Performance / Tour News

Jef Lee Johnson and Rob Reddy Trio at Jalopy Theater in Brooklyn May

Source: Improvised Communications
May 23, 2007

25On Friday, May 25th at 9:00 p.m., the Reddy Music Concert Series will present The Jef Lee Johnson Group and the Rob Reddy Trio at Brooklyn's Jalopy Theater. This will be the second event presented by this new monthly series, which is curated by saxophonist/ composer Rob Reddy as an extension of his label, Reddy Music.

Philadelphia-based guitarist/composer Jef Lee Johnson has appeared on more than 115 recordings, working with everyone from Billy Joel to The Roots to Ronald Shannon ...

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Motion Trio at Joe's Pub in NYC on Saturday, June 2, 9:30 PM

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

ONE OF POLAND'S MOST INNOVATIVE BANDS MOTION TRIO AT JOE'S PUB - AS PART OF THEIR US TOUR New York -- The Polish Cultural Institute brings Motion Trio, the internationally acclaimed innovative accordion trio, back to the US with a concert at Joe's Pub on Saturday, June 2 at 9:30 PM. The concert, which promises to be an inspiring and unforgettable performance, is part of Motion Trio's U.S. tour, which is presented by the Polish Cultural ...

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Jazz at Flushing Town Hall: Intimate Jazz Concerts

Source: All About Jazz
May 22, 2007

Date: Friday, June 1st at 8pm Event: Intimate Jazz: The Bill Jacobs Ensemble Info: Vibraphonist Bill Jacobs brings his band to Flushing Town Hall. Afro-Cuban jazz at its most vibrant! Tickets: $15/$12 for members Date: Saturday, June 2nd at 1pm Event: Queens Jazz Trail Tour Tickets: $35/$25 for members Date: Friday, June 1st, 8pm & Saturday, June 2nd at 1pm Event: Jazz by Day and Night! ...

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Larry Harlow Latin Jazz Orchestra + Alex Torres Latin Jazz Orchestra at Sugarloaf Music Latin Jazz Festival Friday, June 1 & Saturday, June 2 8PM

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

Hudson Valley's Premiere Latin Jazz Festival Dance to your Hearts content! Large Dance Floor Presented by Sugarloaf Music Larry Harlow's and the Latin Jazz Orchestra Friday, June 1, 2007 8:00 pm & Alex Torres and the Latin Jazz Orchestra Saturday, June 2, 2007 8:00 pm The Pavilion at the Lycian Centre 1351 Kings Highway, Sugar Loaf, NY Admission: ...

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Fusion Jazz Guitarist Nils Announces Extensive National Tour

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
May 22, 2007

Fusion Jazz Guitarist Nils Chart Climber Announces National Tour Los Angeles - Guitarist NILS has emerged on the jazz scene like few if any acts in recent history, with his 2005 #1 release “PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY". The title track from this album topped the charts for seven weeks and became the #1 Smooth Jazz Song of 2005 on Radio & Records Year End Charts. As a Top 10 Radio and Records Artist of 2006, Nils' made #4 on ...

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Frenette/Graham/McWain/Dotson & Sven Trio @ The Music Workshop 5/28

Source: All About Jazz
May 22, 2007

Artists-at-Large presents:

Frenette/Graham/McWain/Dotson Sven Trio

Frenette/Graham/McWain and the Sven Trio perform Monday, May 28 at 8:30pm, as part of the “Music Workshop" series at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge (15 Dana Ave, Hyde Park, MA; 617-276-3223; http:// themusicworkshop.blogspot.com). A $7 dollar donation is suggested.

Frenette/Graham/McWain:

Kevin Frenette - guitar Forbes Graham - trumpet Andy McWain - piano Adam Dotson - euphonium

Sven Trio:

Jameson Swanagon - guitar Giacomo Merega ...

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Annie Ross Continues Her Run of Tuesday's at the Metropolitan Room Every Tuesday in May

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

Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her run of Tuesday's 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 May 22 @ 7:00 PM And Continuing Every Tuesday in May (Note: Tuesday, May 15 Annie Will Not Appear) Tardo Hammer - Piano Neal ...

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Alexander-Ephron-Holmes-Vilnai Quartet Debut - May 30th

Source: All About Jazz
May 21, 2007

A new quartet featuring a collaboration by drummer Aaron Alexander, bassist Fima Ephron, trumpet player Ben Holmes and guitarist Jay Vilnai will make its debut performance on Wednesday, May 30th at the Tea Lounge, 837 Union St., Park Slope, Brooklyn, at 9:30pm. The quartet brings together four musicians active in New York's Balkan, Klezmer and jazz scenes, that have worked and led a variety of ensembles such as Slavic Soul Party, Paradox Trio, Midrash Mish Mosh, Hassidic New Wave, Vampire ...

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