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Share this article Share The next generation of customers: The event is usually held in multiple venues and guests can take free limo service from one spot to the next A big deal: It also hosts parties in across the US and in Canada. Called the ‘Christmas Eve gold standard’ by The New York Post and the ‘mother of all Jewish Singles parties’ by TimeOut, The Ball is actually so big that it hosts parties at several different trendy clubs simultaneously, and offers free limo service for club-hoppers with the ‘Jewniversal Pass’.

There are also separate parties for different age groups:

In the summer of , Stern went out on the road with David Sanborn and later joined a powerhouse line-up of Steps Ahead, which also featured the vibist Mike Mainieri, saxophonist Michael Brecker, bassist Darryl Jones and drummer Steve Smith.

This ten song exploration of the descarga roots of Cuban jazz was a departure from his first quintet recordings. It showcased not only his virtuosity but forged the path merging the rhythms of the sacred bata with jazz, signaling what was soon to take shape in his history making group, Irakere. Chucho was the director, pianist, main composer and arranger of Irakere for more than 30 years. But since , he has focused on his personal career, highlighting his work as a pianist and leading small ensembles.

In conjunction with the U. Navigate by Swiping Left or Right Close Born on June 25, on the island of Bali, pianist Joey Alexander originally learned about jazz from his dad, who exposed his son to a variety of classic albums from his extensive collection. At the age of six, Joey began teaching himself to play piano using a mini electronic keyboard given to him by his father. By 10, he was performing at jazz festivals in both Jakarta and Copenhagen.

An invitation from Wynton Marsalis led to his U. Success did not arrive overnight, however. Promoters were skeptical that an 11 year-old could drive substantial ticket sales and captivate discerning jazz audiences, but soon recognized his ability to absolutely delight audiences, despite the challenges associated with learning a new language. Joey experienced a major stroke of luck when he received an invitation from impresario George Wein to perform on two stages at the prestigious Newport Jazz Festival.