Author Archives: Greenbug

New Compositions for the Play “Be Careful! The Sharks Will Eat You!”

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Greenbug

May 10, 8:00 pm – Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space, New York. A one-man-show written and performed by Jay Alvarez. Told with humor and pathos through the sensitive lens of a child, the story relates a family’s perilous escape … Continue reading →

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Paquito D’Rivera to Direct Moody Scholarship Benefit Honoring Francisco Yobino

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Greenbug

Paquito D’Rivera is pleased to be Musical Director for the Annual James Moody Scholarship Benefit Concert for Newark Youth. This year Paquito will lead and perform with 18 musicians celebrate James Moody and also honor Francisco Yobino, founder and producer … Continue reading →

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2013 NEA Jazz Masters Ceremony

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Greenbug

Watch the NEA Jazz Masters Ceremony at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Paquito is one of the guest performers.

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Premiere of “The Elephant and the Clown” for Double Clarinet Quartet

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Greenbug

On Oct. 13, 2012 at the Vandoren/Buffet Clarinet Ensemble Festival, Paquito D’Rivera’s new work "The Elephant and the Clown" is premiering for double Clarinet Quartet. The performance of the new work will be at 6:00 pm at the University of … Continue reading →

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Paquito Declared Dilecto Son of Asuncion, Paraguay

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Greenbug

Today, September 26, 2012, Paquito D’Rivera was declared "Hijo Dilecto de Asunción" (honesty with love and respectful recognition – son of Asunción). The honor comes from the city of Asunción, the capitol of Paraguay. Paquito D’Rivera was very moved, and … Continue reading →

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