Performance / Tour News

Odean Pope Saxophone Choir at Caramoor Jazz Festival, Saturday, August 4 + Odean Pope Trio: At the Philadelphia, PA Jazz Series Friday, August 3

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

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JD Walter & Jean-Michel Pilc Duo Friday August 3rd at the the Jazz Gallery 9 & 10:30 P.M.

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

The Jazz Gallery An International Jazz Cultural Center 290 Hudson Street New York, NY 10013 Tel: 212-242-1063 Friday August 3rd 2007 Friday, August 3rd: 9 & 10:30 p.m. ($15) JD Walter & Jean-Michel Pilc Duo JD Walter is one of the most compelling and original male jazz vocalists on the scene. Pianist Jean-Michel Pilc is “a physical and densely harmonic player, a splashy stunner who also has a ...

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Livewired Presents Sun Ra Impossible Space Circus at Knitting Factory Old Office Sunday, August 5th 7PM

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

SUN RA IMPOSSIBLE SPACE CIRCUS Showcasing & honoring compositions from the Arkives - THIS SUNDAY at Knitting Factory, NYC LiveWired Presents SUNDAY, AUGUST 5TH, 2007 SUN RA IMPOSSIBLE SPACE CIRCUS 7PM KNITTING FACTORY OLD OFFICE 74 Leonard Street, NYC 212.219.3006 $11 advance/ $15 door 7:15pm: Screening of ultra-rare 1968 film 'Spaceways' by Ed English featuring extensive footage of Sun Ra house at 48 East 3rd Street in New York, plus Arkestra appearance ...

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D.D. Jackson at Mec/Jazzy Jazz Festival in Rare Organ Appearance

Source: All About Jazz
August 2, 2007

Canadian-born, New York-based jazz pianist/composer D.D. Jackson will make a rare New York City appearance playing organ in a free outdoor performance as part of the Medgar Evers College (CUNY)/Jazzy Jazz Festival series. The concert takes place on Friday, August 3rd, 2007 at 1650 Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, with sets at 6:30 and 8:30 pm. Joining him in his trio will be special guest Christian Howes on electric violin/bass, and longtime AACM member Reggie Nicholson on drums. Material on the ...

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CIUT FM Live Remote Broadcast of Ernest Ranglin and Kathy Brown August 5

Source: All About Jazz
August 2, 2007

We love summer because it means we get to do more live remote broadcasts! We're getting in the van and heading to these amazing events, and we'll be bringing them directly to you! Ernest Ranglin and Kathy Brown Sunday August 5, 1:00pm - 6:00pm CIUT is thrilled to broadcast performances by two of Jamaica's most celebrated artists live from the Harbourfront Centre Stage, performing as part of Island Soul, a Caribbean-inspired extravaganza featuring Calypso and Reggae legends. A ...

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Brown Indian Band Lounges Around

Source: All About Jazz
August 2, 2007

Lotus Cafe regulars consider the Brown Indian Band part of the furniture--even though they haven't been playing here that long. Maybe it's because the guys are propped up on couches at the JW Marriott hotel's lobby. And no, they don't play lounge music; their sound is a unique fusion of jazz and Indian classical styles. “We always wanted to create and showcase our own music," says bandleader and bassplayer Colin D'Cruz, who with their manager Ravi Nayar, dreamt up this ...

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Kendra Shank Quintet w/Billy Drewes @ Jazz Standard, August 14

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 1, 2007

"...effervescence...depth...integrity..." -Nate Chinen, NEW YORK TIMES

KENDRA SHANK QUINTET Returns To THE JAZZ STANDARD Tuesday, August 14 ~ 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM

Kendra Shank voice/kalimba ~ Billy Drewes saxophones Frank Kimbrough piano ~ Dean Johnson bass ~ Tony Moreno drums

116 East 27th Street, New York City (between Park & Lexington) $20 Admission, No Minimum 212-576-2232

On August 14, The Kendra Shank Quintet returns to The Jazz Standard where their March CD release concert brought the house ...

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Emme Kemp Ensemble - Tribute to Phyl Garland - Jazz Mobile - Grants Tomb

Source: All About Jazz
August 1, 2007

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