Performance / Tour News

The Clarinettist Luca Luciano at the National Theatre of London

Source: All About Jazz
August 29, 2006

The Maestro Luca Luciano is back at the National Theatre after the overwhelming appretiation of his last recital. The performance is held at the “Djanogly Concert Pitch" on September 5th from 6pm to 7.20pm and features the pianist Frank Harrison. Luciano is going to perform his own compositions published in the album “Neapolis" produced by the Red Kite Records (more on www.redkiterecords.co.uk). Here is what the journalist Jo Laverty wrote about the recital on “Musicians": “We saw skilled Neapolitan clarinettist/composer ...

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

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 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 For twenty years, Weiss has performed several times at the Vanguard as a sideman with Johnny Griffin, Charles McPherson, Von Freeman, George Coleman, Joe ...

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Sidecar Bar Band @ Mo Pitkin's NYC, Friday 9/1

Source: All About Jazz
August 29, 2006

See & Hear The Sidecar Bar Band LIVE! Friday September 1, 2006 12 Midnight Mo Pitkin's 34 Avenue A, New York, NY $10.00 Cover featuring: Mikel Prester, alto saxophone & vocals Jeff Rentschler, saxophones & electronics Owen Nestor, trumpet Greg Robinson, trombone Scott Ladyani, guitar Jarad Astin, keyboards Jay Frascinella, bass Jamie Phillips, drums & vocals See You ...

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Bob Mintzer Big Band at Sweet Rhythm September 22nd and 23rd

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 29, 2006

Bob Mintzer Big Band Friday and Saturday, September 22nd and 23rd

Appearing at Sweet Rhythm 88 7th Avenue South @ Bleeker New York, NY Reservations Recommended 212-255-3626 http://www.sweetrhythmny.com Sets are at 8, 10, and 12 $25 Music Charge & $10 Minimum Celebrating it's 23rd year!

Saxophonist and composer/arranger Bob Mintzer breathes fresh, contemporary life into the big band medium leading ...

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Daniel Smith Be Bop Bassoon at Night & Day Friday, Sept. 1st sets 9 & 10:30 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 29, 2006

Daniel Smith Be Bop Bassoon at NIGHT & DAY Monday, September 1st two sets 9PM and 10:30PM cover charge $10 Night and Day 230 5th Ave. (@ President St.) Park Slope, Brooklyn (718) 399-2161 http://www.nightanddayrestaurant.com Daniel Smith - Bassoon MAMIKO WATANABE - PIANO MICHAEL O"BRIEN - BASS Phil Macurano - DRUMS

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Dave Stryker Trio at New Haven Lounge wed 8/30 and DC 9/1

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 28, 2006

DAVE STRYKER ORGAN TRIO DAVE STRYKER-GUITAR, JARED GOLD-ORGAN, TONY REEDUS-DRUMS

Wed. Aug. 30 - 8 PM -12 PM The New Haven Lounge 1552 Havenwood Rd. Northwood Plaza 410-366-7416 Baltimore MD

Thur. August 31 Metro Park Lunch Concert (btw N. Moore/N. Lynn St) Arlington VA 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM

Fri. September 1 Smithsonian Jazz Cafe

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Sayuri Goto at the NYC Baha'i Center August 29

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 27, 2006

"Goto's clean precise touch makes her a wonderful new voice in the bop tradition, her originals display a melodically strong composer" --Elliott Simon, All About Jazz

8/29 The NYC BAHA'I CENTER Sayuri Goto, piano Kenny Davis, bass Gene Jackson, drums

The NYC Baha'i Center 53 E.11th St. (between University Place and Broadway) (212) 222-5159 Shows: 8pm and 9:30pm Gen. Adm. $15.00 Students $10.00

About Sayuri Goto: ...

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Jamie Davis, Vocalist for the Count Basie Orchestra, to Appear at Catalina's August 29th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 27, 2006

Catalina's 6725 Sunset Boulevard Hollywood California 90028 Phone: (323) 466-2210 Music charge: $18.00

August 29th 8:30 and 10:30 shows

Jamie Davis-vocals, Shelly Berg-piano, Greg Fields-drums, Scotty Barnhart-trumpet (Count Basie Orchestra), James Leary- bass (Count Basie Orchestra), Charles McNeil-saxophone

“Davis' clear, resonant baritone voice takes you out for a night on the town, and it leaves you hoping that the evening will never end"—Jim Santella, All About Jazz

Jamie Davis, Vocalist ...

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