Performance / Tour News

Joe Chambers in Concert Friday, November 17, 2006 8:00pm BN Duke Auditorium

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 14, 2006

North Carolina Central University Jazz Band and North Carolina Central University Vocal Jazz Ensemble in concert featuring World Renown Drummer and Vibist Joe Chambers For Ticket Information, call 919-530-5170 About Joe Chambers A member of the '60s fraternity that recorded some of Blue Note's greatest music, Joe Chambers can lay claim to a place alongside such innovative artists as Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock and Bobby Hutcherson. Born in Stoneacre, Virginia and raised in Philadelphia, Chambers worked ...

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Tomasz Stanko Quartet at Chris's Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia

Source: All About Jazz
October 13, 2006

The Tomasz Stanko Quartet will be appearing at Chris's Jazz Cafe on October 20th and 21st, performing music from their three albums on the ECM label. Their most recent release is the outstanding Lontano. This marks only the third time that Stanko has appeared in Philadelphia.

TOMASZ STANKO QUARTET OCTOBER 20 & 21, 2006 Sets @ 8 & 10 Chris's Jazz Cafe 1421 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA www.chrisjazzcafe.com ...

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4 Upcoming Gary Lucas & Gods and Monsters NYC shows

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 13, 2006

4 Upcoming NYC Shows for GARY LUCAS & GODS AND MONSTERS

Gary Lucas, guitars and vocals; Jerry Harrison,keyboards and vocals; Ernie Brooks,bass and vocals; Billy Ficca, drums; Jason Candler, alto sax; plus special guests

“An underground rock fan's dream team"--The New Yorker

Just added! Friday, Oct. 13th--party celebrating the release of Steve Beeber's new book “The Heebie Jeebies at CBGB's--A Secret History of Jewish Punk", CBGB's Gallery, 7pm

Saturday, October 28th--opening the mammoth new club Brooklyn Sugar, site of the ...

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Michael Weiss Quintet at the Vanguard October 24 - 29, 2006

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 12, 2006

MICHAEL WEISS QUINTET AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD OCTOBER 24-29, 2006

Pianist and composer Michael Weiss brings his quintet to the Village Vanguard, 178 Seventh Avenue South, the week of October 24-29, 2006. Set times are 9:00pm and 11:00pm.

Accompanying Weiss will be Steve Wilson, alto and soprano saxophones; Ugonna Okegwo, bass; George Fludas, drums; and Daniel Sadownick, percussion.

For reservations and information: (212) 255-4037 http://www.villagevanguard.com

For twenty years, Weiss has performed several times at the Vanguard as a ...

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Sidecar Bar Band performs Thu 10/12, Fri 10/13 in NYC

Source: All About Jazz
October 12, 2006

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Rare Alice Coltrane Appearance Sunday, October 22, 2006 in Newark

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 12, 2006

For the first time in almost twenty years, and in one of only three scheduled performances in the United States, Alice Coltrane will lead a stellar lineup of jazz musicians. The New Jersey Performing Arts Center's Alternate Routes series will present music legend Alice Coltrane with Ravi Coltrane, Charlie Haden, and Jack DeJohnette.

The Alice Coltrane Quartet will perform music composed by Mrs. Coltrane in the 1960's and more recent compositions from her 2004 album Translinear Light, in addition to ...

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John Ellis Swings "By A Thread" Down The West Coast In October

Source: All About Jazz
October 12, 2006

"It's that mix of North and South, Big Easy and Big Apple, funk and futuristic sounds that makes Ellis one of the more exciting young artists to emerge in recent years." - All About Jazz New York

“John Ellis has fine ideas about how to balance body-shaking groove and brainy grit." -Jazz Times

Brooklyn, NY - John Ellis launches a 12-date West Coast tour in October that will stretch from Seattle to San Diego. Joining his ...

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Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights in Jazz Presents 'We Call It Music' Thursday, November 9, 2006 - 8 P.M. at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 11, 2006

Jack Kleinsinger presents HIGHLIGHTS in JAZZ New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series

Thursday, November 9, 2006 - 8 P.M.

We Call It Music

featuring

Mose Allison Trio + Ken Peplowski Marty Grosz Duo + Charles McPherson with Ronnie Mathews, Ray Drummond & Special Surprise Guest Drummer at TRIBECA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 8PM (212) 220-1460

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