Performance / Tour News

Edmar Castaneda Quartet at Twins in D.C. Aug. 31-Sept. 1

Source: The Cinarae Group
August 29, 2007

A jazz harpist of imposing talent, Edmar Castaneda transforms the harp into a lead instrument to phenomenal effect. He has performed with such varied jazz stars as Paquito D'Rivera, John Scofield, Pablo Zinger, Dave Samuels, Trio De Paz, Giovani Hidalgo , Lila Downs, Janis Siegel, The Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band. Castaneda's style is fascinatingly percussive, producing cross-rhythms like a drummer, while picking, smashing chordal flourishes like a flamenco guitarist and collating bebop and Colombian music, he is practically ...

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Annie Ross at the Metropolitan Room Tuesday, August 28th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 28, 2007

Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her run of Tuesdays at the Metropolitan Room at Gotham New York's newest and best music room

34 West 22nd St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.) New York City Reservations (212)206-0440

Next Appearance August 28th @ 7:00 PM And Continuing Every Tuesday in August and September

With Tardo Hammer - Piano Neal Miner - Bass Tony Jefferson ...

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Wade Barnes and the Bottom Line at Fat Cat August 31, 10PM-1am

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 28, 2007

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Latin Jazz in DC! Reggie Workman's Sculptured Sounds Presents @ Twins Features the Edmar Castaneda Quartet, Fri., Aug. 31 & Sat., Sept.1, 8 & 10PM

Source: The Cinarae Group
August 28, 2007

A jazz harpist of imposing talent, Edmar Castaneda transforms the harp into a lead instrument to phenomenal effect. He has performed with such varied jazz stars as Paquito D'Rivera, John Scofield, Pablo Zinger, Dave Samuels, Trio De Paz, Giovani Hidalgo , Lila Downs, Janis Siegel, The Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band. Castaneda's style is fascinatingly percussive, producing cross-rhythms like a drummer, while picking, smashing chordal flourishes like a flamenco guitarist and collating bebop and Colombian music, he is practically ...

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William Carn Quintet Fall 2007 Canadian Tour (September 20-October 3/October 25-28)

Source: All About Jazz
August 28, 2007

Toronto based trombonist, leader, and composer William Carn is excited to announce the William Carn Quintet's (WCQ) Canadian Tour this fall to promote and support the group's second release, Lessons Learned. With the generous assistance of the Canada Council of the Arts, this 12 city Canadian Tour will see the WCQ start their tour in Toronto and go on to visit cities across Canada. The tour will launch on Thursday September 20 at the Court House Jazz Club in Toronto. ...

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Piano Trios at Cornelia Street Cafe this Week

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 28, 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.

Piano Trios at Cornelia Street Cafe

Tuesday August 28 8:30PM RANDY INGRAM TRIO (Randy Ingram, piano; Joe Martin, bass; Mark Ferber, drums)

Wednesday August 29 8:30PM SAMEER RAMCHANDRAN TRIO (Sameer ...

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Hans Glawischnig (Mon) George Cables (Tue) Samba Jazz (Wed) E.J Strickland (Thu) Boris Kozlov (Fri-Sat) This Week at Cachaa

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 28, 2007

Cachaa 35 West 8th St (bet. 5th & 6th Aves.) NYC * tel 212-388-9099 sets at 9,11 & 1am * $10 cover, $15 min. Menus from selected restaurants available New York City's Newest Jazz Hang In The Heart of Greenwich Village This Week At Cachaca Tue. 28 George Cables Solo Piano Produced by Jill Newman Sets at 11pm & 1am There will ...

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Les Paul (Mon) Mingus Big Band (Tues) Vince Giordano (Wed) Trio 3 (Thu-Fri) Mode for Joe (Sat-Sun) at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 28, 2007

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 Sets At 8:00 & 10:00PM Effective immediately, minimums are $10/person/set for all show except Les Paul - $15 mins. EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS TRIO JOHN COLIANNI - PIANO - LOU PALLO - GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT - BASS EVERY TUESDAY MINGUS LEGACY Sets at 8:00 & 10:00PM Wed., August ...

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