Performance / Tour News

Steely Dan Plans Tour Finale in Santa Rosa

Source: All About Jazz
August 15, 2008

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Walter Becker and Donald Fagen will soon be wrapping up their Think Fast, Steely Dan Summer Tour 2008, but not before two last blow-out concerts in the Sonoma Wine Country! Becker and Fagen have decided to end their critically and popularly-acclaimed tour in Santa Rosa, August 26 and 27. Tickets are still available for the Sonoma County concerts, which went on-sale in June. The concerts represent one of the most intimate opportunities ever to ...

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Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum to Host Birth of the Cool

Source: All About Jazz
August 15, 2008

Alton, IL, native Miles Davis helped invent the notion of “cool" with his groundbreaking album Birth of the Cool, a recording that also ushered in a whole new school of West Coast jazz. This fall the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum will celebrate Davis's legacy with a series of free Saturday afternoon jazz concerts. Held in conjunction with the exhibition Birth of the Cool: California Art, Design, and Culture at Midcentury -- on view at the museum Sept. 19 to ...

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Mala Waldron Band Late Night @ Iridium This Weekend

Source: Lorraine Tucci
August 15, 2008

Mala Waldron Band Iridium Jazz Club - Late Show TWO NIGHTS - Fri., Aug 15 & Sat., Aug 16 Iridium Jazz Club 1650 Broadway at 51st St. New York, NY 212-582-2121 Time: 12:15am Price: $10 Featuring: Miriam Sullivan (bs/voc) Steve Salerno (gtr) Michael T.A. Thompson (dms) Mala Waldron (piano/voc) Jazz/Soul Vocalist & Pianist, Mala Waldron will be doing ...

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Jacques Loussier La Jolla Music Society SummerFest

Source: All About Jazz
August 14, 2008

Jacques Loussier's Two Musical Loves Bend, Blend in Unique Ways He calls himself the “grandfather of crossover music," and tomorrow, veteran French jazz pianist/composer Jacques Loussier presents his latest example, “Divertimento," at La Jolla Music Society SummerFest. “I am unable to say whether it is jazz or classical - it is simply music," says Loussier, 73, in charmingly accented English. “Every time I play it, it will be different. That is the good thing about improvisation. You never get bored ...

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Habib Koite Opens at Seattle's Jazz Alley Tonight

Source: All About Jazz
August 14, 2008

Malian guitar master, Habib Koite is opening a four-night run at Jazz Alley tonight. He'll be performing with his band, Bamada, at 7:30 and 9:30 through Saturday and at 7:30 on Sunday. His latest release, Afriki, was released on the Cumbancha label last fall. It's a beautiful blend of traditional music from Mali and western rock and folk sounds. Habib has performed on the David Letterman show and recorded with Bonnie Raitt on her 2002 release, Silver Lining. The guy's ...

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Circular Time Appearing at Triad in September

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 14, 2008

Circular Time Appearing at Triad 158 West 72nd Street Friday, September 19th, 7PM $15.00 entry and 2 drink minimum

Circular Time Mario Sprouse, Piano, arranger Kwatei Quartey Roger Byam, Saxophone Ron Monroe, Bass Bart Douglas, Vocal, composition Tony Lewis, Drums Jacquie Bird, Vocal, Dance “Blues based, Reggae, Fusion, R&B, Jazz ...

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Nestor Torres Brings Post-New Age Enchantment to Los Gatos

Source: All About Jazz
August 14, 2008

Jazz on the Plazz will host its second annual “Legendary Evening," an elegant fundraising gala featuring a personal appearance and special performance by Latin GRAMMY award winner and internationally renowned jazz flautist Nestor Torres. Mr. Torres will appear in Los Gatos between two legs of his European tour for this one-time event. Proceeds to benefit: Jazz on the Plazz, The Museums of Los Gatos: Art and History and “The Venue" A Place for Teens. When: Tuesday, August 19, ...

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Kemper Museum Announces Fall Concert Series

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
August 14, 2008

As mentioned here back in June, this fall the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum is presenting an exhibition entitled Birth of the Cool: California Art, Design, and Culture at Midcentury, accompanied by a series of free jazz concerts.Now the Kemper Museum has announced the lineup for the concert series, which will begin on Saturday, September 27 with the BAG Trio, led by bassist Zimbabwe Nkenya (pictured). Guitarist William Lenihan and his Quartet will perform on Saturday, October 25, ...

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