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Joanie Pallatto's 'My Original Plan' To Debut At Venus Cabaret Theater in Chicago

Source: Lampkin Publicity Service
November 12, 2021

Direct from her critically acclaimed appearance at New York's Pangea, singer-songwriter, Joanie Pallatto, returns to her home town to continue the My Original Plan celebration. The show will Debut at the newly opened Venus Cabaret Theater on December 5th. 6:30 p.m. Joining the celebrated Artist, is her co-producer/arranger and modern guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque, pianist-composer Sparrow; and special quests, Brazilian Dancer, Dill Costa and Broadway mainstay, actor-singer Bill Nolte. My Original Plan is an acoustic tour-de-force variety hour of song ...

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Bill Warfield & The Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra At Keystone Korner Baltimore On Nov 21 - Live & Streaming!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
November 10, 2021

On November 21st, 2021, Bill Warfield and the Hell’s Kitchen Funk Orchestra return to Baltimore for the Thanksgiving Holidays performing an exciting program of tunes by Bill as well as James Brown, Joe Zawinul, Smokey Robinson, Weather Report, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock as well as Movie and T.V. themes and Hard Bop favorites. We will be virtual (for 72 hours) and in person. Come join us for great food, atmosphere provided by your host, NEA Jazz Master, Todd Barkan, music ...

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This savvy arranger keeps things fresh

Source: Ken Franckling's Jazz Notes
November 10, 2021

Pianist Jim Roberts is the Charlotte County Jazz Society's most frequent visitor as a bandleader. The CCJS concert in Port Charlotte FL on Monday, November 8 marked Roberts' 18th appearance dating to June 1991, when he was the organization's first concert performer. Roberts moved from New York City to Orlando shortly after his first CCJS gig. Through the years, he has brought trios, quartets, quintets and more. Since 2004, the sextet has been his steady band. He calls it his ...

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Simona Smirnova Jazz Quartet: Bird Language At The Red Room - Nov. 12th - 7pm This Friday!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
November 8, 2021

"Bird Language” is a mesmerizing and genre-bending show where Baltic folklore, jazz and pop styles are blended into one intriguing performance. Presented with a unique theatrical flavor, Simona's original compositions bring Lithuanian ethnic zither (kanklės) to jazz; and fascinate the audience with breathtaking vocals, mimicked bird sounds, ethereal sound of zither and virtuosic jazz improvisations by her bandmates; Caili O’Doherty on piano, Maxime Cholley on drums and Maksim Perepelica on upright bass. The show will also feature a local New ...

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Nov 15 (live) & Dec 4 (broadcast): New England Conservatory Presents 'tradition' Featuring Music From All Corners Of The World

Source: Ann Braithwaite
November 7, 2021

For almost 50 years NEC's department of Contemporary Improvisation has fostered a community of artists interested in studying music from different cultures and the interactions between them. On Monday, November 15, the department presents Tradition. Produced by faculty member Lautaro Mantilla, the performance features musical traditions from different corners of the world, drawing on their customs, histories, and stories, honoring their roots and re-examining them from new perspectives. The 7:30 p.m. concert will be performed in NEC’s Jordan Hall, 290 ...

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Finding some normalcy in mainstream swing

Source: Ken Franckling's Jazz Notes
November 6, 2021

After a pandemic pause dating to late February 2020, producer Morrie Trumble's Jazz With Morrie concert series opened a new season on Friday, November 5 in Venice FL with music excellence and positive vibes in this “new normal" phase. Tenor saxophonist Jim Wellen performed with three Southwest Florida jazz notables: guitarist Dave Trefethen, bassist-singer Vince Evans and drummer Johnny Moore. All brought much to the table for this welcome musical feast. Wellen is a master of the swing tenor, who ...

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Downtown Manhattan's Premier Jazz Club, The Django, Announces November Line-Up

Source: AMT Public Relations
November 3, 2021

The Django, downtown Manhattan’s premier jazz club, offers an impressive month of music with jazz legends and rising stars. Five emerging, award-winning female vocalists hit our stage in November: Armenian native Lucy Yeghiazaryan 11/3, Jazz Gallery founder Lezlie Harrison 11/13, winner of JazzMobile Vocal Competition Emily Braden 11/17, Ron Carter’s mentee Brandi Disterheft 11/19, followed by Sarah Vaughan Competition winner Samara Joy 11/24. A pair of exceptional guitarists lead their lead respective trios starting with Ed Cherry 11/12, and Yotam ...

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New England Conservatory Previews 'For Our Common Home: Resounding Ecojustice' By Linda J. Chase on November 7

Source: Ann Braithwaite
October 28, 2021

New England Conservatory’s internationally renowned Contemporary Improvisation (CI) Department previews a new work by flutist, composer, and faculty member Linda J. Chase, created in collaboration with theologian and author Harvey Cox. “For Our Common Home: resounding ecojustice” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 7 in NEC’s Brown Hall, 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston. Admission is free. For more information, visit The libretto is based on Laudato Si’, an encyclical issued by Pope Francis in 2015, which calls on ...

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