Performance / Tour News

Legend of the Blues: A Tribute to Robert Johnson Sept 16th in Fairfield

Source: All About Jazz
July 19, 2006

Fairfield Theatre Company in Fairfield, Connecticut is proud to present on StageOne, a landmark event: In honor of Delta Blues giant Robert Johnson, we have gathered the few remaining original practitioners of acoustic Delta blues to perform Saturday, September 16th, 2006.

91-year-old David “Honeyboy" Edwards, who has played traditional and unadulterated Mississippi Delta blues since he left his home in Shaw, Mississippi, at the age of fourteen. Robert Lockwood Jr, born in 1915 in Turkey Scratch, Arkansas, and Steven “Blindlemon" ...

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Dekel Bor, Francois Moutin, Jeff "Tain" Watts Upcoming Performance Dates

Source: All About Jazz
July 19, 2006

Dekel Bor will be playing a series of three shows with two of the most important musicians in the jazz world: Bassist Francois Moutin-who plays regularly in Bor's trio-is among the most important bass players alive, and is a true innovator on his instrument. Drummer Jeff “Tain" Watts came into the jazz world in the early 80's in a legendary band led by Wynton and Branford Marsalis. The music he created in that band changed the way drummers play all ...

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Onaje Allan Gumbs Performs at Kitano, 7/21-7/22/06

Source: All About Jazz
July 19, 2006

Following sold-out performances in December 2005, pianist Onaje Allan Gumbs returns to The Kitano Jazz Club on July 21 and July 22. Sets begin at 8:00 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.

Harlem-born, Queens-raised, Onaje Allan Gumbs has enjoyed a career as first-call sideman, valued arranger and composer, producer, and most importantly, bandleader and recording artist. Many will remember him for his vital contributions to such Woody Shaw classics as Moontrane and Rosewood, to which he lent his exceptional composing and arranging ...

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Reuben Hoch plays New York in July with The Chassidic Jazz Project

Source: All About Jazz
July 17, 2006

Jazz drummer, Reuben Hoch, will appear at Makor in NYC on Thursday, July 20 at 7:30pm Reuben's spell binding ensemble, The Chassidic Jazz Project featuring saxophonist Dave Liebman, will debut at Makor on Thursday, July 20 at 7:30pm. The Chassidic Jazz Project has amazed audiences throughout the world with their unique approach to traditional Jewish melodies. This performance also features Ed Schuller, Tom Lippincott, Lev Ljova Zhurbin and Will Martina. Makor is located at 35 W. 67 st. (at central ...

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"Jazz in the Sky" Tuesday, July 18 with Harry Allen-Joe Cohn Quartet

Source: All About Jazz
July 17, 2006

Jazz in the Sky At TERRACE IN THE SKY 400 West 119th Street (between Amsterdam Ave & Morningside Drive) New York, NY 10027 http://www.terraceinthesky.com/ 212.666.9490

Reservations suggested for guaranteed seating Sky Grille & Cash Bar. No Cover!

LIVE MUSIC 7:30PM - 9:30PM BAR OPEN LATE!

Spectacular skyline views & river views ** Outdoor tapas & grille Superb wines & exotic drinks ** Great networking ...

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Mel Martin Summer 2006 Tour

Source: All About Jazz
July 17, 2006

San Francisco Bay Area saxophonist Mel Martin will be in Los Angeles, Denver and New York in July. Playing with all-star groups in each city, Mel Martin will be performing music from his recordings Mel Martin Plays Benny Carter, Friends and Mentors- Bebop and Beyond Plays the Music of Mel Martin as well as other originals and jazz standards. CDs are available at the performances and MEL MARTIN'S JAZZ and SAXOPHONE WEB SITE. July 19, 2006 - The MEL MARTIN ...

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Joy Bellis Quartet at Bubble Lounge - Tuesday, July 18th

Source: All About Jazz
July 17, 2006

Please join us...

Joy Bellis, vocals David Epstein, piano Mark Wade, bass Joe Abbatantuono, drums

for an evening of Jazz & Brazilian music at...

Bubble Lounge 228 West Broadway (between Franklin & White Sts.) New York, NY 10013 212.431.3433

Sets at 8, 9:30 & 11pm No cover!

“This highly talented young singer...interprets lyrics with warmth and understanding...her debut CD is one that I will ...

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Jamie Baum UK Tour Dates

Source: All About Jazz
July 17, 2006

Jamie Baum UK Tour Dates:

8/10 w/Liam Noble Trio & Julian Arguelles. Pizza Express, London 8/12 w/ Laura McDonald Quartet, The Jazz Center, Edinburgh 8/14 clinic, The Improvisation Room, Belfast, Northern Ireland 8/15 w/David Lyttle Quartet, The Improvisation Room, Belfast 8/16 clinic, Oxford Flute Summer School, Oxford 8/17 w/ Luis D'Agostino Trio, The Wesley Memorial Church, Oxford 8/18-20 clinic & concert w/Liam Noble, British Flute Society Festival, Manchester ...

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