Performance / Tour News

Billy Martin of Medeski Martin & Wood Schedules Percussion Duets Tour with Grant Calvin Weston

Source: Allegro Media
November 5, 2007

Billy Martin / G. Calvin Weston Duo Billy Martin: drums and percussion G. Calvin Weston: drums, percussion, trumpet and vocals

Billy Martin and G. Calvin Weston met in 1988 during a rehearsal with John Lurie's legendary “downtown" band the Lounge Lizards (NYC). That day sealed the percussive rhythm section for the Lounge Lizards and the great-but-short-lived avant garde trio, The John Lurie National Orchestra. They toured Europe and Japan as well as some historic performances in ...

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Michael Weiss Trio Performs at the Village Vanguard November 9, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
November 5, 2007

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Chris Crocco Duo in Hell's Kitchen - Every Tuesday!

Source: All About Jazz
November 4, 2007

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November and December at the Drum Room in Kansas City

Source: ASR Records - Publicity Division
November 3, 2007

The Drum Room Calendar : November and December 2007 11.03.07 :: Featured Artist: CHRIS BURNETT 11.09.07 :: SKIP HAWKINS 11.10.07 :: Featured Artist: EVERETTE DEVAN 11.16.07 :: MAX GROOVE 11.17.07 :: BALD HEADED ANDY'S 11.23.07 :: DJ SWEENEY 11.24.07 :: ANNA LEE AND THE LUCKY SO AND SO's 11.30.07 :: GRAND MARQUIS 12.01.07 :: Featured Artist: CHRIS BURNETT ...

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Cornelia Street Cafe November 2-4 Music Schedule

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 2, 2007

CORNELIA STREET CAFE 29 Cornelia Street, NYC, New York 212-989-9319 between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village 1 Subway to Sheridan Square; A, C, E, B, D, V, F to West 4th St. Friday, Nov 02 @9:00PM THE BARRY ALTSCHUL BAND Barry Altschul, drums; Paul Smoker, trumpet; Haynes Greenfield, alto saxophone; Ed Schuller, bass COVER: $12 Saturday, Nov 03 @9:00PM & 10:30PM GNU VOX SPECIAL: ...

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From Cape Town to Midtown: Jazz and the African Diaspora

Source: All About Jazz
November 2, 2007

New York and South Africa unite as Bronx-based pianist Onaje Allan Gumbs and South African pianist Hotep Idris Galeta pair up for three unique duo concerts December 13-15 at Shutters Cafe, melding the American and South African jazz traditions in a one-of-a-kind series.

On Thursday, December 13, the two pianists perform together without accompaniment, presenting their own highly original compositions. On Friday, December 14, the legendary South African jazz vocalist Sathima Bea Benjamin joins the two pianists, performing an elegant ...

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Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights Presents Keepers of the Flame Thursday, November 15th 8PM at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center

Source: All About Jazz
November 1, 2007

JACK KLEINSINGER Presents Highlights In JAZZ New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2007 - 8 PM Keepers of the Flame Featuring Carol Sloane Bill Charlap Norman Simmons Victor Lin Trio Jack Kleinsinger is pleased to present 'Keepers of the Flame' Thursday, November 15th 8PM at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center. Carol Sloane Singer Carol Sloane started singing professionally ...

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Steve Wilson: Band Leader, Sideman, Educator, Historian, "Jazz Master"

Source: Seth Cohen PR
November 1, 2007

A Seasoned Veteran, with the Vitality of a Newcomer Steve Wilson Wears Many Hats, all with Modesty: Band Leader, Sideman, Educator, Historian, “Jazz Master" Interview Runs in November DownBeat Back in 1996, The New York Times described Steve Wilson as “perhaps the quintessential sideman: modest, flexible, congenial and much in demand." In the 11 years since, Steve Wilson has simultaneously embraced and eclipsed the moniker, finally reaching the point in his career where one title simply can't tell the full ...

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