Thursday, June 10, 2010

New Gigs

-Friday, June 11th, 7-10pm: My longstanding restaurant gig is now a duo with a great roster of New York's finest double bassists. This week - bassist Carlo DeRosa:
Il Porto Brick Oven Pizzeria & Restaurant, 37 Washington Avenue at Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, NY. http://www.ilportobrooklyn.com/

-Saturday, June 12th, 7-10pm: ...and they have added Saturdays as well! This week - bassist Chris Higgins:
Il Porto Brick Oven Pizzeria & Restaurant, 37 Washington Avenue at Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, NY. http://www.ilportobrooklyn.com/


And don't forget to add to your calendar:
-Tuesday, September 7th, 8-12pm: The Russ Spiegel Jazz Orchestra - Live at Iridium!
That's right! This 17-man strong big band which plays my arrangements and compositions will be performing at one of New York's premier jazz clubs. Hope you can make this historic occasion.

Russ Spiegel: Leader, Composer, Arranger, Guitar
Reeds: Rob Wilkerson, Alejandro Aviles, Tim Armacost, Dan Pratt, Frank Basile
Trumpets: Colin Brigstocke, James Smith, David Smith, Andy Gravish
Trombones: Michael Boscarino, Jack Davis, Andy Hunter, Brandon Moodie
Rhythm: Art Hirahara (p), Yoshi Waki (b), Chris Benham (dr)
And Special Guest: Dennis Jeter on vocals
Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 Broadway at 51st St., New York, NY 10020
www.iridiumjazzclub.com

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