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Event
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Location
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UPCOMING/RECENT EVENTS
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August 31, 2008
Sunday
9:00-10:00am
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Solo Saxophone
Sunday Service
Javier Arau, alto sax
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St. Bart's Church
Park Ave. and 51st St.
New York, NY
FREE
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June 25
Wednesday
8pm
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BMI Jazz Composers Workshop
Annual Showcase concert
featuring
"Crown and Cradle"
A World Premiere
Composed and
conducted by
Javier Arau
nominated for the
2008 BMI Charlie Parker Composition Prize
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Merkin Concert Hall
129 W. 67th St.
New York, NY
Free admission
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June 14, 2008
Saturday
9:30am
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"Jazz Line and Augmented Scale Theory"
a new paper presentation
by Javier Arau
International Jazz
Composers' Symposium
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U. South Florida
Tampa, FL
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April 26, 2008
Saturday
7:30pm
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GromKo. 
featuring
Sarah Gromko
Sarah Gromko, voice/compositions
Javier Arau, winds
Art Hirahara, piano
TBA, bass
Danny Sanchez, drums
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The Triad Lounge
New York, NY
$10 + 2 drinks
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ASSORTED PAST EVENTS
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May 27, 2007
Sunday
2pm
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"Crab Canon for Infinite Saxophones"
a new work for sax ensemble
by Javier Arau
commissioned by the
LU Alumni
Sax Ensemble
Conducted by
Javier Arau
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Lawrence University
Appleton, WI
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May 27, 2007
Sunday
2pm
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"Nine Songs by Charles Ives"
a new work for saxophone quartet
arranged by Javier Arau
Steven Jordheim, soprano sax
Sara Kind, alto sax
Javier Arau, tenor sax
Ryan Alban, bari sax
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Lawrence University
Appleton, WI
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July 8, 2007
Sunday
9:00-10:00am
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Eugene Bozza's "Aria"
Sunday Service
Javier Arau, alto sax
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St. Bart's Church
Park Ave. and 51st St.
New York, NY
FREE
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July 11
Wednesday
7:00pm
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BMI Alternative Music Showcase
featuring
Nick Howard
Nick Howard, voice/compositions
Javier Arau, keys
Sebastian Noelle, guitar
Dan Asher, bass
Jonathan Mele, drums
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S.O.B.'s
New York, NY
$5
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July 22, 2007
Sunday
9:00-10:00am
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Robert Schumann's "Romance #2"
Sunday Service
Javier Arau, alto sax
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St. Bart's Church
Park Ave. and 51st St.
New York, NY
FREE
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Sept 7
Friday
11:00pm
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Nick Howard, featuring
Nick Howard, voice/compositions
Javier Arau, keys
Sebastian Noelle, guitar
Dan Asher, bass
TBA, drums
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John Street Bar and Grill
New York, NY
$10
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August 29
Wednesday
7pm
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Family Values Jazz Orchestra
Jeff Fairbanks, composer/conductor
Bryan Knox, composer/conductor
Javier Arau, tenor sax
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The Mean Fiddler
Times Square, NY
$8
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Sept 23, 2007
Sunday
9:00-10:00am
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Solo Saxophone
Sunday Service
Javier Arau, alto sax
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St. Bart's Church
Park Ave. and 51st St.
New York, NY
FREE
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November 3
Saturday
8pm
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Jeff Fairbanks Jazz Orchestra
Jeff Fairbanks, composer/conductor
Javier Arau, tenor sax
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NY Presbyterian Church
43-23 37th Ave.
Long Island City, Queens
$ TBA
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May 23, 2006
Tuesday
7:00-8:00pm
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An Evening of Music and Magic
A Benefit for Guatemala
Healing Hands Foundation
featuring the
Javier Arau New Jazz Quartet
Javier Arau, tenor sax
Michael MacAllister, guitar
Ike Sturm, bass
Jonathan Mele, drums
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Cocoa Bar
Park Slope, Brooklyn
$10 Donation
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May 28
Sunday
2pm
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"We Fall...We Rise"
a new work for sax ensemble
by Javier Arau
commissioned by the
LU Alumni
Sax Ensemble
Conducted by
Steven Jordheim
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Lawrence University
Appleton, WI
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July 6
Thursday
8pm
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BMI Jazz Composers Workshop
Summer Showcase concert
featuring
"Spirit Processional"
A World Premiere
Composed and
conducted by
Javier Arau
nominated for the
2006 Charlie Parker
Competition/Manny
Albam Commission
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Merkin Concert Hall
129 W. 67th St.
New York, NY
Free admission
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August 13
Sunday
9:00-10:00am
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Solo Saxophone
Sunday Service
Javier Arau, alto sax
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St. Bart's Church
Park Ave. and 51st St.
