Performance / Tour News

Piramuz Carol Concert in Pluckley, Kent on Sunday December 16th

Source: All About Jazz
December 11, 2007

PIRAMUZ will be serving large portions of festive cheer at The Dering Arms, Pluckley, Kent, this Sunday 16 December 2007. Always searching for that elusive fourth chord, the buzz surrounding Piramuz is not merely the noise emanating from guitarist's Alex Schatunowski's amplification. With a substantial appreciation from the local farms, queues are expected in the other bar for the fine ales on offer at The Dering Arms. Piramuz drummer John Roberts said “I love carols. But I wouldn't say no ...

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Firehouse 12 to Present the Angelica Sanchez Quintet December 14th

Source: Improvised Communications
December 11, 2007

On Friday, December 14th, New Haven's Firehouse 12 will conclude its 2007 Fall Jazz Series with a two-set performance by the Angelica Sanchez Quintet. Built around the core collaboration between New York-based pianist/composer Angelica Sanchez and French guitarist Marc Ducret, this project is supported by a Chamber Music America French/American Jazz Exchange Grant. The group, which also features saxophonist Tony Malaby, bassist Drew Gress and drummer Tom Rainey, will stop in New Haven as part of a week-long tour of ...

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Randy Sandke and Dick Hyman Thursday, December 12th 8PM at Bargemusic

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
December 10, 2007

THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ SERIES AT BARGEMUSIC Located at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, Bargemusic began its Thursday night JAZZ Series starting in June 2007. Please find the September schedule below with more performances to come! Imagine a truly unique New York City location with charm, history and spectacular water views. A location that will delight even the most sophisticated socialite or businessperson. And envision this against the magnificent backdrop of the New York City skyline. The venue is Bargemusic, ...

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Hendrik Meurkens CD Release "Sambatropolis" Wed, Jan. 30th at Kitano2 Sets - 8:00PM & 10:00 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
December 10, 2007

HENDRIK MEURKENS CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF HIS NEW ZOHO CD “SAMBATROPOLIS" WED, JAN. 30TH At Kitano 66 Park Avenue (at 38th St.) New York, NY 212-885-7119 NO COVER $$15 MIN./SET 2 SETS - 8:00PM & 10:00PM Rodrigo Ursaia: tenor sax (tracks 1, 2, 4 - 6, 9), flute (tracks 3 & 7)Jed Levy: tenor sax (tracks 1, 5, 8, 10, 11) , flute (track 2) Helio ...

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Judith Insell-Joe Fonda Duo the Player's Theater 1st Annual Arts Festival Sunday, December 16th 1 Set: 4PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
December 10, 2007

Judith Insell - Joe Fonda Duo Viola - Bass A unique jazz duo that explores the rich timbres and harmonic possibilities of two string instruments, through original compositions and lesser-known jazz standards. Performing Selections from the upcoming debut CD: Dark wood Explorations Sunday, December 16, 2007 1 Set: 4pm The Player's Theater 1st Annual Arts Festival ...

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Composers Collaborative (Mon) William Zinsser (Wed 6PM) Ron McClure QT (Wed 8:30PM) Gnu Vox (Thu) & More This Week at Cornelia Street Cafe

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
December 10, 2007

Mon Dec 10, 8:30PM COMPOSERS COLLABORATIVE: SERIAL UNDERGROUND Guy Klucevsek, accordion/voice;Rima Fand, violin;Michael Lowenstern, bass clarinet;Barbara Merjan, percussion;Eileen Mack, clarinet/voice;Jody Redhage, cello/voice;Jonathan Shapiro, vibraphone

Jerome Kitzke & friends - Guy Klucevsek (accordion/vox), Rima Fand (violin), Michael Lowenstern (bass clarinet), and Barbara Merjan (percussion) - perform Kitzke's music with the composer at the piano and vocalizing. Program includes: Breath and Bone (1996) for accordion and vox, She Left in the Crow-Black Night (2003) for bass clarinet, The ...

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Les Paul (Mon) Mingus Legacy (Tues) Ed Palermo Big Band (Wed) Freddie Hubbard and the New Jazz Composers Octet (Thu-Sun) at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
December 10, 2007

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 Sets At 8:30 & 10:30PM Les Paul Sets Remain at 8:00 & 10:00PM Effective immediately, minimums are $10/person/set for all shows except Les Paul - $15 mins.

EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS TRIO JOHN COLIANNI - PIANO - LOU PALLO - GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT - BASS

EVERY TUESDAY MINGUS ...

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Brian Culbertson - A Soulful Christmas - December 20 - Paramount Theatre Seattle

Source: Impress Media - Jennifer Niederhoffer
December 10, 2007

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS GERALD ALBRIGHT, HOWARD HEWETT, AND NICK COLIONNE HITS SEATTLE'S PARAMOUNT THEATRE ON DECEMBER 20

Contemporary jazz favorite Brian Culbertson will bring his holiday show to The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine Street, Seattle, on Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $42 and $52 and are available from Ticketmaster. For more information call (206) 467-5510. Presented by AirTran Airways, BRIAN CULBERTSON'S A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS features an all-star cast consisting of saxman Gerald Albright, vocalist Howard Hewett, and ...

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