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Jazz Great Greets Fox Cities

Source: Connie Fellman
March 1, 2013

If the name Clay Jenkins doesn’t ring a bell, perhaps you’ve heard of his touring groups, namely Harry James, Buddy Rich and the County Basie Orchestra. Anyone familiar with these legendary big bands will appreciate the prestige this extraordinary jazz trumpeter brings to Appleton this weekend. One of the most sought after jazz performers and instructors in the nation, Jenkins veered off his global performing course for a few days to stop at Lawrence University. The esteemed professor of jazz ...

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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, March 1-7

Source: JazzINK by Andrea Canter
March 1, 2013

Spring is here. Soon. I can tell. It's not just the pale moon that excites me...or even the longer days. The quality of light has changed as the angle of the sun moves. The birds are chirping in more upbeat choruses, undoubtedly anticipating the return of their “snowbird" cohorts. Even 20 degrees feels somehow warmer than a few weeks ago. But if the nights are actually growing shorter, the list of jazz gigs is growing longer. That includes the schedule ...

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Charles Lloyd 75th Birthday Concerts at the Met Museum and Kennedy Center

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
February 28, 2013

Tenor saxophone titan Charles Lloyd has been hailed as one of the most restlessly inventive musicians in jazz history. His current quartet - with Jason Moran, piano; Reuben Rogers, bass; and Eric Harland, drums - was honored as the 2011 “#1 Acoustic Group" by the JazzTimes critics poll. “Follow the career of Charles Lloyd," said The New York Times, “and you see a map of great jazz across half a century." In celebration of his 75th birthday - on the ...

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East Coast Tour Dates Announced By Bassist Jeff Denson & His Quartet

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
February 27, 2013

Bassist and composer Jeff Denson introduced his commanding new quartet last year on the CD Secret World (Between the Lines), followed by a West Coast fall tour. This spring, Denson has scheduled several East Coast dates to feature the band, which consists of German-born pianist Florian Weber, captivating trumpeter Ralph Alessi, and the singularly versatile drummer Dan Weiss. They will bring their revelatory music to the Lilypad in Cambridge on 3/30; Twins Jazz, Washington, DC, 4/2; and Cornelia Street Café ...

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Roomful of Blues to Perform in Sellersville March 9

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
February 25, 2013

The horn-fueled, jumping, swinging, award-winning band, Roomful of Blues, touring in support of their latest Alligator CD Hook, Line & Sinker, will perform live at the Sellersville Theater in Sellersville on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Roomful of Blues, according to DownBeat magazine, “are in a class by themselves." Since 1967, the group's deeply rooted blend of swing, rock 'n' roll, jump, blues and soul has earned it five Grammy Award nominations and a slew of other accolades, including seven Blues ...

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Coming Attractions Include Larry Brown Jr's Marvin Gaye Tribute, Chris Hazelton and Cory Weeds, Marco Benevento

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
February 25, 2013

Recent days have brought details on three more upcoming shows of interest to St. Louis jazz fans: Guitarist Larry Brown Jr., a native of Venice, IL and graduate of SIUE who's now working in Chicago, will return home to perform “I Remember Marvin: A Jazz Tribute to Marvin Gaye" at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 5 at the Sheldon Concert Hall. The performance is part of The Sheldon's “Notes From Home" series. Brown will be joined for the concert by fellow ...

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Andy De Campos Quintet plays Ten Restaurant on February 27th in Mississauga

Source: LMC Media
February 25, 2013

Ten Restaurant is part of the Hip Restaurants trio, the best in fine dining & night life in Mississauga. The new menu has items that change daily and you can tell a lot of thought has been put into each dish. The managers take the time to greet guests at each table and see how their meal is. If you are lucky, hopefully you'll get a chance to meet Chef Nic (the nicest chef ever with a big heart)! Andy ...

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Andre Delano to Perform with Good 4 the Soul on Sunday, March 3 at BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
February 21, 2013

Saxophonist Andre Delano, the East St. Louis native who's had significant success as a touring musician and recording artist, is returning home to perform at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 3 at BB's Jazz Blues and Soups. He'll be backed for the gig by Good 4 The Soul, which includes fellow East St. Louisans Adaron “Pops" Jackson (keyboards), John King (bass), James Jackson (drums), and Shaun Robinson (guitar). Delano (pictured), who now lives in California, grew up in East St. Louis ...

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