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Twin Cities Jazz Week in Review: November 4-10

Source: JazzINK by Andrea Canter
November 11, 2011

I was in Iowa City all weekend so missed some good music, I'm sure. But I also caught the Johnson County Landmark in Iowa City, surely one of the country's best college big bands, directed by esteemed composer/arranger John Rapson. Part of the program was devoted to music from the Radiohead Jazz Project, established a year ago by James Miley and Fred Sturm with an international team of arrangers. Universities throughout the U.S. are performing this music, and the Johnson ...

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Jazz This Week: Keith Fullerton Whitman, Scratch, Mark O'Connor, a Tribute to Women in Jazz, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
November 11, 2011

There's an eclectic selection of jazz and creative music coming up on St. Louis stages over the next few days, from classic bop to contemporary electronics. Let's go to the highlights: Tonight, the Jazz at Holmes series at Washington University presents a free concert by an ad hoc ensemble dubbed “St. Louis Bebop," featuring trumpeter Randy Holmes, saxophonist Jason Swagler, pianist Ken Kehner, bassist Bob DeBoo and drummer Marty Morrison playing music associated with bop pioneers Charlie Parker and Dizzy ...

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North Carolina Symphony Takes Holiday Music Across State, Nov. 22 – Dec. 22

Source: Arthur Ryel-Lindsey
November 10, 2011

RALEIGH, N.C.—Beginning in two weeks, the North Carolina Symphony will travel across the state, from New Bern to Lincolnton and more, for an annual family tradition, the orchestra's Holiday Pops celebrations. A complete listing of the Symphony's 2011/12 holiday-themed concerts and locations can be found here. Music Director Grant Llewellyn and Resident Conductor William Henry Curry lead concerts of treasured holiday favorites like “Angels We Have Heard On High," “O Tannenbaum" or The Nutcracker, plus classical masterpieces, musical celebrations of ...

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Jazz Around Town: Listings for the Next Seven Days of Jazz in Rochester NY

Source: Jazz@Rochester
November 10, 2011

Thursday, November 10, 2011 Jazz & Wine Happy Hour with The Swooners @ Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 5:30 pm Dave Mancini Trio @ Bistro 135, 6:15 pm Joe Santora Trio with Emily Kirchoff @ Michael's Valley Grill, 7:00 pm The Djangoners @ Little Theatre Cafe, 7:30 pm The Meta Accord @ Boulder Coffee (Alexander St.), 8:00 pm Mark Cassara @ Pane Vino, 8:30 pm Dave Rivello Ensemble @ Village Rock Cafe, 9:00 pm Todd East @ Lovin Cup, 9:00 pm ...

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November 12 - Diane Schuur at Northshore Performing Arts Center

Source: Seattle Jazz Scene
November 9, 2011

Two-time Grammy Award winner and one of contemporary jazz's leading vocalist/pianists, Diane Schuur brings her distinctive jazz styling to the Northshore Performing Arts Center (18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell). Schuur and her band will perform in concert Saturday, November 12 at 7:30 PM. A longtime disciple of Dinah Washington and other legendary jazz singers of the '40s and '50s, Schuur has built a stellar career by embracing not only the jazz of her parents' generation, but also the pop music ...

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Dean Brown Group: Fall 2011 European Tour

Source: Dean Brown
November 9, 2011

Those who have seen and heard Dean Brown perform are immediately struck by the passion and energy he puts into each note. His compositions are thoughtful and intense, yet lyrical vehicles for individual as well as group expression. The strength of Brown's virtuosic rhythm technique makes his music groove in a unique way. For close to 30 years Dean Brown has been an integral part of the global fusion and electric jazz scene, recording and/or touring around the world with ...

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The Jazz Gallery Presents John Ellis & Andy Bragen's MOBRO - December 7-10

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
November 9, 2011

The Jazz Gallery Presents John Ellis & Andy Bragen's MOBRO A New Work Commissioned by The Jazz Gallery in 2011 Wednesday through Saturday, December 7-10 One set ONLY at 9:00pm (2nd set may be added if the 1st sets sell out) Admission is $20.00, $10.00 for Members Featuring: John Ellis-reeds, Andy Bragen-lyrics, Mike Moreno-guitar, Ryan Scott-guitar, Joe Sanders-bass, Rodney Green-drums, Shane Endsley-trumpet, John Clark-French horn, Josh Roseman, Alan Ferber-trombone Roberto Lange-sound design, Johnaye Kendrick, Becca Stevens, Miles Griffith, ...

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Gene Ess with Nicki Parrott at Somethin' Jazz Club on November 22, 2011

Source: SIMProductions
November 7, 2011

Gene Ess featuring Nicki Parrott to perform a special Thanksgiving concert previewing the upcoming album at Somethin' Jazz Club, NYC on Nov. 22nd, 2011 7PM to 10PM. Gene Ess—gtr/arrange James Weidman—piano Thomson Kneeland—bass/arrange Gene Jackson—drums Featuring Nicki Parrott—vocals. Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 1st set 7PM, 2nd set 8:30PM Cover $15 with $10 minimum Somethin' Jazz Club 212 East 52nd St, 3rd Floor NY, NY 10022 Tel: 212-371-7657 “Guitarist ...

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