Eade performs regularly in the U.S. and Europe. A frequent nominee for outstanding jazz vocalist in the Boston Music Awards since 1988, and the 1997 and 1999 winner in this category, Eade was also designated "Best Jazz Singer" in Entertainment Weekly's Regional Raves in 1997 and nominated for best new artist by the First Annual Jazz Awards (New York) in 1998. She was recognized in the 1998 Down Beat critics poll as "Talent Deserving Wider Recognition."

Her debut CD on RCA Victor, "When the Wind Was Cool," appeared in 1998 Top Ten lists in the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Boston Phoenix, and in Jazz Times and Jazziz magazines; her second RCA Victor CD, "The Long Way Home," was released in 1999, with contributions by Dave Holland, Victor Lewis, Mick Goodrick, and Bruce Barth. Her earlier CD, "My Resistance Is Low," was voted one of the top ten jazz CDs of 1995 by Billboard.

Eade has recorded with Bruce Barth, Stanley Cowell, Alan Dawson, Benny Golson, Fred Hersch, Dave Holland, George Mraz, Lewis Nash, and Steve Nelson, and has performed with Anthony Braxton, Bill Frisell, Mark Helias, Gene Bertoncini, Peter Leitch, Donald Brown, Butch Morris, Mick Goodrick, Ran Blake, and a number of contemporary ensembles.

Her latest recording, "Open" (Jazz Project) has been receiving much praise, and is featured in the June 2007 edition of Down Beat magainze in their "Hot Box" critics picks section.
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Do other animals share with us a sense of self? How big and complex a brain does it take to recognize that the one staring back at you in a mirror - is you! Diana Reiss, cognitive psychologist at Hunter College and senior research scientist at Wildlife Conservation Society presents her compelling work showing that dolphins and elephants, along with great apes and humans are members of an exclusive club whose members recognize themselves.

And can elephants make art and music? We'll explore this question with a brand-new video of musician Dave Soldier teaching and conducting the Thai Elephant Orchestra, and a presentation of elephant art by David Ferris, director of the Asian Elephant Art & Conservation Project.
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"A combination of jazz,classical and world"

"More than just a strong pianist, Neselovskyi is a composer who blends form and freedom in new ways."
John Kelmann, All About Jazz

"Vadim Neselovskyi not only is a surprising pianist but a thoughtful composer whose works (including the intricate "Prelude for Vibes" and the tense, rapid fire "Get Up and Go") belie his age. "
Barnes&Nobles.com

"Pianist Vadim Neselovskyi is a player and composer and equally adept at both sides of the talent."
Jazz Society of Oregon

Vadim Neselovskyi grew up in Odessa, Ukraine then moved with his family to Dortmund, Germany when he was 17 years old. He began studying classical music at early age, and became interested in jazz in his teenage years. Shortly after arriving in Germany, he established himself in the local jazz scene,taking part in the Duesseldorf Jazz Rally and the Munich Jazzfest. After a few years, he decided to move to USA to futher study at Berklee College of Music, graduating in 2004. In meantime, he has performed at various times with pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba (in duet), Tiger Okoshi and Teri Lynn Carrington before joining a group of 5 time Grammy nominee Gary Burton. With Gary Burton “Generations” Quintett Vadim is currently touring worldwide. Their Concord CD “Next Generation” has repeatedly became number 1 in air play charts in US.
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A new twist on the ancient tradition of oral history.

SpeakEasy is people telling stories-- true stories. Period. No scripts. No crib notes. No rehearsals. SpeakEasy has a dynamic and constantly changing cast of storytellers that include such greats as Mike Daisey, Jonathan Ames, and Reno, along with homemakers, lawyers, dog walkers, street magicians and writers.

You never know what you'll hear. So join us for what could be a life changing experience!
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Justin Rothberg, guitar; Gil Smuskowitz, acoustic bass; Hiroyuki Matsuura, drums

The Justin Rothberg Trio plays original jazz/funk music. Taking inspiration from a variety of different styles, the trio's focus is always on improvisation.
"We try to explore a variety of different styles of music. While the trio is firmly dedicated to jazz, we try to stay as open minded as possible. Songs are influenced by hiphop, funk, dub reggae, Latin, world music, and anything else the band has been listening to. To keep the music from sounding stiff, everyone tries to trust each other's musical taste. Even though I write all of the tunes, it's still a very open vibe on stage. No matter what song the band is playing, we're always open to experimentation."

www.justinrothberg.com
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2nd set: GMT_EXPRESS :

Gerald Thomas, saxophones, compositions; Justin Rothberg, guitars; Jack Glottman, piano; Gil Smuskowitz, acoustic bass; Jeffrey White Jr., electric bass; Eduardo Sanchez, percussion; Hiroyuki Matsuura, drums

with Special Guests:

Scott Reeves, trombone, alto fluegelhorn; Michael C. Lewis, trumpet, fluegelhorn; Poul Weis, trumpet, flugelhorn; Randal Watson, acoustic guitar, trombone; Alex Moses, flute, alto flute; Sean White, soprano saxophone

This band, put together by Gerald M. Thomas to showcase his music, represents a very diverse range of style and expression. Brazilian sambas mixed with hard-driving funk, traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms underpinning lyrical melodies and Neo-Soul harmonies are just some of the combinations employed cohesively and tastefully for this particular group. The band is composed of a full rhythm section (guitar, piano, drums and percussion) and several horns (saxophones, flugelhorn and trombone) with a mixed electric/acoustic sound. Gerald is a native New York saxophonist, bassist and composer, and a graduate of City College with a BFA in Jazz performance. He has worked for many years in many different venues, but is primarily a straight-ahead jazz tenor man. Tonight, you will hear him on alto, soprano, and tenor.

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Tenor saxophonist Paul Shapiro, who’s played alongside artists as far-flung as Michael Jackson, Lou Reed and the Microscopic Septet, leads a band of friends in 40’s swing with a distinctly Yiddish accent.
- Time Out NY

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Cardenas' tunes are intricate enough to challenge the improviser, and catchy enough to stay in the listener's ear.... Cardenas delivers on every solo.
- All About Jazz
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