Author Archives: Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi

Film documentary: Billy Bang: Long Over Due

Text by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi

The is the trailer for the documentary film Billy Bang: Long Over Due on legend jazz violinist Billy Bang, directed and written by award winning director Oscar Sanders. This film will be released sometime this year. It will remind you why this man, who passed away in April last year, was so revered by musicians and the jazz audience.

This film documents the music and the working style of Billy Bang, an internationally known, critically acclaimed violinist. Also interviews with musicians and personalities that know Billy Bang first hand and reveal what makes this extremely talented, award winning recording artist tick. Production began in November of 2010 in Patterson, New Jersey at the Patterson Public Library.

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Music listings – 1/2 through 1/8/2012

1. Xalam Project + The Mast + Jam session

Date: Monday, January 2, 2012
Time: 7pm – 9pm (jam session 9pm -10pm)
Venue: PIANOS (158 Ludlow St., New York, NY 10002)
Ticket: donation
Genre: Middle Eastern music/oud music

Brandon Terzic is an up and coming oud virtuoso who has not only gotten a firm hold on the tradition, but has begun to add to the language and contexts of the instrument. He leads an outstanding lineup of musicians and they will be bringing there world/jazz stylings to the Pianos.
The Lineup:
BrandonTerciz,  Oud
Sylvain Leroux,  Sax and Fulani Flute
Matt Kilmer, Percussion
John Shannon, Guitar
Chris Mees, Bass

The Mast “A promising new Brooklyn duo comprised of mesmerizing singer-guitarist Haale and limber percussionist Matt Kilmer.”
-TimeOut NY
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