Performance / Tour News

Pianist George Kahn in Temecula, CA, July 4th and July 12

Source: Imaginary Friends
July 4, 2008

Jazz pianist George Kahn double header in Sand Diego. Temecula Festival performance by day, Frankies' by night, July 12th

Los Angeles. With his latest CD release “Cover Up" climbing the Jazz charts, Jazz Pianist George Kahn, will be appearing at two venues in San Diego on the same day, Saturday, July 12th.

First, you can catch George performing at the Temecula Valley Jazz Festival. He'll be appearing as the George Kahn Trio for a half hour set from 4:15 - ...

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Denver Singer Opts Black National Anthem Lyrics

Source: Michael Ricci
July 4, 2008

Denver singer opts for black national anthem lyrics over 'Star-Spangled Banner'

“I pulled a switcheroonie on them."

Singer Rene Marie sang lyrics of List Ev'ry Voice and Sing to the tune of the national anthem prior to the annual state of the city address by the Denver mayor. Rene Marie's unexpected choice at a mayor's event where she was asked to sing the more traditional song has prompted a chorus of criticism. The jazz singer, invited to perform the national ...

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This July 4th Weekend, Celebrate Your Right to Free Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
July 4, 2008

The Independence Day weekend may be synonymous with American music, but in Chicago that doesn't necessarily mean marches by John Philip Sousa (glorious though they are). Free jazz, hard-core bebop, American popular song--that's how Chicago marks the 4th of July holiday weekend. Among the highlights: What's billed as an Independence Day Celebration will feature Chicago flutist Nicole Mitchell leading her magisterial Black Earth Ensemble. Mitchell long ago declared her independence from conventional musical thought, her work boldly merging classical technique ...

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Dave Matthews Band | 06.27 | Pa

Source: All About Jazz
July 4, 2008

Words by: Jake Schindel | Images by: Rod Snyder

Dave Matthews Band :: 06.27.08 :: Hershey Park Stadium :: Hershey, PA

Dave Matthews :: 06.27 :: Hershey Park The problem with Hershey Park is that it's just not a great venue. The seating is almost never desirable and the sound is bad. The worst thing about Hershey for this writer is that in all my years of going the concert has never been on a weekend. I'm not sure ...

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Sten Hostfalt & Blaise Siwula @ Stain NYC June 7

Source: All About Jazz
July 3, 2008

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Siwula-Hostfalt-Schnug-Miller Live June 6 NYC

Source: All About Jazz
July 3, 2008

WHO: A L I B I # 1 Blaise Siwula, Dave Schnug, Robyn Siwula - Saxophones Sten Hostfalt - Guitar Dave Miller - Drums

WHEN: Sunday June 6 at 8pm

WHERE: ABC NO RIO 156 Rivington St J or F to Delancey (between Clinton/Suffolk st)

also performing: Tom Blatt & The Project Michele Smith - Flute Andy O'Neill ...

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Melba Joyce:"Jammin' on the Hudson"

Source: All About Jazz
July 3, 2008

Riverbank State Park in association with Brownstone Entertainment Complex, LLC, are pleased to present, for our fourth year: “Jammin' on the Hudson"; “The Concert series For The Serious Jazz Lover".

On Sunday July 13 2008, music 'listeners' and Jazz Lovers alike will have the privilege of hearing a very special vocalist who, in my estimation, has yet to receive the major recognition she deserves, but nevertheless, she is one of the great vocalists on the music scene today. For the ...

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KJ Denhert at Dazzle August 2nd

Source: Mixed Media Promotion
July 3, 2008

WHO: K.J. Denhert

WHEN: Saturday August 2, 2008, 7 PM & 9 PM

WHERE: Dazzle Jazz 930 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80203 Ph: 303.839.5100

COST: $15 cover

NYC-BASED SINGER-SONGWRITER KJ DENHERT DRAWS ACCLAIM

DURING HER FIRST-EVER WEST COAST TOUR Award-winning, NYC-based singer-songwriter-guitarist KJ Denhert - known for her soulful fusion of jazz, R&B, rock and folk - is in the midst of her first-ever itinerary of ...

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