Nightlife Awards 2006
We are pleased to announce that McMahon Jazz Medicine recording artist Harry Allen won the 2006 award for Outstanding Jazz Combo, presented at the New York City Nightlife Awards at Town Hall to a sold-out audience of over 500 attendees. The Harry Allen and Joe Cohn quartet featured Harry Allen on Tenor Sax, Joe Cohn on guitar, Joel Forbes on bass and Chuck Riggs on drums.
Other winners in the Cabaret and Jazz categories included Elaine Stritch (female vocalist), Sandy Stewart and Bill Charlap (duo/group cabaret), Hank Jones (jazz soloist), Freddy Cole (male jazz vocalist), Paula West (female jazz vocalist), and Eartha Kitt nightlife legend honoree).
A total of 27 critics selected 16 different winners, and the highlight of the evening was the live performances in lieu of acceptance speeches.
Look for the Harry Allen Quartets new album Jazz for the Heart, which will be released on April 8, 2006, at the McMahon Jazz Medicine 3rd Annual Jazz Concert in New York City. Two sets, 6:30 and 8:00. Order advance tickets on line at www.mcmahonjazzmedicine.com or call Althea Maynard at (212) 957-5300, ext 200.
Click on these links to read two interesting reviews on Harry Allen, from Jazz Connections and All About Jazz.