Performance / Tour News

Forgotten Series: Matthew Shipp - Nu Bop (2003)

Source: Something Else!
September 20, 2011

By Tom Johnson Jazz has been in a kind of holding pattern since the mid-1970s, when even Miles Davis declared the genre dead. Many exciting artists have arrived since then and have begun pushing boundaries and incorporating new sounds, but unfortunately what remains noticeable of jazz recently is relegated to the soulless flagellating of adult-contemporary pablum like Kenny G. This subset of “jazz" (it's not, but I have to use that title because that's what people try to call it) ...

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Radiohead: Two NYC Dates

Source: JamBase
September 20, 2011

SEPTEMBER 28-29 AT ROSELAND BALLROOM; COLBERT REPORT AND SNL APPEARANCES ALSO CONFIRMED Radiohead has confirmed two shows at New York City's Roseland Ballroom to take place September 28 and 29. Tickets will go on sale at 10:00 AM on September 26 at www.ticketmaster.com. There is a 2 ticket limit per household. All tickets will be available for pick up at will call the evening of the event beginning at 6:30 PM and entry into the venue is required immediately upon ...

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The Rob Scheps / Greg Gisbert Quintet Tour

Source: Rob Scheps
September 20, 2011

Tenor saxophonist Rob Scheps and trumpeter Greg Gisbert tour this fall. Thurs. Sept. 22—COLD SPRING, NY— The Silver Spoon. 8-11 pm with pianist Jamie Reynolds. Thurs. Sept. 2- BOULDER, COLORADO—CU -BOULDER Clinic 11 am; Thurs. Sept. 29 DENVER, COLORADO—Dazzle Jazz Club . 7 & 9 pm with Rob Scheps. Greg Gisbert Quintet. with Eric Gunnison, Bob Bowman, Jim White. Fri. Sept. 30 —MISSION, KANSAS—Lucky Brewgrille . 6-9 pm with Ron Carlson Trio Mon. Oct. 3— LEAWOOD, KANSAS—Take Five Coffee Bar ...

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Mr. Konitz Goes To Washington

Source: Brad Linde
September 19, 2011

This week Washington DC hosts legendary alto saxophonist Lee Konitz in three different settings at three different venues. On Wednesday, September 21, Mr. Konitz will join pianist Dan Tepfer and DC-based saxophonist Brad Linde at the University of the District of Columbia. The Felix Grant Jazz Archives presents the first JAZZForum of the season as the trio discusses the life and music of Lee Konitz and his commitment to new challenges and collaborations. This discussion is free and open to ...

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Bruce Gertz Quintet Kicks of Jazz at the Arsenal Series in Watertown on Monday, September 19

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
September 19, 2011

Jazz bassist Bruce Gertz and his quintet are performing at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown, Massachusetts, on Monday, September 17, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the show are $18 and can be ordered online. In addition to Gertz, the quintet includes Jerry Bergonzi on tenor sax, Phil Grenadier on trumpet, Steve Hunt on piano,and Austin McMahon on drums. The performance is part of the newly named Jazz at the Arsenal series taking place this fall. For ...

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Marc Hoffman Returns to Childress Vineyard in Lexington, NC on September 24th

Source: Marble Arch PR
September 19, 2011

NC jazz pianist/vocalist/composer on “Music in the Vineyards" series CHARLOTTE, NC: Virillion Music recording artist Marc Hoffman will perform this Saturday, September 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, NC as part of the “Music In the Vineyards" series. Hoffman, a NC native will include original instrumental and vocal jazz in his performance, as well as standards, Broadway and pop. “I'm really excited to be back for a second performance on the “Music in the ...

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Jazz Thursday Series Continues in Cold Spring, NY

Source: Rob Scheps
September 18, 2011

Jazz Thursdays. at the Silver Spoon 124 Main Street Cold Spring, NY 10516 (845) 265-2525 JAZZ THURSDAYS CONTINUE:

SEPT. 22— Rob Scheps / Greg Gisbert/ Jamie Reynolds SEPT. 29 Melissa Stylianou / Jamie Reynolds OCT. 6 Chris Pasin/ Bob Albanese OCT. 13—Rob Scheps/ Cameron Brown /Sylvia Cuenca OCT. 20- Rob Scheps / Jamie Reynolds/ Sylvia Cuenca OCT. 27—Rob Scheps / David Budway NOV. 3 —Joel Newton / Don Falzone NOV. ...

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Exodus to Jazz Opens 6th Season on September 24th with Saxophonist Kenny Garrett and His Quartet

Source: Jazz@Rochester
September 18, 2011

Exodus To Jazz is kicking off its sixth season on September 24th by bringing the great post-bop alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett to Rochester. Garrett will be leading a stellar quartet, including pianist Benito Gonzalez, bassist Charnett Moffett, and drummer Marcus Baylor. This is a great chance to catch a top-flight artist in a beautiful space that will allow Garrett's to stretch out (as music does in the venue that Exodus to Jazz will continue to be found during the season—the Lutheran Church ...

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