Performance / Tour News

Michael Weiss Returns to the Village Vanguard, March 27 - April 1

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

Pianist and composer Michael Weiss returns with his quintet to the Village Vanguard on March 27 through April 1. Joining Weiss will be Steve Wilson, alto and soprano saxophones; Ugonna Okegwo, bass; George Fludas, drums; and Daniel Sadownick, percussion. Set times are 9 and 11 p.m. The Village Vanguard is located at 178 Seventh Avenue South. For reservations and information: (212) 255-4037. http://www.villagevanguard.com

Weiss made his critically acclaimed Village Vanguard debut as a leader last October, focusing on original material ...

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Koko Taylor, Queen of the Blues, Celebrates New Release with Live Performance in Blackwood

Source: All About Jazz
March 21, 2007

"The great blues singer of her generation." - Rolling Stone

Grammy Award-winning blues legend Koko Taylor and her roof-raising Blues Machine will celebrate the release of Old School with a live performance in Blackwood. Inspired by the sound and spirit of the Chicago blues of the 1950s, Taylor wrote five new originals for Old School and carefully chose songs from Willie Dixon, Lefty Dizz, Magic Sam and others to create an album of tough, “old school" Chicago blues. ...

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Christian Howes Brings Ensemble to the Jazz Gallery Thursday, March 22 Sets at 9:00 P.M. and 10:30 P.M.

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
March 20, 2007

Concert to showcase brilliant, versatile violinist and educator New York, NY -- Christian Howes will take the stage with his eclectic and energetic band, the Christian Howes Group, on Thursday, March 22, at New York City's Jazz Gallery. Showcasing the hot violinist as a leader, the performance will reveal why Howes' international fan base is growing so quickly. Over the past seven years, Howes has made his mark sharing stages with the likes of saxophonist Bill Evans, drummer Dafnis Prieto, ...

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John Richmond Quartet at Sweet Rhythm-Tomorrow-Wed 3-21-8PM and 10 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
March 20, 2007

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Famed New York Rock Club Hosts Jazz Residency

Source: All About Jazz
March 20, 2007

WHAT: Jazz Residency at a famed small rock club by emerging composer/musician, Ryan Meagher and his group Atroefy. WHERE: Kenny's Castaways on Bleecker St and Thompson St in the West Village. WHEN: Every Tuesday Night from 11 pm to 2:30 am or later TICKETS: free Ryan Meagher's Atroefy, a New York City based ensemble, features the unique compositions of an emerging young musician who fuses “indie rock" sounds with the freedom of avant-garde jazz and the lush arrangements and improvisations ...

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Seamus Blake & the John Swana Quartet @ Chris' Jazz Cafe on March 23 & 24, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
March 20, 2007

Tenor saxophonist Seamus Blake joins the John Swana Quartet for two nights at Chris Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia.

SEAMUS BLAKE & THE JOHN SWANA QUARTET Seamus Blake - saxophone John Swana - trumpet Doug Hirlinger - drums Mike Boone - bass Neil Podgurski - piano

March 23 & 24, 2007 Sets @ 8 & 10 Chris' Jazz Cafe 1421 Sansom St

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The Great Bob Dorough at Sweet Rhythm Tonight! Tuesday, March 20th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
March 20, 2007

"One of the last hipsters standing"--Gary Giddins, Village Voice

One of many Bebop emigres who flocked to NYC from all over the country, Bob hit the Apple in the summer of 1949 after receiving his Bachelor of Music degree from North Texas University. While taking more classes at Columbia, he practiced the new repertoire with his peers, and sometimes with the Masters. By 1952 he was through with the academic world and became a “pro," devoting his talent to piano/ ...

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Trio Da Paz Presented by the Harpur Jazz Project; Wednesday March 21st at Binghamton University

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
March 20, 2007

Trio Da Paz presented by the Harpur Jazz Project Wednesday March 21, 2007 8:00 p.m. Anderson Center Chamber Hall Binghamton University Binghamton, NY 13902

Tickets are $8 general public and $5 students with I.D. Box Office: 607-777-ARTS(2787)

Trio Da Paz latest CD is Somewhere on the Blue Toucan Music label

Trio Da Paz features three of Brazil's most in-demand musicians. Trio da Paz updates the infectious spirit of ...

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