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Aimua Eghobamien's Black Sessions at Kings Place on March 3

Source: Aimua Eghobamien
February 24, 2012

"A very sophisticated singer with a strong voice..." —Jazzwise Magazine Determined to blatantly marry all his influences on one stage, Aimua Eghobamien combines his jazz and classical backgrounds with Nigerian roots and contemporary sensibilities to reach beyond the limits of genre classification. With original compositions, freshly realised arrangements—of music by Gabriel Fauré, Henry Purcell, Johann Sebastian Bach, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter and Randy Newman—and an exhilarating ensemble this programme is a lyrical exploration of one artist's formation. Collaborating ...

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Lyle Lovett: New Album 2/28, Acoustic Tour w/ John Hiatt

Source: JamBase
February 24, 2012

LYLE LOVETT ANNOUNCES ACOUSTIC TOUR WITH JOHN HIATT; SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, RELEASE ME, ON FEBRUARY 28 Four-time Grammy Award-winner Lyle Lovett will be touring this spring. Next week, Lovett will also appear on the Late Show with David Letterman on February 27, The View on February 29, and Morning Joe on March 2. Lovett will be playing solo acoustic on this tour. After an acoustic band set at The Concert Hall at New York Society for Ethical Culture ...

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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Jazz, February 24-March 1

Source: JazzINK by Andrea Canter
February 24, 2012

It's another one of those weekends when I will just have to accept missing out on something cool in order to not miss out on something cool. There should be no bored jazz fans this weekend, or into the following week either. Highlights, This Week February 24-25. He doesn't seem to perform that much these days, so don't miss the master of odd meters, pianist Larry McDonough, with long-time cohort Richard Terrill on sax, jazzing up the west burbs at ...

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Alexis Cuadrado’s Flamenco Jazz Project At Painted Bride Arts Center On March 3

Source: Michael Ricci
February 23, 2012

Alexis Cuadrado's Noneto Iberico March 3 | 8pm $25 in advance, $30 day of show “Noneto Ibérico...It's like a whirlwind tour through gorgeous, lush flamenco grooves. Brimming with passion and spice, Cuadrado has accomplished something truly hot with this one." —Jazz, Blues & The Truth Barcelona-born bassist-composer Alexis Cuadrado takes the Bride stage for the first time to perform music from his latest release, Noneto Iberico. Following his deep research into the roots of Spain's Flamenco ...

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Fiona Apple: U.S. Dates

Source: JamBase
February 23, 2012

MARCH TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED NEW ALBUM REPORTEDLY DUE OUT THIS YEAR Fiona Apple has announced a quick run of tour dates at the end of March, starting with a 3/15 performance as a part of Pitchfork's SXSW showcase at Central Presbyterian Church in Austin, TX. From there, she'll play Chicago, D.C., Brooklyn, Atlantic City, NYC, and Boston. Tickets for this run go on sale Friday, February 24, except for the D.C. date, which goes on sale February 25. Head over ...

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The Smooth Jazz Cruise Presents George Benson at the The Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater on June 1

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions
February 23, 2012

Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC and The Smooth Jazz Cruise welcome GEORGE BENSON Presented by THE SMOOTH JAZZ CRUISE: THE GREATEST PARTY AT SEA at The Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater on June 1, 2012 TICKETS ON SALE March 2, 2012 @ 10:00AM EST Atlanta, GA: Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC and The Smooth Jazz Cruise announced today that George Benson, one of the most influential crossover musicians in contemporary jazz, R&B and pop, will perform at The Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater (The ...

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Battle of the Bands PBC Semi Finals

Source: Mikki Royce
February 23, 2012

Battle Of The Bands Palm Beach County Semi-Finals Takes Place Tomorrow Only the best (rated Superior) Middle and High School Jazz Bands, will compete in the semi-finals of the Battle of the Bands Palm Beach County. Four winning schools receive $1,000 each and go on to the finals. The event is sponsored by the Swing and Jazz Preservation Society (JSPS) in cooperation with District 14 of the Florida Bandmaster's Association. Awards will be presented by Palm Beach County School Board ...

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George Barron @ Cheltenham Center for the Arts on March 7th

Source: Jim Miller
February 23, 2012

Appearing at the Cheltenham Center for the Arts, 439 Ashbourne Rd, Cheltenham, PA on March 7th 2012 will be saxophonist George Barron and his band, featuring pianist Farid Barron, bassist Tyrone Brown, and drummer Alan Nelson. One show: 7:30-9PM. Tickets: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. Free Refreshments! For info: 215-517-8337. This Jazz Bridge Neighborhood Concert Series is sponsored by Jazz Bridge, a 501C3 nonprofit that assists local jazz and blues musicians in crisis. The Cheltenham Neighborhood Concert series is ...

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