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Tuesday, February 07, 2006

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 Quartet’s 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.”

Harry Allen Quartet Interview

McMahon Jazz Medicine has an exclusive interview with the Harry Allen Quartet, filmed at the studio where they are putting the finishing touches on their upcoming album Jazz for the Heart.

To watch this video, click on the play button above. The interview can be viewed as a podcast by subscribing to the feed at: http://feeds.feedburner.com/JazzMedicinePodcasts