Performance / Tour News

Jazz This Week: Greg Osby, Craig Pomranz, Sinatra Songbook, Funky Butt Brass Band's "Holiday Brasstravaganza," and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
December 15, 2011

As December goes on, the number of touring acts out on the road usually drops rather precipitously, but this weekend's schedule of jazz and creative music does feature homecoming performances from a couple of St. Louis natives who have enjoyed wider success, as well as some noteworthy gigs from local players. Tonight, saxophonist Greg Osby (pictured) returns home to open a four-night engagement at Jazz at the Bistro. Osby will be performing with his regular working group, sometimes referred to ...

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The B-52's: 35th Anniversary Show

Source: JamBase
December 15, 2011

FEBRUARY 9, 2012 AT THE CLASSIC CENTER IN ATHENS, GA The B-52's have announced plans to bring their cosmic dance party back to the town where it all began, Athens, GA. Almost 35 years to the day that they played their first-ever show, “The World's Greatest Party Band" will perform at the Classic Center in a celebration of their long and venerated career. Tickets to the 35th Anniversary show will go on sale to the general public on Friday, but ...

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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: 2012 Tour Dates

Source: JamBase
December 15, 2011

NEW NORTH AMERICAN DATES AND FIRST EUROPEAN DATES IN 20 YEARS Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers are excited to announce a series of North American concerts in 2012 prior to embarking on their first tour of Europe in 20 years. The North American tour includes the band's first ever show at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival where they will headline the first weekend of the annual event on Saturday, April 28. Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers will also ...

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Tommy Igoe and the Birdland Big Band 12/27 thru 12/31/11 at Birdland Jazz Club

Source: Two for the Show Media
December 15, 2011

The Birdland Big Band directed by Tommy Igoe will be performing at Birdland in NYC from Tuesday December 27th, 2011 thru Saturday December 31st, 2011. Set Times: 8:30pm & 11pm Birdland Big Band Trumpets: Chris Jaudes (lead)/Glen Drewes (solo)/John Walsh/John Chudoba; Trombones: Isrea Butler/Andy Hunter/Earl McIntyre; Saxophones: Nathan Childers/Matt Hong/Dan Willis/Rob Middleton/Barbara Cifelli; Piano: Kenny Ascher; Bass: Tom Kennedy; Drums/Leader: Tommy Igoe. Tommy Igoe's Birdland Big Band is the hottest big band in New York. The band plays every Friday ...

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Jazz Around Town: While I'm Heading to the Jazz Capital of Wichita, KS, You Can Get Some Around Here While I'm Away ...

Source: Jazz@Rochester
December 15, 2011

Thursday, December 15, 2011 Jazz & Wine Happy Hour with The Swooners @ Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 5:00 pm Artizan Jazz Trio @ Lemoncello, 6:00 pm The Sonny Brown Band @ Rabbit Room Restaurant, Honeoye Falls, 6:00 pm The John Palocy Trio @ Bistro 135, 6:30 pm Joe Santora Trio with Emily Kirchoff @ Michael's Valley Grill, 7:00 pm Johnny's Christmas Party with Shades Of Grey @ Johnny's Irish Pub, 7:00 pm Mike Kaupa Duo Project @ Little Theatre Cafe, ...

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Ten Tumbao, Afro-Cuban Band, Performing at Bond Lounge at Langham Boston Hotel on Wednesday, December 14

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
December 14, 2011

Ten Tumbao, a funky, soulful Afro-Latin-Caribbean band, performs at the BOND Restaurant | Lounge at the Langham Hotel in Boston on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Tumbao is a Cuban word signifying rhythm, flavor, style and flair and the band lives up to those descriptions. Located at the Langham Boston Hotel, BOND Restaurant & Lounge is open seven days a week, offering gourmet sandwiches for lunch, afternoon tea, and global cuisine for dinner, plus an extensive ...

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Fred Hersch and Ethan Iverson Rework Stephen Sondheim for Pianist Anthony de Mare

Source: AMT Public Relations
December 14, 2011

Pianist Anthony de Mare Salutes Stephen Sondheim in LIAISONS: Re-Imagining Sondheim from the Piano A Nationwide Tour of 36 Premiere Interpretations by Today's Most Revered Composers 2012 Concert Tour:

Jan 21 :: Hudson Opera House, Hudson, NY Feb 4 :: Cliburn Concerts, Modern Art Museum, Fort Worth, TX Mar 12 :: Music at Meyer, San Francisco, CA Apr 21 :: Symphony Space, New York, NY May 1-2 :: Gilmore Keyboard Festival, Kalamazoo, MI

Fred Hersch/No One Is Alone—"No ...

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Discover Roxbury Hosting Discussion on Jazz History and Civil Rights on December 14

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
December 14, 2011

Discover Roxbury, a non-profit group taking pride in the history, culture and community life of Roxbury, is hosting a discussion about jazz and its connection to the Civil Rights Movement in Roxbury during the 1950s. The event takes place at Haley House Bakery Cafe, 12 Dade Street in Roxbury, on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. For directions, click here. For ...

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