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Chihiro Yamanaka At Berklee In Boston, Live On WBGO, October 18

Source: SF Media
October 17, 2012

The Chihiro Yamanaka Trio will perform October 18 at 8:00 PM at The Red Room @ Café 939 at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, as part of the concert series “The Checkout - Live at Berklee." The concert will be broadcast live on WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM (Newark, NJ) on “The Checkout," hosted by Josh Jackson, and there will be a live video webcast on National Public Radio's NPRmusic website (see link below). Universal Music recording artist Chihiro ...

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Cloud Ludum Presents Karlheinz Stockhausen’s Work “zodiac” Arranged For Chamber Jazz Ensemble

Source: Anastasiya Dumma
October 17, 2012

October 27 (Saturday) 8:15 pm Outpost 186 186 ½ Hampshire Street (Inman Square), Cambridge “Zodiac” is a cycle of 12 tone-row pieces each representing a zodiac sign. Probably it is one of the most popular Stockhausen’s compositions. Originally these pieces were written for music boxes but composer arranged them later for various vocal and instrumental ensembles. Due to this initial “openness” for multiple interpretations the composition presents a very inspiring material for a chamber jazz ensemble. ...

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Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra Celebrates 10th Season This Sunday 10/21

Source: AMT Public Relations
October 15, 2012

JAZZ FOR KIDS CELEBRATES 10 YEARS!!! Sunday, October 21st (Ongoing Sundays through May 2013). Doors open @ 1:00pm; show from 1:30pm to 3:00pm. Jazz Standard, 116 East 27th Street (between Park & Lexington); Train 6 to 28th/Lex. FREE. In lieu of a cover charge, guests may give a $5 donation that benefits the Jazz Standard Discovery Program. Jazz Standard donates $1 from each kid's menu sold to Spoons Across America, a non-profit dedicated to educating children, teachers, and families about ...

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Kenny Drew Jr. At Venice Fl Art Center October 19

Source: Don Mopsick
October 15, 2012

Internationally-known jazz pianist Kenny Drew Jr. will appear with Bruce Wallace and Tom Carabasi at the Venice Art Center Friday, October 19th from 2 to 4 PM in a concert presented by the South County Jazz Club. Drew, who is equally at home in the jazz and classical realms, is known for his hard-swinging bluesy sound and larger, two-handed rooty chords contrasting with fast runs. After winning the Great American Jazz Competition in Jacksonville, Florida in 1990, he played and ...

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Human Spirit Kicks Off Their West Coast Tour

Source: Two for the Show Media
October 12, 2012

Starting Monday, October 15, Human Spirit will kick off their West Coast Tour which starts nearly on the one-year anniversary of their live recording which resulted in their current release, Dialogue, on Origin Records. Joining them will be pianist Orrin Evans and bassist Essiet Essiet who are also featured on the CD. Seattle appearances include a return engagement at the Earshot Jazz Festival, Tuesday - Wednesday, October 16-17, at Tula's Jazz Club. (Reservations can be made by calling 206-443-4221.) While in Seattle, Orrin Evans and Essiet ...

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The Wolff & Clark Expedition Featuring Jazz Legends Michael Wolff And Mike Clark To Play The Sgi-usa In New York, Ny - Oct. 15, 2012

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
October 11, 2012

New York, NY – Jazz legends Michael Wolff and Mike Clark, the Wolff & Clark Expedition, will be performing at the SGI-USA in New York, NY on October 15, 2012, promising unforgettable evenings of hot jazz and funk. The duo will be joined by Daryl Johns on acoustic bass, and Mark Shim on alto sax. Hot off the heels of a very successful engagement in Los Angeles, the Wolff & Clark Expedition is preparing to bring their special blend of ...

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John Coltrane Memorial Concert: "35th Annual" Featuring Terri Lyne Carringon And Honoring Andy McGhee & Steve Schwartz -- November 3, 2012

Source: Mary Curtin Productions
October 11, 2012

Friends of the John Coltrane Memorial Concert presents the 35th Annual JOHN COLTRANE MEMORIAL CONCERT featuring Terri Lyne Carrington; honoring Andy McGhee and Steve Schwartz; hosted by Eric Jackson November 3, 2012 “Fall in New England means it's time for the John Coltrane Memorial Concert, an annual event that features some of the world-class musicians that call Boston home. It makes for an exciting ...

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Eric Mintel Quartet At The Deer Head Inn 10/13

Source: Dave Mohn
October 11, 2012

Join Eric Mintel and his Quartet at the Deer Head Inn Saturday October 13th from 7:00pm to 11:00pm and help them celebrate their new release Just Around the Corner. Call the Deer Head for reservations 570-424-2000 The band will play music from Just Around the Corner as well as music from previously releases including the Tribute to Dave Brubeck. The new album features mostly all original music written and arranged by Eric Mintel, Nelson Hill and the band. Eric Mintel: ...

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