Performance / Tour News

Onaje Allan Gumbs Trio at Cecil's 11/11-11/12/05

Source: All About Jazz
October 19, 2005

Pianist and composer Onaje Allan Gumbs performs with his trio at Cecil's Jazz Club in West Orange, New Jersey, on November 11 and November 12. Sets begin at 9:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m., and 1:00 a.m. Harlem-born, Queens-raised, Onaje Allan Gumbs has enjoyed a career as first-call sideman, valued arranger and composer, producer, and ultimately bandleader and recording artist. Many will remember him for his vital contributions to such Woody Shaw classics as Moontrane, and Rosewood, to which he lent his ...

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Johnny Colon Jazz Trio; with Alexis Cole

Source: All About Jazz
October 19, 2005

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Gene Ess "Sandbox & Sanctum" Quartet @ Kavehaz Club - Oct 21, 2005 9:30PM

Source: All About Jazz
October 19, 2005

Gene Ess Quartet featuring Harvie S, John O'Gallagher, and Take Toriyama @ Kavehaz - Oct 21st, 2005 9:30PM

Guitarist, Gene Ess, draws the traits that identify his style with firm brush strokes. On the one hand, we have his jazz streak, and on the other hand, his exquisite sensitivity with the guitar, and as a final complement, his taste for sophisticated rhythms. On October 21st, Ess will present his “Sandbox and Sanctum” quartet which includes the great Harvie S on ...

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Wave Hill Concert Series

Source: All About Jazz
October 19, 2005

2005-2006 CONCERT SERIES OPENS OCTOBER 30 Celebrate the Seasons with Classical, Jazz and Vintage Pop at Wave Hill Bronx, NY—The 2005-2006 Wave Hill Concerts, beginning Sunday, October 30 at 2pm, presents a diverse program celebrating the seasons’ textures and transitions, so apparent in Wave Hill’s exquisite gardens and Hudson River vistas. Classical compositions, jazz, vintage pop and arrangements that refuse boundaries herald the fall, winter and spring seasons in Armor Hall, with its intimate ambiance, fine acoustics and garden views. ...

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Taylor Ho Bynum Sextet + Sunny Murray Factor in Philadelphia

Source: All About Jazz
October 19, 2005

Ars Nova Workshop presents: Thursday, October 20 | 8pm TAYLOR HO BYNUM SEXTET with Taylor Ho Bynum, cornet Matt Bauder, tenor sax/clarinet Mary Halvorson, guitar Evan O'Reilly, guitar Jessica Pavone, viola/electric bass Tomas Fujiwara, drums “He is one of those once-in-a-lifetime talents who can play everything and always sound like himself. Remarkable technique, inventiveness, energy...Bynum can really 'talk' with that horn of his and ...

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US Debut of the Anthony Braxton Sextet at the International House in Philadelphia

Source: All About Jazz
October 19, 2005

International House and Ars Nova Workshop presents: Friday, November 4 | 8pm ANTHONY BRAXTON SEXTET with Anthony Braxton, reeds Taylor Ho Bynum, trumpet Jay Rozen, tuba Jessica Pavone, violin Carl Testa, bass Aaron Siegel, drums US Debut Composer and saxophonist Anthony Braxton (b.1945) attended the Chicago School of Music and Roosevelt University. He is a founding member of Chicago’s Association for the ...

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Francina Connors "Uptown Jazz Wednesdays" w/Michael Howell @ Penang, 8pm-12am.

Source: All About Jazz
October 19, 2005

We've started a Wed.'scene' at Penang. Join us for a mix of Jazz, R&B/Blues,American Songbook and more. A little sumptin' sumptin' for everyone!

Uptown Jazz Francina Connors(Voc.)& Michael Howell(G) Every Wed 8pm-12am No Cover @ Penang “the best Malaysian cuisine in NYC" 240 Columbus Ave., NYC (Corner of W.71st & Columbus Ave.) (2120 769-3988 Also join my mailing ...

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The Stolen Sweets take their brand of 1930s acoustic vocal jazz to California

Source: All About Jazz
October 18, 2005

Now that they have achieved local acclaim, Portland’s swing darlings The Stolen Sweets are ready to take their renditions of vintage jazz tunes on the road. Contact: Jen Bernard [email protected] 503-231-1423 www.stolensweets.com October 18, 2005 – Portland, OR. The Stolen Sweets’ ability to transport audiences to the early days of jazz has earned them a very colorful fan base, from hipsters to golden-agers. The band has been performing the complex vocal jazz arrangements of the popular 1930s girl group, The ...

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