A Whole Lot of Gigs...& More!

Hey All,

It's starting to get hot here in NYC - and I don't just mean the weather (heh, heh).

Ok, maybe that's a tired line, but I've got a whole lot cooking right now.:

-The CD, The Russ Spiegel Jazz Orchestra, Transplants is starting to get nationwide radio play, with songs from the album being heard from San Diego to Boston and beyond to France, Germany and Macedonia!

-My interview on ArtistFirst.com is now available to listen to and download: http://66.49.193.35/ArtistFirst_Special_2009-05-21_Russ_Spiegel.mp3

-I received a commission to write a series of songs for drummer & Michigan native Corey Cook for his New York quartet. www.myspace.com/coreycookensemble 

Plus, apart from my usual regular gigs, I have a couple of highlights for you to check out:

Sunday, June 7th at 3:00 pm I'll be playing in duo with vocalist Michelle Samuels @ 

The Great Neck House

65 Arrandale Avenue, Great Neck, New York 11024

Cost: free

http://www.greatneckparks.org/sundays_at_3.htm

The temperature at Great Neck House will soar when this sultry New York City Jazz singer comes to town. Ms. Samuels is a graduate of NYU who has been playing clubs in the city in support of her debut album, "Across a Crowded Room." Joined by Russ Spiegel on guitar, she specializes in the standards. This promises to be a special show.

http://michellesamuels.com/home.html

The Russ Spiegel Jazz Orchestra is back! After the great response from our last gig we are going to be starting a monthly gig over at the Gershwin Hotel beginning Tuesday, June 16th, playing two sets 8-9pm & 9:30-10:30pm. The price is is $15, which, with 17 musicians in the band comes to less than a buck a musician - the best deal in NYC! Plus, if you come to the first set, you can stay for the second!

The Band:
Russ Spiegel: compositions, arrangements, guitar
Reeds: Rob Wilkerson, Alejandro Aviles, Arun Luthra, Lucas Pino, Frank Basile
Trumpets: Colin Brigstocke, Kenny Lavender, James Smith, David Smith
Trombones: Michael Boscarino, Jack Davis, John Yao, Max Siegel
Rhythm: Art Hirahara (p), Yoshi Waki (b), Chris Benham (dr)
The Gershwin Hotel is located at: 7 East 27th Street
New York, NY 10016
212-545-8000
www.gershwinhotel.com

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I have a new regular gig starting this Thursday, June 4th, from 7-10pm at a great Greenpoint restaurant called Lamb & Jaffy. The chef Michael DiPrima makes some killin' food, the atmosphere is great, and the garden is total bliss.

Solo Jazz Guitar @ Lamb & Jaffy

1073 Manhattan Ave. in Greenpoint, Brooklyn (between Eagle & Dupont), Brooklyn, New York 11222

(718) 389-3638

PLUS: My usual regular gigs:

I am "O solo mio" - solo jazz guitar, that is - Friday evenings 7-10pm at Il Porto Restaurant (known for its wood burning brick oven pizza!). Located directly across from the entrance to Steiner Studios. Hope to see you there.
37 Washington Avenue at Flushing Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 624-2965
www.ilportobrooklyn.com

Come on up to Washington Heights for a Jazz Brunch every Sunday 12-3pm - guitar/bass duo at: Jesse's Place - 181st & Pinehurst (A Train to 181st) in Manhattan. www.jessesplace.net

Gigs This Week

I am "O solo mio" - solo jazz guitar, that is - Friday evenings 7-10pm at Il Porto Restaurant (known for its wood burning brick oven pizza!). Located directly across from the entrance to Steiner Studios. Hope to see you there.
37 Washington Avenue at Flushing Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 624-2965
www.ilportobrooklyn.com

Come on up to Washington Heights for a Jazz Brunch every Sunday 12-3pm - guitar/bass duo at: Jesse's Place - 181st & Pinehurst (A Train to 181st) in Manhattan. www.jessesplace.net

Upcoming Radio Interviews

Hello All,

Some things are moving for my recent release, The Russ Spiegel Jazz Orchestra: Transplants. I have been receiving some very nice reviews both here and abroad. Check out the following links:

JazzChicago.net: http://www.jazzchicago.net/reviews/2009/RussSpiegelTransplants.html

Midwest Record: http://www.midwestrecord.com/ 

Jazz.com: http://www.jazz.com/music/2009/5/12/russ-spiegel-the-rub

Agas-Schmitz (in German): http://www.agas-schmitz.com/html/in_focus.html

I am also going to be doing interviews on the following sites:

-Thursday, May 21st at 10pm on ArtistFirst.com: http://artistfirst.com/

-Saturday, May 23rd at 10am on WFDU (Fairleigh Dickinson University, 89.1 in New Jersey): http://alpha.fdu.edu/wfdu/wfdufm/home.html

Best wishes,

Russ

Latest Gigs - Week of May 11-17th

I am "O solo mio" Friday evenings 7-10pm at Il Porto Restaurant (known for its wood burning brick oven pizza!). Located directly across from the entrance to Steiner Studios. Hope to see you there.
37 Washington Avenue at Flushing Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 624-2965
www.ilportobrooklyn.com

This Saturday evening I am performing with the Reggie Quinerly Quartet at Langan's: 150 

The Jazz is Hot and the Food is Fabulous. Reggie Quinerly and his group liven up the mood on Saturday nights and at Sunday brunch. It’s why people Linger at Langan’s. On Saturday night the jazz cooks from 9 pm till 12:30 pm. There is no cover charge. 

