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Jazz Update Brings Mingus and Monk to Westminster Church in D.C.

Source: Baltimore Jazz Alliance
April 22, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Riveting modern jazz and bebop quartet Jeff Antoniuk & the Jazz Update returns to Jazz Night in Southwest on Saturday, May 31 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The concert is part of a popular jazz series at Westminster Church at 401-I Street in Southwest. Washington, D.C.-based Jazz Update is known for compelling originals and beautifully executed standards that have won them praise from critics near and far. Says Doug Morrissey of MusikReviews.com, “Jeff Antoniuk and the ...

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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, April 19-25

Source: JazzINK by Andrea Canter
April 20, 2013

Like good jazz, Minnesota's weather is unpredictable, and forces us all to become good improvisers. Spring might not be swinging yet, but the birds are churning out some pleasing melodies, and a slow but sure warming trend will make club-hopping and gig-going a bit easier. So watch out for patches of ice but do get out and hear a wide range of cool music over the coming week. And think of ways to celebrate Record Store Day on Saturday, April ...

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Sheldon Concert Hall Announces 2013-14 Season Schedule

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
April 20, 2013

The Sheldon Concert Hall today announced the schedule for the various subscription series in its 2013-14 season. The Sheldon's 2013-14 jazz series will kick off on Wednesday, October 23 with the Brubeck Brothers Quartet, featuring bassist/trombonist Chris Brubeck and drummer Dan Brubeck doing a tribute to their dad, the late pianist Dave Brubeck, who played at the Sheldon several times over the years. The jazz series then will continue with New Orleans keyboardist Jonathan Batiste and Stay Human on Saturday, ...

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Jazz This Week: Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival with Anat Cohen, Matt Wilson, Doc Severinsen, Monterey Jazz Festival 55th Anniversary Tour; and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
April 18, 2013

While this week's big event for jazz and creative music in St. Louis is the Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival, featuring a number of nationally known touring musicians, there also are plenty of noteworthy performances featuring local players coming up in the next few days. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, singer Mary Dyson and pianist Brock Walker's trio will play at Troy's Jazz Gallery; Cabaret Project St. Louis presents their monthly open mic night at the Tavern of Fine ...

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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, April 12-18

Source: JazzINK by Andrea Canter
April 13, 2013

Seems that every so often, we have a weekend that is so jammed packed with music, you can only hope to clone yourself or hope it's all captured on You-Tube. Here comes another such weekend. No matter what you choose to do, you're going to miss something special. But no matter what you choose to do, you're going to enjoy something special. Just be sure to get out! The weather has to improve, right? The Big Gigs Friday-Saturday, April 12-13. ...

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William Hooker Brings Drum Thunder To Outpost 186 Cambridge MA on Sunday April 14th

Source: Chris Rich
April 12, 2013

The venerable William Hooker rolls into town for a solo performance involving projected visuals and a duet segment with trumpeter Forbes Graham. The proceedings will commence at 8 pm with a suggested donation of $10.00. Mr. Hooker has been an avid collaborator with Knitting Factory notables such as Elliot Sharp, Thurston Moore and Zeena Parkins in addition to the many stellar adherents of the Free Jazz core stretching back several decades to his work with Cecil Taylor, David S. Ware ...

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Molly Ringwald to Perform Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 15 at Jazz at the Bistro

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
April 12, 2013

Actress, author, and now singer Molly Ringwald is coming to St. Louis to perform on Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 15 at Jazz at the Bistro. The star of hit films including The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, and Sixteen Candles, Ringwald (pictured) has just released her first album as a jazz vocalist, Except Sometimes, on Concord Records. Except Sometimes includes Ringwald's takes on standards such as “The Very Thought Of You," “I Get Along Without You Very Well," ...

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Paul Kelly Sets U. S. Tour Dates, April 20 - June 6, On The Heels Of His Latest Release, Spring And Fall

Source: 1888 Media
April 11, 2013

Legendary Australian singer-songwriter kicks off North American tour on April 20th in Santa Barbara, CA, following first new album in five years. Paul Kelly’s remarkable eleven-song set Spring And Fall — his 19th studio album and first collection of new material in five years — ranks with the seminal Australian singer-songwriter’s most memorable and resonant work, demonstrating why he’s virtually a national hero in his home country and one of the most celebrated songwriters on the planet. This spring, Kelly ...

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