Performance / Tour News

Gary Lucas plays solo acoustic August 17 and 31 at the Living Room NYC

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 15, 2006

Just back from playing in Romania, Gary Lucas gives two rare solo acoustic performances at The Living Room in NYC on Thursday August 17th and Thursday August 31st at 11pm.

The Living Room is located at 154 Ludlow Street, corner of Rivington.

“Lucas is not afraid to take the guitar in both its acoustic and electric incarnations where no axman has gone before. His playing lends new meaning to the term tour de force ... brilliant fingerpicking skills"--the Japan Times ...

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Grimes Times!! Grimes Times!! September, 'O6

Source: All About Jazz
August 15, 2006

"I want to be free not only to improvise on the changes, but to be creative enough to improvise new forms ... But it's important to play with other musicians who can do that too"--Don Cherry

Don Cherry & Henry Grimes, 1966, photo by Francis Wolff for Blue Note Records

Grimes Times!! Grimes Times!! September, 'O6

Tuesday, Sept. 12th, 'O6, 7:3O p.m: Roy Campbell, Jr. w/ Sabir Mateen, Andrew Bemkey, Henry Grimes, & Roger Turner, Tonic, 1O7 Norfolk ...

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Preservation Hall Jazz Band Comes To South Street Seaport in New York

Source: All About Jazz
August 14, 2006

Dates Mon, 14 August - 8.00pm Tue, 15 August - 10.00pm Price - $30.00

Preservation Hall Jazz Band are one of the bands which define New Orleans jazz. Coming to New York City specially to make their first appearance in the equally legendary Speigeltent.

The band has traveled worldwide spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans Jazz. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center, for British Royalty ...

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Judy Niemack-Darmon Meader "Scat-tacular!" Live at Sweet Rhythm, Sept. 1st and 2nd

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

Come to NYC's Sweet Rhythm to hear the “conference of the scatting birds", a G2 summit of today's top vocal jazz improvisers, backed by a world-class band! They will infuse you with the irrepressible energy of vocal improvisation, presented by two artists who inspire one another. Judy and NY Voices leader Darmon have worked together in Europe, but this is their second appearance in the Big Apple: a rare event, not to be missed! Click on Judy Niemack's official website ...

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Jo Thompson with the J.C. Heard Orchestra Wednesday Aug. 23 at the Iridium

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

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

NEW SET TIMES BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2006 8:30 & 10:30PM, Fri. & Sat. 3rd Sets AT MIDNIGHT

Wed., August 23, 2006

THE FABULOUS MS. JO THOMPSON WITH THE J.C. HEARD ORCHESTRA DIRECTED BY WALT SZYMANSKI

Pianist and singer Jo Thompson is center stage with the outstanding jazz swing big band, the J.C. Heard ...

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Beat Kaestli Quartet at the Bacchus Room, Wednesday August 16th

Source: All About Jazz
August 14, 2006

After returning from the BeJazz Sommer Festival in Bern Switzerland, Beat Kaestli once again brings his unmistakable blend of jazz and contemporary vibes to the Bacchus Room in New York's East Village. His CD is still gaining acclaim, receiving great reviews in Germany and Switzerland. In the US, the CD was introduced on “Groove Boutique", a nationally syndicated show on CD 101.9 Smooth Jazz, and Kaestli's refreshing approach to standards remains a favorite with critics, audiences and jazz radio across ...

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Tomas Janzon Trio featuring Ben Dixon and Jay Anderson performs Aug. 16 in New York

Source: All About Jazz
August 13, 2006

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Leif Arntzen, Lloyd Arntzen, and Bad Lake: 3 Generations - Joe's Pub, Wednesday Aug 16th 7 pm

Source: All About Jazz
August 12, 2006

Leif Arntzen, Lloyd Arntzen, and Bad Lake: 3 Generations

Wednesday Aug 16th 2006 Joe's Pub in The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, NYC 7 PM - doors 6 PM - 1 show

For securing dinner and reserved seating tickets call 212-539-8778.

Click here for general admission tickets

Arntzen & Arntzen? Try Arntzen, Arntzen, Arntzen, Arntzen...and Arntzen. Canadian-born trumpeter and singer Leif Arntzen, acclaimed leader of NYC based TLAB and Channeling Chet, teams ...

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