Performance / Tour News

Igor Lumpert & Inner Textures at Ink Well

Source: All About Jazz
September 2, 2008

On Thursday, September 11, 2008, from 8-10:30 p.m. PLG Arts presents Igor Lumpert & Inner Textures: Igor Lumpert on tenor saxophone, Jason Palmer on trumpet, Chris Tordini on bass, and Rodney Green on drums as part of the continuing PLG Arts Jazz at the Inkwell series. “There is a quality to his playing and compositions that has absorbed the rich traditions of jazz music in this country but has also added something new and unidentifiable. “ Jane Ira Bloom, Saxophonist/composer/Grammy ...

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Colin Huggins the Real Piano Man

Source: Michael Ricci
September 2, 2008

COLIN HUGGINS, a classically trained pianist, believes that he is “the only person to ever bring a piano into the subway." Given that an average-size model weighs about 450 pounds, his claim, though impossible to verify, seems reasonable.

The presence of a live piano player on the streets and sidewalks of Manhattan is met with considerable amazement.

Mr. Huggins has been appearing in heavily trafficked areas like the Times Square subway station and Union Square Park, where he plays a ...

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Contrabassist/Composer Michael Bates on Tour in Support of "Clockwise" on Greenleaf Music

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
September 2, 2008

Dave Douglas' Greenleaf Music Announces The Release of Clockwise from contrabassist/composer MICHAEL BATES Available September 9, 2008 on Greenleaf Music “There's something about bassists who lead their own groups and write their own music that strikes a deep chord with me (no pun, intended). Michael Bates's new release is right up there with new releases by Drew Gress and William Parker. The playing by all in the band is passionate and Bates' pulse propels Nachoff, Johnson and Davis through a ...

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The Dan Pratt Quartet Tours the West Coast in Preparation for Recording Session for the Los Angeles Based Posi-Tone Records

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
September 2, 2008

The DAN PRATT QUARTET Tours The West Coast In Preparation For Recording Session For the Los Angeles Based Posi-Tone Records Fronted by sax and bone, and backed by Hammond organ and drums, this fresh take on a traditional instrumentation features all original compositions and some heavy blowing by four of New York's top up-and-coming jazz musicians, including Brooklyn Jazz Underground Members Dan Pratt and Alan Ferber The band is: Dan Pratt: tenor sax, Alan Ferber: trombone, Jared Gold: organ, Mark ...

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Saxophonist/Composer Marcus Strickland Leads His New Quartet in Performances at Blues Alley and Chris' Jazz Cafe

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
September 2, 2008

Saxophonist/Composer MARCUS STRICKLAND Leads His New Quartet in Performances at Blues Alley in Washington, D.C. on September 24, and at Chris' Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia on September 26 “The jazz-funk of Marcus Strickland's crack Twi-Life Group is a surprise from the saxophonist who, with twin brother and drummer E.J., was once the Marsalis's heir apparent. Indeed Open Reel Deck plants the group firmly onto a continuum with hip-hop. Both funk and hip hop are for dancing and partying, but this ...

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The Wee Trio on Tour in Support of Their Debut Recording "Capitol Diner Vol. 1"

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
September 2, 2008

THE WEE TRIO ON TOUR In Support of Their DEBUT Recording CAPITOL DINER VOL. 1 (Available on September 8, 2008 on Bionic Records) The Wee Trio is: James Westfall (vibes), Dan Loomis (bass) + Jared Schonig (drums) Out of the uber-fertile creative music scene of Brooklyn, NY, The Wee Trio, featuring James Westfall from Houston, TX (vibes), Dan Loomis from St. Louis, MO (bass) and Jared Schonig from Los Angeles, CA (drums), joined forces for a one time tour (and ...

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Tuesdays on the Terrace: Fred Anderson

Source: All About Jazz
September 2, 2008

Tuesdays on the Terrace presents another inspiring season of free evening jazz concerts on the MCA's Terrace and Sculpture Garden. Hosted by local radio personalities, visitors are invited to enjoy cocktails, Puck's Express snacks, or a dinner buffet from Puck's Cafe while listening to Chicago's finest jazz musicians. Dinner reservations at Puck's are recommended, call 312-397-4034. In case of rain, the event takes place in Puck's. Tuesdays on the Terrace: Fred Anderson Tuesday, September 2 5:30 ...

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Woody Guthrie/Steinbeck Tribute

Source: JamBase
September 1, 2008

TWO GIANTS OF AMERICAN WORDCRAFT CELEBRATED IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CONCERT

Woody Guthrie This Land Is Your Land - A Tribute to John Steinbeck, Woody Guthrie and the American Spirit will take place Saturday, September 20 beginning at 2pm at Sleep Train Pavilion At Concord. So far, the lineup, which will include further additions includes:

Sheryl Crow Cat Power Henry Rollins (spoken word set) Mike Ness Son Volt Sarah ...

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