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Afro-Latin Band Performing at Cafe Tatant in Boston on Thursday, May 19

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
May 19, 2011

African and world beat drumming star Cornel Coley and Sugarfoot perform this week at Cafe Tatant at the Roxbury Center for the Arts in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood on Thursday, May 19, 2011. The group performs a lively selection of original songs and well-loved hits and everything from salsa, bossa nova and samba to jazz, soul and world beat. It's a dinner club format, reminiscent of old style jazz clubs. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for drinks, followed by dinner at ...

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New Music Circle Previews 2011-12 Season

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
May 19, 2011

New Music Circle has posted a preview of the lineup for their 2011-12 season on their website. At this point, it's just a list of artists—no dates or venues yet—but most notably, the proposed season would include the St. Louis debut of pianist Matthew Shipp (pictured). The 51-year-old Shipp has been a noted figure in free jazz and improvised music for 20 years now, both for his own work and for his longtime membership in saxophonist David S. Ware's quartet. ...

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Jazz This Week: Candy Dulfer, Warren Wolf and Peter Martin, Erin Bode, Melton Mustafa, Miles Davis Jazz Festival, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
May 19, 2011

We're still in a transitional period between spring and summer music schedules here in St. Louis, but there nevertheless are a number of noteworthy jazz and creative music performances happening around town over the next several days. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, the Sheldon Concert Hall puts on a benefit concert for tornado relief, featuring performances from traditional jazz band the St. Louis Stompers, pianist Carolbeth True with harmonica player Sandy Weltman, guitarist Rick Haydon, and pianist Stephanie Trick, ...

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Jazz Around Town: Rain, Rain, Go Away! Perhaps Some Hot Jazz Will Dry It Up?

Source: Jazz@Rochester
May 19, 2011

Thursday, May 19, 2011 A. Giannavola @Lemoncello, 6:00 pm Gap Mangione @ The Pittsford Grill, 6:00 pm Art Loves Jazz 2011, sixth annual gala fund-raising event to benefit Jazz90.1 @ Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Road in Rochester, 6:30-9:30 pm Jazz Dawgs @ Bistro 135, 6:30 pm Joe Santora Trio with Emily Kirchoff @ Michael's Valley Grill, 7:00 pm New Horizons Jazz Band & Big Band @ Eastman School of Music, Kilbourn Hall, 7:00 pm The Meta Accord @ The Blue ...

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Sten Hostfalt Trio featuring Dave Miller, Blaise Siwula Live at National Underground (NYC) May 21, 2011

Source: Sten Hostfalt
May 19, 2011

Celebrating the two Spring 2011 Sonus Rex NYC CD releases Now Matter and Moneytown Sonus Rex NYC proudly presents Sten Hostfalt Trio featuring Dave Miller and Blaise Siwula in concert at National Underground, Saturday May 21 2011. National Underground 159 E Houston Street New York NY 10002 9pm / $11 Dave Miller—drums Blaise Siwula—alto/tenor saxophone Sten Hostfalt—guitar Award-Winning, critically acclaimed guitar virtuoso phenom, composer and bandleader Sten Hostfalt's unique original artistry carries ...

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St. Vincent, Arthur H, and More Perform Tom Waits Rain Dogs

Source: JamBase
May 19, 2011

PERFORMING 1985 ALBUM RAIN DOGS IN FULL Dates have been announced for an unforgettable evening as a stellar cast of singers and musicians revisit Tom Waits' classic 1985 album Rain Dogs. The record has emerged as an object of fascination for Waits fans. In a very personal evocation of the New-York slums, the album's nineteen tracks impress us with their variety, borrowing from cabaret, polka, jazz, rock and even spoken poetry. The use of numerous instruments adds to the album's ...

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Avram Fefer / Michael Bisio / Igal Foni at Sixth Street Garden (NYC) on May 21at 5pm

Source: Avram Fefer
May 18, 2011

Thanks to everyone who made the CD release show such an amazing experience last week. Please join us this Saturday for the last local show before a two week tour in Europe—a free show in a local community garden. We will perform original compositions and improvisations in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Avram Fefer Trio is Avram Fefer saxophones Micahel Bisio bass Igal Foni drums Saturday, May 21st 5 pm (two sets) ...

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Jazz Arts Group of Columbus Announces 2011-12 Season

Source: Michael Ricci
May 18, 2011

The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) is pleased to announce the 2011-2012 seasons of the Swingin' with the CJO and Inside Track series. Under the direction of world-renowned band leader and trumpet virtuoso Byron Stripling, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, continues to break new ground while honoring the rich heritage of Americas classical music jazz. With season after season of inspiring, uplifting performances, the CJO is making audiences stand up and shout for more! The Swingin' with the CJO season ...

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