Performance / Tour News

Michael Musillami Trio with Mark Feldman: Live Dates and New CD

Source: Improvised Communications
April 25, 2007

Guitarist Michael Musillami and his longstanding trio, featuring bassist Joe Fonda and drummer George Schuller, will perform two live dates in the Northeast in early May with special guest, violinist Mark Feldman. The quartet will perform May 2nd at Brooklyn's Barbes and May 3rd at Lakeville, Connecticut's Hotchkiss School before entering the studio on May 6th to record a new CD. Feldman will appear on every track of the forthcoming CD, which will feature new Musillami originals written specifically for ...

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Avishai Cohen-Live at Hothouse in Chicago Monday, April 30

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
April 25, 2007

In Celebration of His First-Ever Live CD/DVD: As Is ... Live At The Blue Note (Half Note Records/RazDaz Recordz in stores on April 24)

This concert, part of the U.S. Tour Celebrating this CD/DVD release, introduces to the States Avishai Cohen's phenomenal new pianist Shai Maestro, from Jerusalem

“He's a genius musician ... a great composer with a really solid vision of the music he wants to make. Working with him has been very refreshing."--Chick Corea

On April 17, 2007 ...

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Mingus Dynasty Tuesday, April 24th Sets at 8:30 & 10:30PM at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
April 24, 2007

Mingus Dynasty Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Sets at 8:30 & 10:30PM IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 MINGUS DYNASTY Tuesday, February 27, 2007 Trombone Ku-umba Frank Lacy Alto saxophone Craig Handy Tenor Saxophone Wayne Escoffery Bass Boris Kozlov Piano George Colligan Drums Johnathan Blake The 7-piece Mingus Dynasty, ...

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The Jazz on Vinyl Project is Born

Source: All About Jazz
April 24, 2007

The project was born as a collaboration between The Vinyl Gibbon & Sarai Jazz. Bringing together an eclectic fusion of piano, synthesizers and percussion, with the warm nostalgic voice of Sarai. The music for the Jazz on Vinyl Project is composed and recorded in Brighton, England at The Vinyl Gibbons studio, then prepared for vinyl pressing by silencing parts that will be played in the live performance. Tracks are added for vocal harmonies, brass sections and percussion, with space for ...

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Peg Delaney Jazz Pianist / Music Professor to Perform for RI Chorale & Orchestra Gala

Source: All About Jazz
April 24, 2007

New York Jazz Artist tapped for RI Civic Chorale & Orchestra 50th Anniversary East Providence, Rhode Island--The Peg Delaney Trio of Troy, New York has been chosen to perform at the Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra's 50th Anniversary Cocktail/Dinner/Dance Event to be held at the Squantum Association on Saturday evening, April 28th. Peg Delaney, an accomplished Jazz pianist has been awarded the Swingtime Lifetime Achievement Award as a pianist and educator. She was also professor of music at Saratoga's ...

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Roswell Rudd and David Oquendo Harlem in the Himalayas at the Rubin Museum of Art Friday, April 27

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
April 24, 2007

RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART & THE JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM PRESENT A jazz concert

FRIDAY, APRIL 27 7:00 PM

HARLEM IN THE HIMALAYAS $15 IN ADVANCE; $20 DAY OF THE EVENT Roswell Rudd and David Oquendo

Roswell Rudd, trombone, and David Oquendo, electric and acoustic guitar, team up on some of their personal favorites as well as some originals and songs rooted in the Afro-Cuban tradition.

RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART 150 WEST ...

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Fiddlin' Jazz at Philadelphia's Independence Seaport Museum on May 12, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
April 24, 2007

Musicopia, formerly known as Strings for Schools, announces an innovative collaboration between the Appalachia Waltz Trio featuring virtuoso fiddler Mark O'Connor and an ensemble led by jazz violinist John Blake, Jr. Through a hands-on workshop with the Philadelphia School District All-City Middle School Chamber Orchestra and Band, these professional musicians from differing backgrounds and styles hope to inspire Philadelphia youth to create and extend their own cultural journeys through music. The project, entitled Fiddlin' Jazz, culminates with a public performance ...

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Charmaine Clamor Upcoming Appearances For April & May

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
April 23, 2007

APRIL April 25 Tribute to Ella with Ms. Barbara Morrison Catalina Bar & Grill 6725 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90046 Show Starts at 8:30PM Doorw open at 7PM for dinner 323 466 2210 April 26 Tribute to Ella with Ms. Barbara Morrison Catalina Bar & Grill 6725 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90046 Show Starts at 8:30PM Doorw open ...

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