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Smoke Jazz Club Announces September 2026 Line-up Highlighted By Two Of Today’s Leading Trombonists And Mark Turner Quartet’s Album Release Show
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AMT Public Relations
SMOKE Jazz Club announced an exciting line-up for September 2026. The month kickstarts with a longtime SMOKE audience favorite: pianist George Cables leading his Quartet with soulful vocalist Sarah Elizabeth Charles (Sep 2-6). For two consecutive weeks, a pair of master trombonists lead their respective sextets: Steve Davis (Sep 9-13) followed by Steve Turre (Sep 16-20). The month concludes with the return of Walter Smith III debuting an incredible ensemble slated to premiere a Chamber Music America-commissioned work (Sep 23-27) ...
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New Multi-generational Jazz Quartet The Scornful Four Announce Debut Album And Launch Show
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John Russell
The Scornful Four has recorded a new album of original compositions and improvisations, with a limited edition run of vinyl albums hitting the shelves of local record stores in July. Following on from their 2023 live album which launched the project/imprint that has become the landmark Jazz in Meanjin series, the band has taken the fire and spontaneity of live performance into the studio. Hopeful Music for Hopeless People is a two-sided reference: providing hope to those who feel like ...
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Come Hear The Agnes Lakatos Quintet: A Hungarian-Jazz Show At The Checkout In Chicago on July 2 At 7:30pm
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Amos Gillespie
Presenting: The Ágnes Lakatos Quintet A Hungarian-Jazz Show The CheckOut Thursday, July 2nd 7:30PM Travelling all the way from Budapest, Hungary, vocalist Ágnes Lakatos and bassist Tibor Csuhaj-Barna will be on a U.S. tour and stopping in Chicago for a performance at the Checkout in Uptown on Thursday, July 2nd at 7:30PM. Joining them will be the Chicago-based Amos Gillespie on saxophone, Gustavo Cortinas on drums and Carl Kennedy on piano. The quintet will be featuring originals and ...
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Experience Vintage Vegas With Reckless In Vegas 'Unplugged' – A Dinner & Show Event At Vic’s Las Vegas
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Vic's Las Vegas
Step back in time for an unforgettable night of music, storytelling, and fine dining as Reckless In Vegas “Unplugged” brings a modern twist to classic Las Vegas entertainment. Join us on Saturday, March 29th, from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM for a special Dinner & Show experience, where for just $65 per person, guests will enjoy a show by the Reckless In Vegas crew, featuring Michael Shapiro, along with a Vic’s featured entrée from our exclusive menu. Reckless In Vegas, ...
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Drum Sensation Yoyoka From Led Zep Viral Video And The Ellen Show Releases Stunning First Album
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1888 Media
Global drumming sensation and child prodigy YOYOKA celebrated her 15th birthday in the most memorable way possible, with the release of her highly anticipated first album, “For Teen," a nod to her age and the number of tracks on the album. Born and raised in Hokkaido, Japan, YOYOKA started performing live at age 4, forming a band with her family when she was 5, and began learning a vast canon of classic repertoire. Several years later, at just 8 years ...
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Eclectic Modern Jazz Band Nori Will Be Performing Nina Simone Tribute Show At The 04 Center in Austin On July 13
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Press Junkie PR
Nori is an eclectic modern jazz band featuring Akina Adderley on vocals, Erik Telford on trumpet, Nick Litterski on keys, Aaron Allen on upright bass, and Andy Beaudoin on drums. Festival Peak describes Nori as “a five-person gift from Austin, TX.” Enriching an aesthetic deeply rooted in American jazz and folk music, the ensemble playfully weaves together a myriad of global influences giving rise to a seamless synthesis of sound. These musical explorations expertly balance the narrative of the song ...
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Atlas Maior Celebrates Vinyl Release 'Hadal Deluxe Edition' With Vinyl Release Show On June 7th At Monks Jazz Club
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Press Junkie PR
The internationally lauded global jazz ensemble Atlas Maior is presenting a culmination of their creative work from 2020-2024 with their very first vinyl release Hadal Deluxe Edition. The new record is due out on June 7th, and will be celebrated at their record release party at The Monks Jazz Club, Austin, TX! Hadal Deluxe Edition vinyl is reflective of Atlas Maior’s highly collaborative nature and features original and cross-cultural collaborative compositions. Reflecting back on a career of musical journeys, Atlas ...
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The David Frost Show: 1969-1972
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
The David Frost Show debuted in the U.S. in 1969 and lasted until 1972. It was broadcast in color from New York and was produced by Westinghouse's Group W Productions for syndication, airing three days a week. What made the show special, in addition to featuring an intelligent host, was the diversity of guests and their performances. What's more, Billy Taylor was the show's bandleader, with arrangements by Ralph Carmichael and others. Under Taylor's direction, the band remains one of ...
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Backgrounder: John Carisi's Show Boat
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
John Carisi was a self-taught and highly proficient East Coast trumpeter who played in Herbie Fields's Orchestra from 1938 to 1943. After enlisting or being inducted into the military during World War II, he was recruited for Glenn Miller's prestigious Army Air Force Band. After the war, Carisi was a member of multiple leading bands, arranged for others and studied with composer Stefan Wolpe. Carisi worked as a freelance arranger in the 1950s and went on to teach in the ...
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Drummer Ray Levier’s Jazz Fusion 'Wig Glue' Is A Testament To Perseverance And Overcoming Obstacles - Single Release Show At The Bitter End On June 20th
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Cyber PR
Professional drummer and in demand side man, Ray Levier, just released his most poignant and personal track to date. His jazz funk fusion track “Wig Glue" is a spirited and groove-filled composition that pays homage to the resilience and determination of legendary guitarist Mike Stern, the multiple Grammy-nominated guitarist, a former member of Miles Davis’ band during the early 1980s and subsequent member of Miles Davis, Steps Ahead, Jaco Pastorius’ Word of Mouth and The Brecker Brothers. The backstory behind ...
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