Performance / Tour News

Gloria Lynn at the Philadelphia Convention Center on April 7, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
April 6, 2007

In honor of March, Women s History Month and April, Jazz Appreciation Month, a Proclamation will be presented to Gloria Lynne by Pennsylvania State Senator, LeAnna Washington. The concert is entitled:

I Wish You Love I'm Glad There Is You I Thought About You

Guest tributes by Nina Bundy, Kathy Roberts & Denise King. Also featured in Lynn's band is the outstanding drummer Vincent Ector.

Pennsylvania Convention Center 12th & Arch St., ...

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The Stryker/Slagle Band Celebrate the Release of Their New CD April 6-7-8 at the Jazz Standard

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
April 6, 2007

The Stryker / Slagle Band Celebrate the release of their new Zoho Music CD Latest Outlook April 6-7-8

Featuring Dave Stryker - guitar Steve Slagle - sax Jay Anderson - bass Billy Hart - drums (Tony Reedus Friday)

At The Jazz Standard 116 East 27th St. New York, NY 10016 Tel: 212/576-2232 http://www.jazzstandard.net Showtimes: ...

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Jamie Davis Quintet at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola Wednesday, April 11th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
April 6, 2007

JAMIE DAVIS QUINTET at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola Wednesday, April 11th, 2007 shows at 7:30 and 9:30 pm

Featuring Mark Little - Piano, Todd Coolman - Bass, Bruce Williams -Sax, Sylvia Cuenca - Drums

Jamie's Latest CD It's A Good Thing featuring members of the Count Basie Orchestra conducted by Shelly Berg Unity Music 2517

“... a world class recording featuring the superb ...

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Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights in Jazz Presents Keely Smith in Concert Thursday, May 10, 2007 @ 8PM at Tribeca Performing Arts Center

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
April 5, 2007

Thursday, May 10, 2007 @ 8pm Keely Smith In Concert Musical Director Dennis Michaels Jack Kleinsinger and Highlights In Jazz are pleased to present the return engagement of Keely Smith to close the Spring season Thursday, May 10, 2007 @ 8pm at Tribeca Performing Arts Center. The incomparable Tony Bennett has gone on record naming Keely Smith “one of the greatest jazz-pop singers of all time." Merv Griffin says it best--"Keely is awesome!" Nat Hentoff writing ...

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Greek Saxophonist Dimitri Vassilakis April 12th at Onassis Atrium Cafe NYC

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
April 5, 2007

Athens, Greece--origin of democracy, birthplace of the Olympics, and the inspirational setting for tenor saxophonist, drummer, and composer Dimitri Vassilakis.

Vassilakis and his trio bring fresh, organic, and energized music to the US on Thursday, April 12th 7-9 pm.

Dimitri Vassilakis

Thursday April 12th 7-9 pm New York Onassis Atrium Cafe 5th Ave and 52nd str. Olympic Tower Free event for the young friends of the Onassis Cultural Centre

Dimitri Vassilakis: saxes, ...

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Dave Douglas & Keystone April 12-15 at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
April 5, 2007

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 April 12-15 DAVE DOUGLAS & KEYSTONE featuring Marcus Strickland on tenor saxophone, Adam Benjamin on fender rhodes, Brad Jones on bass, Gene Lake on drums, and DJ Olive on turntables The Iridium Jazz Club is pleased to present....Dave Douglas & Keystone return with a new program of modern electric jazz and early American silent films. Each set will ...

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Mickey Bass & His Manhattan Burn Unit April 11 a Blues Alley

Source: All About Jazz
April 5, 2007

Mickey Bass; legendary Bassist & “Early Bird" recording Artist, will be Leading His “Manhattan Burn Unit"; making a 'one night only' appearance on; Wednesday April 11th 2007, at; the Landmark Jazz Venue; “Blues Alley", 1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW. Washington, DC 20007. This special Evening promises to be 'a hot time in the old town this night!' So do yourself a 'flavor', of well deserved 'hot and heavy' 'straight-ahead' 'Hard-Bop'; This Band - through its' many 'incarnations', has consistently bought forward ...

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Lafayette Harris Trio at Sweet Rhythm Thursday, April 5th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
April 5, 2007

Pianist Lafayette Harris is pleased to announce his appearance at Sweet Rhythm

at 88 7th Avenue at Bleeker Street http://www.sweetrhythmny.com 212 255 3656

Thursday, April 5th 2 sets 8 and 10

Lafayette Harris' Latest CD In The Middle Of The Night AR 008 Street date May 1, 2007 is Lafayette's first funk and contemporary jazz disc.

A Baltimore native, LAFAYETTE HARRIS, JR. has performed with reedmen Donald Harrison, ...

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