Performance / Tour News

Latin Jazz Night, Toronto with Warren Chiason

Source: All About Jazz
December 28, 2005

Come to the second evening of vibes virtuoso Warren Chiasson's return to Toronto.

It will feature 2 masters working together performing a special blend of latin jazz.

www.warrenchiasson.com

M3 presents

Thurs. Dec. 29th, 2005

Latin Jazz Night!

featuring: Warren Chiasson-NYC

with Hilario Duran All Stars

featuring: Hilario Duran-piano Alexis Baro-trumpet Roberto Occhipinti-bass Mark Kelso-drums Chendy Leon-timbales/congas

and guest vocalist Genevieve Marentette

Doors open @ 7pm: Show @ 9pm

Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas ...

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Empty Cage (MTKJ) Quartet on tour Dec. 28-31

Source: All About Jazz
December 27, 2005

“One of the most powerful and appealing jazz units currently active." --Rex Butters, All About Jazz

“If you want a taste of the future of west coast jazz, do yourself a favor, get this disc." --Troy Collins, JunkMedia Magazine

“What a fine young quartet this is... they follow many different musical paths, all the while maintaining a pretty stimulating group voice." --Jason Bivins, Cadence Magazine

“The MTKJ Quartet's music is the shit..." ...

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Entertainment in Sydney and Viva the band

Source: All About Jazz
December 27, 2005

A Band For All Occasions will be providing Viva the band for a series of performances at South Sydney Leagues Club, known as “South Sydney Rabbitohs" every Friday evening at 7.30pm commencing on the 13th January until the 8th March 2006.

Viva the band is one of Sydney's most popular bands for entertainment in the cabaret, latin and jazz genre, with performances at Sydney Olympic Park, Darling Harbour, and Kings Cross venues. The band is featured regularly at Manly International ...

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"Highlights in Jazz" Presents an Evening of Jazz Guitar Thursday, January 5, 2006 8PM Tribeca Performing Arts

Source: All About Jazz
December 26, 2005

December 26, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] For Immediate Release HIGHLIGHTS IN JAZZ PRESENTS “AN EVENING OF JAZZ GUITAR" FEATURING BUCKY PIZZARELLI, RUSSELL MALONE, GENE BERTONCINI, FRANK VIGNOLA; SPECIAL GUESTS JAY LEONHART AND WYCLIFFE GORDON THURSDAY, JANUARY 5TH, 2006 8PM AT TRIBECA PERFORMING ARTS New York, NY December 26, 2005 Jack Kleinsinger's “Highlights in Jazz," New York's longest running jazz series, is pleased to announce their next series concert Thursday, January 5, 2006 ...

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Les Paul (Tonight)Mingus Big Band (Tue.) The Music Of Frank Zappa (Wed.) Dec. 29-Jan. 1 Gato Barbieri at The Iridium Jazz Club

Source: All About Jazz
December 26, 2005

December 26, 2005 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 EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS TRIO EVERY TUESDAY THE MINGUS BIG BAND This Week at The Iridium Dec. 28 ED PALERMO BIG BAND PLAYS THE MUSIC OF FRANK ZAPPA New Year's Dec. 29-Jan. 1 GATO BARBIERI _____________________________________________________________________ ________ Next Week Jan. 4 ED PALERMO BIG ...

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Vocalist Sofia Laiti at Birdland on Monday, December 26th at 7 PM

Source: All About Jazz
December 25, 2005

Vocalist Sofia Laiti at Birdland on Monday, December 26th at 7 PM

BIRDLAND 315 West 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Ave.) Reservations: (212) 581-3080 www.birdlandjazz.com w/ Carlton Holmes, piano Gregory Jones, bass Vincent Ector, drums cover $25

Some quotes:

“I was drawn in to this labyrinth of passion that her music is about ... her voice is raspy, smoky and deep there"--JazzImprov “

New sound that takes ...

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Rome Neal's "Banana Puddin" & Bob Cunningham's Birthday @ Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Source: All About Jazz
December 25, 2005

Both events on Tuesday, December 27TH @ Nuyorican Poet's Cafe

Rome Neal's “BANANA PUDDIN" A JAZZ JAM AND OPEN MIC

Happy Kwanzaa... Kujichagulia: Two Legends of the Bass

Tuesday, December 27th @ 7 p.m. $15.

Bill Lee and his Mo' Betta Quintet (Composed scores for Mo' Betta Blues, She's Gotta Have it, Do The Right Thing, School Daze, for his son, Spike Lee's films)

BILL LEE (BASS), Arnold lee (alto sax), Sayuri Goto (piano), ...

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Christian Winther Quartet Scandinavian Tour Dates

Source: All About Jazz
December 24, 2005

Christian Winther Quartet Saxophonist Christian Winther and his quartet will be performing at the Scandinavian “Winterjazz Festival" 2006. Christian Winther, saxophones Richard Doron Johnson, piano Neal Caine, bass Troy Davis, drums Jan.26 Skive Jazzklub, Skive. www.skivejazzklub.dk, Jan.27 Toldkammeret, Helsingoer. www.toldkammeret.dk Jan.28 Pakhus Scenen, Nykoebing Sjaelland Jan.29 Copenhagen Jazzhouse, Copenhagen. www.jazzhouse.dk Jan.30 Privat Koncert Jan.31 Frokostjazzen paa Rampelys, Silkeborg. www.frokostjazz.dk

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