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Galactic: New Album and Tour
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JamBase
NEW ALBUM CARNIVALE ELECTRICOS OUT FEB. 21 Galactic will release their new studio album Carnivale Electricos on February 21. This time around Galactic has collaborated with musicians and performers from all over this hempisphere on what is easily their most ambitious recording yet. Guest artists include Mystikal, Mannie Fresh, Al “Carnival Time" Johnson, Cyril & Ivan Neville, Moyseis Marques and many more. For complete details and pre-order information, go to www.galacticfunk.com/carnivale-electricos. Listen to the first single “Hey Na Na" feat. ...
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Galactic Returning to the Pageant on Wednesday, March 14
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
The New Orleans funk/jazz/hip-hop band Galactic (pictured) is returning to St. Louis to perform at 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 14 at The Pageant. Los Angeles funk band Orgone will open the show. The gig will be almost a year to the day since Galactic's last appearance here at the same venue, and as with last year's show, they're bringing along some guests—specifically, vocalist Corey Glover of the rock band Living Color and trombonist Corey Henry of the Rebirth Brass Band, ...
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Nu-Art Series Announces Concerts Featuring "The Music of Bluiett," Freddie Washington
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
The Nu-Art Series has announced two concerts in December: Saxophonist and composer Hamiet Bluiett (pictured) will direct a performance of his music by the East St. Louis Senior High School music department, including the woodwind ensemble, percussion ensemble, jazz orchestra and combo, at 3:00 p.m. this Saturday, December 3. Saxophonist Freddie Washington will perform with his band at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 10. Washington, a mainstay on the local club scene from the 1960s through the 1980s, recently moved back ...
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Henry Threadgill's ZOOID at Roulette (Brooklyn) from November 30 to December 2
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Michael Ricci
Henry Threadgill's ZOOID featuring Liberty Ellman (acoustic guitar), Jose Davila (trombone and tuba), Stomu Takeishi (acoustic bass guitar) and Elliot Humberto Kavee (drums). November 30-December 2, 8pm Roulette 509 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn, NY 917.267.0368 Directions 2/3/4/5/A/C/G/D/M/N/R/B/Q trains & the LIRR $25/$15 members/students/seniors (attend two nights and attend third for free!) Brooklyn, New York: Roulette presents three nights of Henry Threadgills ground breaking group ZOOID, showcasing a collection of new work ...
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Exodus to Jazz Brings Contemporary Sounds of Chieli Minucci and Special EFX on Saturday, December 3rd
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Jazz@Rochester
Exodus to Jazz is bringing contemporary jazz guitarist, composer, and arranger Chieli Minucci with his Grammy-nominated jazz-fusion group Special EFX to the Lutheran Church of the Reformation on Saturday, December 3rd at 8:00 pm. Minucci and Special EFX have released 25 CDs, including eight solo releases by Minucci and a live concert DVD. Minucci has performed with top pop artists including Celine Dion, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Lopez, Jewel, Mark Anthony, as well as jazz/pop artists including Bobby Caldwell, Marion Meadows, ...
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Saxophonist Dan Blake On Tour in Support of The Aquarian Suite
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Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
Saxophonist/Composer Dan Blake On Tour In Support of his Brooklyn Jazz Underground Recording The Aquarian Suite December 5 @ Chris' Jazz Café, Philadelphia, PA December 6 @ Twins Jazz, Washington, D.C. December 7 @ The Cornelia Street Café, NYC December 9-10 @ Wally's Café, Boston, MA, The Aquarian Suite features: Dan Blake (saxophone, compositions), Jason Palmer (trumpet), Jorge Roeder (bass) + Richie Barshay (drums, percussion) “One of the most adventurous and diverse young players I have heard in some time"—Dave ...
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Marc Hoffman In Holiday Performances At Ballantyne Resort on December 2nd
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Marble Arch PR
Pianist & singer plays Christmas jazz and standards Charlotte, NC: Jazz pianist/composer/vocalist Marc Hoffman will perform five dates beginning this Friday, December 2nd, at Ballantyne Resort as part of their holiday celebration. Additional dates are Dec. 4th, 10th, 26th & 17th. All performances are from 2:00 to 5:30 PM. Ballantyne Resort is located at 10000 Ballantyne Commons in Charlotte, NC. “I love the music of the season and am excited to bring my own arrangements and standards to Ballantyne," Hoffman ...
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Jazz Bridge presents Gina Roche at the Collingswood Community Center on December 1st
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Jim Miller
Appearing at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 W. Collings Ave, in Collingswood, NJ, on December 1st will be guitarist and singer Gina Roche with her band, featuring pianist Jim Ridl, bassist Tim Lekan, and percussionist Jim Hamilton. One Show: 7:30-9 p.m. Admission: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. Free Refreshments! For info: 856-858-8914. Jazz Bridge, a 501C3 nonprofit that assists our local jazz and blues musicians in crisis, is sponsoring this concert. About Gina Roche Born and raised in Philadelphia, ...
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