Performance / Tour News

Peter Bernstein Trio on Jazz Northwest, 88.5 KPLU on March 4

Source: Seattle Jazz Scene
March 2, 2012

Guitarist Peter Bernstein's recent appearance at Egan's in Seattle will be featured on Jazz Northwest on Sunday March 4 at 1 PM Pacific on 88.5 KPLU. Peter has been a part of the jazz scene in New York and abroad since 1989. He has played on over 60 recordings as well as festival, concert and club performances with musicians from all generations. His latest recording as a leader is Live At Smalls featuring Richard Wyands, John Webber, and Jimmy Cobb. ...

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Soulive | Colorado | Brooklyn | Review | Photos

Source: JamBase
March 2, 2012

By Brad Hodge Soulive :: 02.18.12-02.19.12 :: Fox Theatre :: Boulder, Colorado Royal Family Recording artist Soulive certainly has a flare for the dramatic. The band's annual Brooklyn Bowl winter residency has become a staple in the yearly calendar of funkateers with a massive roster of special guests under the marquee of Bowlive. With the smashing success of the event, a modified version of the concept has now been bottled up and taken on the road to a few select ...

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Rudresh Mahanthappa Leads His Quintet For The New York Premiere of Samdhi Suite In Zankel Hall On Saturday, April 21

Source: Michael Ricci
March 1, 2012

On Saturday, April 21 at 10:00 p.m. in Zankel Hall, jazz saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa leads his quintet in its first performance at Carnegie Hall as they perform the New York premiere of the Samdhi Suite in its complete form. Samdhi Suite is an electro-acoustic work that combines the complex melodic and rhythmic elements of Carnatic (or South Indian) music with jazz in ways previously unheard. For this performance, the alto saxophonist—recently named both a Guggenheim fellow and the 2011 Downbeat ...

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Dekel Bor "Electric Bach" Tour of Israel

Source: Dekel Bor
March 1, 2012

Dekel Bor has collaborated with Reggie Workman, Tom Harrell, The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and modern-dance icon David Parsons, and will perform a major concert-hall tour of israel in March. The “Bach Electrified" Tour will focus on selections from “6 Sonatas & Partitas for violin solo," “The Goldberg Variations" and “The Well-Tempered Clavier." The Dekel Bor Trio is: Dekel Bor—Guitars Assaf Hakimi—Contrabass Rea Mochiach—Drums Tour dates are:

3/1/12 :: Enav Cultural Center, Tel-Aviv 3/10/12 :: Tarbuta, Yokne'am ...

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KJ Denhert Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary In Next Month’s “Spotlight Series” At BMCC Tribeca PAC

Source: Michael Sanders
March 1, 2012

On Friday, March 16, 2012 at 8PM, BMCC Tribeca PAC presents the uniquely talented and culturally blended feel-good music of award-winning singer-songwriter and bandleader, KJ Denhert. This concert will celebrate KJ's 15th anniversary with her touring band, the NY Unit. Joining KJ are band members: Mamadou Ba (bass), Adam Klipple (keys), Aaron Heick (sax) and Raymond Levier (drums). Special guests include: Jen Chapin, Adam Falcon and Tomas Donker. Tickets are $15 each or $10 with the purchase of a “Spotlight ...

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Bart Weisman Klezmer Swing Concert at Cotuit Center for the Arts on Cape Cod This Friday, March 2

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
March 1, 2012

Jazz drummer Bart Weisman and his Klezmer Swing group are performing at the Cotuit Center for the Arts on Cape Cod this Friday, March 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Art Gallery. Tickets are $18 / $15 for members, and can be purchased online or by calling 508-428-0669. The group includes Monica Rizzio on violin and vocals , Clayton March on clarinet and mandolin, Alan Clinger on guitar, Laird Boles on bass, and Mr. Weisman on drums. Weisman is ...

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National Jazz Museum in Harlem 2012 March Schedule

Source: Michael Ricci
February 29, 2012

This March, The National Jazz Museum in Harlem continues to offer a wide range of top quality free programming and affordable concerts from jazz's most celebrated musicians, educators and historians. For Harlem Speaks, our flagship public program of oral histories, we have two brilliant and fresh voices on the scene: pianist Matthew Shipp and bassist Ben Williams. It's a rare chance to hear them talk at length about the whats and whys of their lives. Jazz for Curious Listeners will ...

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JJ Grey and Mofro: April and May Tour Dates

Source: JamBase
February 29, 2012

TOUR INCLUDES APRIL 13 DATE WITH TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS JJ Grey & Mofro have unveiled Spring tour dates, including an April 13 date in Denver with longtime friends Toots and the Maytals. The tour will start April 11 at The Blute Note in Columbia, MO, and wind down on May 20 at the Chesapeake Blues Festival in Annapolis, MD. Take a look at the band's completely itinerary below, along with the video for “The Sweetest Thing" featuring Toots Hibbert. ...

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