Performance / Tour News

Nu-Art Series Announces Oliver Lake Exhibit, Eddie Henderson Concert

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
March 7, 2012

The Nu-Art Series has announced two events this month as part of their ongoing efforts to spotlight connections between jazz and visual arts. A new exhibit featuring paintings by saxophonist Oliver Lake (pictured, above left) and collages by S. Scott Davis III, who's a cousin of bassist Charles Mingus, will open with a reception at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 16 at Metropolitan Gallery, 2936 Locust St. The exhibit, which is titled “East Meets West," will continue through April 20. Lake ...

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Steve Wilson Sets "Super Band" Tour for April, with Patrice Rushen, James Genus and Billy Kilson

Source: Seth Cohen PR
March 7, 2012

Steve Wilson Injects Some Funk with 'Super Band' Tour in April; Four Nights at Jazz Standard in NY are Confirmed, as are Shows in D.C. and VA Wilson Hits His Stride, Builds New Collaborations for 2012 Acclaimed jazz saxophonist Steve Wilson aims to 'get funky' with his Super Band tour, set for April.  The Steve Wilson Super Band features Patrice Rushen on piano and keyboard, James Genus on bass and Billy Kilson on drums. The tour will begin with a ...

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Jazz Bridge presents Doc Gibbs in Media, PA on March 21st!

Source: Jim Miller
March 6, 2012

Appearing at Jazz in Media! at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 145 W. Rose Tree Road in Media, PA (19063), on March 21st will be percussionist Doc Gibbs and his band. One Show: 7:30-9 p.m. $10/$5 students. No advance sales. For info: 610-745-3011. Free refreshments and free on-site parking! About Doc Gibbs He may not be a practicing physician, but Philly native Doc Gibbs approaches his craft with the precision of surgeon. His informal medical standing came about in the mid-seventies ...

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Jazz Bridge presents Three Blind Mice at the Society Hill Playhouse in Philly on March 15th

Source: Jim Miller
March 6, 2012

Appearing at Jazz at the Playhouse, will be the organ trio Three Blind Mice featuring saxophonist Victor North, organist Lucas Brown, and drummer Wayne Smith Jr. at the Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th Street in Philadelphia (19147) on March 15th. One Show: 7:30-9 p.m. Admission: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. For info: 215-517-8337 or 856-858-8914. Parking is right across the street. This show will be hosted by singer Rhenda Fearrington. Jazz Bridge, a 501C3 nonprofit that assists our ...

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Matthew Shipp Trio Record Release Celebration at Philadelphia Art Alliance on March 9

Source: Michael Ricci
March 6, 2012

Friday, March 9, 8pm MATTHEW SHIPP TRIO Matthew Shipp, piano; Michael Bisio, bass; Whit Dickey, drums Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th Street, $15 Please join Ars Nova Workshop for the Philadelphia debut of the Matthew Shipp Trio. Following 2011's spectacular The Art Of The Improviser LP, tonight Shipp's Trio celebrates the upcoming release of Elastic Aspects on Thirsty Ear Recordings. “It is listening to Matthew Shipp's work that has always been a reminder to me ...

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Michael Janisch receives prestigious Arts Council Touring Grant for April UK Tour featuring Tim Armacost, Gene Jackson and David Berkman

Source: Michael Janisch
March 5, 2012

Acoustic Bassist and Whirlwind Recordings label boss Michael Janisch has just been awarded a prestigious Touring Grant by the Arts Council England for his major April 2012 UK tour featuring three marquee New York based musicians in saxophonist Tim Armacost (Jeff 'Tain' Watts, Tom Harrell), pianist David Berkman (Joe Lovano, Brian Blade) and drummer Gene Jackson (Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland), collectively known as the New York Standards Quartet. The tour takes place from the 7th-23rd of April and will see ...

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Motema Artist Lynne Arriale On Tour In Support of New Album, "Solo"

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

"Lynne Arriale's brilliant musicianship and bandstand instincts place her among the top jazz pianists of the day" —The New York Times Motéma Proudly Releases SOLO The Compelling & Intimate New Solo Piano Recording From Pianist/Composer LYNNE ARRIALE LYNNE ARRIALE—ON TOUR: Lynne's “Solo," featuring Omer Avital, bass/oud & Anthony Pinciotti, drums NEW DATE JUST ADDED

March 10—Yoshi's, San Francisco, CA March 11—Bach Dancing and Dynamite, Half Moon Bay, CA March 13-14—Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, Seattle, WA March 15-16—Dazzle, Denver, CO March 17—Yardbird ...

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This Week at The Cornelia Street Cafe: March 5-12

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
March 5, 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 March 22—Trumpeter John Raymond Kicks off the series with a CD release celebration for Strength & Song (produced by Jon Faddis), featuring Jon Raymond (trumpet), Gilad Hekselman (guitar), Javier Santiago (piano), Linda Oh (bass) & Obed Calvaire (drums) April 12—Drummer Devin Gray CD Release featuring Ellery Eskelin, Mike Formanek & Dave Ballou! NEW ...

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