Performance / Tour News

Blind Lemon Blues Opens Feb. 16-Special Limited Engagement in New York for as Low as $35

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

"Blind Lemon Blues"

Special limited engagement for as low as $35

“Blind Lemon Jefferson was the voice of Black America," August Wilson said upon seeing a workshop of “Blind Lemon Blues." Now for the first time, New York will have a chance to pay homage to the man who emerged in the 1920s as the biggest selling country blues singer. “Blind Lemon Blues," a new musical by Akin Babatunde and Alan Governar, celebrates Jefferson's legacy and profound influence upon the ...

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Guitarist Miles Okazaki at the 55 Bar and the Jazz Gallery

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
February 7, 2007

GUITARIST/COMPOSER MILES OKAZAKI At The 55 Bar-Monday, Feb 12, sets at 9:30, 11:00, $10 Greenwich village, 55 Christopher St. At The Jazz Gallery-Thurs, April 12, sets at 9:00, 10:30, $12 290 Hudson Street SHOWS ARE PART OF A SERIES OF APPEARANCES TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF HIS DEBUT CD: Mirror (OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE IS APRIL 3) Available at www.milesokazaki.com, or http://cdbaby.com/cd/milesokazaki “...Okazaki composed all of the music on “Mirror," his ambitious and ...

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Symeon Cosburn Showcases New Material Feb. 11 at Pizza Express Jazz Club, London

Source: All About Jazz
February 7, 2007

Symeon Cosburn LIVE February 11 at Pizza Express Dean St, London

Symeon Cosburn has been no stranger to the London stage over the last couple of years and has performed his unique jazz-influenced songs at some of the most prestigious venues. On Sunday, February 11th he brings his new show to The Pizza Express Jazz Club, Dean Street London.

His debut album Breakfast With The Blues has received rave reviews from the press and public and features several ...

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Joseph Perez's "Technical Blak" Ensemble Live in NYC Saturday, Feb. 10

Source: All About Jazz
February 7, 2007

Hey friends,

My sextet, Technical Blak, has a show this Saturday night. This will be a great show, the band is killing and we'll be playing some new material. Big Apple Jazz is a BYOB establishment but we'll have some free wine for everyone to keep everyone warm inside.

Here's the info...

DATE: 2/10/07 (Saturday night) TIME: 8:30pm-11pm PLACE: Big Apple Jazz , 2236 Adam Clayton Powell, Harlem, NYC (131st/132nd Streets on ...

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Sten Hostfalt Ghost Factor Live at Stain NYC February 9th 2007

Source: All About Jazz
February 7, 2007

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"Janis Siegel "An Evening of 1000 Beautiful Things...And Other Love Songs." Special Valentine's Show Feb. 14 at the Iridium

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

1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 SETS AT 8:30 & 10:30PM JANIS SIEGEL"AN EVENING OF 1000 BEAUTIFUL THINGS...AND OTHER LOVE SONGS." SPECIAL VALENTINE'S SHOW Feb. 14 FEATURING GRAMMY NOMINATED PIANIST EDSEL GOMEZ, BEN STREET, BASS AND STEVE HASS, DRUMS The Iridium Jazz Club is pleased to present a very special Valentine's Day show featuring nine-time Grammy winner (and seventeen-time Grammy nominee) and founding member of Manhattan Transfer vocalist Janis ...

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Jazz at the Berrie Center at Ramapo College Presents the Great Barry Harris: Maestro's Choice Friday, February 9th at 8 P.M. Sharp Theater

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

Jazz at the Berrie Center at Ramapo College presents The Great Barry Harris: Maestro's Choice Friday, February 9 8 p.m. Sharp Theater Legendary pianist, composer and educator Barry Harris worked with Cannonball Adderly, Coleman Hawkins and Dexter Gordon. He returns to the Berrie Center with an all-star quintet, featuring former Count Basie greats Frank Wess and Joe Wilder on sax and trumpet respectively, as well as bassist Earl May and drummer Leroy ...

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Brazilian Jazz Artist Hendrik Meurkens to Perform at J&R Tuesday, February 20 at 12:30 PM

Source: All About Jazz
February 6, 2007

BRAZILIAN JAZZ ARTIST HENDRIK MEURKENS TO PERFORM SONGS FROM LATEST RELEASE NEW YORK SAMBA JAZZ QUINTET AND SIGN AUTOGRAPHS AT J&R MUSIC AND COMPUTER WORLD

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 AT 12:30 PM Concert To Be Broadcast Live On WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM

Brazilian jazz artist Hendrik Meurkens will perform songs from his latest release, New York Samba Jazz Quintet and sign autographs at J&R Music and Computer World (23 Park Row) ...

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