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Jazz This Week: Erik Jekabsen, Shana Tucker, Kimmie Horne, and More
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
Although it's summer vacation season, and jazz gigs in and around St. Louis are somewhat fewer than usual as a result, there still are plenty of shows worth hearing - if, as we're fond of saying around these parts, you know where to find them. Here, then, are a few suggestions for the next several days... Tonight, trumpeter Erik Jekabson's quintet will play a free concert on the Washington University campus for the Jazz at Holmes series. Because of construction, ...
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Tuba Master Bob Stewart - "Connections-Mind The Gap" Release Party At Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Bob Stewart - Connections-Mind The Gap The Double Quartet / PUBLIQuartet & First Line Band Release Date: August 5, 2014 CD Release Party - September 29, 2014 at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola Reservations: 212-258-9595 The career of a jazz tuba player will, in all likelihood, be diverse. The great Bob Stewart has made a name for himself in numerous eclectic settings, from the blues of Taj Mahal, to Mingus's demanding compositions and the free explorations ...
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Vocalist Dara Tucker Debuts "The Sun Season" At Smoke Jazz & Supper Club On August 20th Featuring Peter Bernstein, Helen Sung And Donald Edwards
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Greg Bryant
Jazz vocalist and songwriter Dara Tucker will celebrate the release of her new CD, The Sun Season, at New York's Smoke Jazz Club (2751 Broadway) on Wednesday, August 20th. The sets will feature pianist Helen Sung, guitarist Peter Bernstein and drummer Donald Edwards, who also appear on the CD. The third of Dara’s studio releases, The Sun Season is a celebration of life, energy and the human experience though the eyes of a unique singer and composer. The performances will ...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, July 11-17
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
Is it still summer? Some days it has been hard to tell, when it feels like April one minute and September the next and rarely July. Nevertheless, summer music is here, from big bands at park bandshells to intimate chamber ensembles in little bars. Although you would never know it by reading the Strib, there actually is a lot of jazz this week: A favorite son returns from New York for a couple of interesting gigs; a popular vocal duo ...
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Jazz This Week: Support Your Local Jazz Musician
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
While there are no well-known touring jazz acts passing through St. Louis this week, it's still shaping up to be a fine few days to get out and hear some live music. Fortunately for those so inclined, there's no shortage of upcoming gigs featuring St. Louis musicians from which to choose, including a number of free outdoor concerts. Here are a few suggestions... Tonight, the Jazz at Holmes series at Washington University presents the first of four free “Jazz in ...
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Jazz Standard Announces August Concert Schedule
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AMT Public Relations
AUGUST @ JAZZ STANDARD Kenny Barron Quartet featuring Stefon Harris Gerald Clayton Trio +1 Yelena Eckemoff Quintet Ron Carter Big Band (New York City, NY) — JAZZ STANDARD Jazz Standard, one of the nation’s premier jazz clubs, offers another impressive month of music with jazz legends and rising stars throughout August. From July 31 through August 3, piano legend Kenny Barron will appear with his quintet and special guest Stefon Harris on vibraphone. Pianist ...
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Ronnie Laws plays the Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia on July 3rd
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Michael Ricci
PHILADELPHIA — Jazz saxophonist Ronnie Laws takes the stage for two shows at the Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia on July 3rd at 7:00PM and 9:30PM. The shows mark Laws first appearance at the Hard Rock Cafe and the start of the veteran artist's east coast tour. Philly pop/R&B singer Ty “TheGuy" Ward will open the shows, with Grammy winner Cee Knowledge serving as host for the night. Tickets are $30 in advance online via Ticketfly.com or $35 at the door. ...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, July 4-10
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
Is there jazz after the jazz festival? More than ever, it seems. Basking in the post-festival glow, we can look forward to more festival music five hours south of the Twin Cities as the Iowa City Jazz Festival gets underway July 3 and continues through the 5th; Bill Frisell returns with his “Guitar in the Space Age"; Steve Kenny's new All Originals jazz series gets underway at Studio Z; bass sage Francois Rabbath comes to town for clinics and performance ...
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