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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, December 6-12
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
Winter is here in full force, just in time for holiday recordings and special gigs. Good thing we've got our jazz to keep us warm. And plenty of it this weekend and into the new week — CD release parties, a Happy Apple happening, the opening of a tribute to lyricist Ira Gershwin, Bill Frisell's Big Sur project, a benefit for the Artists Quarter and more. (Remember, CDs make great gifts!) Big Gigs This Week Friday, December 6. It's the ...
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Jazz/Rock is Alive and Well--Third Rail in Zülpich Tonight, Cologne on December 7th, Prague, December 8th
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Jazz (Jazzers Jazzing) by Carl L. Hager
Music fans in Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, etc., who are willing to do a bit of traveling, have the opportunity to hear the Jazz/Rock supergroup Third Rail tonight at the Live Proberaum in Zülpich, Germany, at the Altes Pfandhaus in Cologne, Germany tomorrow, December 7th, and at the Agharta Jazzclub in Prague, Czech Republic on December 8th. Five-time Grammy winner and multi-keyboardist George Whitty (Herbie Hancock, Brecker Brothers, Carlos Santana, David Sanborn) is joined by drummer Tom Brechtlein (Chick ...
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Jazz This Week: Pat Martino; Lynne Fiddmont and Keith Fiddmont; Copland, Peacock and Baron; Holiday Jazz; and More
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
Whether you're looking for jazz explicitly flavored with a bit of holiday spirit, or not, there's plenty to choose from on this week's menu of jazz and creative music performances in St. Louis. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, guitarist Pat Martino (pictured) returns to St. Louis for the first time since 2010 to begin a four-night engagement at Jazz at the Bistro. Though he's worked in other contexts, Martino generally favors the organ trio format, and for this visit, ...
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Jazz Standard Announces Jan - May 2014 Schedule
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AMT Public Relations
JAZZ STANDARD PREVIEWS 2014 ALL SHOW TIMES: 7:30 & 9:30PM + 11:30PM ON FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS Jazz Standard is located at 116 E. 27th Street (between Lexington and Park) Train 6 to E. 28th Street NEVER A MINIMUM Student Discounts (restrictions apply) Enjoy “NYC’s Best Barbecue” (Time Out New York) from BLUE SMOKE And an extensive wine, beer and cocktail list For reservations call Jazz Standard at 212.576.2232 or visit ticketweb.com Artists and schedules are subject ...
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In Roots We Trust Tour
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Curtis Bergesen
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad has just announced the IN ROOTS WE TRUST Tour with special guests The Simpkin Project and The Expanders. The west coast run includes six California dates, followed by stops in Portland and Seattle. PANDA! has four shows this week throughout the Northeast. The Rochester, NY-based quintet plans to release new music later this winter. Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad - Tour Dates Dec 4: Newmarket, NH - Stone Church Dec 5: Burlington, VT - ArtsRiot ...
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Loston Harris Trio at Bryant Park Tree Lighting on December 3
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
LOSTON HARRIS TRIO PERFORMS AT BRYANT PARK TREE LIGHTING DECEMBER 3 - TUESDAY JOINS ALL-STAR LINEUP OF PERFORMERS Celebrate and Give Back at the Tree Lighting Show Featuring Loston Harris The Loston Harris Trio will be featured at this year's Bryant Park Tree Lighting Show, which will present an array of personalities, musicians, and excitement. Throughout the evening, you can enjoy music performances by the Loston Harris Trio, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Carly Rose Sonenclar of The X Factor, Young ...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, November 29- December 5
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
Tired of Thanksgiving leftovers? Fortunately, there's lots of fresh music coming our way this week, starting with a slam-bang weekend that includes a double homecoming at the Artists Quarter in prime time and a couple more at the Dakota on the late shift, and a Sunday musical fundraiser for one of the few jazz-friendly radio stations in the region. One of the premiere jazz organists returns to start off the week, and old (and not so old) friends open up ...
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Jazz This Week: Jeremy Davenport Comes Home, the Miles Davis Memorial Project Moves Forward, and More
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
Though the holiday means fewer touring jazz and creative musicians than usual will be passing through town over the next few days, this weekend will bring at least one significant musical visitor to St. Louis, as well as some noteworthy performances from local jazz players and a public meeting about an important jazz-related project. Let's go the the highlights... If you're in the mood for some jazz today along with your Thanksgiving Day meal, singer Joe Mancuso and guitarist Randy ...
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