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Von Freeman Remembered At The Jazz Showcase Oct 10th, 2010

Source: Solitaire Miles
October 8, 2012

Chicago pianist Willie Pickens and vocalist Solitaire Miles will pay tribute to the late saxophonist Von Freeman at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago on Wednesday Oct 10th at 8 pm. Pickens and Miles, who worked and recorded with Freeman, will be remembering him with a cast of many vocalists and players who loved Von and worked with him over the years including trumpeter Brad Goode, saxophonist Eric Schneider, bassist Larry Kohut, and drummer Robert Shy. They will be joined by ...

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Hamonica Master James Cotton to Perform in Galloway October 22

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
October 5, 2012

Grammy Award-winning harmonica master James “Mr. Superharp" Cotton and his band will perform at the Stockton Performing Arts Center in Galloway on Monday, October 22, 2012. Cotton's latest CD, the Grammy-nominated Giant, is his long-awaited return to Alligator Records. Cotton, who in 2012 is celebrating his 68th year as a professional musician (starting at the age of nine), has recorded almost 30 solo albums, including two highly-regarded releases for Alligator in the 1980s and the famed Harp Attack! with Junior ...

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Jazz This Week: Billy Childs Quartet, Tatsuya Nakatani, Mephista, Arturo Sandoval, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
October 4, 2012

It's another busy week for jazz and creative music in St. Louis, with a couple of notable concerts of adventurous improvised music, plus an all-star quartet of modern mainstream players, a top Latin-jazz trumpeter, and more. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, pianist Billy Childs' quartet begins a four-night engagement, continuing through Saturday, at Jazz at the Bistro. Though Childs may be the nominal leader, it's something of an all-star band, with drummer Brian Blade, alto saxophonist Steve Wilson and ...

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The Neil Cowley Trio On Tour

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
October 3, 2012

In Celebration and Support of The Face Of Mount Molehill September 11, 2012 on Naim Jazz Records New York, NY: The Iridium - Thursday, October 11 Columbus, OH: The Wexner Center for The Arts - Saturday, October 13 Franklin, TN: The Franklin Theatre - Sunday, October 14 Oakland, CA: Yoshi's - Oakland Monday, October 15 Los Angeles, CA: The Mint - Tuesday, October 16 October 10 - Tune in to hear the Neil Cowley Trio on WNYC's Soundcheck with John ...

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Nu-Art Series Getting "Tenor Madness" Starting Saturday, October 13

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
October 3, 2012

The Nu-Art Series has announced two fall concerts to be presented under the theme “The Tenor Madness Project," that, fittingly, will feature two of St. Louis top veteran tenor saxophonists. Willie Akins (pictured) will get it started at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 13, followed by fellow tenor man Freddie Washington at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 17. Both Akins and Washington have been widely admired mainstays of the local jazz scene since the 1960s, though Washington took a hiatus during the ...

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Jim Ridl & Terrell Stafford Thurs. Oct. 18th In Olde City Philadelphia!

Source: Jim Miller
October 2, 2012

Pianist Jim Ridl and trumpeter Terrell Stafford are Philadelphia jazz musicians and recording artists who continue to receive worldwide acclaim for their artistry, versatility, creativity, and contributions to improvisational music. Jazz Bridge, the Philadelphia-based non-profit organization dedicated to assisting area jazz and blues musicians in need, is presenting these astounding artists in concert on October 18th at the Arch Street Friends Meeting House on 4th and Arch Street in Philadelphia. This is Jazz Bridge's season opener at the Olde City ...

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Michael Andrews On Wed. Oct. 17th In Media PA!

Source: Jim Miller
October 2, 2012

Appearing at Jazz Bridge in Media! at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County West Rose Tree Road in Media, PA—on October 17th is singer Michael Andrews. One show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 610-745-3011. Jazz Bridge, a 501C public charity that assists area jazz and blues musicians in crisis, is sponsoring this event, the Jazz Bridge in Media! season opener. Michael Andrews, one of the smoothest ...

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Wishbone Ash To Tour The UK

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
September 29, 2012

Danbury, CT - Classic rock legends Wishbone Ash, one of the most influential guitar bands in the history of rock, kicks off the UK leg of their tour on October 4, 2012. The tour, which began in Europe early this year, celebrates the release of Elegant Stealth, the group’s latest studio album. Elegant Stealth represents a benchmark in the evolution of Wishbone Ash. Signature twin-lead melodies and a powerhouse rhythm section frame 11 new tracks that reflect a diverse realm ...

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