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Laury Shelley Returns To Katerina's In Chicago

Source: Lampkin Publicity Service
May 7, 2012

Katarina’s is proud to announce the return of singer/songwriter, Laury Shelley with pianist Ben Lewis and bassist Jim Cox Wednesdays, May 16th, June 13th and July 18th Tickets are $10.00. Students: $5.00. Times: 8:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Katerina’s 1920 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, Il 60613 773-348-7592 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 ...

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Kevin Frenette 4tet at Outpost 186 on May 12

Source: Kevin Frenette
May 7, 2012

Saturday - May 12, 2012 OUTPOST 186 186 1/2 Hampshire Street Cambridge, MA 02139 The Kevin Frenette Quartet + Dr T Kevin Frenette (guitar) James Rohr (piano) John McLellan (drums) Kit Demos (bass) + Dr T - video mix ”Kevin Frenette's cd 'Connections' is a dazzling display of sympathetic interactions with truly spontaneous results. Frenette and company combine for a powerful force of open-minded creative energy.” —John Barron ...

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Kofi Baker's Cream Experience North American Tour To Begin Spring 2012

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
May 7, 2012

Los Angeles, CA – Fans of the legendary power trio Cream rejoice with the announcement of Kofi Baker's Cream Experience North American tour commencing May 31st. Kofi Baker, following in the family tradition, displays a mastery of drum technique and groove that rivals that of his father, drum legend Ginger Baker. After seeing the historic Cream reunion in 2005, Kofi was inspired to start his own band – he wanted to continue where Cream, and his father, left off. Kofi's ...

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Anzic Records Artists The 3 Cohens On Tour In Europe In Celebration Of "family"

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
May 7, 2012

Anzic Records Artists the 3 COHENS Celebrate New Recording, FAMILY On Tour In Europe, May 8-25! AVISHAI COHEN (trumpet), ANAT COHEN (tenor saxophone & clarinet), YUVAL COHEN (soprano saxophone), with Yonatan Avishai on piano, Omer Avital on bass, Johnathan Blake on drums (May 8-16), Franck Agulhon on drums (May 17-25) Family to be released in Europe on May 15 (distributed by Naive) Press/media - for a digital download link + code for Family please contact Red Cat Publicity) May 8 ...

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This Week At The Cornelia Street Cafe, Sabbagh, Miller, Cleaver, Jordan, And More!

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
May 7, 2012

The Cornelia Street Cafe is Proud to Announce “Spotlight On New Talent" A NEW monthly series, dedicated to showcasing some of the most brilliant up-and-coming jazz musicians NEW DATE JUST ADDED: Thursday, June 7, 8:30 PM SURFACE TO AIR - CD RELEASE Jonathan Goldberger, guitar; Jonti Siman, bass; Rohin Khemani, tabla, percussion This Week at The Cafe, May 7-14 Monday, May 7, 8:30 PM AMRAM & CO David Amram, piano, french horn, flutes, composition & surprises; ...

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Chihiro Yamanaka Trio At Mary Lou Williams Women In Jazz Festival, May 10 In Washington, DC

Source: Scott Foster
May 5, 2012

The Chihiro Yamanaka Trio will perform May 10, 2012 at the 17th Annual Mary Lou Williams Women In Jazz Festival at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. Chihiro, a Universal Music recording artist and a jazz pianist/composer, kicks off the festival, performing the opening set on the festival's opening night concert, followed by Jane Bunnett & Hilario Duran with Special Guest Candido and the Carmen Lundy Quartet. The festival is hosted by the great ...

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Singer Amy Cervini Announces Her Debut Performance At Joe's Pub On June 17!

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
May 5, 2012

Singer Amy Cervini To Make Her Debut Performance at Joe's Pub on June 17 @ 7:00 PM Performing Music from Digging Me, Digging You: A Tribute to Blossom Dearie Joe's Pub is located at 425 Lafayette Street, NYC, Tel 212 539 8778 Amy Cervini will be appearing with: Anat Cohen - clarinet, Nadje Noordhius - trumpet, Jeremy Udden - alto saxophone, Josh Sinton - baritone saxophone, Jennifer Wharton - bass trombone, Jesse Lewis - guitar, Carmen Staaf - piano, Matt ...

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Stages St. Louis Production of Fats Waller Musical Ain't Misbehavin' Opens June 1

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

Stages St. Louis will present a revival of the Fats Waller musical Ain't Misbehavin' beginning at 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 1 and continuing through Sunday, July 1 at the Robert G. Reim Theatre, 111 S. Geyer Rd. in Kirkwood. The show, which premiered on Broadway in 1978 and was one of the first successful examples of the now ubiquitous jukebox musical, is built around performances of well-known songs associated with Waller, including the title tune, “The Joint Is Jumpin'," “Lounging ...

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