Performance / Tour News

Harlem Speaks Features Bassist Earl May Thursday, August 23rd 6:30PM-8:30PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 22, 2007

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem 104 East 126th Street New York, NY 10035 212 348-8300

Harlem Speaks Features Bassist Earl May

Earl May, Bass August 23, 2007 6:30pm-8:30pm This series is free and open to the public.

Earl May began his career in 1949 in New York City, and honed his craft in places like Minton's Playhouse with musicians such as Lester Young and Mercer ...

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John Patitucci Trio at the Iridium Jazz Club Wednesday Through Sunday

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 22, 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

This Week At Iridium

August 22-26 John Patitucci Trio with Steve Cardenas, Antonio Sanchez

One of jazz's most visible bassists, John Patitucci got his professional start in the early 1980ss as a sideman with heavyweights such as Stan Getz and Freddie Hubbard. His first taste of international acclaim came with Chic Corea's Electric Band ...

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Jay Leonhardt Trio with Special Guest Ken Peplowski

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 21, 2007

FRIDAY & SAT AUGUST 24 & 25 THE KITANO HOTEL 66 Park Ave @ E.38 Street New York, N.Y. 212-885-7000

Presents the JAYLEONHART TRIO Jay Leonhart - Bass Wycliffe Gordon - Trombone Ted Rosenthal - Piano with Special Guest Ken Peplowski on Sax Friday August 24 only.

SETS AT 8:OO PM AND 10:00 PM RESERVATION ADVISED ...

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Gregory Porter the Songs of Nat King Cole at the Metropolitan Room Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 10:30:00 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 21, 2007

Gregory Porter discovered the music of Nat King Cole through his mother. At the age of five he wrote a song called “Once Upon A Time, I Had A Dreamboat" and recorded it onto a tape. When his mother returned home from work and heard it, she exclaimed in amazement “Boy, you sound like Nat King Cole." From that moment on, Gregory had a desire to know more about this man and his music.

Gregory's passion and commitment to expressing ...

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Matt Geraghty Project at Bowery Poetry Club, NYC - Tonight Aug. 21st 10PM

Source: All About Jazz
August 21, 2007

The Matt Geraghty Project, led by bassist and composer Matt Geraghty, is an ambitious modern musical effort revealing exciting and cutting-edge cross-cultural concepts. The global texture of the group is cultivated by Indian vocalist Satya Gummuluri who sings in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjab and Geraghty's compositions that blend jazz, rock, funk and music from Brazil, Spain, India and North Africa. Geraghty will be performing music from his 3rd CD 'Passport' which features 6-time grammy award winning drummer Paul Wertico from ...

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John Richmond QT with George Cables, Bill Moring, Steve Johns-Sweet Rhythm-Wed Sept 12

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 21, 2007

Tenor and soprano saxophonist John Richmond Quartet return engagement

Sweet Rhythm Wednesday September 12, 2007 Sets 8pm and 10pm

with: George Cables, piano Bill Moring, bass Steve Johns, drums

88 Seventh Avenue South (at Bleecker St) New York, NY 10014 (212) 255-3626

“Saxophonist John Richmond was one of the most promising young voices on his instrument when he emerged in the eighties playing with the bands ...

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Mychelle Colleary, David Budway, Mayra Casales, Essiet Essiet, Sylvia Cuenca @ The Metropolitan Room

Source: All About Jazz
August 21, 2007

Mychelle Colleary at The Metropolitan Room

Tuesdays, August 21st & 28th 9:30 pm @ The Metropolitan Room 34 West 22nd street (between 5th & 6th) Flatiron District, New York City 212-206-0440 Reservations Recommended $20 cover + 2 drink minimum

San Francisco transplant and 2007 MAC award nominee for Outstanding Jazz vocalist, Mychelle Colleary will spend Tuesdays in August at the Metropolitan Room exploring some new arrangements ...

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Second Movement & Drop Trio Touring Together in Fall of 2007

Source: All About Jazz
August 21, 2007

For six nights from September 27 to October 6, New York City funk- groove quintet Second Movement (www.secondmovement.com, www.myspace.com/secondmovementmusic) and Texas jazz-funk trio Drop Trio (www.droptrio.com, www.myspace.com/droptrio) will bring their groove-driven jazz-funk to six of the best venues in the East and Midwest.

Formed in 2003, Second Movement has emerged as an energetic and original voice within the jamband and jazz scenes. In addition to their showcase at this year's South by Southwest Music Festival, Second Movement has headlined festivals ...

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