Friday, 1.27.12 “TIPP TOPP” RELEASE by Emanuel Ruffler w/ ROCKET!

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1/27/2012!

“TIPP TOPP” Release BY ROCKET
IN STORES!

iTunes. Amazon.

Rocket, a newly formed group consisting of internationally acclaimed musicians, has completed their debut album for Pursuance Records.  The resulting recording contains an infectuous mix of rhythms, textures and melodies. Combining dance grooves with catchy compositions and extended space-jams, the band creates a fresh and accessible instrumental style. You can expect to hear California Soul, Fela Extensions and 80’s Miles come together to form a new genre that has been dubbed “Disco-Jazz” by listeners.

The members of Rocket joined forces in 2009, when they got together to jam and experiment with different new material written by keyboardist Emanuel Ruffler. Drummer and Percussionist Jaz Sawyer describes the band’s creative process: “…we are bringing together a number of musical developments that we have been making as individuals and as a collective. I think that we are all committed to a new direction – one that expresses our feelings in a way that fits the social environment. Nothing stays the same…“

OFFICE
Pursuance Records
517 E 12TH ST , SFW
NEW YORK, NY 10009

PHONE
212-574-8112 Ext.101
FAX
646-349-1770

EMAIL
marina@rufftone.com
www.rufftone.com/rocket

1.14.11

Branice McKenzie’s career includes everything from jazz to theater to prolific songwriting.Some of her credits include critically acclaimed performances at The Newport Jazz Festival, The Clifford Brown Jazz Festival and The Umbria Jazz Festival.

8:00pm-11:00pm
5701 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 654-6974Open Tue-Sat 10am-7pm
Subway: Rockridge BART
Admission fee is $15.00/$5.00 fee for dinner.

On the theatrical stage she has created roles in Shades Of Harlem, Sing Sister Singand Jazz Alley. As a composer and music director, she has penned music for Shelter, Shades Of Harlem and Blackbirds of Courage, as well as her latest work, This World Is Mine: A Musical Revue for Children. She is a recipient of the Meet The Composergrant from New York State and also made her directorial debut with the World Premier of the family musical Celebrate Kwanzaa at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Branice has also just completed a song for the film short, Gentelle’s Wings entitled, I Fly, which is the title song of her recently released CD.

Branice’s incredible four-octave voice and magnificent song stylings have been hailed throughout the world. For almost ten years, she toured with Harry Belafonte, then went on to spend sixteen years with the late great Gregory Hines. She has also performed with Roberta Flack, Hugh Masekela, Carly Simon, BeBe Winans, Dianne Reeves, Peggy Leeand Miriam Makeba to name a few. She has and continues to perform all over the United States, Europe, Africa and Asia.

In 2005, Branice was invited to Russia to perform at Moscow’s premier jazz club, Le Club and with Jazz Symphonic Strings at the historic Tchaikovsky Hall. A royal command performance in Morocco colors her performance palette as well as just completing a second successful run as an original cast member of the critically acclaimed I Can’t Stop Loving You – the Music of Ray Charles in Lyons, France. She was also the conductor of the Youth Chorale for the West Coast premier of INDABAwritten by and performed with Sweet Honey In The Rock. Her youth choir garnered stellar praise from all fronts for their performance at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley, CA.

Contact : Contact@57thStreetGallery.com
Reservations are HIGHLY recommended. Doors Open 1 hour prior. First come first seated unless reservations have been made.

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Alex Pinto Trio @ Viracocha

San Francisco, CA 94110-2322

Be sure to visit:
www.alexpintoguitar.com

Friday, October 28 10:30pm – 1am Carlos Abadie Quintet @ Fat Cat in Berkeley

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The Carlos Abadie Quintet Performs at the Fat Cat NYC

Fat Cat
75 Christopher St.
New York, NY 10011
United States
http://www.fatcatmusic.org

Jersey City born Trumpet player Carlos Abadie has been living in New York City for 17 years now. Trumpet player and composer Mr. Abadie has had the pleasure of playing with Ben Dixon, Billy Hart, Illinois Jaquet, Ira Sullivan, Louis Hayes, Odean Pope, Orquestra Sensacion,Walter Blanding, James Carter, David Murray, Junior Mance, Reggie Workman, Cyrus Chestnut Benny Powell, Joe Chambers, Grass Oliphant, Abe Burton, Melton Mustafa and Jesse Davis, Pete Minger,Billy Harper, Kevin Mahogany, Charlie Persip, Jeremy Pelt, Freddie Hendrix, Ray Santos Orchestra, Bobby Sanabria’s Big Band, Rey Ruiz, Israel Cantor(From Cuba’s legendary NG La Banda), Orquestra America, Jason Linder’s Big Band, Duke Ellington Orchestra and many more.. In addition, he leads his own quintet, The Carlos Abadie Quintet! and they perform regularly in the tri-state area.

www.abadiejazzinc.com