W. 47th St. (between 6th & 7th Aves)

New York, New York 10036

http://www.langans.com/

Come on up for a Jazz Brunch every Sunday 12-3pm - guitar/bass duo at: Jesse's Place - 181st & Pinehurst (A Train to 181st) in Washington Heights, Manhattan. www.jessesplace.net

Latest Gigs

I am "O solo mio" Friday evenings 7-10pm at Il Porto Restaurant (known for its wood burning brick oven pizza!). Located directly across from the entrance to Steiner Studios. Hope to see you there.
37 Washington Avenue at Flushing Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 624-2965
www.ilportobrooklyn.com

I am playing Jazz Brunch every Sunday 12-3pm - guitar/bass duo at: Jesse's Place - 181st & Pinehurst (A Train to 181st) in Washington Heights, Manhattan. www.jessesplace.net

April 7th is the CD Release Party for the Russ Spiegel Jazz Orchestra

The Russ Spiegel Jazz Orchestra will be performing live at The Gershwin Hotel in NYC on Tuesday April 7th, 2009 to celebrate the release of their new CD “Transplants”.

"Transplants" comprises nine energetic and magnificently performed Big Band Jazz pieces, all arranged and produced by Russ Spiegel. In addition to six original compositions written by Russ, "Transplants" includes songs by legendary composers Duke Ellington, Ray Noble and Paul Weston.

The 17-man strong Russ Spiegel Jazz Orchestra consists of some of New York's most talented musicians, and between the scintillating arrangements, stellar compositions and amazing musicianship there is something for everyone.

Don’t miss this opportunity to catch one of New York’s most electrifying live bands before the start of their world tour in support of “Transplants”.

The Russ Spiegel Jazz Orchestra will be playing two sets at 8pm and 9:30pm, and tickets are $15-come for the first show & stay for the second.

The Band:
Russ Spiegel: compositions, arrangements, guitar
Reeds: Rob Wilkerson, Alejandro Aviles, Arun Luthra, Lucas Pino, Frank Basile
Trumpets: Colin Brigstocke, Kenny Lavender, James Smith, David Smith
Trombones: Michael Boscarino, Jack Davis, John Yao, Max Siegel
Rhythm: Art Hirahara (p), Yoshi Waki (b), Chris Benham (dr)
& Special Guest: Dennis Jeter (voc)

The Gershwin Hotel is located at: 7 East 27th Street
New York, NY 10016
212-545-8000
www.gershwinhotel.com

For more information about The Russ Spiegel Jazz Orchestra please visit:
www.russguitar.com

Contact:
Janet Castiel
Redwood Entertainment Inc.
Phone: (212)543-9998
info@redwoodentertainment.com

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As always I am "O solo mio" Friday evenings 7-10pm at Il Porto Restaurant (known for its wood burning brick oven pizza!). Located directly across from the entrance to Steiner Studios. Hope to see you there.
37 Washington Avenue at Flushing Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 624-2965
www.ilportobrooklyn.com

I am playing Jazz Brunch every Sunday 12-3pm - guitar/bass duo at: Jesse's Place - 181st & Pinehurst (A Train to 181st) in Washington Heights, Manhattan. www.jessesplace.net

New CD Update & More

I am happy to announce my recording - The Russ Spiegel Jazz Orchestra: Transplants - is now available. This project has taken almost 3 years and more money than I care to admit but I am proud of the results: 9 songs performed by a 17-man strong band, 6 originals, 3 vocal tracks, and all arrangements by yours truly. The new date for release and CD release party is set for 8pm and 9:30pm (two shows) Tuesday, April 7th at the Gershwin Hotel located at 27th St. & Madison Ave. in New York City. Cost is $15.

In March, I have two exciting performances coming up:
On March 17th, at 7:30pm I'll be performing with my Indian/Jazz band Sundar Shor at Elebash Hall at the CUNY Grad Center. This is a very exciting project and features the amazing Carl Clements on saxes and bansuri - the Indian bamboo flute. Carl is probably one of the only musicians in the world playing jazz on this instrument. The band will be augmented by Gary Wang on bass, Adrian D'Souza on drums and Narendra Budhakar on tabla. To hear some of our music go to www.myspace.com/sundarshor

On March 19th I'll be playing with my trio at the Bar Next Door (underneath La Lanterna) at McDougal St. & 3rd St. in Greenwich Village. The BND is one of the most vibrant locales in the city presenting cutting edge jazz in a cozy, convivial setting. Three shows between 8:00 and 11:30pm. $10 cover for all night.

I am "O solo mio" Friday evenings 7-10pm at Il Porto Restaurant (known for its wood burning brick oven pizza!). Located directly across from the entrance to Steiner Studios. Hope to see you there.
37 Washington Avenue at Flushing Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 624-2965
www.ilportobrooklyn.com

And, as always, I am playing Jazz Brunch every Sunday 12-3pm - guitar/bass duo at: Jesse's Place - 181st & Pinehurst (A Train to 181st) in Washington Heights, Manhattan. www.jessesplace.net