Performance / Tour News

The Leif Arntzen Quartet Plays: "All Ellington"

Source: All About Jazz
December 22, 2005

December 22, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] ALL ELLINGTON with The Leif Arntzen Quartet Wednesday January 11th 9 pm to 11 pm In A Mellowtone Solitude Just A Lucky So and So It Don't Mean A Thing Mood Indigo I've Got It Bad Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me C Jam Blues Prelude To A Kiss I'm Beginning To See The Light In A Sentimental Mood Don't Get Around Much Anymore Black ...

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Reminder: Doctor Gabs & His Band at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall Dec. 22, 2005 at 7.30 PM

Source: All About Jazz
December 22, 2005

Yes, despite the transit strike Dr. Gabs is still performing tonite at Zankel Hall... December 22, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] DOCTOR GABS & HIS BAND Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall Dec. 22, 2005 at 7.30 PM Jazz - Boogie Woogie - Swing - Blues Genius pianist, vocalist and jazz master, Doctor Gabs and his Band will perform at the Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York, on Thursday 22 December at ...

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Cornelia Street Cafe Additions to the January Schedule

Source: All About Jazz
December 22, 2005

December 22, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Cornelia Street Cafe 29 Cornelia Street Greenwich Village, NY 10014 Tel: 212-989-9319 Fax: 212-243-4207 Web: corneliastreetcafe.com between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village 1,9 Subway to Sheridan Square; A, C, E, B, D, F to West 4th St. Additions to the January Schedule Tue Jan 03 PETE ROBBINS & CENTRIC (Pete Robbins, alto saxophone, compositions; Sam Sadigursky, tenor & soprano saxophones; Ryan Blotnick, guitar; Thomas ...

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Blue Note Special Christmas Brunch

Source: All About Jazz
December 22, 2005

Jazz pianist Kayo Hiraki will perform at Blue Note at Christmas day brunch with Gospel singer Annette St. John and an all-female trio as “Swing Into the holidays with the Rainbow Belles."

The members are: Kayo Hiraki / piano, vocals (from Japan) Debbie Kennedy / bass (from Australia) Lucianna Padmore / drums (USA)

Special Guest Annette St. John / vocals $19.50 (Include music fee, brunch, a cocktail)

For more information, visit www.kayopiano.com ...

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Stryker/Slagle band at Trumpets Fri. 12/23 - 8:30, 10:30 and midnight (Special Holiday Show)

Source: All About Jazz
December 22, 2005

To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Friday December 23 at Trumpets Special Holiday Show The Stryker / Slagle Band Dave Stryker - guitar Steve Slagle - sax Ed Howard - bass Billy Hart - drums 8:30, 10:30 and midnight Trumpets 5 Depot Square Montclair, NJ 973-744-2600 “The co-leaders, having played together for nearly two decades, have achieved an empathy that results in several passages of remarkable collective improvisation." - Will Smith / Down Beat Magazine ...

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South African Jazz Singer Sathima Bea Benjamin Performs at Sweet Rhythm, 12/23/05

Source: All About Jazz
December 22, 2005

South African Jazz Singer Sathima Bea Benjamin Performs at Sweet Rhythm on Friday, December 23, 2005

Vocalist Joined by Pianist Onaje Allan Gumbs, Bassist Buster Williams, and Drummer George Gray

EKAPA RECORDS is proud to announce a performance by the legendary vocalist Sathima Bea Benjamin on Friday, December 23, 2005 at New York's Sweet Rhythm Jazz Club. The sets begin at 8:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m., and midnight.

Born in Cape Town, Sathima Bea Benjamin is one of South ...

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Paul Simon, Herbie Hancock @ Berklee 60th Concert, 1/28, Wang

Source: All About Jazz
December 22, 2005

Subaru of New England Presents Three Score: The Berklee College of Music 60th Anniversary Concert Hosted by Bill Cosby with Special Guests Paul Simon, Herbie Hancock, and Gary Burton at the Wang Theatre, January 28 Superstar producer Phil Ramone assembles a stellar line-up for special concert; Proceeds will create scholarships in the names of performers BOSTON, MA - An unprecedented line-up of superstars and rising talent from pop, jazz, and Latin music will gather to perform in honor of Berklee ...

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Francina Connors' "Uptown Jazz" w/ MIchael Howell @ Penang, Wed., Dec. 21, 8pm-12am

Source: All About Jazz
December 21, 2005

This dynamic duo is back for their crowd pleasing Wednesday “scene" this time sprinkling in a few holiday “chestnuts." Join them for anything from Monk to Cole Porter,Jazz,R&B and, oh yeah . . . a great time!

Uptown Jazz Francina Connors (Voc.) Michael Howell(G)

Wed., Dec. 21 8pm -12am No cover @ Penang “The Best Malaysian cuisine in NYC"

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