Performance / Tour News

Wallace Roney Sextet @ The Village Vanguard March 7 - 12

Source: All About Jazz
March 5, 2006

Wallace Roney Sextet @ The Village Vanguard March 7 - 12, 2006 featuring Wallace Roney, trumpet Geri Allen, piano(s) Antoine Roney, sax Charnett Moffit, bass Eric Allen, drums Val, turntables The Village Vanguard 178 7th Avenue New York, NY 10019 212.255.4037 Ticket prices: $30/$35(Sat) - includes one drink minimum. Shows: 9:00pm and 11:00pm New York, NY ...

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Alex Kontorovich's Deep Minor Premiere Performance at MAKOR March 7th, 2006

Source: All About Jazz
March 5, 2006

Alex Kontorovich's Deep Minor MAKOR March 7th, 2006: 9:30pm New York, NY: Makor (35 West 67th street) Beginning at 9:30pm the evening will include the premiere performance of Alex Kontorovich's Deep Minor. Dive into the rambunctious rhythmic grooves and lose yourself in the intimate improvisations of Deep Minor--the latest project of all original compositions from reedman/bandleader Alex Kontorovich. To create this high energy quartet, Kontorovich joins forces with three premiere world jazz musicians: Brandon Seabrook (guitar/banjo), Reuben Radding ...

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George Gee Swing Orchestra every Tuesday evening starting on March 7th SWING46 Jazz & Supper Club

Source: All About Jazz
March 5, 2006

After a five year hiatus, The George Gee Swing Orchestra will be returning to NYC premiere swing dance nightclub - SWING46 Jazz & Supper Club--every Tuesday evening starting on March 7th, 2006. SWING46 is located in the heart of Times Square at 349 West 46th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues on Restaurant Row. Besides a nice, classic ambiance with a sizable dance floor - SWING46 also offers a full bar and dinner menu. A fun, complimentary dance lesson is ...

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All Ellington with The Leif Arntzen Quartet Saturday March 4th, 9 pm to 12 PM, 2 sets The Cornelia Street Cafe

Source: All About Jazz
March 4, 2006

March 4, 2006 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Saturday March 4th, 9 pm to 12 PM, 2 sets Doors Open 8:45 cover $6, 1 drink min per set The Cornelia Street Cafe 29 Cornelia Street New York NY 10014 “ALL ELLINGTON" with The Leif Arntzen Quartet Leif on why “All Ellington: “I have this record I used to listen to about 25 years ago. It's Louis Armstrong with Duke Ellington, recorded in the 60s ...

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Ayana Lowe, An evening of Blues, Jazz and Sweet Soul Music- Sat., March 4th at 55 Bar 6-9PM

Source: All About Jazz
March 4, 2006

AYANA LOWE'S COMBO Ayana - vocals Michael Howell - guitar, Bob Cunningham- bass, Soundrhythium Michael T.A. Thompson An evening of Blues, Jazz and Sweet Soul Music! SATURDAY, MARCH 4th 55 BAR - 55 Christopher St (btwn 6& 7th ave- take 1/9 train to Christopher) W. Village! 212 929-9883 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (2 sets 6& 7:45) NO COVER! 2 drink min. NEW CD, “AYANA LOWE'S - “MOSTLY BALLADS" http://www.55bar.com/ 212 929-9883 AYANA LOWE - VOCALIST www.ayanalowe.com Ayana Lowe, “One of ...

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BRUNCH with Trombonist Greg Robinson & the John Liquori Trio, East Village--No Cover

Source: All About Jazz
March 3, 2006

Sat-Sun BRUNCH w/ trombonist Greg Robinson & the John Liquori Trio **NO COVER / NO MINIMUM **

This Weekend, Enjoy Coffee and Brunch with the John Liquori Trio! An East Village Tradition!

Greg Robinson, Trombone John Liquori, Guitar Ben Hoyumpa, Drums

Saturday March 4, 1:30-3:30 Cafe Pick Me Up 145 Ave A NYC

Greg Robinson, Trombone John Liquori, Guitar Mike Preen, Bass ...

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Barry Levitt's Vocal Jazz Workshop & Brunch Sun. Mar. 5 at Iridium

Source: All About Jazz
March 3, 2006

SCOTT BARBARINO PRESENT BARRY LEVITT'S VOCAL JAZZ WORKSHOP & BRUNCH FEATURING THE BARRY LEVITT QUARTET BILLY MINTZ- DRUMSCAMERON BROWN- BASS DAVID SCHNITTER - TENOR SAX BARRY LEVITT - PIANO MUSIC YOU CAN BEPART OF... SELECT AUDIENCE MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO SIT IN NEW GUEST ARTISTS EVERY WEEK EVERY SUNDAY 11am-3pm GUEST STARS: Sun. March 5 - Marcus Simeone ”The sky's the limit for his stratospheric high tenor and his talent. He's got his own voice, as a singer and as ...

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Jessye Norman, Vocal Phenomenon, Performs in Benefit Concert March 12 --Tickets on Sale Now

Source: All About Jazz
March 2, 2006

GRAMMY award-winning soprano Jessye Norman, will perform at a special benefit concert March 12, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. at the Eastman Theatre in Rochester, NY. All proceeds from the concert will benefit the non-profit community organization Action for a Better Community, Inc. (ABC), which is celebrating its 40th anniversary of building new beginnings for people in poverty. Tickets on Sale Now Tickets are on sale now and are $35, $50 and $75. Patron tickets are $100 and include ...

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