Performance / Tour News

The Spirit Of Django Reinhardt Concert August 1st at Frederick P. Rose Hall

Source: All About Jazz
July 25, 2006

THE SPIRIT OF DJANGO REINHARDT CONCERT 2006

AUGUST 1ST, 8 PM

Moves to Rose Theater Frederick P. Rose Hall Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center

Presented by The Grand Marnier Foundation

Starring legendary Gypsy guitarist TCHAVOLO SCHMITT, Gypsy guitar star DORADO SCHMITT, virtuoso violinist FLORIN NICULESCU, accordion great LUDOVIC BEIER, young guitar dynamo SAMSON SCHMITT, top Dutch jazz pianist PETER BEETS, U.S. saxophone great JOEL FRAHM and musical director/bassist BRIAN TORFF.

The SPIRIT OF DJANGO REINHARDT ...

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Harlem Speaks Honors Eddie Preston July 27 at The Jazz Museum in Harlem 6:30pm-8:30pm

Source: All About Jazz
July 25, 2006

The Jazz Museum in Harlem 104 East 126th Street New York, NY 10035 212 348-8300 http://www.jazzmuseuminharlem.org/

Harlem Speaks Honors Eddie Preston

Eddie Preston, trumpeter July 27, 2006

Monsignor John Sanders, trombonist August 10, 2006

Charli Persip, bandleader/drummer August 24, 2006

Texas-born Eddie Preston will recount his 50+ year career of performing on trumpet with bands led by lights such as Johnny Otis, Louis Jordan, Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Sonny Stitt, Charles Mingus ...

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Ohmega Watts US Tour Dates & New 12"

Source: All About Jazz
July 25, 2006

New Ohmega Watts 12" No Delay comes out 9/12 (UR12200 - Ubiquity's 200th Release!):

The new single features a brand-new cut with guest Surreal & two remixes of “That Sound" by PPP (Platinum Pied Pipers)

Hailing from Flatbush, Brooklyn, brought-up by Jamaican parents Milton Campbell aka Ohmega Watts moved to Florida and now resides amidst a bustling Portland, Oregon scene along w/ the likes of Quannum's The Lifesavas, Lightheaded, and countless others. His debut album, 2005's The Find, is 22 ...

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JD Allen, Eric Revis and Eric McPherson at The Blue Note, August 14

Source: All About Jazz
July 25, 2006

The JD Allen Trio at The Blue Note Monday, August 14th, 2006 8pm & 10:30pm

JD Allen, tenor / Eric Revis, bass / Eric McPherson, drums

Hailed by the New York Times as “a tenor saxophonist with an enigmatic,elegant and hard-driving style," J.D. Allen is one of the most thoughtful jazz saxophonists on the scene today.

The Detroit natives' apprenticeship has largely been in New York, where he has performed, recorded, and toured with legends Lester Bowie, George Cables, Betty ...

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FAUX FAUX with Baikida Carroll, Tim Berne, Tom Rainey and Michael Formanek at The Cinema in Philadelphia, July 30

Source: All About Jazz
July 25, 2006

Ars Nova Workshop presents: Sunday, July 30 | 8pm FAUX FAUX with Baikida Carroll, trumpet; Tim Berne, alto saxophone; Tom Rainey, drums; Michael Formanek, double-bass The Cinema, 3925 Walnut Street | $12 General Admission Based in St. Louis, trumpeter/composer Baikida Carroll became a major figure in the Black Artists Group (BAG) in the 1970's. He appeared as featured soloist on Julius Hemphill's first two albums, “Dogon AD" and “Coon Bid'ness", on Oliver Lake's first album, “NTU," ...

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Les Paul (Mon) Mingus Big Band (Tues) Vince Giordano (Wed) July 27-30 Kevin Mahogany In Celebration Of Johnny Hartman His Life, His Music at The Iridium Jazz Club

Source: All About Jazz
July 24, 2006

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 NEW SET TIMES BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2006 8:30 & 10:30PM, Fri. & Sat. 3rd Sets AT MIDNIGHT Note: Set Times for Les Paul Remain at 8 & 10PM EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS TRIO JOHN COLIANNI - PIANO, LOU PALLO - GUITAR, NICKI ...

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Russ Lorenson in "Benedetto/Blessed: A Tribute to the Life and Music of Tony Bennett"

Source: All About Jazz
July 24, 2006

The best is yet to come as singer and recording artist Russ Lorenson (http://www.russlorenson.com) honors the legendary Tony Bennett in his new show, “Benedetto/Blessed: A Tribute to the Life and Music of Tony Bennett." With musical direction by renowned jazz artist Kelly Park and written by Lorenson, “Benedetto/Blessed" premieres July 30th in San Francisco, and from there will play in select cities throughout California and the East coast. The show was created, in part, to honor Mr. Bennett's 80th birthday, ...

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Howard Johnson's 65th Birthday Celebration at Sweet Rhythm August 4th-5th

Source: All About Jazz
July 23, 2006

HOWARD JOHNSON'S 65th Birthday Celebration at Sweet Rhythm August 4-5

August 4th with GRAVITY!!!

Six tubas played by Velvet Brown, Bob Stewart, HOJO, Joe Daley, Randy Andos and Earl McIntyre; plus Nedra Johnson, vocals & tuba; Melissa Slocum, bass; Yayoi Ikawa, piano; and TBA, drums.

August 5th with the BearTones

Five baritone saxophones played by Lauren Sevien, Dave Schumacher, Lisa Parrott and HOJO; plus Melissa Slocum, bass; Yayoi Ikawa, piano; and TBA, drums.

Sweet ...

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