— by Joe Curtis —

From the beginning to the ever lovin’ end, Ladies and Gentlemen … Mr. Johnny Pennino, is a pure joy to listen to. Man, what a sax player Mr. Johnny Pennino is!!! Incomparabe!!! He’s the kind of guy other sax players compare themselves to .. and look up to — without a doubt! Hailing from New Orleans, the Jazz Capitol of the World, Johnny grew up among the best musicians in the world, and is one of them. How can he not be, when he has inborn talent; as well as indelible musical influences like Louis Prima, Sam Butera’s immortal sax virtuosity, Al Hirt’s trumpet beauty, and Boots Randolf’s sax excellence to grow from. Tin ears would fair well in that kind of musical environment.

Benefit concerts for the National Jazz Museum and the Chicago Jazz Orchestra

The Chicago Jazz Orchestra – w/Orbert Davis, Eddie Johnson and Frieda Lee

PRESENTA

ROSARIO GIULIANI QUARTET

ROSARIO GIULIANI – SAX

PIETRO LUSSU – PIANOFORTE

DARIO ROSCIGLIONE – CONTRABBASSO

MARCELLO DI LEONARDO – BATTERIA

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On February 18th RCA/Bluebird will release Freak In, the latest CD from world-renowned trumpeter/composer Dave Douglas. Freak In (Douglas’ twentieth recording as a leader) is the follow up to the Grammy nominated CD, The Infinite, and a tireless pathfinder’s adventurous journey through the world of jazztronica.

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Bluebird’s legendary Flying Dutchman catalog captured the musical zeitgeist of the late sixties and early seventies with gritty funk meeting driving rock and soulful jazz. This new language, now known as “rare grooves” by the musical cognoscenti, is driving DJ culture around the world.

National Jazz Award nominee for Best Electric Group

The MRC Trio, Hugh Marsh violin, Barry Romberg drums, and Rufus Cappadocia cello, hits the road for their Canadian Tour beginning in early March.

Columbus, Ohio-raised, New York City-based violinist Christian Howes will perform one set of music with his acoustic violin, piano, and bas trio. Joining Christian will be Argentinian native Federico Lechner, pianist, and Ugonna Okegwo on bass.

Where: Cape May Convention Hall, Cabanas, Grand Hotel Ballroom, Carney¹s, Savannah Key (at the Marquis de Lafayette Hotel), Star of the Sea Auditorium, Congress Hall, The Boiler Room, Corinthian Yacht Club, Pelican Club . For your convenience, complimentary buses run Friday and Saturday between venues.

When: April 4-6, 2003

TRAVEL ABOARD THE AMERICAN ORIENT EXPRESS’ “JAZZ” THEMED ITINERARY AND ENJOY A SAVINGS OF $500 PER PERSON *

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.–Discover the Antebellum South and the roots of jazz aboard a specially themed American Orient Express (AOE) itinerary this spring, plus receive $500* savings per person.

On the 8-day/7-night Antebellum South Jazz Train itinerary, March 13-20, 2003 guests journey between New Orleans and Washington, D.C. visiting great southern cities, plantations and jazz honky-tonks. Throughout this rail cruise, guests will enjoy a delightful recounting of the historic, cultural and entertainment roots that the South has brought to 20th Century Jazz.

The Music Of Stan Kenton”
Thursday, February 27, 2003 At 8 Pm In The Juilliard Theater

Victor Goines, Artistic Director of Jazz Studies, Conducts
On Thursday, February 27 at 8 PM in the Juilliard Theater, the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra plays music of big band innovator Stan Kenton in a concert entitled Stan: The Music of Stan Kenton. Victor Goines, Artistic Director of Jazz Studies at Juilliard, conducts. The first half of the program includes such Kenton signature works as Artistry in Rhythm, Opus in Pastels, Youngblood, Concerto to End All Concertos, What’s New?, Interlude, and Kingfish. The second half of the concert features Cuban Fire Suite, Kenton’s famously exciting combination of big-band power and Cuban rhythms.