Performance / Tour News

John Malino Sings Late Night Jazz at Feinstein's Loews Regency, March 14

Source: Cohn Dutcher Associates
February 23, 2012

NEW YORK, NY: On Wednesday, March 14, at 10:30 pm at famed cabaret club Feinstein's at Loews Regency, highly acclaimed and multi-talented jazz and cabaret singer-guitarist-bandleader John Malino will wow you with his velvety voice and mischievous style while swinging with the very best jazz musicians in the business. John Malino will perform a medley of Jazz and Cabaret standards for an intimate evening beginning at 10:30 pm His band includes John Malino on vocals and guitar, Jim West, piano, ...

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Magic Triangle Jazz Series Presents Two Trombone Trios at UMass/Amherst on Thursday, February 23

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
February 23, 2012

The Magic Triangle Jazz Series, produced by WMUA-91.1FM and the Fine Arts Center at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, is presenting Two Trombone Trios in concert on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. at Beranson Recital Hall. The double billing features Frank Lacy on trombone; Andrew Drury on drums and Kevin Ray on bass, plus the Ray Anderson Trio featuring Ray Anderson on trombone; Dean Johnson on bass and Eric McPherson on drums. General Admission is $12; and $7 ...

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Jazz This Week: Chris Botti, Byron Stripling, Bill Watrous, Unt One O'Clock Lab Band, St. Louis Rivermen, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
February 23, 2012

If there's a keyword for this weekend's schedule of jazz and creative music in St. Louis, it's “brass." The next few days will see three stellar touring brass players—two trumpeters and a trombonist—playing here as soloists or bandleaders, plus a somewhat larger-than-usual number of big band performances, and some other noteworthy shows, too. Let's go the highlights: On Thursday evening, the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band will be in town for a concert at Webster Groves High ...

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Long Island Winterfest, Jazz on The Vine 2012

Source: Mike Armando
February 22, 2012

Sample great jazz and award winning local wines in cozy winery tasting rooms. More than 60 live jazz performances on the East End of Long Island, featuring Grammy—nominated artists. Dozens of cultural attractions and special offers on hotel and B&B getaway packages, restaurants and winery tours too. Winterfest is in full swing from February 11 to March 18. Jazz/blues/fusion trio “In The Moment" will be at Pelligrini Vineyards, 23005, Route 25, Cutchogue, NY 11935 on March 3rd 2012. From 4:30 ...

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Will Bernard: New Trio Album, Tour Dates

Source: JamBase
February 22, 2012

NEW ALBUM OUTDOOR LIVING OUT MARCH 20 Guitarist Will Bernard has confirmed plans to release a new trio album, Outdoor Living on March 20 via Dreck to Disk/A-Train. The groove-Centric disc marks the recording debut of Bernard's touring trio with Wil Blades (B3) and Simon Lott (Drums). To support the record, the guys have announced East Coast, West Coast and New Orleans tour dates. Check out all the dates below. Will Bernard Tour Dates

February 24—Will Bernard Trio @ Jules ...

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Jazz Drummer Ralph Peterson Performs at Bond Lounge at Boston's Langham Hotel on February 22

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
February 22, 2012

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Jake Shimabukuro | California | Review | Photos

Source: JamBase
February 22, 2012

By L. Paul Mann Jake Shimabukuro :: 02.13.12 :: Carpinteria Plaza Playhouse Theater :: Carpinteria, CA The non-profit Carpinteria Plaza Playhouse Theater is the Santa Barbara area's newest live music venue. The 83-year-old little movie house has recently been remodeled as a community playhouse and concert hall. The theater sits in the center of downtown, in the little beach town of Carpinteria. Originally named The Alcazar, the theater was built in 1928 by, Henry J. Muller and run by Hollywood ...

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Three New Jams Added to Local Musical Menu

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
February 22, 2012

The jam session has proved to be a durable institution in jazz for a number of reasons. For musicians, a jam session can be a proving ground, a laboratory and a networking opportunity. For listeners, it's a source of novel, spontaneous entertainment. And for bar, restaurant and club owners, a jam session can be a way to vary their musical offerings and perhaps attract additional patrons at times when business otherwise might be a bit slack. No surprise then, that ...

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