ debut in Cleveland in the smash success of ‘Monk on Monk’ in 1997, hailed by The December 1999 was lauded in The Plain Dealer: “ultimately... satisfying, both musi- Los Angeles Times “Monk on Monk Gets the Mythic Just Right,” cally and emotionally... vocalist Freelon was stunning... she (did) truly occupy, even Variety “the result was a near-ideal way to celebrate… this transform, her material... the man (Amram) is multiply talented and fearless...” iconoclastic figure,” The Hollywood Reporter, “shouted with — Performed with a Symphony, Chamber Orchestra or String Section joy… impassioned solos… fluent invention… uncomplicated, unfathomable, and unforgettable,” and every critic and fan across the U.S., Thelonious Monk’s music and spirit come back ERFORMING on the road as the legendary pianist’s son, T. S. Monk, brings P Mandrill the 85th Birthday Tribute on tour. What do rap and hip hop artists BRANDY, KANYE WEST, FLOETRY, WYCLEF JEAN, NAS, DMX, ICE CUBE, PUBLIC : ENEMY, BLACK-EYED PEAS, CYPRESS HILL have in common? Nnenna Freelon They are just a few who have sampled the legendary #223 funk/jazz/Latin/rock sensation MANDRILL... a sunburst of and the Count Basie musical energy that defies category. You can hear their signature sound on Brandy’s latest single “Talk About Our Orchestra ONFERENCES Love, “ Kanye West’s “Two Words,” Floetry’s “Have Faith,” Kindred’s “If I,” and Nas’ C “Lost Tapes.” This native Bedford-Stuyvesant New York group, formed by the “Celebrating 100” Panamanian Wilson Brothers, is a family crew of astonishing multi-instrumentalists, From their smash success at their inaugural date at HESE a melting pot of culture blended with the sounds of urban America. T The Count Basie Theater, two of jazz’s most loved and exciting sounds – Count Basie Orchestra and Nnenna Freelon – commemorate the 100 Anniversary of Count IDWEST BOOTH Basie’s birth and team for select dates to celebrate the State of Latin Jazz featuring joy and excitement of the man and his music. Well- M known Basie band material, and some brand new inter- David Sánchez and Jerry Gonzalez SSOCIATES AT A pretations as only Freelon can do create this memorable RTS Sánchez and Gonzalez, each with their 100th Celebration! A bands, perform a great show of the EANE driving and exciting sounds of Latin K Jazz! Dynamic and energetic, this show D finishes with a grand finale where the • 3 Jammin’ Gents™ featuring David Amram E two musicians unite! 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From the 1920’s 2002), declared, “In a rare battle of the bands ... the Carnegie through the 1960’s “variety” theater flourished – The Hall™ Jazz Band shellacked the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra.” The Paramount, The Apollo, The Capitol, The Golden Gate, CHJB’s legacy of artistic diversity, superbly adventuresome The Chicago Theater, The Strand, The Hungry I, The Bon arrangements and musical preeminence stands firm. From 1992 to Soir and more - vaudeville to television – a new singer, 2002, the CHJB, with Music Director Jon Faddis, regularly brought #112 (Jazz Instrumental Performances Only) comedian, dance act – all backed by a live big band – jazz to full houses at Carnegie Hall’s 2800 seat Isaac Stern shared the same stage. From the famous “two-a-day” Auditorium and around the world. at the Palace to Ed Sullivan, careers were made and new stars discovered! And now, the RETURN… The JFJO can create specialized programming, customized by Artistic Director Jon Faddis. Venues may choose the opportunity to develop entirely new programs (new commissioned works, particular themes or artists) or to draw upon the depth of unique existing charts (many premiered at Carnegie Hall). The JFJO is particularly ™ pleased to present in the 2005-2006 season: “An Evening of Ballads & Blues”, “The John Coltrane Continuum” (featuring an amazing arrangement by Slide Hampton of Century Americana Coltrane’s masterpiece, “A Love Supreme”), and “An Evening of Ellington” (featuring, The American Century of Music – From the African- for one half of the program, Ellington’s remarkable suite, “Black, Brown & Beige”). American emotional expression that became blues XCHANGE BOOTH and jazz to Tin Pan Alley and Hollywood’s Silver E Screen, our music has touched the world during the ™ past hundred years. ‘Century Americana’ is the col- Monk on Monk RTS laboration of T. S. Monk, Nnenna Freelon and Too David Amram to bring the forces of American cul- Newly discovered Thelonious Sphere Monk – A ture and their love of education together. From Scott Joplin and Duke Ellington, in what will be undoubtedly THE definitive versions. Following Hoagy Carmichael and Jack Kerouac, ‘Century Americana’s’ debut in Cleveland in the smash success of ‘Monk on Monk’ in 1997, hailed by The December 1999 was lauded in The Plain Dealer: “ultimately... satisfying, both musi- Los Angeles Times “Monk on Monk Gets the Mythic Just Right,” cally and emotionally... vocalist Freelon was stunning... she (did) truly occupy, even Variety “the result was a near-ideal way to celebrate… this transform, her material... the man (Amram) is multiply talented and fearless...” iconoclastic figure,” The Hollywood Reporter, “shouted with — Performed with a Symphony, Chamber Orchestra or String Section joy… impassioned solos… fluent invention… uncomplicated, unfathomable, and unforgettable,” and every critic and fan across the U.S., Thelonious Monk’s music and spirit come back ERFORMING on the road as the legendary pianist’s son, T. S. Monk, brings P Mandrill the 85th Birthday Tribute on tour. What do rap and hip hop artists BRANDY, KANYE WEST, FLOETRY, WYCLEF JEAN, NAS, DMX, ICE CUBE, PUBLIC : ENEMY, BLACK-EYED PEAS, CYPRESS HILL have in common? Nnenna Freelon They are just a few who have sampled the legendary #223 funk/jazz/Latin/rock sensation MANDRILL... a sunburst of and the Count Basie musical energy that defies category. You can hear their signature sound on Brandy’s latest single “Talk About Our Orchestra ONFERENCES Love, “ Kanye West’s “Two Words,” Floetry’s “Have Faith,” Kindred’s “If I,” and Nas’ C “Lost Tapes.” This native Bedford-Stuyvesant New York group, formed by the “Celebrating 100” Panamanian Wilson Brothers, is a family crew of astonishing multi-instrumentalists, From their smash success at their inaugural date at HESE a melting pot of culture blended with the sounds of urban America.