Performance / Tour News

David Arnay at the Parkway Grill in Pasadena on Friday, April 18th, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
April 30, 2008

By Kim Vinson Mellow Out and Maybe Shout on a Friday Night A bumper to bumper car ride on a Los Angeles congested freeway ended in a welcoming atmosphere of music satisfaction at the Parkway Grill in Pasadena on Friday, April 18th, 2008. The dinner crowd sat in a waited patiently for seating. As one entered the dining area and looked to their right there was a cozy bar area softly beckoning patrons. All anticipating guests ready for a meal, ...

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Charlie Peacock Jazz Concert in Seattle on May 17th to Benefit the Artist Life Guild

Source: All About Jazz
April 29, 2008

Grammy Award-winning record producer and artist Charlie Peacock will perform in Seattle on May 17th to benefit the Artist Life Guild. Appearing with Peacock is 19 year-old mandolin virtuoso Eva Scow. Seattle uber- drummer Matt Jorgenson will also be featured. Peacock will perform music from his two jazz albums as well as vocal songs selected from his significant pop and singer-songwriter catalog. Peacock's newest jazz album ARC OF THE CIRCLE, a collaboration with Flecktone's saxophonist Jeff Coffin, is charting at ...

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Mark Soskin at Sweet Rhythm May 2-3

Source: All About Jazz
April 29, 2008

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Bassdrumbone at Firehouse 12 This Friday May 2nd

Source: Improvised Communications
April 29, 2008

On Friday, May 2nd, New Haven's Firehouse 12 will welcome the all-star trio BassDrumBone to town for a two-set performance as part of the venue's ongoing 2008 Spring Jazz Series. This improvised music supergroup, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2007, brings together the distinctive talents and well-established rapport of bassist and Yale alumnus Mark Helias, drummer and Hartford native Gerry Hemingway and trombonist Ray Anderson. Their latest release is The Line Up (Clean Feed, 2006).

“Like a well-oiled machine, ...

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The New School Standards Ensemble, Directed by Reggie Workman, Wed, April 30, 9PM, Free.

Source: The Cinarae Group
April 29, 2008

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Russ Nolan Appearing at the Kitano Friday & Saturday, May 2 & 3

Source: All About Jazz
April 28, 2008

WHO: Saxophonist/Composer Russ Nolan with: Kenny Werner (piano) Johannes Weidenmueller (bass) Ronen Itzik (drums)

WHEN: May 2nd & 3rd 8 & 10 PM

WHERE: The Kitano 66 Park Ave. (at E 38th St.) Tel: 212.885.7000 kitano.com

COST: $25 cover, $15 minimum

WHY: In Support & Celebration of With You In Mind

“From the opening seconds of 'Kilson's Groove' ...

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Creative Nation Music Celebrates Its Latest Releases During Boston's JazzWeek

Source: Improvised Communications
April 28, 2008

Creative Nation Music's three-night concert series at The Lily Pad begins this Wednesday. Each night will feature a local group with a new or forthcoming CD on the label. These concerts are part of JazzWeek, Boston's annual area-wide celebration of jazz and improvised music.

Wednesday, April 30th at 7:30 p.m. Eric Hofbauer & The Infrared Band Previewing music from its forthcoming CD, Myth Understanding Eric Hofbauer, guitar; Kelly Roberge, tenor sax; Michael Montgomery, bass; ...

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The New School Standards Ensemble, Directed by Reggie Workman, Wed, April 30, 9PM, Free.

Source: The Cinarae Group
April 28, 2008

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