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Jazz This Week: Jeremy Davenport Returns to the Bistro, Cactus Truck, and More
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
A few quick suggestions for some post-Turkey Day jazz and creative music in and around St. Louis... Tonight, trumpeter, singer and U City native Jeremy Davenport returns from his current home in New Orleans to play his annual post-Thanksgiving weekend gig at Jazz at the Bistro. Though he's been leader of the house band in the lounge at the Ritz Carlton in New Orleans for more than 10 years now, these annual visits have helped ensure that Davenport still has ...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, November 21-27
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
Thanksgiving isn't here til late next week yet just the options on Saturday night alone give jazz fans a lot to be thankful for. Or frustrated by. How many of these tempting events can one hit in one night? Think of this weekend as one big jazz buffet! And stick around for the desserts that follow into our holiday week. Big Gigs This Week Friday, November 21. Making his Jazz Central debut on the weekly “Bridge Series," saxophonist Peter Vircks ...
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The Corinne Mammana Quartet Featuring Guitarist Frank Dibussolo
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Bruce Klauber
The Corinne Mammana Quartet featuring guitarist Frank DiBussolo will appear at Chris' Jazz Cafe on Tuesday, December 16. Shows run from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and tickets are $10. Chris’ is located on 1421 Sansom Street in Philadelphia. For reservations or more information, call 215-568-3131. Jazz singer Corinne Mammana has an extensive background in theater with some imposing credits, including several stints off-Broadway. Jazz Times profiled her recently, saying, “Mammana bridges a sometimes difficult gap between what is obviously her ...
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Jazz This Week: Jeff Coffin and the Mu'tet, Peter Martin, Funky Butt Brass Band CD Release, Thollem McDonas, and More
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
This week's calendar of jazz and creative music in and around St. Louis includes the Jazz at the Bistro debut of a touring saxophonist who's already built up a nice local following; the release of a new album by some local favorites; shows from several fine piano players; and, as the saying goes, much more. Let's go to the highlights.... Tonight, saxophonist Jeff Coffin and his eclectic jazz-fusion group the Mu’tet will make their debut at Jazz at the Bistro ...
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Jazz This Week: Fuller, Jones and Wolf; "Swing Xing" with Bucky Pizzarelli; Jazz in Pink; and More
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
This week's calendar of jazz and creative music in St. Louis features two different all-star groups of visiting musicians, a return visit from one of the more prominent all-female ensembles in jazz, and a number of noteworthy shows from local bands and players. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, saxophonist Tia Fuller (pictured), who's in town for a Jazz St. Louis educational residency and weekend gig at Jazz at the Bistro, will present a free workshop and performance at Saxquest; ...
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Panel of National Jazz Experts and Legends Announce Prestigious 2014-15 Kimmel Center Jazz Residency Artist Participants!
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Michael Ricci
The Kimmel Center’s commitment to Jazz continues as their Jazz Residency winners are announced! The five-person panel, representing some of the nation’s most influential jazz practitioners and innovators—including Kennedy Center Director of Jazz Programming Kevin Struthers, SF Jazz Center Artistic Producer Lilly Schwartz, Jazz at Lincoln Center Vice President of Education Todd Stoll—culled through over 25 applicants and selected five early to mid-career Philadelphia jazz musicians to participate in this prestigious season-long journey. Selected artists include: percussionist Francois Zayas, joined ...
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Path Ventures And George Kahn Jazz & Blues Revue 9th Annual Fundraiser Assisting The Homeless December 10th, 2014
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Imaginary Friends
Let the holidays begin... with an evening of great Jazz that’s also a benefit for the Los Angeles homeless community. On Wednesday, December 10th, PATH Ventures will host their 9th Annual Holiday Jazz & Blues Revue, an unforgettable evening of dinner, music, and fun at the classic Catalina Bar and Grill. The event will take place from 6:30-10:00 PM and features Jazz Pianist and Composer, George Kahn with singers Courtney Lemmon, Crystal Starr and Gina Saputo, along with all star ...
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A Legend In Concert: Peggy King And The All-Star Jazz Trio At Sellersville Theater On February 1, 2015
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Bruce Klauber
Along with Tony Bennett, the legendary songstress Peggy King is one of the few, certifiable stars of stage, screen, radio television and nightclubs still performing today. Peggy King will appear in concert with The All-Star Jazz Trio on Sunday, February 1 for a 2:00 p.m. matinee appearance at the historic Sellersville Theater in Sellersville, PA. Tickets are $25.00 for auditorium seating and $39.50 for cabaret seating and are available in advance by calling 215-257-5808. The Sellersville Theater is located on ...
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