Performance / Tour News

Ben Allison Quartet @ The Philadelphia Museum of Art, February 9, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
February 8, 2007

As Ben Allison states in the liner notes of his outstanding 2006 CD, Cowboy Justice, “New band. New music. The inspiration for this quartet album was twofold. I wanted to try my hand at writing for an ensemble that was smaller than my others. The instrumentation of trumpet, guitar, bass and drums was new for me and posed certain orchestrational challenges. Plus I wanted to rock. And nothing really rocks like guitar, trumpet, bass and drums."

BEN ALLISON QUARTET

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Ned Rothenberg's Sync with Strings Performing at New Art Center Newton Massachusetts Feb 11

Source: All About Jazz
February 8, 2007

Ned Rothenberg (saxophone clarinet flute and shakuhachi) with special guests Mark Feldman(violin) and Erik Friedlander (cello) will be joined by fellow in sync members Jerome Harris ( acoustic bass guitar, acoustic steel guitar, lap steel) and Samir Chatterjee (tabla) to perform at the New Art Center in Newtonville MA Sunday February 11th 2007 at 7:00PM. A reception with the performers will follow.

Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the door Concert and reception $35 MC ...

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Black History Month Tribute to Martin Luther King, Book Reissue, Lincoln Center Talk and Julliard Honors for Billy Taylor

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 7, 2007

Black History Month Tribute to Martin Luther King, Book Reissue Lincoln Center Talk and Julliard Honors for Billy Taylor It's a busy February for Dr. Billy Taylor. His website is featuring his three part suite for Dr. Martin Luther King, Peaceful Warrior. Hal Leonard has released his book, Billy Taylor Piano Styles, which brings Billy's diverse piano to life via technical analyses of bebop, boogie-woogie, Dixieland and mambo. On March 14th, Lewis Porter will host Jazz at Lincoln ...

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Toph-E & the 'Cats Every Wednesday in February at : Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar 8:30 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 7, 2007

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Sfraga & CSQ's Bassdrums'n'voicethang: tonight, Wed, 2/7 at 55 Bar

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 7, 2007

Wednesday, February 7th 7:00 PM & 8:00 PM sets

Barbara Sfraga & Center Search Quest's Bass Artisan Christopher Dean Sullivan & Soundrhythium Michael T.A. Thompson

b a s s d r u m s ' n ' v o i c e t h a n g @ The 55 Bar 55 Christopher Street No Cover, 1 Drink Minimum

On stage at the Cornelia Street Cafe, that intimate ...

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Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks at Iridium Tonight + Upcoming Dates

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 7, 2007

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/ SPECIAL SHOWTIMES-7:30PM & 9:30PM

Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks Feb 7th - The Nighthawks Feb 21 - Nighthawks March 7 - Nighthawks March 14 - Nighthawks March 21 - Nighthawks April 4 - Nighthawks April 18 - Nighthawks May ...

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Painted Bride Art Center February-March 2007 Event Schedule

Source: All About Jazz
February 7, 2007

For 36 seasons, the Painted Bride Art Center in Philadelphia has played the role of matchmaker between contemporary artists and unique audiences who seek more than what the mainstream has to offer. Nestled inside a shimmering tile mosaic, the Bride's theater & galleries offer intimate, accessible, affordable experiences that transform, inspire, and exhilarate both artists and audiences alike.

Upcoming Events:

Feb. 17 - Suphala, 8pm Feb. 19 - Tania Isaac Dance Workshop, 6:30pm-8:30pm, FREE March 3 ...

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Regina Belle Feb. 8-11 at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 7, 2007

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/

8:30 & 10:30PM, Fri. & Sat. 3rd Sets AT MIDNIGHT

Feb. 8-11 REGINA BELLE

New Jersey native Regina Belle grew up singing gospel and soul while also playing multiple instruments. She then attended Rutgers University, where she studied both jazz and opera. Her big break came when she was introduced to the Manhattans and wound up touring ...

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