VNT+2 AT TULAS - SATURDAY, APRIL 28

Victor Noriega Trio has just returned from a 10-day tour of California; catch the group at Tula's this saturday!

4/28, 8:30pm to 12:30am, $12
TULA'S - 2214 2nd Ave
(between Bell & Blanchard)
(206) 443-4221

Jay Thomas (tp)
Mark Taylor (as)
Willie Blair (bs)
Byron Vannoy (dr)

2006 GOLDEN EAR AWARDS - THE RESULTS ARE IN...

Hello everyone - I'm very happy to announce that I am the recipient of two Earshot Awards this year!

NW INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR
NW RECORDING OF THE YEAR - Alay* (this won as a write-in!)

I'd like to give a special thank you to everyone who voted for me; it is a thrill and an honor to be making music that is catching people's attention. 2007 will bring much more! - VJN

For the complete list of awardees go to the Earshot Jazz website

THE PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

Victor Noriega will be featured in the 2007 Philippine International Jazz Festival to be held in Manila, Philippines from February 15th to February 24th. Truly an international event, a diverse cast of artists headline the festival: Flora Purim, Airto Moreira, Diane Schuur & Eldar Djangirov.

PIjazzfest, Inc. is an independent, non-profit organization comprised of freelance jazz musicians, artists, afficionados and patrons who all share a common interest in promoting artistic and cultural creative efforts.

THE CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES

Victor's residency in the Philippines will come to a close on March 4th when he performs in concert at The Cultural Center of the Philippines. Victor will be joined by Alvin Cornista (tenor saxophone), Roger Herrera (bass), and Jay Cummings (drums).

The Cultural Center of the Philippines is the premiere institution for culture and the arts in the country. It embodies the highest standards of excellence and has services, which are responsive to the Filipino and the world. CCP nurtures and promotes artistic excellence, Filipino aesthetics and identity, and positive cultural values towards a humanistic global society.

VICTOR NORIEGA :: ALAY - 2006 GOLDEN EAR AWARD FOR NW RECORDING OF THE YEAR

Alay (AH-lye) - dedication, offering

:: V N T :: has released their second full-length album entitled ALAY. This new album features original compositions and arrangements of traditional Filipino songs treated with a contemporary perspective.

Check out these links for past Victor Noriega news:

WINTER - 2006
FALL - 2006
SUMMER - 2006
SPRING - 2006
YEAR IN REVIEW - 2005
YEAR IN REVIEW - 2004