Performance / Tour News

Oleta Adams, Spanish Harlem Orchestra Perform at Steppin out for Dimock Fundraiser on October 29 in Boston

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
October 26, 2011

Jazz and gospel stars Oleta Adams, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the Harlem Gospel Choir and Henry Butler are just some of the performers at the 24th annual Steppin out for Dimock charity event, taking place at the Westin Copley Hotel in Boston on Saturday, October 29, 2011. The annual event raises funds for the Dimock Center, which provides quality health care and human services to a variety of constituents in Boston's neighborhoods. The event takes place from 8:00 p.m to ...

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Samantha Farrell Performs at Boston Langham Hotel on Wednesday, October 26

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
October 26, 2011

Jazz vocalist Samantha Farrell has a return engagement at BOND Lounge at Boston Langham Hotel on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 7:00㬆:00 p.m. The singer/songwriter, originally from Boston and now living in Los Angeles, has been described by Ben Evans of the Huffington Post as possessing “a liquor-honey voice, deft guitar work and slightly melancholic tones that meld to form an arching and elegant aural tapestry." Samantha's show is part of the new BOND Jazz Experiment that features upcoming and ...

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Galactic: 2012 Florida Run

Source: JamBase
October 26, 2011

FLORIDA DATES IN JANUARY 2012 WITH COREY GLOVER, COREY HENRY, TOUBAB KREWE, TROMBONE SHORTY AND MORE Galactic's 2012 Florida Run which will find the band tearing through the state bolstered by the vocal prowess of Living Colour's Corey Glover and the trombone virtuosity of Corey Henry. Exclusive presale tickets are available for all shows through Galactic Ticketing starting today! The festivities will kick off with special guests Toubab Krewe for shows in Jacksonville on January 5 and then Orlando on ...

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Jim Snidero Quartet at the Rubin Museum in NYC 11/4/11

Source: Two for the Show Media
October 26, 2011

Harlem in the Himalayas Jazz Series RMA · 150 W. 17 St., NYC 10011 · 212.620.5000 Friday November 4, 2011 @ 7:00 PM $18.00 in advance / $20.00 day of Member Price: $16.20 Jim Snidero-Alto Sax Peter Zak- Piano Paul Bollenback- Acoustic Guitar Ugonna Okegwo- Bass McClenty Hunter- Drums “To celebrate his performance, Jim Snidero has composed the “Rubin Suite," a three-movement work inspired by exhibits from the museum. One piece, “Temple" ...

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Nov 3 - Matt Jorgensen East/West Quartet with Eric Alexander and Harold Mabern

Source: Seattle Jazz Scene
October 26, 2011

Seattle Jazz Scene Presents: MATT JORGENSEN EAST/WEST QUARTET

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3—EGAN'S BALLARD JAM HOUSE

From New York: Eric Alexander—tenor saxophone Harold Mabern—piano

From Seattle: Chuck Deardorf - bass Matt Jorgensen—drums

Passing through town on their way for a weekend engagement in Vancouver, BC, saxophonist Eric Alexander and pianist Harold Mabern stop in Seattle for an intimate performance at Egan's Ballard Jam House with Seattle bassist Chuck Deardorf and ...

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Joshua Abrams Natural Information Society Performs at UMass Amherst on Wednesday, October 26

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
October 25, 2011

Joshua Abrams and the Natural Information Society perform at the Fine Arts Center at University of Massachusetts at Amherst on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 for students and can be ordered online. Playing bass and guimbri (North African bass lute), composer Abrams is part of Chicago's vibrant music scene over the past 15 years. He appears with percussionist Frank Rosaly. For a complete schedule of concerts and events at the Fine ...

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Tom Petty Adds Second KCSN/la Benefit Show

Source: JamBase
October 25, 2011

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS ADD SECOND KCSN/LA BENEFIT CONCERT ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 Due to overwhelming demand, Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame members Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers are excited to announce they will be adding a second concert to the first Benefit Concert for Public Radio station 88.5 FM KCSN/Los Angeles. The Benefit Concert will be held Sunday, October 30th, at the 500 seat Plaza del Sol Performance Hall on the campus of ...

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

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
October 24, 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, Shane Endsley—trumpet, John Clark—French horn, Josh Roseman—trombone, Alan Ferber— trombone Roberto Lange—sound design Johnaye Kendrick, Becca Stevens, Miles ...

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