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Jazz Unlimited

Saturday, January 10th, 2015

Larry and Margaret Luttinger dance to the sounds of Nancy Kelly at Friday night's Sitrus event.

Larry and Margaret Luttinger groove to the sounds of vocalist Nancy Kelly at Friday night’s Sitrus event. Larry is one of the few producers/drummers who has the dance moves to match his musicianship.

What a way to kick-off 2015’s music season.

Last night’s Jazz at Sitrus event was filled to the brim (restaurant and bar) to take in the musical experience that is Nancy Kelly. Kelly was backed by the usual suspects: Losito (organ), Kelley (drums) and Carello (sax). If this is any indication, the January Jazzfest should be massive. Kelly will be a featured artist at that event, which will be held January 25 in Baldwinsville.

Nancy Kelly and one of her students, Will Gorman, have an old fashion skat-off before the show intermission last night.

Class is in session: Nancy Kelly and one of her students, Will Gorman, staged an old fashion scat-off before the intermission last night.

Tags:2015, Connective Corridor, Dance, Dino Losito, Jazz @ Sitrus, Joe Carello, Larry Luttinger, Nancy Kelly, Shawn Kelley, Sheraton Hotel, Syracuse, Will Gorman
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Sophomore Surprise

Wednesday, January 7th, 2015

Nottingham High School point guard Malik Zachery is on the rise this season. He finished with 19 points yesterday in a win over Corcoran.

During yesterday’s 72-67 win over Nottingham Sophomores Malik Zachery and Jevon Jones made the difference (despite a monster game by Corcoran Jr. Marquis Gilbert). Zachery, who handles the ball like Steph Curry and has a first step like Tommy Gunn, darted through the Corcoran defense with ease and Jones proved to be a big-time finisher, especially in the second half.

The future looks bright for the Coach Jones’s team this season.

Jevon Jones makes his way to the hoop during a 3rd quarter rally yesterday.

Tags:2015, Basketball, High School Sports, Jevon Jones, Malik Zachery, Marquis Gilbert, Nottingham v. Corcoran, Syracuse
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Calling all comics

Friday, January 2nd, 2015

Comedy vet Moody McCarthy at Justin's Tuscan Grill.

Big M: Comedy vet and Syracuse-native Moody McCarthy provided some comic relief for New Year’s Day at Justin’s Tuscan Grill.

We figure it’s not a matter if Syracuse should host a comedy festival, but when. With the plethora of ‘Cuse-bred comics and the draw of Funny Bone at Destiny USA, this town is primed for a few days of non-stop laughs (especially during the winter months). If we can have a film festival and TED conference surely we can kick-off a comprehensive comedy program.

In the meantime, special shout-out to Dan Frigolette and Moody McCarthy for coming home each year to do shows. Last night they did an intimate, one-night-only comedy cabaret at Justin’s Grill. This year they brought Nick Marra with them (a few years ago it was Jessimae Peluso).

Tags:2015, Comedy, Dan Frigolette, Funny Bone, Justin's Grill, Moody McCarthy, Nick Marra, Syracuse
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Throwback Thursday-Selma, Syracuse & Civil Rights

Thursday, January 1st, 2015

Talk-show host George Kilpatrick interviewed Diane Nash at last year’s Cold Case Justice Initiative. Nash is portrayed in the new film by actor Tessa Thompson.

The film “Selma” came out last week (in select cities) and several of the key Civil Right’s leaders active during that march have appeared in Syracuse over the past few years. The roles of Dr. Martin Luther King and his wife Coretta are played brilliantly by David Oyelowo and Carmen Ejogo, but we were also impressed by the supporting cast.