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Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis Hosts New Music, New Works

Source: Dean Minderman
May 3, 2012

(St. Louis, MO) — Inspired by the Great Rivers Biennial 2012 exhibition, the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM), in collaboration with the Mizzou New Music Initiative, is pleased to present New Music, New Works at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 19. The event at CAM, 3750 Washington Blvd in St. Louis' Grand Center district, is free and open to the public. The event will feature the world premiere of original compositions by University of Missouri students Grant Fonda, Joe Hills, ...

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Jazz This Week: Sara Gazarek, Alan Evans Trio, Javier Mendoza, and More

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

Though we're getting close to the end of the academic year as well as the nominal seasons of several of our local not-for-profit presenters, there's still a good amount of live jazz and creative music on tap over the next few days in St. Louis. This week's touring attractions include one of the best young female jazz singers working today, and the local debut of a new organ-driven jazz/funk trio from one of the genre's most well-regarded drummers. Let's go ...

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Bobby Watson to Perform Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 at Robbie's House of Jazz

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

Saxophonist Bobby Watson (pictured), once part of the front line of drummer Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and now an elder statesman of the Kansas City jazz scene, is returning to St. Louis to perform at 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 at Robbie's House of Jazz. Watson last played St. Louis in December 2009 at Robbie's. In addition to his work with Blakey from 1977 to 1981, he has performed and recorded with many other well-known musicians, ...

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Composer/percussionist Lukas Ligeti Performs Throughout Nyc May - July

Source: AMT Public Relations
May 2, 2012

Composer/percussionist Lukas Ligeti Showcases New Works throughout Manhattan This Summer THU 5.31 @ The Stone w. Lukas Ligeti Quintet THU 6.14 @ Gershwin Hotel w. Lukas Ligeti’s Notebook JUNE-JULY @ Café Orwell’s Weekly Concert Series Just off a 3-month long tour in Europe and India, composer/percussionist Lukas Ligeti returns to his hometown of New York City with a trio of live performances ranging from avant-jazz collaborations to a curatorial concert series in Brooklyn. One of the most innovative composers and ...

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Rick Stone Trio at the Bar Next Door (NYC), Saturday, May 12, 2012

Source: Michael Ricci
May 2, 2012

"One of the finest straight-ahead guitarists on the current NYC jazz scene." —Robert Silverstein, 20th Century Guitar “This is no-nonsense jazz with a classic dark tone and killer chops" —Dave Walker The Bar Next Door at La Lanterna presents jazz guitarist Rick Stone and his Trio, Saturday, May 12th, 2012. Shows start at 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30from. Performing with Rick will be bassist Marco Panascia and drummer Tony Moreno. The trio's recent CD Fractals made the #5 spot on Jazzweek ...

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Joyful Noise: The Columbus Jazz Orchestra with the Harmony Project, May 18-19

Source: Michael Ricci
May 1, 2012

Columbus, OH The Jazz Arts Group's Inside Track series presents its season finale, “Raise Me Up!," May 18-19 at the Lincoln Theatre featuring the Columbus Jazz Orchestra and the Harmony Project for a convergence of uplifting, joyous, and highly engaging music. The Harmony Project is more than just a choir. It is a diverse collective of individuals with a dazzling array of abilities, life stories and dreams, each with a desire to serve. A stupendous, toe-tapping, model for our community, ...

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Cushma, Cides, Leys To Play Famed Prog'Sud Festival and To Tour Europe

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
April 30, 2012

Phoenix, AZ: The progressive rock community is buzzing with excitement about the news that prog trio Cushma/Cides/Leys will be performing at the famed Prog'Sud Festival in France in May 2012. Cushma/Cides/Leys is an exciting new ensemble comprised of three well- known international musicians. Linda Cushma (USA) is a seasoned international performer and will be returning to Europe to perform at the Prog'Sud Festival 2012 with close friend and collaborator Guillermo Cides (Argentina/Spain), and drummer Alex Leys (Argentina). “The Prog'Sud family ...

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Marc Hoffman at Pewter Rose Bistr in Charlotte, NC on May 6

Source: Marble Arch PR
April 30, 2012

Charlotte, NC: Jazz pianist/composer/vocalist Marc Hoffman will perform this Sunday, May 6th at Pewter Rose Bistro as part of the Sai Musiq Jazz Series. Joining Marc will be special guest bassist, Terry Peoples. Pewter Rose Bistro is located at 8620 South Boulevard in Charlotte, NC. “I am excited to be returning to Pewter Rose, especially as part of this Jazz Series,” Hoffman says. “Many thanks to organizer Saidah Harley.” For this performance Marc will feature tunes from his latest CD, ...

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