Performance / Tour News

Ben Wolfe Quartet @ Smalls in NYC on 3/21-22/08

Source: Two for the Show Media
March 18, 2008

Ben Wolfe Quartet Friday, March 21 - Saturday, March 22 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM Ben Wolfe - bass Jimmy Greene - saxophone Luis Perdomo - piano Jerome Jennings - drums Smalls 183 West 10th St @ 7th avenue NYC 212-252-5091 smallsjazzclub.com $20 Ben Wolfe Biography: Bassist-composer-educator Ben Wolfe was born in Baltimore, Maryland, but grew up in Portland, Oregon. ...

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Susie Ibarra Trio at Firehouse 12 This Friday 3/21

Source: Improvised Communications
March 18, 2008

On Friday, March 21st, New Haven's Firehouse 12 will present acclaimed drummer/percussionist/composer Susie Ibarra and her working trio featuring violinist Jennifer Choi and pianist Angelica Sanchez (sitting in for Craig Taborn). The group, which has performed together since 2000, assimilates Ibarra's diverse musical influences, including Filipino folk traditions, chamber music and jazz, into its distinctive sound. This performance will feature new music as well as selections from her CDs, Songbird Suite and Folkloriko, on John Zorn's Tzadik label.

“Ibarra's ability ...

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Michael Weiss Trio Plays the Village Vanguard, April 1-6

Source: All About Jazz
March 18, 2008

After more than 25 years as a musicians' musician in the trenches of the New York jazz scene, pianist and composer Michael Weiss is finally getting a measure of the attention his talents so richly deserves. His quintet made a critically acclaimed debut at the Village Vanguard in 2006, followed by a successful return engagement at the club in 2007. Now Weiss is bringing a star-studded trio into the Vanguard with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Lewis Nash. The engagement ...

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Manhattan School of Music Presents the Harvie S Trio

Source: All About Jazz
March 17, 2008

WITH ENRIQUE HANEINE AND WILLIAM 'BEAVER' BAUSCH Thursday, March 27 at 7:30 PM In the School's The Alan M. and Joan Taub Ades Performance Space On Thursday, March 27 at 7:30 PM, Manhattan School of Music faculty member Harvie S performs with his trio in the school's Ades Performance Space. Producer, bandleader, composer, and educator Harvie S has performed with masters in jazz music and masters in Latin music including Stan Getz, Pat Methany, Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon, ...

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Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra at Symphony Space - NYC March 27th & 29th, 2008

Source: Two for the Show Media
March 17, 2008

Arturo O'Farrill and The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra are back at Symphony Space in New York City for two more big shows on March 27th and March 29th, 2008 @ 8:00 PM to present “Musica Nueva" and celebrate their new CD release “Song for Chico" on Zoho Records. Fresh off of the sold out performance in January, the ALJO explores the concept of groove (timba) as expressed throughout Latin America, including Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Argentina and even the rare ...

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Steve Weingart - Gigs - March/April 2008

Source: All About Jazz
March 17, 2008

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Avery Sharpe's Legends & Mentors Group Live at Cachaca in NYC on April 24th and 25th, 2008

Source: Two for the Show Media
March 16, 2008

The Avery Sharpe Group will be performing in celebration of his new release “Legends and Mentors" at Cachaca Jazz Club in NYC on Friday and Saturday April 25th and 26th, 2008. Set Times both nights will be 9:00PM and 11:00PM. Avery Sharpe's Legends and Mentors Group: Avery Sharpe - Bass John Blake - Violin Joe Ford - Sax Onaje Allan Gumbs - Piano Jeff “Tain" Watts - Drums Avery Sharpe's ...

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The Abby Whiteside Foundation Presents Jane Monheit and Michael Kanan at Weill Hall on April 22nd, 2008

Source: Two for the Show Media
March 16, 2008

The Abby Whiteside Foundation presents “The 2008 Piano Recital Series" at Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall featuring Vocalist Jane Monheit and pianist Michael Kanan on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 8:00 PM. This performance will include an opening set from long time Monheit pianist, Michael Kanan followed by a duo set of Michael Kanan and Jane Monheit together- In a rare acoustic setting, performing many classics from the American Songbook! Jane Monheit - Vocals Michael Kanan - Piano ...

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