Performance / Tour News

Blessing of Musicians and Their Instruments Jazz Vespers January 20, 2008 at 5:00 P.M. St. Peter's Church

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 9, 2008

Blessing of Musicians and their Instruments Jazz Vespers January 20, 2008 at 5:00 P.M. Everyone is welcome to attend this very special candlelight liturgy. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and receive a blessing. The Erica vonKleist Group will lead the music. This service will be followed immediately by a Jazz Memorial for baritone saxophonist, Cecil Payne. SAINT PETER'S CHURCH Lexington Avenue at 54th Street New York City 212-935-2200 ...

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The Cindy Blackman Quartet Live at the Jazz Standard/NYC on January 21st, 2008

Source: Two for the Show Media
January 9, 2008

Drummer, Bandleader, & Recording Artist, Cindy Blackman will be performing with her Quartet at The Jazz Standard in New York on January 21st, 2008 in celebration of her latest release Music for the New Millennium. Set Times are 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM Cindy Blackman Quartet Cindy Blackman - drums JD Allen - saxophone Carlton Holmes - keyboard George Mitchell - bass LISTINGS INFORMATION: CINDY BLACKMAN QUARTET Jazz Standard - 116 East ...

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Pat Martino Quartet at the Sellersville Theater on February 2, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
January 9, 2008

Saturday, February 2, 2008 8:00pm - $35.00

One of the most original of the jazz-based guitarists to emerge in the '60s, Philadelphia's own Pat Martino has been recognized as one of the most exciting virtuosos in jazz. Pat is known for his distinctive, fat sound and gut-wrenching performances and fully embodies thoughtful energy & soul. Musicians flock to his door for lessons, and he offers not only the benefits of his musical knowledge, but also the philosophical insights ...

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Judi Silvano's Women's Work Quartet Wednesday, January 9th Sets 8 PM & 10 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 8, 2008

Wednesday, January 9, 2008 Judi Silvano's WOMEN'S WORK QUARTET featuring pianist Janice Friedman, bassist Jennifer Vincent drummer Bernice “Boom Boom" Brooks Special Guest Joe Lovano Kitano Jazz Room in the Kitano Hotel 66 Park Avenue (at 38th Street) 212-885-7119 Mezzanine Bar Sets 8 PM & 10 PM No Cover / $15 Min. Silvano leads a vibrant all-female ensemble, in a repertoire including neglected gems ...

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Tamela D'Amico Tickets on Sale Now for February Dates at Metropolitan Room in NYC

Source: Blitz Media
January 8, 2008

Tickets are on sale now to see Jazz artist Tamela D'Amico celebrate her New York City debut at the Metropolitan Room in New York City of her self-titled jazz CD release: The Tamela D'Amico Album. Peter Krause, most noted for his character of Nate on HBO's “Six Feet Under" and now starring in ABC's “Dirty Sexy Money," has executive produced the album which has received rave reviews. The Tamela D'Amico Album showcases the multi-talented artist who also happens to be ...

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"Art After Five" Warms up the Winter Nights with a Red-Hot Lineup of Jazz and World Music Performers

Source: All About Jazz
January 8, 2008

There may be no better way to beat the winter blues than to catch a live performance at the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Art After 5, where the blues is jazz and the scope is international. The winter 2008 program schedule includes acclaimed favorite performers as well as innovative emerging artists. Each Friday evening the Great Stair Hall becomes a lively cabaret, with table service, cocktails, elegant caf-style appetizers, and desserts. This season Art After 5 is proud to present ...

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Rob Scheps Winter Tour 2008

Source: All About Jazz
January 8, 2008

Friday January 11 - Brooklyn, NY; Jalopy Theatre 9pm 12 Friday January 18 - Peekskill, NY; Susan's Restaurant 9pm - 12 Sat/Sun/Mon/ January 26 - 28 - Portland, OR; Oregon Symphony at Schnitzer Hall Tuesday January 29 - Salem, OR; Oregon Symphony At Willamette University Saturday February 9 - Portland, OR. with Eartha Kitt, Or. Symphony- Schnitzer Hall Friday Feb. 15 - Seattle, WA; Rob Scheps/Hadley Caliman Tenor Summit 5tet At Tula's. 8:30pm - 12:30am Sunday Feb. 17 - Portland, ...

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Karen Oberlin the Wizard of Words Yip Harburg' S Songs of Wit & Wisdom at the Metropolitan Room January 13th, 20th & 27th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 8, 2008

KAREN OBERLIN in THE WIZARD OF WORDS Yip Harburg's Songs of Wit & Wisdom THREE SUNDAYS IN JANUARY at 9:30pm January 13th, 20th & 27th Tedd Firth, Musical Director Sean Smith, Bass The Metropolitan Room at Gotham 34 West 22nd St. (Between 5th & 6th Aves), NYC Reservations: 212-206-0440 $20 Cover / 2-Beverage Minimum E. Y. “Yip" Harburg was an artist of extraordinary personal ...

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