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The Blue Room On Historic 18th And Vine Weekly Line Up July 11th-14th

Source: C. L. Burnett, American Jazz Museum
July 11, 2012

Kansas City, Mo: The Blue Room, one of the Down Beat Magazine’s top ranked jazz clubs, has another stellar line up in store for its patrons this week. Thursday July 12th, the Blue Room will host a special performance from Nicolay featuring the Hot at Nights. Nicolay is an electronic music, hip hop and R&B producer from the Netherlands. The Hot at Nights are an exploratory jazz trio from North Carolina. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the ...

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Dan White Sextet to Perform Wednesday, July 18 at Robbie's House of Jazz

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
July 11, 2012

The Dan White Sextet, an up-and-coming jazz group based in Columbus, OH, will make their St. Louis debut with a gig at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 18 at Robbie's House of Jazz. Comprised of five current or former Ohio State students, plus one member who's still matriculating at Juilliard, the group put out their first album, New York Sessions, earlier this year. It features an eclectic mix of originals and covers, ranging from Dave Matthews and Radiohead tunes to “Man ...

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Singer Laury Shelley To Perform Tribute To Tony Bennett At Katerina's In Chicago

Source: Lampkin Publicity Service
July 10, 2012

Katerina’s welcomes back Laury Shelley with Tribute Show to Tony Bennett Wednesday, July 18th at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00. Musicians/Students: $5.00. Singer/songwriter Laury Shelley has been a performing artist ever since she can remember. Laury was living her dream touring with composer, Michel Legrand, as Legrand's vocal soloist. During these amazing years, Laury shared the bill with many a well know vocalist. One of them was Tony Bennett. During their time together, Laury watched and learned from him. This ...

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Santana / Journey Founding Member Gregg Rolie Tours With Ringo Starr's All Star Band, Schedules New Solo Dates In August

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
July 10, 2012

Houston, TX - Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Gregg Rolie, best known for his vocals and keyboard work with legendary music groups Santana and Journey, is currently on tour with Ringo Starr's All Star Band. So far the response has been no less than phenomenal! Along with Gregg Rolie, you can catch Steve Lukather, Todd Rundgren, Richard Page and of course, Ringo Starr, on the Ringo Starr All Star Band tour this June and July in the US ...

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Alan Evans Trio Returning to Old Rock House on Tuesday, September 4

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
July 6, 2012

Having made their St. Louis debut in May at the Old Rock House, drummer Alan Evans' trio will return to the ORH at 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 4. Evans (pictured) is best known for his work with the funk/jazz group Soulive, but has been touring with his trio in support of their first album Drop Hop, which was released earlier this year. Along with Evans on drums and vocals, the trio features organist Beau Sasser and guitarist Danny Meyer. Tickets ...

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Trombonist Oscar Utterstrom Celebrates New CD With A Tour

Source: Oscar Utterstrom
July 5, 2012

Nashville based Swedish trombonist Oscar Utterström has just released his second album, named Departure, under his own name. To celebrate the occasion, Oscar's group did a tour that included both clubs and universities. Among others the University of Southern Mississippi and Tennessee Tech University were visited where Oscar gave master classes followed by concerts. The writing on the album mixes Utterström’s Swedish roots with American and world music, resulting in a sound that is unmistakably his own. His songs reflect ...

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Jazz This Week: Victor Wooten, Reggie and Mardra Thomas, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
July 5, 2012

Though many StLJN readers may be getting time off for Independence Day, and some even enjoying a bit of additional vacation this week, the business of live jazz and creative music goes on. Here are few of the highlights happening in and around St. Louis for the next few days: With regard to tonight, while there are a number of regular weekly gigs that usually happen around town on Wednesdays, remember that holiday schedules can be unpredictable in the bar/restaurant ...

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Chihiro Yamanaka Trio At Iridium July 10 (New York City)

Source: SF Media
July 5, 2012

The Chihiro Yamanaka Trio will perform at Iridium Jazz Club in New York City on July 10, 2012, in a CD release concert for 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). Iridium Jazz Club is at 1650 Broadway at 51st St., New York, NY. Sets are at 8 PM and 10 PM. There is a $25 cover charge per set, along ...

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