Performance / Tour News

"Broadway Swings" Sundays at 7 PM at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 9, 2007

BARRY LEVITT Presents “Broadway Swings" At the IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 Sundays at 7pm- $20.00 Cover, $15 Minimum: Legendary Broadway performers performing Broadway material in a casual jazz setting. A one hour performance with the Barry Levitt Trio. JUNE 10th: EUGENE FLEMING JUNE 17th: TBA June 24: BJ CROSBY July ...

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Julio Santillan Trio at the Blue Note in New York

Source: All About Jazz
June 8, 2007

"Passion in music is always good; passion shaped by elegant concepts is even better. Argentinean native Julio Santilln leading this trio's compelling blend of classic guitar, argentinean folk and jazz, is even better." --The Village Voice featuring: JULIO A. SANTILLAN: guitar / compositions / voice SATOSHI TAKEISHI: percussion NUNO ANTUNES: clarinet special guest: RAUL JAURENA: bandoneon Sunday, JULY 1, 12:30 & 2:30pm BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB 131 W. 3rd St. ...

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Carl Allen and Rodney Whitaker CD Release Party Monday, June 11th at Sweet Rhythm

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 8, 2007

COME OUT AND CELEBRATE THE MACK AVENUE RELEASE OF CARL ALLEN AND RODNEY WHITAKER MONDAY, JUNE 11TH SWEET RHYTHM 88 7TH AVENUE SOUTH NEW YORK, NY (212) 255-3626 SET TIMES: 8 & 10 PM

CARL ALLEN - DRUMS RODNEY WHITAKER - BASS GEORGE COLLIGAN - PIANO STEVE WILSON - SAXOPHONES RODNEY JONES - GUITAR

“They've created ...

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Freddie Cole Featuring. Houston Person June 7-10 at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 8, 2007

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/

Note: New Set Times Effective Immediately 8:00 & 10:00PM, Fri. & Sat. Late Nite Sets AT MIDNIGHT

JUNE 7-10 FREDDIE COLE FEATURING HOUSTON PERSON

“Freddy has an impeccable sense of swing ... he is, overall, the most maturely expressive male jazz singer of his generation, if not the best alive" --The ...

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Saxophonists Frank Tiberi/Larry McKenna/John Nugent/Mike Brignola at Chris Jazz Cafe on June 8, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
June 8, 2007

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Monterey Jazz Festival Announces 2007 Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, Tour to NYC and Paris

Source: Monterey Jazz Festival
June 8, 2007

Monterey, California--The Monterey Jazz Festival is proud to announce members of its 2007 Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, the Festival's internationally-renowned high school all-star big band. Created as a part of the Monterey Jazz Festival's continuing commitment to jazz education, the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra includes the most talented high school jazz students from all parts of the United States.

The Next Generation Jazz Orchestra (formerly known as the MJF High School All-Star Big Band from 1971-2004) nurtures the future generation ...

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Sumi Tonooka with Rufus Reid Quintet at the Lincoln Center June 18

Source: All About Jazz
June 8, 2007

ASR Records Recording Artist Sumi Tonooka will perform two sets for a Special Monday Presentation at the Lincoln Center on June 18th as pianist with the Rufus Reid Quintet. The sets start at 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm respectively.

Noted jazz critic Francis Davis, one of the first to recognize her as an extraordinary talent, placed Sumi Tonooka “among the best of today's young pianists." During a career now spanning more than 20 years, Sumi Tonooka has been surprising and ...

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Ari Brown Quartet with Special Guest Pete Cosey: Upcoming Delmark DVD/CD Recording

Source: All About Jazz
June 7, 2007

Local unsung heroes of Chicago jazz and blues unite for a special Green Mill engagement for future Delmark DVD/CD! JUNE 22, 23, 2007 ARI BROWN Quartet with very special guest, PETE COSEY (June 23rd only) Live at the Green Mill, Friday, June 22nd and Saturday, June 23rd (Cosey only on 23rd) Some exciting news just confirmed, Delmark's next recording for future DVD/CD will be the Ari Brown Quartet - Kirk Brown (piano), Yosef Ben Israel (Bass), and Avreeyal Ra (drums). ...

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