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Webster University Releases Schedule of Fall Jazz Concerts
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
The music department at Webster University has released their schedule of Monday night jazz concerts for Fall 2012. The series gets started on Monday, September 10 with the Webster University Faculty Jazz Ensemble presenting a program called “Cool Struttin': Soulful Sounds from Blue Note Records." Then on Monday, September 24, guitarist Tom Byrne and his Pat Metheny inspired ensemble Have You Heard? will play. A couple of weeks later on Monday, October 8, saxophonist Paul DeMarinis will lead a sextet ...
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Painted Bride Fall 2012 Line-up Of Events: Tickets On Sale Now
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Michael Ricci
Philadelphia, PA: Continuing its role as a presenter of artists from the region and around the globe – Painted Bride Art Center enters its 43rd fall season of events offering audiences unique artistic experiences in music, dance, theater, and the visual arts. FALL 2012 EVENT/BILL LISTINGS Sept 7 – Oct 21 Visual Arts Exhibit: Papeles: Are We What We Sign? Curated by Andreina Castillo; Co-presented with Acción Colombia. First Friday receptions: Sept 7, Oct ...
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This Week At The Cornelia Street Cafe: August 21-28
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Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
Tuesday, August 21, 8:30 PM COMEDY FESTIVAL: “FUNNY, SM*RT SHIT" WITH LEE CAMP & MORE W. Kamau Bell; Nato Green; Negin Farsad Wednesday, August 22, 8:30 PM CHIVE, CD RELEASE PARTY Steven Lugerner, bass clarinet, saxophones; Matthew Wohl, bass; Max Jaffe, drums Thursday, August 23, 6:00 PM HOMAGE TO DUKE ELLINGTON & BILLY STRAYHORN Kirpal Gordon, spoken word; James Burton III, trombone; Jami Dauber, trumpet; Claire Daly, baritone ...
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Roomful of Blues to Perform in Monroeville, NJ
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Chris M. Slawecki
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 Camp Jam in the Pines in Monroeville on Saturday, September 15, 2012. 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 ...
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Sarah Frances Johnston, Las Vegas Gem Sparkles At Billion Dollar Resort
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Sean
Onyx Lounge at the Billion Dollar Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas welcomed 22 year-old New Zealand singing sensation Sarah Frances Johnston as resident soloist beginning Wednesday, August 15. Ms. Johnston is considered the premier young jazz stylist in Las Vegas by her many fans. And the “no cover charge” Onyx Lounge is considered the best local value in fine music, beautiful decor, and quality drink service. Sarah Frances Johnston covers classic and contemporary ballads with a ...
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Jazz This Week: Jeff Coffin and the Mutet Performance and Workshop, Tim Cunningham, Thomas Person, and More
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
As is usual for the latter half of August, the menu of jazz and creative music for this weekend in St. Louis is light on touring performers and relatively heavy on local musicians. It'll be a few weeks before our town's various not-for-profit presenters and university music programs start their fall schedules and fatten up the calendar a bit, but in the meantime, there still are some noteworthy gigs to enjoy along with the unusually nice weather forecast for for ...
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Chihiro Yamanaka Trio At Chris' Jazz Cafe (Philadelphia) on August 23
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SF Media
The Chihiro Yamanaka Trio will perform at Chris' Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia on August 23, 2012, in a concert celebrating the release of her new CD, Reminiscence (Universal/Decca/EmArcy). This is the 2nd major-label CD release in the United States by the dazzling jazz pianist, following her 2011 U.S. debut, Forever Begins (Universal/Decca/EmArcy). Chris' Jazz Cafe is at 1421 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA. Chihiro will perform from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. There is a $10 cover charge, with a $5 ...
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Ben Tyree - Solo Guitar Tour 2012
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Ben Tyree
Beginning this September, Ben Tyree kicks off several short run tours of the United States to promote his latest solo guitar record Thoughtform Variations (Sonic Architectures SA002, released June 26, 2012). Blending dazzling technical skill and heartfelt emotions, Tyree’s solo debut will resonate with six-string aficionados and lovers of pure musicality alike. On Thoughtform Variations, Tyree offers eight original pieces combining classical, jazz, pop and folk influences into a rich, harmonious individual sound. Above all, Tyree asserts his own unique ...
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