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Ashford & Simpson

Nickolas Ashford (born May 4, 1942, in Fairfield, South Carolina) and Valerie Simpson (born August 26, 1946 in The Bronx, New York) are a successful husband and wife songwriting/production team and recording artists. They met in the choir of Harlem's White Rock Baptist Church. After having recorded unsuccessfully as a duo, they joined another aspiring artist, Joshie Jo Armstead, at the Scepter/Wand label where their compositions were recorded by Ronnie Milsap ("Never Had It So Good"), Maxine Brown ("One Step At A Time"), as well as the Shirelles and Chuck Jackson. Another of the trio's songs "Let's Go Get Stoned" gave Ray Charles a number one U.S. R&B hit in 1966. Ashford & Simpson then joined Holland/Dozier/Holland at Motown where their best-known songs included "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", "You're All I Need To Get By", "Reach Out And Touch Somebody's Hand" and "Remember Me". As performers, Ashford and Simpson's best-known song is "Solid" (1984). Source: Wikipedia

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Ashford & Simpson Present Jazzfever Jam Every Tues 9PM-1am Celebrity Jam!

Ashford & Simpson Present Jazzfever Jam Every Tues 9PM-1am Celebrity Jam!

Source: All About Jazz

Ashford & Simpson present...

JazzFever Jam!

“One Year in the making!" Celebrity Jazz Jam Session whos most recent traffic has seen the likes of Legendary bassist Henry Grimes, Lonnie Plaxico, Salim Washington, Guilherme Monteiro, Bertha Hope, Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson!

Hosted by 7x award-winning Jazz Singer Songwriter LaRe!

The Sugar Bar 72nd street between Broadway/Wea NYC

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Every Tuesday night 9pm-1am Reservations strongly suggested!

Carribean Soul Cuisine-CandleLight-Feverish Drinks ...

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Toph-E & the 'Cats at Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar Tuesday & Wednesday's November 7th & 8th 8PM

Toph-E & the 'Cats at Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar Tuesday & Wednesday's November 7th & 8th 8PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services

Every Wednesday in February! February 21st, and 28th Toph-E & the 'Cats Appearing at Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar 254 West 72nd Street( bet.West End Avenue & Broadway) 212.579.0222 8:30 PM $ 10 http://www.sugarbarnyc.com Featuring: Clifford Carter (piano), Will Lee (bass & vocals), Ralph MacDonald (percussion), David Mann (tenor & soprano) and Chris Parker (drums) Chris Parker~Drums Clifford Carter~Keyboards Will ...

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Toph-E & the 'Cats Valentine's Day at Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar 8:30 PM

Toph-E & the 'Cats Valentine's Day at Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar 8:30 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services

Every Wednesday in February! February 14th,21st, and 28th. Toph-E & the 'Cats appearing at : Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar 254 West 72nd Street( bet.West End Avenue & Broadway), 212.579.0222 8:30 PM $ 10 Featuring: Clifford Carter,(piano),Will Lee,(bass & vocals),Ralph MacDonald,(percussion), David Mann, (tenor & soprano),and Chris Parker(drums). Chris Parker~Drums Clifford Carter~Keyboards Will Lee~Bass Dave Mann~Saxophones Ralph MacDonald~Percussion ...

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Toph-E & the 'Cats Every Wednesday in February at : Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar 8:30 PM

Toph-E & the 'Cats Every Wednesday in February at : Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar 8:30 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services


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Mozayik CD Release/Live Performance 5/21 at Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar

Mozayik CD Release/Live Performance 5/21 at Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar

Source: All About Jazz

May 20, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Please join Afro-Haitian jazz quintet Mozayik as they celebrate their newest release & label debut: “Haitian Creole Jazz" on Zoho Music. Mozayik CD Release Party Saturday, May 21, 2005 Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar 254 W 72nd Street (b/ Broadway & West End) New York City 2 sets beginning at 8pm. 10$ cover plus table minimum. Reservations Reccommended: Call (212) 579-0222 for more info. More information ...

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Been Found

Hopsack & Silk Records
1996

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Babies

Hopsack & Silk Records
1984

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Stay Free

Big Break Records
1979

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So So Satisfied

Warner Records
1977

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Send It

Big Break Records
1977

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