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Phil Allen's Concert Jazz Band- North Greenbush Blues		1 2 . 1 7 . 1 8 - Check out albanyjazz.com on Facebook! NEW ARTICLES/REVIEWS/PHOTOS POSTED: albanyjazz.com Staff's Top 5 Jazz Albums of 2018 Phil Allen's Concert Jazz Band North Greenbush Blues - CD review by Tom Pierce Friehofer's Jazz Fest Day 1 - photos by Rudy Lu Colleen Pratt & Friends @ Jazz On Jay - photos by Richard Johnson Joey Alexander Trio @ Troy Savings Bank Music Hall - concert review by Joe Major Jaimoe's Jasssz Band @ The Egg - photos by Andrzej Pilarczyk Joey Alexander Trio @ Troy Savings Band Music Hall - photos by Andrzej Pilarczyk Nick Hetko, Rich Syracuse & Jeff "Siege" Sigel @ First Night Saratoga - photos by Andrzej Pilarczyk Cliff Brucker Full Circle Vol. 2 - CD review by Tom Pierce

MUSICAL TOOLS FOR SCHENECTADY SCHOOLS		SCHENECTADY GROUP SEEKS INSTRUMENTS FOR STUDENTS Musical Tools for the Schenectady Schools is seeking unused band and orchestra instruments to put to use in the Schenectady Schools Music program. “We hear that many people have instruments around the house that are no longer being used. Dusting them off and putting them in the hands of a young student would be an inspiring gift to the community and to a future musician,” said Catherine Sheridan, American Federation of Musicians Local 85-133 President, an organizer of the drive. The instruments will go to the Schenectady Friends of Music, who have had the traditional role of supporting the music programs in Schenectady. Tax-deductible receipts are available. “We have heard from teachers that the music program is growing by leaps and bounds, which has put pressure on the supply of instruments. It would be great if each student had an instrument to play and take home to practice,” said Steve Weisse, former President of Schenectady Friends of Music. If you are interested in donating, the Friends of Music will arrange for a pickup by calling Steve Weisse at (518) 346-4266. Instruments may also be left at the Proctors Box Office any time they are open. Contact Karen Johnson (518) 382-3884 x 114.

		JAZZ RADIO IN THE CAPITAL DISTRICT - UPDATED 10/3/16 On nearly every day of the week a radio station in the Capital District features jazz music in its programing. For a full listing of programs featuring jazz music visit: www.albanyjazz.com/radio.html

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