New York, NY
FREE
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August 20
Sunday
9:00-10:00am
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Solo Saxophone
Sunday Service
Javier Arau, alto sax
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St. Bart's Church
Park Ave. and 51st St.
New York, NY
FREE
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August 25
Friday
9:00-10:00pm
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Javier Arau New Jazz Quartet
Javier Arau, tenor sax
Sebastian Noelle, guitar
Ike Sturm, bass
Jonathan Mele, drums
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Siberia Bar
40th St. @ 9th Ave.
New York, NY
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August 25
Friday
10:30pm-midnight
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GromKo
Sarah Gromko, vocals/composer
Javier Arau, clarinet/tenor sax
Miguel Bollar, guitar
Ray Gehring, guitar
Jon Price, bass
Danny Sanchez, drums
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Siberia Bar
40th St. @ 9th Ave.
New York, NY
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September 17
Sunday
3:00pm
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"Heaven on Broadway"
a musical revue
featuring songs from
Godspell, West Side Story,
Fiddler, and more
Javier Arau, musical director
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St. Maurice's Church
Stamford, CT
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October 14
Saturday
5:00pm
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Solo Piano
Saturday Mass
Javier Arau, piano
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St. Francis of Assisi Parish
35 Norfield Road
Weston, CT
FREE
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October 14
Saturday
8:00pm
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"Showstoppers on Broadway"
a musical revue
featuring songs from
various musicals
Javier Arau, keyboards
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Stamford PAC-Rich Forum
307 Atlantic Street
Stamford, CT
$25-$30 admission
http://www.telecharge.com
Search: Showstoppers
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October 15
Sunday
2:00pm
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"Showstoppers on Broadway"
a musical revue
featuring songs from
various musicals
Javier Arau, keyboards
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Stamford PAC-Rich Forum
307 Atlantic Street
Stamford, CT
$35-$75 admission
http://www.telecharge.com
Search: Showstoppers
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Dec 3
Sunday
2:30pm
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"Love For Sale"
Cole Porter's classic,
arranged by Javier Arau
performed by
Sax In The City
New York premiere
featuring
Kathleen France, vocalist
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Donnell Library
New York, NY
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Dec 10
Sunday
9:00-10:00am
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Solo Saxophone
Sunday Service
Javier Arau, alto sax
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St. Bart's Church
Park Ave. and 51st St.
New York, NY
FREE
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Dec 17
Sunday
9:00-10:00am
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Solo Saxophone
Sunday Service
Javier Arau, alto sax
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St. Bart's Church
Park Ave. and 51st St.
New York, NY
FREE
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January 12, 2007
Friday
3pm
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BMI Jazz Composers Workshop
featuring
"Spirit Processional"
Encore performance
Composed and
conducted by
Javier Arau
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Sheraton Grand Ballroom
IAJE International Convention
New York, NY
Event badge required
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TBA
TBA
TBA
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"A Hero's Light"
a vocal work
by Javier Arau
Edwige Perfetti, soprano
Conducted by
Claude Picchareau
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Orchestre Dunkerke
Paris, FRANCE
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TBA
TBA
TBA
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"Montoya's Time in Orissa"
a new work for Flute, Guitar and Cello
by Javier Arau
commissioned by the
Sonora Chamber Trio
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Denver, CO
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March 15
Monday
7:30 pm
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Easy Listening
a film by Pamela Corkey
music composed by Javier Arau
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Coolidge Corner Theatre
Boston, MA
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March 19
Saturday
8:00-10:30pm
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Grand Central
Javier Arau, tenor sax
Chris Mueller, piano
Chris Marolf, bass
Nate Smith, drums
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The Spark Cafe
New York, NY
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April 5
Tuesday
8:00-10:30pm
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Wil Kenney Group
Javier Arau, t. sax/clarinet
Chris Mueller, keys
Wil Kenney, bass
Matt Kane, drums
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The Underscore
New York, NY
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April 16
Friday
5:00-7:00pm
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Just Jazz Quintet
guest: Javier Arau, tenor sax
Matthew Arau, alto/tenor sax
Ron Holleman, trumpet
drums/piano/bass TBA
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Avogadro's
Fort Collins, CO
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April 17
Saturday
8:00pm
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Longmont Symphony Orchestra
program includes
Bolero, by Maurice Ravel
Javier Arau, tenor sax
Matthew Arau, soprano sax
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Mountain View Auditorium
Longmont, CO
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April 19
Monday
7pm
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"Andalucian Legend"
a new work for concert band
by Javier Arau
commissioned by the
Walt Clark Middle School
Honor Band
Conducted by
Javier Arau
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Walt Clark Middle School
Loveland, CO
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April 27
Tuesday
12:30pm-1:30pm
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Euphonique Saxophone Quartet
Javier Arau, tenor sax
Christian Biegai, soprano sax
Jasmin Lalande, alto sax
Michael Bomwell, baritone sax
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St. Peter's Church
New York, NY
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May 3
Tuesday
8:00-10:30pm
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Wil Kenney Group
Javier Arau, t. sax/clarinet
Chris Mueller, keys
Wil Kenney, bass
Matt Kane, drums
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The Underscore
New York, NY
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May 11
Tuesday
7pm
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"Andalucian Legend"
a new work for concert band
by Javier Arau
commissioned by the
Walt Clark Middle School
Honor Band
Conducted by
Matthew Arau
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Walt Clark Middle School
Loveland, CO
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May 20, 21, 22
Thu/Fri/Sat
8pm
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Directors Theatre New York
"Awake, Inspire, Evolve..."
