Performance / Tour News

Jazz news from India

Source: All About Jazz
August 29, 2005

Jazz in India has arrived, especially amoung Goans who have consistently produced their own legends in this great art form that originated in America. Hennessy cognac has supported jazz for decades through a series of 'Hennessy smooth jazz concert tours' featuring American artistes signed on by the famed Blue Note label. Breaking tradition for the first time, Hennessy has signed on an all Goan jazz band based in Mumbai for a series of performances at some of the best jazz ...

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Vocalist Francina Connors' Uptown Jazz @ Penang, Every Wed, in Sept.

Source: All About Jazz
August 29, 2005

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Brewed By Noon featuring Marc Ribot & Jim Pugliese @Barbes, Brooklyn. Sept 22.

Source: All About Jazz
August 28, 2005

Brewed By Noon Barbes, Brooklyn, Thursday September 22, 10pm With special guests Marc Ribot (Guitar) & Jim Pugliese (Percussion) Featuring Jon Madof (Guitar), Thierno Camara (Bass) Sean Noonan (Drums) Brewed by Noon presents original music that blends modern jazz and African Tribal Rhythms seamlessly at Barbes, Brooklyn on Thursday, September 22 at 10pm. This concert will feature popular guitarist Marc Ribot and downtown jazz maven Jim Pugliese on percussion. This special concert will take place at Barbes in Brooklyn on ...

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Rez Abbasi Monday August 29th Knitting Factory, Old Office (Two Sets beginning at 8:00 p.m.)

Source: All About Jazz
August 27, 2005

August 26, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Rez Abbasi's group performs all new compositions before entering the studio to record a follow-up to the critically acclaimed “Snake Charmer". Monday August 29th Knitting Factory, Old Office Two Sets beginning at 8:00 p.m. $10 Rez Abbasi - guitars Gary Versace - organ Dan Weiss - drums Kiran Ahluwalia - Indian vocal guests: Rudresh Mahanthappa - alto saxophone Marc Mommaas - soprano/tenor saxophones “Invigorating and graceful ...

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Mike Riddley and Hank Johnson Trio to perform at Jamaica Hospital Health Fair

Source: All About Jazz
August 27, 2005

The Hank Johnson Trio and trumpeter Mike Riddley will perform some live jazz entertainment at the Jamaica Hospital Health Fair to be held on August 27th, 2005 on Jamaica Avenue & Van Wyck Expressway in parking lot next to Bowling Alley (Outside)! Music starts at 12:00 until 2:00 P.M. and is free. There will be free blood pressure checks, prostate screening, diabetes, and other health related matters addressed. ALL FREE to the public--get screened, live longer, HIV, etc. Saturday, August ...

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Jazz-Inspired a Cappella Vocal Ensemble Cadence launch new CD

Source: All About Jazz
August 26, 2005

Cadence, Featuring Dylan Bell, Ross Lynde, Carl Berger and Kevin Fox Announce a Special Record Launch Celebration, For The Release of Their Latest CD, “Twenty For One" Tuesday, September 20th “The Lula Lounge & Restaurant” 1585 Dundas St., West, Toronto, Canada – www.lula.ca Media Performance at 7:00 PM Performance for General Public at 9:00 PM Hosted by JAZZ.FM 91 On-Air Personality, Heather Bambrick Winner of The 2005 National Jazz Awards “Broadcaster of the Year”, and Host of JAZZ.FM 91’s Popular ...

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Jazz vocalist DeeAnne Gorman & her "Israeli Mafia-ette" news:

Source: All About Jazz
August 26, 2005

Jazz vocalist DeeAnne Gorman & her “Israeli Mafia-ette" have the honor of playing the last live music weekend at this hip, intimate Midtown bar, soon to close its doors:

FRIDAY 8/26/05 DeeAnne Gorman Jazz Trio (D.Gorman, vocals; Eldad Zvulun, keyboard; Tal Ronen, bass)

SATURDAY 8/27/05 DeeAnne Gorman Jazz Quartet (D.Gorman, vocals; Eldad Zvulun, keyboard; Tal Ronen, bass; Yoni Halevy, percussion)

10pm-1am

VARJAK 923 8th Ave. (bet. W. 54th & 55th ...

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Badland at Hull Art Lab, 9/28

Source: All About Jazz
August 26, 2005

BADLAND 8pm Wednesday 28th September Hull Art Lab 53 Humber Street Hull HU1 1TT Admission: £3. Simon Rose - alto & soprano saxophones Simon H. Fell - double bass Steve Noble - drums Badland were formed in 1994, with Simon Rose, Simon Fell and Mark Sanders on drums. The group's activity centres around free jazz and the reinterpretation of elements of the modern jazz repertoire. Steve Noble replaced Mark in 1999. “Put this alongside the most important trios in the ...

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