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Josh Lawrence to perform with the Captain Black Big Band at Smalls Jazz Club 2/13

joshlawrencejazz — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:35:53 +0000

Trumpeter Josh Lawrence will join acclaimed pianist Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band at Smalls Jazz Club in New York City February 13.

A splendid time is guaranteed for all when Orrin Evans unleashes the debut record of the Captain Black Big Band. Recorded live at The Jazz Gallery in NYC and Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia, the Captain Black Big Band record features newly commissioned arrangements and some brand new tunes. Joining Evans on the date are some of the best players from the Philadelphia and New York jazz scenes. The session is insightfully straight ahead, steadily swinging, and refreshingly melodic enough to evoke a wide assortment of bright moments for discerning jazz fans everywhere. Check out the large sound when Orrin Evans leads the Captain Black Big Band on a steady course towards success and takes care of business with their amazing new self-titled record.

Two sets starting at 10:30 PM. More info.

Josh Lawrence to perform with the Norman David Eleventet 1/30

joshlawrencejazz — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:18:06 +0000

Norman David Eleventet

Trumpeter Josh Lawrence will be performing with the Norman David Eleventet this Monday January 30th at the Plays and Players Theater in Philadelphia.

From Norman David:

The Eleventet kicks off its spring season with sizzling charts and monster soloing. I’ve written some new stuff and the band will be cooking. Join us. We play Hard!

Sets for this Monday, January 30, and all remaining dates at Plays and Players are at 7:15 and 8:45.

$8.00 cover at door.

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Josh Lawrence & the NEW Quartet to perform at the Garage 1/31

joshlawrencejazz — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:05:58 +0000

The NEW Quartet will perform at 10:30 PM Tuesday 1/31

Trumpeter Josh Lawrence and the NEW Quartet from Philadelphia will perform at New York City’s Garage in the West Village Tuesday January 31st at 10:30 PM. The NEW Quartet presents a new perspective on American Classical Music featuring the swinging sounds and modern compositions of the leader and pianist Luke Carlos O’Reilly.

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Captain Black Big Band @ Smalls [VIDEO]

joshlawrencejazz — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:49:49 +0000

CBBB @ Smalls

Pianist Orrin Evans & the Captain Black Big Band kicked off 2012 with a highly charged emotional show on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Smalls Jazz Club in NYC. Photographer Salvatore Corso and impresario Ola Baldych were in the audience capturing the night in photo and video. Enjoy!

Captain Black Big Band @ Smalls TONIGHT 1/16

joshlawrencejazz — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:47:34 +0000

Pianist Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band are performing at Smalls in NYC Monday January 16.

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Josh Lawrence to perform with the Elvis Bonilla Orchestra at the Painted Bride 1/6

joshlawrencejazz — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:33:10 +0000

Josh Lawrence will perform with the Elvis Bonilla Orchestra at the Painted Bride in Philadelphia PA Friday January 6.

SALSA CALIENTE! Three Kings Edition | World Music
Cabaret-Concert and Dance Party
Dance instruction by: Flaco’s Dance Factory
Music performances by: Elvis Bonilla y su Orquesta and Tony Maldonado y su Orquesta
Intermission DJ set by: Rahsaan (AfroTaino Productions)
Fri. January 6 | Dance Lessons: 8pm, Party: 9pm
Come early for complimentary Three Kings inspired appetizers and table seating
$20 in advance, $25 day of event

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Captain Black Big Band Named Best of 2011 by A Blog Supreme

joshlawrencejazz — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:20:37 +0000

CBBB

The Captain Black Big Band was named named #8 in the Best Jazz of 2011 by A Blog Supreme.

“The Captain Black Big Band is more accurately the Captain Black Big Bands, plural: a rotating, multi-generational cast of top-notch jazz musicians from several East Coast cities. Pianist Orrin Evans plays ringleader, as he’s the one with the Rolodex of musicians (so to speak) and the one willing to gather everyone together every so often. That makes for a good narrative of community spirit and tradition renewal, but more importantly, the bands make great music. The arrangements are brassy, the solos ballsy; seemingly every second of this live recording is suffused with redline intensity. It’s a confirmation — and a celebration — that swing never lost its swagger.”

Josh Lawrence Trio feat. the UArts NY Standards Ensemble 12/12

joshlawrencejazz — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:34:08 +0000

Josh Lawrence is presenting a concert featuring his UArts student enesmble Monday December 12 at Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia. The show starts at 8 PM sharp with a set from the trumpeter’s chordless trio with drummer Michael De Castro and is followed by a jam session.

$10/$5 student discount

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Captain Black Big Band & Revive Da Live Big Band @ Sullivan Hall (PHOTOS)

joshlawrencejazz — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:07:47 +0000

Photos by Atane Ofiaja.

Josh Lawrence to perform Duke Ellington’s “Nutcracker Suite” with the Earl Phillips Big Band 12/2

joshlawrencejazz — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:45:29 +0000

Josh Lawrence will perform with the Earl Phillips Big Band at the Firehouse Cafe in Mount Holly NJ Friday December 2.

The 18-piece big band is made up of the finest musicians in the Tri-State area. Performing both original and classic big band literature, this ensemble looks to continue the tradition of big band music and foster its growth as a means for artistic expression in the 21st century.

Door open at 6 PM. Shows at 7 PM & 9 PM.

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