Performance / Tour News

Robert Glasper at The Philadelphia Museum Of Art November 17

Source: All About Jazz
November 8, 2006

Blue Note recording artist Robert Glasper combines a mesmerizing melodic sense with outstanding technique. Influenced by McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Keith Jarrett, this pianist/composer exhibits a delicate touch and harmonic sense as recognizable as any of the aforementioned masters. Not yet thirty, Glasper is is already recognized as one of the most innovative pianists in jazz today.

ROBERT GLASPER Friday Nov 17 Sets @ 5:45 & 7:15 Philadelphia Museum of Art ...

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NEA Jazz Masters Concert at Flushing Town Hall on November 17

Source: All About Jazz
November 7, 2006

Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts at Flushing Town Hall presents: THE NEA JAZZ MASTERS “A once-in-a-lifetime experience!" NEA JAZZ MASTERS: Jimmy Heath, Clark Terry, and Dr. Billy Taylor WITH: Tootie Heath, Benny Powell, and Earl May

When: Friday, November 17, 2006, 8 P.M. Where: Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY Subway: 7-train to Main Street/Flushing; Free parking available. Box office: (718) 463-7700 x222 or www.flushingtownhall.org Tickets: $40/$28 members Jazz legends come together at Flushing ...

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Trombonist Steve Davis' Quartet/Quintet at The Kitano Hotel Fri/Sat Nov 10-11 & Cecil's Nov 17-18

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 7, 2006

Fri/Sat Nov 10-11, Nov 17-18 Trombonist Steve Davis' Quartet/ Quintet is appearing at The Kitano Hotel and Cecil's Jazz Club & Restaurant.

For each engagement, the band will be performing music from Steve's latest CD releases, Update, Meant To Be and Systems Blue (Criss Cross).

Fri/Sat Nov 10-11 The Steve Davis Quintet Steve Davis - trombone Mike DiRubbo - alto sax Anthony Wonsey - piano Ivan Taylor - bass

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Sonny Rollins Brings his Legendary Saxophone Talents to the Kimmel Center on Friday, December 1

Source: All About Jazz
November 7, 2006

Four Blind Mice Will Also Perform as a Free in the Plaza Event on the Commonwealth Plaza Stage at 6pm Jazz giant Sonny Rollins brings his legendary tenor sax talents to the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall on Friday, December 1, 2006 at 8pm as part of the Mellon Jazz Fridays Series. A pioneer in improvisational jazz, Rollins has continually sought to explore the many spiritual facets of his life through music. He has demonstrated his richly textured tenor saxophone skills ...

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Winner of Monk Competition Tigran Hamasyan in concert at The Tribeca Performing Arts Center - November 20

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
November 7, 2006

The Tribeca Performing Arts Center Borough of Manhattan Community College Presents: Jazz In Progress-Monk In Motion - The Next Face In Jazz Presenting, In Concert, The Winner of The Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition Tigran Hamasyan - November 20 at 7:00 PM Other concerts include finalists: Aaron Parks - November 27 and Gerald Clayton - December 18 The Tribeca Performing Arts Center, in partnership with the Thelonious Monk Institute, proudly presents Jazz In Progress-Monk In ...

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Kenny Rankin Appearing At The Iridium Jazz Club November 9-12

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 7, 2006

KENNY RANKIN THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9-12 APPEARING AT THE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/

Sets At 8:30 & 10:30PM

NO 3RD SET FRIDAY OR SATURDAY

The Iridium Jazz Club is pleased to present Kenny Rankin.

In a remarkable recording career that spans three and a half decades, Kenny Rankin has established ...

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Sonny Fortune Quartet at Chris' Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia

Source: All About Jazz
November 7, 2006

Saxophonist and Philadelphia native Sonny Fortune returns home for a two night visit. Fortune has worked with Elvin Jones, Mongo Santamaria, McCoy Tyner, and the late Buddy Rich. Fortune also played with the legendary Miles Davis and recorded four albums with Davis, Big Fun, Agartha, Pangaea and Get Up With It.

SONNY FORTUNE QUARTET November 10 & 11 Sets @ 8 & 10 Chris' Jazz Cafe 1421 Sansom St Philadelphia ...

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Joe Diorio Benefit Show

Source: All About Jazz
November 6, 2006

Jazz Guitar legend and educator Joe Diorio who has been a constant source of inspiration to guitarists and musicians alike from Pat Metheny to Scott Henderson suffered a Stroke in spring of 2005. His last recording The Color of Sound (Acoustic Music Records) was a duo effort along with fellow guitarist and former student David Becker. The record was hailed internationally as “One of the best duo guitar recordings ever." David Becker will be leading a small benefit concert for ...

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