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Jazz This Week: Sachal Vasandani, Galactic, Kris Davis Quintet, Jan Shapiro, Bucky Pizzarelli and Denise Thimes, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
February 14, 2013

It's a jam-packed week of jazz and creative music in St. Louis, with local debuts from two noteworthy touring musicians, the return of some familiar favorites, homecoming gigs for three local expats, and lots more. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, singer Sachal Vasandani will make his St. Louis debut, beginning a four-night engagement at Jazz at the Bistro. Along with Gregory Porter, whom the Bistro presented for the first time in January, Vasandani is one of the most talked-about ...

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Lenore Raphael On Tour In California With Howard Alden

Source: Lenore Raphael
February 14, 2013

Pianist Lenore Raphael celebrates her recording Loverly with guitarist Howard Alden with a tour of Southern California. Starting on Thursday, February 21. they appear at The Merc for jazz adding bassist Jim De Julio to the performance. The Merc is located on Main Street, Temecula California. On Sunday, February 24th, the duo join the steady rhythm section at Vicky's of Sante Fe in Palm Springs. Vicky's is located at 45-100 Highway 111. Joining in with Larry Holloway on bass, Allen ...

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KCC Productions Presents Jowee Omicil And The Core At The Metropolitan Room (NYC) Saturday, February 23 At 11:30 PM

Source: Kimberly C Chmura
February 11, 2013

This is a show you don't want to miss. Saxophone and winds master Jowee Omicil is in possession of what is simply one of the most soothing, soulful and spiritual sounds that his instruments of choice have ever rendered. The Montreal-born musician of Haitian descent had the distinct honor of being invited to perform for the White House’s inaugural observation of Haitian Flag Day on May 18, sharing the enveloping sound of his alto and soprano saxophones and clarinet for ...

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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, February 8-14

Source: JazzINK by Andrea Canter
February 9, 2013

A busy weekend for jazz fans, special gigs for Valentine's Day, and the Electric Fetus' semi-annual music sale—plenty of options to keep your ears and toes warm in mid-February. Big Gigs This Week Friday, February 8. Although he suggested he was taking a vacation from recording, extraordinary guitarist/composer Reynold Philipsek is keeping his performing chops well honed. Tonight he takes the stage at one of his favorite haunts, the 318 Café in Wayzata, with solos and duets with frequent partner, ...

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With Fierce and Elegant Conviction: Lynne Arriale in the Twin Cities

Source: JazzINK by Andrea Canter
February 8, 2013

So what do Hoagy Carmichael, Abduallah Ibrahim, Monk, Sting and Blondie have in common? Lynne Arriale. At any given performance, on any recent recording, the pianist's set list can cover all of the above, along with a good sampling of her own compositions. This may not seem all that unusual in this era of modern jazz artists taking on, and taking apart, anything from the full genre labeled “music." What is more unusual is finding an artist of Arriale's caliber ...

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Jazz This Week: The Wee Trio; Mardra and Reggie Thomas; CD Release Event for Swagler, Slaughter, Jost and Morrison; and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
February 7, 2013

With the annual Mardi Gras parade this Saturday, Valentine's Day just around the corner, and the usual mix of other perormances happening around town, there's an eclectic selection of jazz and creative music on St. Louis stages this weekend. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, saxophonist Jason Swagler, guitarist Eric Slaughter, bassist Nick Jost and drummer Marty Morrison will promote the release of their first collaborative album, Rough Stuff, with two sets at Jazz at the Bistro. The ticket price includes ...

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Classic Rock Legends Wishbone Ash Set 2013 North America Spring Tour

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
February 6, 2013

Danbury, CT - Wishbone Ash, one of the most influential guitar bands in the history of rock, kicks off the North American leg of their 2013 tour on February 28. The group returns to these shores following a successful spring tour last year to celebrate the release of their highly acclaimed studio album, 'Elegant Stealth', and on the heels of the 'RoadWorks 3' release, a collection of live performances. During the Elegant Stealth Tour of 2012, Wishbone Ash played to ...

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February Brings Homecoming Gigs for Quincy Troupe, Jeremy Haynes, Ronnie Burrage

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
February 5, 2013

Given what St. Louis weather usually is like in February, there may be better times to visit. But cold, snow and slush notwithstanding, there are three noteworthy St. Louis expats returning home this month with shows of interest to local jazz fans: Poet, author and teacher Quincy Troupe will lead another edition of his “SoundArt" project in a performance at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 16 at the Metropolitan Gallery, 2936 Locust St. downtown. Troupe, who's originally from St. Louis and ...

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