Performance / Tour News

Brian Allen w/Malaby, Ballou and Sarin 3/10 at Tea Lounge

Source: All About Jazz
March 7, 2006

Friday, March 10 Tea Lounge, Brooklyn http://www.tealoungeny.com 837 Union Street Park Slope 718-789-2762 sets at 9 and 10:30pm No Cover! Trombonist Brian Allen (from Texas) will be joined by saxophonist Tony Malaby, trumpeter Dave Ballou and Michael Sarin on drums for an evening of improvised music. Brian is also guest with Tone Collector (Tony Malaby, Eivind Opsvik and Jeff Davis) at Barbes on Wednesday, March 8. See www.barbesbrooklyn.com for more ...

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Les Paul (Mon) Mingus Big Band (Tues) March 8-12 James Carter Organ Trio at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: All About Jazz
March 6, 2006

March 6, 2006 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com Sets at 8 & 10PM Fri. & Sat. 3rd Sets 11:30PM EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS TRIO EVERY TUESDAY THE MINGUS BIG BAND EVERY SUNDAY BARRY LEVITT'S VOCAL JAZZ WORKSHOP & BRUNCH FEATURING THE BARRY LEVITT QUARTET BRIAN GRICE - DRUMS CHIP JACKSON - BASS DAVID SCHNITTER - SAX BARRY ...

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David Murray to Tour in Support of his Latest Justin Time Release "Waltz Again"

Source: All About Jazz
March 6, 2006

Acclaimed Saxophonist David Murray to Tour US in Support of His Latest Justin Time Release, Waltz Again

“Waltz Again is one of the most promising records (David Murray) has made since moving to Paris in the mid-'90s, for the simple reason that he goes back to the meaty tenor ballads that sounded so good back then, this time with a 10-piece string orchestra." - Ben Ratliff, The New York Times

“While the prolific Paris-based Murray has recorded widely, ...

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Emme Kemp Trio At Copeland's Restaurant March 10-11th 2006

Source: All About Jazz
March 6, 2006

Emme Kemp paved the way for women in music today, as Bandleader, Broadway Composer, Vocalist and Pianist. Emme, ahead of her time, independently produced her own original songs and music, which are featured on her latest CD “ Try A Little Tenderness." The Woody Allen film “Sweet and Lowdown," features Emme in a Chicago jam-session scene with Sean Penn. Kemp's extensive resume is a testament to her illustrious career...Visit Emme online and review her CD! The Emme Kemp Trio:

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The Alex Blake Quartet: "In Motion" at the Jazz Standard

Source: All About Jazz
March 6, 2006

As Bassist & band leader Alex Blake is proof that his versatility and acoustic ability lends itself to reshaping the concept of the bass as a lead instrument critics note that... Jazz in Marciac -Day 13- “Basically being his own rhythm, percussion and lead tones - Loudest applause of show yet for this one, no question." ~ Mark Sabbatini, All About Jazz Before heading off to perform in Istanbul, the Blake Quartet will share cuts from their new CD “In ...

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Jazz Band Classic Continues Fourth Season With Baritone Saxophonist Gary Smuylan At Symphony Space On March 8, 2006, At 7:30pm

Source: All About Jazz
March 6, 2006

JAZZ BAND CLASSIC CONTINUES FOURTH SEASON WITH BARITONE SAXOPHONIST GARY SMUYLAN AT SYMPHONY SPACE ON MARCH 8, 2006, AT 7:30PM. Swing-Era Big Band Performs Works Made Popular By Gerry Mulligan In A Program Titled “Mulligan Stew." Jazz Band Classic continues its fourth season with a performance in the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Hall at Symphony Space on Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at 7:30pm. Led by trombonist Ryan Keberle, this 16-member ensemble specializes in swing band music of ...

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Infinite Out in Boston, MA

Source: All About Jazz
March 6, 2006

INFINITE OUT - AWARENESS SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2006 - 7:30PM RUTMAN'S VIOLINS 11 WESTLAND AVE. BOSTON, MA 02115 SUGGESTED DONATION: $7 Multi-faceted guitarist Colin Sapp has carved a distinct new sound by fusing elements of jazz, funk, rock, and electronic music into a unique, improvisational approach. Originally from Flint, Michigan, Colin came to Boston seven years ago to study at Berklee College of Music. ...

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Promising Young Jazz Singer, Lorenn Peer, Captivates Hearts at NYC's "Makor"

Source: All About Jazz
March 5, 2006

If you were looking for some warmth in the deep freeze that caught New York City last week, you could have found it at American-Israeli Jazz singer Lorenn Peer's show. The atmosphere at Makor heated up quickly to the sound of Lorenn's sultry voice, who was accompanied by an all star 6 piece band (The Top Dror Jazz Band) led by Dror Ben-Gur on sax, Benny Koonyevsky on drums, Tomer Levy in trumpet, Debby Kennedy on bass, Brian Troiano on ...

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