Performance / Tour News

Pete Zimmer to Take Detour to Birthplace of Modern Jazz

Source: ASR Records - Publicity Division
September 10, 2007

Drummer Pete Zimmer, whose fine New York based quintet is currently touring the US will take a detour this weekend. Guitarist Avi Rothbard and Zimmer will have their turn at hosting the spirited jazz jam sessions at this National Historic Landmark - known by some as the birthplace of Modern Jazz. The sessions will take place Friday September 14th 4:30pm - 8:30pm and Sunday September 16th 1am -5am. These session, known the world over, have been going on since the ...

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Jacqui Naylor to Perform at Blue Note on September 25 and 26

Source: Impress Media - Jennifer Niederhoffer
September 10, 2007

Vocalist/songwriter showcases trademark “acoustic smashing" technique with songs from current album and a preview of tunes from upcoming holiday release

Vocalist and songwriter JACQUI NAYLOR will perform at the Blue Note, 131 West Third Street, on Tuesday, September 25 and Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 8pm and 10:30pm. Tickets are $20 at a table, $10 at the bar. For more information, visit www.bluenote.net. At this performance, Naylor will sing the music from her acclaimed album, The Color Five, as well ...

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Jacqui Naylor to Perform at Herbst Theatre on November 3

Source: Impress Media - Jennifer Niederhoffer
September 10, 2007

Vocalist/songwriter showcases trademark “acoustic smashing" technique at special SF Jazz Festival show

Vocalist and songwriter JACQUI NAYLOR will perform as part of the 25th Anniversay San Francisco Jazz Festival at Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 8pm. Tickets range from $20-$58. For more information, visit www.sfjazz.org. At this performance, San Francisco native Naylor will sing the music from her acclaimed album, The Color Five, as well as select songs from her previous four recordings. ...

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Steve Weingart Announces New Jazz/Funk Band and Show at La Ve Lee on September 13

Source: All About Jazz
September 9, 2007

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The Uwe Petersen Trio Live in South Orange, NJ - September 9

Source: All About Jazz
September 9, 2007

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Francisco Mela: A Jazz Drummer Who Says Cuba, S; Salsa, No

Source: All About Jazz
September 8, 2007

Since Cuban musicians, and drummers in particular, have played such a strong and complicated role in jazz's history, the Cuban drummer Francisco Mela's new quintet seems almost unfairly significant from the start. Truthfully, it's still undercooked. It would need a few months of touring to sound more fluid than it did on Wednesday night at the Blue Note, and who knows whether that's possible? (He's also the drummer in Joe Lovano's quartet, and the foreseeable future looks busy.) Mr. Mela ...

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Reggie Workman's Sculptured Sounds Presents @ Twins Features the Rashied Ali Quintet, Sept. 7 & 8

Source: The Cinarae Group
September 8, 2007

"The Coltrane/Ali association “began a musical odyssey whose reverberations are still felt in music today." --Bigmagic.com

“Rashied Ali turned the drum kit into a multi-rhythmic, polytonal propellant, helping fuel Coltrane's flights of free jazz fancy." And the beat goes on! A student of Philly Joe Jones and Blakey admirer, Rashied Ali developed the style known as “free jazz drumming." He has performed and recorded with such kindred free spirits as Archie Shepp, Paul Bley, Albert Ayler, Gary Bartz with his ...

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Tuesdays on the Terrace: Corey Wilkes Trio

Source: All About Jazz
September 7, 2007

Tuesdays on the Terrace presents another inspiring season of free evening jazz concerts on the MCA's Terrace and Sculpture Garden. Hosted by local radio personalities, visitors are invited to enjoy cocktails and “lawn boxes" with cheese, crackers, and fruit or full dinner while listening to Chicago's finest jazz musicians. Dinner reservations at Puck's are recommended, call 312.397.4034. In case of rain, the event takes place in Puck's. Tuesdays on the Terrace: Corey Wilkes Trio Tuesday, September 25

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