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James Jabbo Ware

James Jabbo Ware began his professional career as a versatile saxophonist/composer/ arranger in 1962 with the Black Artist Group of St. Louis (whose members included Oliver Lake, Julius Hemphill and Hamiett Bluiett). He went on to serve in a wide range of ensembles led by legendary figures including Dollar Brand, Albert King, Sam Rivers, Charles Mingus and Archie Shepp, with the latter including him on two of his most respected Impulse! recordings, Attica Blues and Cry of My People. Encouraged by Bluiett, Ware moved to New York in 1970 where he studied improvisation and composition with George Coleman and joined Rivers' big band, the Collective Black Artists (CBA) Band, and Frank Foster and the Loud Minority among other groups.

In 1973, he realized his dream of leading his own large ensemble when he formed The Me We & Them Orchestra, which he has continued to lead since in addition to his countless collaborations with other musicians. Ware is also the Founder/Artistic Director of Y'All of New York, Inc., a 15 year- old 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to advancing jazz traditions through the production of performances, recordings and educational programs throughout the greater New York City community and beyond.

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Y'all of New York presents James Jabbo Ware & the Me We & Them Orchestra with George Coleman, special guest

Y'all of New York presents James Jabbo Ware & the Me We & Them Orchestra with George Coleman, special guest

Source: All About Jazz

Y'All of New York presents it's Second Annual Fundraiser & CD release concert for “Vignettes in the Spirit of Ellington" featuring the original works of composer/conductor, James Jabbo Ware and the Me We & Them Orchestra -- Special Guest, George Coleman. Rob Crocker, of WBGO radio, will serve as guest host. Katherine Cox will be honored. The concert will take place on Friday, October 21, 2005 at 8:30pm at St. Peter's Church (619 Lexington Ave., at 54th St., NYC) in ...

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New CD From James Jabbo Ware and The Me We & Them Orchestra

New CD From James Jabbo Ware and The Me We & Them Orchestra

Source: All About Jazz

Media Contact: Scott Menhinick, Improvised Communications (617) 489-6561 [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 31, 2005

JAMES JABBO WARE AND THE ME WE & THEM ORCHESTRA TO RELEASE NEW CD NEW YORK -- Y'All of New York, Inc. is proud to announce the October 4th release of Vignettes in the Spirit of Ellington (Y'All 005), the latest release from James Jabbo Ware and The Me We & Them Orchestra. Recorded in July 2001, ...

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March 20 concert features the Bard Jazz Ensemble performing works by composer James Jabbo Ware

March 20 concert features the Bard Jazz Ensemble performing works by composer James Jabbo Ware

Source: All About Jazz

Bard College News Release

Press Contact: Emily M. Darrow 845.758.7512 [email protected]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONCERT FEATURES THE BARD JAZZ ENSEMBLE PERFORMING WORKS BY JAMES JABBO WARE ON MARCH 20

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.-The Bard Jazz Ensemble will perform works by noted composer James Jabbo Ware on Wednesday, March 20, at Bard College. The concert, presented by the Music Program, is free and open to the public and will begin at 7:30 p.m. in ...

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Y'All of New York, Inc.
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