Performance / Tour News

NOMO in San Francisco

Source: JamBase
August 27, 2008

NOMO :: 08.05.08 :: Bottom of the Hill :: San Francisco, CA

Fela Kuti was just the starter kit.

NOMO The Nigerian Afrobeat legend has influenced countless Western acts in the past decade, from direct descendants like Antibalas and Kokolo to hip-hop groups like The Roots and electronic producers like Masters At Work. But, in recent years, a number of bands have looked to expand their palette of African influences, with Brooklyn's Budos Band ...

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Award Winning Jazz Pianist, George Kahn, Performing at Spazio's

Source: Imaginary Friends
August 26, 2008

Spazio's Jazz Spot will feature Jazz Pianist, George Kahn, on Sunday, September 7th, with three sets, starting at 8:00 PM. Joining George onstage will be Harry Kim (Trumpet), Jack LeCompte (Drums) and Karl Vincent (Bass) His latest CD release, Cover Up!, has received enthusiastic airplay on KKJZ, as well as on numerous radio stations across the country and is climbing the Jazz charts. In July 2008, George won the prestigious Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival Chuck Niles Be-bop Competition. SPAZIO'S ...

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Grammy Nominee Sammy Figueroa Appearing at Berkeley's la Pea Cultural Center

Source: All About Jazz
August 26, 2008

Grammy nominee and one of the world's premier Latin jazz bands Sammy Figueroa and his Latin Jazz Explosion appearing at Berkeley's La Pea Cultural Center Long known as one of the world's great players, percussionist Sammy Figueroa has performed and recorded with artists such as Miles Davis, the Brecker Brothers, Mariah Carey, Chaka Khan, and John McLaughlan. Saturday September 13, 8 pm. $16 adv. $18 at the door La Pea Cultural Ctr. 3105 Shattuck ...

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Melody Gardot a Voice That Smolders but Still Plays It Cool

Source: Michael Ricci
August 26, 2008

Through much of her hourlong show at the Blender Theater at Gramercy on Thursday night, Melody Gardot weighed vulnerability against seductiveness, without really taking sides.

“Quiet Fire," one of her slinkier tunes, summed up the situation well. “I'm burning up," Ms. Gardot cooed, before issuing a coy invitation, a pledge of surrender and, in the chorus, this petition: “All I want is somebody to love me like I do." The whisper of vanity in that refrain was only slightly less ...

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Oliver Lake, Hamiet Bluiett to Perform as Part of "Bag and Beyond" at Metropolitan Gallery

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
August 26, 2008

Via St. Louis American editor Chris King's personal blog Confluence City, there's news of a weekend of events next month celebrating the musical and artistic legacy of St. Louis' original Black Artists Group.“BAG and Beyond," a production of the Nu-Art Series, will take place Friday, September 12 through Sunday, September 14 at the Metropolitan Gallery, 2946 Locust St. in downtown St. Louis. The weekend kicks off Friday evening with an opening reception for an art exhibit featuring the ...

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Sammy Figueroa and His Latin Jazz Explosion at the Zinc Bar

Source: All About Jazz
August 25, 2008

Sammy Figueroa--congueroa extraordinaire--and his band will be playing at the Zinc Bar (NYC) September 2nd-4th, 2008 - for an audience hungry to see Figueroa play his hometown once again. Most all jazz connoisseurs know Figueroa for his eclectic and vast repertoire - his musical fluidity and incredible charisma. If you've never seen Sammy & the band - it's a must. Run don't walk - for a most rhythmic night of Latin jazz at its finest. Check out sammyfigueroa.com for more ...

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Keith Jarrett, Jack DeJohnette and Gary Peacock at the Kimmel Center

Source: All About Jazz
August 25, 2008

September 19, 2008 | 8pm Verizon Hall Jazz Fridays Series Keith Jarrett, piano Jack DeJohnette, drums Gary Peacock, bass “Very simply, this is jazz at its finest." --LA Times “The greatest piano trio in contemporary jazz..." --BBC Music Magazine Three pivotal proponents of the jazz standard movement, pianist Keith Jarrett, drummer Jack DeJohnette and bassist Gary Peacock celebrate their 25th Anniversary at the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall on Friday, September 19, 2008 ...

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Samir Zarif's Voice-Overs, Featuring Maria Neckam at Bowery Poetry Club

Source: All About Jazz
August 25, 2008

The Bowery Poetry Club. 308 Bowery Street (Between Houston and Bleecker) F train to 2nd Ave, 6 to Bleecker. 212-614-0505

Band members: Maria Neckam - voice Lars Dietrich - alto sax Samir Zarif - tenor & soprano John Escreet - piano Aidan Carroll - bass Greg Ritchie - drums I have had the undeniable pleasure of connecting with many musicians that have ...

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