Tag Archives: jazz

Take the A Train (actually, take the M2 bus)

Posted on January 23, 2011 by glowinski

Those in the know already know about the supremely lovely Marjorie Eliot, jazz pianist and host to one of the best live jazz shows you’ll ever live. On Sundays at 4pm, there’s nothing better than heading way uptown to Sugar … Continue reading →

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“Straight Ahead”, No Chaser: A Celebration of Billy Taylor

Posted on January 12, 2011 by glowinski

2,100 of jazz pianist and composer Billy Taylor’s family, friends, colleagues, and admirers turned out in full force at Riverside Church to bask in the life of Taylor. Also known as Dr. Billy Taylor, for his actual PhD (Music Education; … Continue reading →

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The Bronx is Up

Posted on December 3, 2010 by glowinski

For those of us Uptown, Rooftop Films lives on in the winter months at Bruckner Bar just across the Harlem River in the Bronx. December 2nd’s events sung the praises of said borough with 2 films that reflected the musical … Continue reading →

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