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WRD (Walter, Roberts, Deitch): August Tour Dates

Source: JamBase
August 4, 2011

ROBERT WALTER, EDDIE ROBERTS AND ADAM DEITCH POWER TRIO TO HIT THE ROAD Robert Walter, Eddie Roberts and Adam Deitch will be introducing their new power funk trio WRD at a series high profile shows in the month of August. Described by Eddie Roberts as “60's SoulJazz, Rare Funk Grooves & Driving Latin Beats, with a trans continental twist and a modern mind set," the tour starts this week with two shows in Colorado. “Robert Walter and I met in ...

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Trombone Shorty: Summer.Fall Tour

Source: JamBase
August 4, 2011

WORLDWIDE TOUR INCLUDES STOPS AT NEWPORT JAZZ, DMB CARAVAN, AND MORE; NEW ALBUM FOR TRUE OUT SEPTEMBER 13 Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue have plotted another worldwide trek timed with the release of their new album, For True, out September 13 on Verve Forecast. For True features special guest appearances by many of the musicians Andrews has shared the stage with including Jeff Beck, Kid Rock, Ledisi, Warren Haynes, Ivan and Cyril Neville, Rebirth Brass Band and more. See below ...

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Peter Martin, David Torkanowsky to Play Duo Concert on Friday, September 23 at the Sheldon

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
August 4, 2011

Pianist Peter Martin will resume his eponymous series at the Sheldon Concert Hall with a duo performance with New Orleans pianist David Torkanowsky (pictured) at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 23. Son of the orchestral and opera conductor Werner Torkanowsky, Torkanowsky is a member of the band Astral Project and also has worked with a variety of New Orleans R&B and jazz musicians, including Irma Thomas, members of the Neville Brothers and the Meters, and many others. Tickets for the ...

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Jazz Pianist Mulgrew Miller & Vibist Steve Nelson Birthday Celebration At Smoke Jazz & Supper Club

Source: Dorothy Riley
August 4, 2011

New York, NY—- Beginning with the “Harlem Renaissance" of the 1920's and 1930's, spanning all the way to the present day, New York City, and Harlem, in particular have always been the natural home of jazz music. Now pianist Mulgrew Miller and his longtime collaborator, vibraphonist Steve Nelson, bring their music to the Smoke Jazz & Supper Club Lounge, located on the southern edge of New York's fabled Harlem neighborhood. The show, billed as a “Birthday Celebration," will take place ...

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Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue to Play Tuesday, October 18 at the Old Rock House

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
August 2, 2011

Troy “Trombone Shorty" Andrews (pictured) and his band Orleans Avenue are returning to St. Louis to perform at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 18 at the the Old Rock House. Andrews last played St. Louis in 2008 at the Broadway Oyster Bar, before the release of his debut CD Backatown, which wound up getting nominated for a Grammy in 2010. His new album with Orleans Avenue, For True, will be released by Verve Forecast on September 13. Tickets for Trombone Shorty ...

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Kelley Suttenfield Band at The Kitano on August 10th, Sets at 8 & 10pm

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 1, 2011

Wednesday, August 10, 2011, 8-11:15pm Kelley Suttenfield Band in Concert Featuring: Kelley Suttenfield, voice Michael Cabe, piano Tony Romano, guitar Matt Aronoff, bass Brian Adler, drums at The KITANO 66 Park Avenue (@ 38th St), New York, NY Sets at 8 & 10pm, no cover, $15 minimum Reservations strongly advised, tel: 212-885-7119 “Once [Suttenfield] arrived on the bandstand, she immediately made her ...

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Felix Peikli Quartet Performs at Regattabar Courtyard Series on Monday, August 1

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
August 1, 2011

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Top 10 Billboard Jazz Veteran Alfonzo Blackwell Supports the UNCF

Source: One Creative Publicist & Management
July 30, 2011

Recently, Jazz Saxophonist/Composer/Producer Alfonzo Blackwell has joined forces with the New Jersey chapter of the UNCF and the Princeton Committee of the UNCF in which a benefit concert is scheduled at the Crossroads Theatre in New Brunswick, NJ on Saturday, September 17th to support the historical college fund. The UNCF's Program Director, Anthony Caldwell is producing the event along with the team members of the committee and Utopia Records. Enjoy an evening of Soulful and Sophisticated Jazz starring Top 10 ...

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