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SCHENECTADY
Sandoval overcomes issues to wow Proctors crowd
Friday, April 5, 2013
If jazz is about adapting, give Arturo Sandoval a medal for flexing farther than anybody should have to.
ALBANY
Albany Pro Musica to continue season without leader
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Albany Pro Musica will complete its 2012-2013 season despite the absence of the group’s artistic director, David Griggs-Janower.
Choral group is joined by Musicians of Ma’alwyck for anniversary concert
Thursday, April 4, 2013
On Sunday, the Thursday Musical Club, an all-women’s chorus, will give a concert that marks “A Century of Song and Service.” The local chamber music group, the Musicians of Ma’alwyck, will be featured.
Graham Parker, the Rumour to play The Egg
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Maybe the only reason Graham Parker getting back together with the Rumour seemed any more likely than a Beatles reunion is that several Beatles are deceased. And, yet — Graham Parker re-teams-up with the Rumour on Wednesday at The Egg.
Family’s love of country, gospel music formed Elvis impersonator
Thursday, April 4, 2013
When Bill Cherry lost his day job in 2009, he didn’t think it was such a good thing. Three years later, however, after being afforded a little more time to practice his passion for Elvis Presley, his avocation has blossomed into a wonderful career.
Mathis, at Palace tonight, prefers less-hectic tour pace
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Johnny Mathis isn’t performing or recording as much as he used to. But he still loves to sing, whether its in a concert hall or on the golf course. And he wants people to know it.
Crowds don’t need to know blues history to enjoy genre
Thursday, April 4, 2013
A lot of people in the audience at blues guitarist Chris Thomas King’s shows don’t necessarily know the full story of his music — and King is fine with that.
WAMC’s Coakley is honored as ‘2013 Jazz Hero’
Thursday, April 4, 2013
WAMC radio personality, jazz drummer and Gazette copy editor Tim Coakley has been named one of 25 “2013 Jazz Heroes” by the Jazz Journalists Association.
SCHENECTADY
WAMC’s Coakley, Gazette staffer, honored as ‘2013 Jazz Hero’
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
WAMC radio personality, jazz drummer and Gazette copy editor Tim Coakley has been named one of 25 “2013 Jazz Heroes” by the Jazz Journalists Association.
NEW YORK
Maroon 5 set for summer tour; stop at SPAC included
Monday, April 1, 2013
Maroon 5 says they’re working on a new album, but before that, the pop-rockers will launch a summer tour that finds the fivesome playing outdoors.
Maroon 5 announces SPAC date
Monday, April 1, 2013
Maroon 5 will be coming to Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Sept. 5 as part of its 2013 Honda Civic Tour, the group announced today on its website.
TROY
Review: Pianist Gerstein performs jazz, classical pieces brilliantly
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Russian pianist Kirill Gerstein set a new standard Wednesday night at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall with a remarkable recital that showed off not only his fabulous technique and a probing and sensitive musicianship, but his unique versatility as well.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
SPAC Walk of Fame to add two stars
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Jazz legend Dave Brubeck and one of the founders of Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Jane Wait, will be honored this year with stars on the SPAC Walk of Fame.
‘Seven Last Words of Christ’ set for service, concert
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Ann-Marie Barker Schwartz, the artistic director for Musicians of Ma’alwyck, is always on the lookout for something special to program. Last year, she was talking with local organist Alfred Fedak about pieces when he made a suggestion she couldn’t turn down.
Alexander draws audience of all ages
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Graham Alexander may be something of a newcomer on the national music scene, but he’s far from inexperienced.
