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Monty Alexander's Harlem-Kingston Express at the Detroit Jazz Festival on September 7
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
THE LEGENDARY JAMAICAN PIANO MASTER—MONTY ALEXANDER HARLEM-KINGSTON EXPRESS AT THE 2015 DETROIT JAZZ FESTIVAL ON SEPTEMBER 7th On the heals of his recently sold-out European tour, Monty Alexander brings his Harlem-Kingston Express roaring into the Motor City for the 2015 Detroit Jazz Festival on September 7th! One of the best shows you'll ever see live—this funky band will get the crowd up and rockin'! The 36th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival Labor Day Weekend is the world's largest free jazz festival! ...
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John Zorn’s Masada Book III The Book Beriah At Roulette on September 10th
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Isabelle Deconinck
Launched in 1993 with the idea of expanding the definition of what Jewish music can be, John Zorn’s Masada project has become a touchstone of New Jewish Music for the last three decades. This marathon concert will feature the world premiere of many compositions interpreted by four exciting bands from the extended Masada family: Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista and his quartet Banquet of the Spirits; the psychedelic ambient experimental rock band Cleric; the Klezmer trio Nigunim with Frank London (trumpet), ...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, September 4-10
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
Labor Day Weekend traditionally marks the end of summer, but on the local jazz scene, the heat wave continues. A new Minnesota transplant celebrates his debut CD at Vieux Carré; a new band of local veterans launches at The Nicollet; an established ensemble celebrates Monk at the Black Dog; the Dave King Trucking Company “implodes" at the Icehouse; Jon Weber sticks around for two more gigs this weekend including another Jazz at the Jungle with Connie Evingson; Chicago's brilliant flautist ...
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Jazz this week: Dave King Trucking Company, Gateway Jazz Festival, a benefit for Willie Akins, Dave Easley, and more
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
Though it's still before Labor Day, the fall presenting season would seem to be already getting underway this week, with several noteworthy touring musicians visiting St. Louis, plus the customary variety of jazz and creative music from local performers. Let's go to the highlights... Thursday, September 3 Erin Bode concludes her two-night engagement singing standards at Jazz at the Bistro, and guitarist Dave Black and friends will perform at Nathalie's. Friday, September 4 The Dave King Trucking Company will make ...
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Legendary Jamaican Piano Master Monty Alexander at Jazz At The Bistro on September 9 & 10
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
THE LEGENDARY JAMAICAN PIANO MASTER MONTY ALEXANDER JAZZ AT THE THE BISTRO RARE ST. LOUIS APPEARANCE! One of the BEST shows you'll see this year! TWO NIGHTS ONLY! SEPTEMBER 9 & 10 Monty Alexander has performed or recorded with the masters including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ray Brown, Dizzy Gillespie and Sonny Rollins! In a career spanning five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation exploring and bridging the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the ...
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Jazz this week: Garfield, Ligertwood & Friends, "A Jazz Heaven," and more
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
This week's calendar of jazz and creative music performances in and around town features the returns of several notable St. Louis expat musicians as well as shows paying tribute to both local and all-time jazz greats. Let's go to the highlights... Thursday, August 27 Tonight, guitarist Tom Byrne and singer Erika Johnson will perform at Evangeline's; and the Tavern of Fine Arts presents their monthly “Experimental Arts Open Improv Night" with live improvised music. Friday, August 28 Keyboardist David Garfield ...
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Danny Bacher's "Swing That Music" All-Stars at the Metropolitan Room on August 25!
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Danny Bacher and his Swing That Music All-Stars are back by popular demand at Manhattan's Metropolitan Room with special guest vocalist Charenee Wade on August 25! Make your reservations now! Metropolitan Room 34 W. 22nd St. New York, NY 10010 Phone: 212-206-0440 Tuesday, August 25, 2015 7:00-8:15PM Danny Bacher/Vocals, Soprano Sax Allen Farnham/Piano Elias Bailey/Bass Steve Johns/Drums Warren Vache/Cornet Jay ...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, August 20-27
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
Lots of special events on the jazz scene this week, from the final two nights of Adam Meckler Quintet's live recording sessions and the season finale of the All Originals Jazz Series to the jazz components of the Bridge Chamber Music Festival in Northfield, and a stellar line-up of visiting artists from Kansas City bassist Bob Bowman and former Minnesotan Nancy Harms to hard-swinging pianist Cyrus Chestnut and the Rabbi of jazz, Ben Sidran. Big Gigs This Week Friday, August ...
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