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| Wein at 85 w/ Newport All-Stars  George Wein turned 85 on October 3, but his birthday celebration continues at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center, 60th and Broadway, October 19 – 24, with sets at 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm nightly. Joining the NEA Jazz Master/jazz impresario/pianist are his Newport All-Stars Randy Brecker, trumpet; Lew Tabackin, saxophone; Howard Alden, guitar; Rufus Reid, bass; and Lewis Nash, drums. Randy Sandke sits in for Brecker on October 21 while Anat Cohen, clarinet, takes over for Alden on October 23 – 24.In addition, some of Wein's favorite musicians, including Avishai Cohen (trumpet), Rudresh Mahanthappa (alto saxophone), Miguel Zenón (saxophone), Ambrose Akinmusire (trumpet), Bucky Pizzarelli (guitar) and other surprise guests, will stop by to perform with their friend each night. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Jazz News :: home page |