March 22, 2005
To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected]
Jazz Live! at Flushing Town Hall
“JAZZ OF THE DUKE"
Featuring Arthur Baron and The Duke's Men
When: Friday, April 1, 2005 @ 8:00 pm
Where: Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY 11354
(at the corner of Linden Place and Northern Blvd., a block east of Main Street in Downtown Flushing)
Subway: Take the 7-train to Main Street/Flushing
Box office: (718) 463-7700 x222, Price: $30, www.flushingtownhall.org
Don't miss out in an exceptional evening of live jazz featuring Arthur Baron and The Duke's Men. Baron played the trombone in Duke Ellington's Orchestra and performed with great musicians such as Paul Gonsalves, Russell Procope, Ray Nance, Harry Carney and Cootie Williams. Baron will lead his eight-piece ensemble through remarkable jazz standards and special arrangements of Duke Ellington classics like “Take the A Train," “Sophisticated Lady" and “Mood Indigo."
Also... On Friday, June 3rd, the final concert of the spring Jazz Live! season “Latin Jazz" features trumpeter Ray Vega and Latin Jazz Quintet. Vega, a veteran of the Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria and Ray Baretto bands, performs an evening of salsa and Afro-Cuban music.
Concerts take place in the beautifully renovated Flushing Town Hall Theater. Seating is cabaret-style. Flushing Town Hall is located one block east of Main Street, on the corner of Northern Blvd. & Linden Place. Ample free on-site parking is available.
ABOUT FLUSHING COUNCIL ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS
For 25 years, Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts has been a creative catalyst for developing and promoting arts throughout Queens, presenting art exhibitions and award-winning performances of jazz, opera, theater, dance and classical music. The Council also provides educational opportunities for community residents of all ages; and vital services to local artists and arts organizations. These activities take place in historic Flushing Town Hall, which the Council renovated and operates on behalf of the City of New York. In 2004, the Council became an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.
To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected]
Jazz Live! at Flushing Town Hall
“JAZZ OF THE DUKE"
Featuring Arthur Baron and The Duke's Men
When: Friday, April 1, 2005 @ 8:00 pm
Where: Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY 11354
(at the corner of Linden Place and Northern Blvd., a block east of Main Street in Downtown Flushing)
Subway: Take the 7-train to Main Street/Flushing
Box office: (718) 463-7700 x222, Price: $30, www.flushingtownhall.org
Don't miss out in an exceptional evening of live jazz featuring Arthur Baron and The Duke's Men. Baron played the trombone in Duke Ellington's Orchestra and performed with great musicians such as Paul Gonsalves, Russell Procope, Ray Nance, Harry Carney and Cootie Williams. Baron will lead his eight-piece ensemble through remarkable jazz standards and special arrangements of Duke Ellington classics like “Take the A Train," “Sophisticated Lady" and “Mood Indigo."
Also... On Friday, June 3rd, the final concert of the spring Jazz Live! season “Latin Jazz" features trumpeter Ray Vega and Latin Jazz Quintet. Vega, a veteran of the Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria and Ray Baretto bands, performs an evening of salsa and Afro-Cuban music.
Concerts take place in the beautifully renovated Flushing Town Hall Theater. Seating is cabaret-style. Flushing Town Hall is located one block east of Main Street, on the corner of Northern Blvd. & Linden Place. Ample free on-site parking is available.
ABOUT FLUSHING COUNCIL ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS
For 25 years, Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts has been a creative catalyst for developing and promoting arts throughout Queens, presenting art exhibitions and award-winning performances of jazz, opera, theater, dance and classical music. The Council also provides educational opportunities for community residents of all ages; and vital services to local artists and arts organizations. These activities take place in historic Flushing Town Hall, which the Council renovated and operates on behalf of the City of New York. In 2004, the Council became an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.
For more information contact All About Jazz.
