Performance / Tour News

Les Paul & Friends: 90th Birthday Salute All-Star Concert Tuesday, February 7 At Los Angeles' Gibson Amphitheater

Source: All About Jazz
February 5, 2006

All-Star Concert To Benefit A Place Called Home Tuesday, February 7 At Los Angeles' Gibson Amphitheater

Guitar Legend Les Paul With Merle Haggard, Alison Krauss, Steve Lukather, Joe Perry, Joe Satriani, Neal Schon, Shayna Steele, Buddy Guy, and Edgar Winter

Presented by In Touch Entertainment and Centerline Entertainment

Hollywood, California -- On Tuesday, February 7 at 8pm, one of the world's greatest gatherings of guitarists will take the Gibson Amphitheatre stage in Los Angeles for LES PAUL & FRIENDS: 90th ...

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Gloria Cooper Sextet CD Release Party Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at Sweet Rhythm Jazz Club Sets: 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM

Source: All About Jazz
February 5, 2006

Gloria Cooper Sextet CD Release Party Tuesday, February 7, 2006

Sweet Rhythm Jazz Club 88 Seventh Avenue South (between Grove and Bleecker Streets) New York, NY 10014 Reservations: 212-255-3626 www.sweetrhythmny.com Sets: 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM Music Charge: $15.00 Minimum: $10.00 www.gloriacooper.net

Vocalist/Pianist Gloria Cooper and a stellar band will perform songs from her new CD titled Dedicated ...

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Hendrik Meurkens and Helio Alves Brazilian Jazz Piano Duo February 6, 2006 at A Piano-Plus Jazz Series ( AC Pianocraft Showroom/Concert Space)

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2006

February 4, 2006 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] ? ? ? Reminder!!! RobertaOnTheArts.com and A.C. Pianocraft, Inc. www.RobertaOnTheArts.com and http://www.acpianocraft.com/homepage.asp Are Pleased to Announce A Piano-Plus Jazz Series February 6, 2006 Hendrik Meurkens and Helio Alves Brazilian Jazz Duo Hendrik Meurkens on Harmonica and Helio Alves on Antique Steinway All Concert Profits to be Sent to The New Orleans Musicians' Clinic http://wwoz.org/clinic/ $20/Ticket, At the Door, Includes 8 - 10 PM Concert, Wine, and ...

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Maria Schneider Orchestra at Dimitrou's Jazz Alley Feb. 6-7 (Seattle)

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2006

The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley presents for two nights only composer/conductor Maria Schneider and her 19-piece Jazz Orchestra.

Band members include: Steve Wilson (alto/soprano/clarinet/flute/alto flute/oboe/English horn), Charles Pillow (alto/soprano/clarinet/flute/alto flute/oboe/English horn), Rich Perry (tenor/flute), Donny McCaslin (tenor/soprano/clarinet/flute), Scott Robinson (baritone/flute/clarinet/bass clarinet), Tony Kadleck (trumpet/flugelhorn), Greg Gisbert (trumpet/flugelhorn), Jon Owens (trumpet/flugelhorn), Ingrid Jensen (trumpet/flugelhorn), Keith O-Quinn (trombone), Rock Ciccarone (trombone), Larry Farrell (trombone), George Flynn (bass trombone), Ben Monder (guitar), Frank Kimbrough (piano), Jay Anderson (bass), Clarence Penn ...

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The Frank and Joe Show One Night Only! At The Iridium Jazz Club Monday, February 6th Sets at 8 & 10PM

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2006

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 The Iridium Jazz Club Is Pleased To Present... One Night Only! The Frank and Joe Show Monday, February 6, 2006 Featuring Selected Songs From The Les Paul Songbook.... Frank Vignola - guitar Joe Ascione - drums Rich Zukor - percussion Vinny Raniolo - guitar Monday nights at the Iridium are usually reserved for guitar ...

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Soul / Gospel Legend Mavis Staples to Perform in Princeton, NJ

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2006

“The most underrated diva of the century...she has an almost superhuman ability to implant the pure power of emotion." -- Rolling Stone

Gospel / soul legend Mavis Staples, whose 2004 Alligator Records CD Have a Little Faith has been hailed by critics and fans alike as the best of her career, will bring her deeply soulful and inspirational music to Princeton for a live performance. Over the years, Mavis has recorded with a wide variety of musicians, from ...

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Will Sellenraad appearing Saturday February 4th @ Detour NYC

Source: All About Jazz
February 3, 2006

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Sat. Brunch in NYC with trombonist Gregory Robinson and the John Liquori Trio

Source: All About Jazz
February 3, 2006

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