10 groundbreaking directors
5 minutes each
What will they do?
Javier Arau
Sound Design
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The Connelly Theater
220 E. 4th St.
New York, NY
(btwn. A & B)
$20/$50
smarttix:
(212) 868-4444
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May 29
Saturday
11:00 am
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"Vertical Circles"
for saxophone and piano
composed by Javier Arau
performed by Sara Kind, alto sax
Brenton Grom, piano
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Harper Hall
Lawrence University
Appleton, WI
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June 6
Sunday
7:00-10:30pm
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Grand Central
Javier Arau, tenor sax
Chris Mueller, piano
Chris Marolf, bass
Nate Smith, drums
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Kavehaz
New York, NY
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June 11
Saturday
8:00-10:30pm
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Grand Central
Javier Arau, tenor sax
Chris Mueller, piano
Chris Marolf, bass
Nate Smith, drums
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The Spark Cafe
New York, NY
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June 13
Sunday
11:00am-Noon
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Euphonique Saxophone Quartet
Javier Arau, tenor sax
Christian Biegai, soprano sax
Jasmin Lalande, alto sax
Michael Bomwell, baritone sax
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St. Peter's Church
E. 54th St. at Lex.
(Citicorp Building)
New York, NY
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June 15
Tuesday
6:00-8:00pm
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Thought for Food-Group Art Show
A Homeless Benefit featuring the
Euphonique Saxophone Quartet
Javier Arau, tenor sax
Christian Biegai, soprano sax
Jasmin Lalande, alto sax
Michael Bomwell, baritone sax
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Philip Colleck Art Gallery
311 E. 58th St. (off 2nd Ave.)
New York, NY
$30 door/$25 advance
RSVP Church of the Epiphany
212-737-2720
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July 3
Sunday
9:00-10:00am
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Solo Saxophone
Sunday Service
Javier Arau, tenor sax
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St. Bart's Church
Park Ave. and 51st St.
New York, NY
FREE
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July 17
Sunday
9:00-10:00am
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Solo Saxophone
Sunday Service
Javier Arau, tenor sax
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St. Bart's Church
Park Ave. and 51st St.
New York, NY
FREE
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July 21
Thursday
8pm
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BMI Jazz Composers Workshop
Annual Showcase concert
featuring
"Devil's Postpile"
A World Premiere
Composed and
conducted by
Javier Arau
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Merkin Concert Hall
129 W. 67th St.
New York, NY
Free admission
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September 10
Friday
10pm
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Dead Cat Bounce
Matt Steckler, alto sax/flute
Drew Sayers, tenor sax/bari sax
Jared Sims, tenor/sop sax/clar
Javier Arau, bari sax/alto sax
Arie Werbrouck, upright bass
Diego Voglino, drums
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Detour
12th St./1st Ave
New York, NY
No Cover
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October 18
Monday
7:30pm
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"The Gold Wutahkee"
a new two-act musical
music by Javier Arau
lyrics by Jefferson Arca,
Chris Gilbert, and Helena
Webb. Adapted from the
play, "The Gold Wutahkee," by
Jefferson Arca
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The Lambs Club
3 W. 51 St. 5th fl.
New York, NY
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February 12
Saturday
6:00-9:30pm
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Grand Central
Javier Arau, tenor sax
Chris Mueller, piano
Chris Marolf, bass
Nate Smith, drums
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Kavehaz
New York, NY
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