Performance / Tour News

Lorenza Ponce to Open for Bon Jovi at Nassau Coliseum May 6th!

Source: Seth Cohen PR
April 25, 2011

Opening for BON JOVI at NASSAU COLISEUM, May 6th—LORENZA PONCE and her Band LP AND THE 45's!

Ponce in M MUSIC & MUSICIANS MAGAZINE: “A sultry, hypnotic voice—and impressive instrumental prowess"

Singer/violinist Lorenza Ponce proudly confirms that she and her band LP and the 45's have been asked to open for Bon Jovi at Nassau Coliseum on May 6th! This is the third major show Ponce has opened for Bon Jovi on their current tour, following her previous performances at ...

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Moutin Reunion Quartet with saxophonist, Rick Margitza Chris' Jazz Cafe on May 7, 2011

Source: All About Jazz
April 25, 2011

On May 7 2011, Chris' Jazz Cafe presents the Moutin Reunion Quartet, touring in support of their recent CD Soul Dancers. The Moutin Reunion, headed by Francois Moutin on bass and Louis Moutin on drums was forged by their common desire to create music expressing the energy of life; full of emotion and spontaneity. Music close to what they intimately feel, inhabited by the jazz spirit, swing and grooves, inviting listeners and musicians to celebrate beauty and imagination. Joining them ...

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Sheldon Concert Hall Announces 2011-12 Season

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
April 24, 2011

The Sheldon Concert Hall on Friday released the schedules for their various 2011-12 season series. For jazz fans in St. Louis, the biggest news might be the confirmation of two dates that previously had leaked out through Pollstar. More specifically, as we told you here last month, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis will return to the Sheldon on Friday, September 30 in a benefit performance for the Sheldon's educational programs. Also, as noted here earlier this ...

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Juilliard Jazz at 10 - Swingin' Alumni Reunion Concert

Source: cwards
April 24, 2011

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Nicole Atkins Adds Spring, Summer Tour Dates

Source: JamBase
April 23, 2011

TOURING IN SUPPORT OF SOPHOMORE ALBUM MONDO AMORE Nicole Atkins continues to tour in support of her critically acclaimed sophomore album, Mondo Amore (Razor & Tie). The album released this past February features Atkins' powerful and hypnotic sound on the bluesy, psychedelic songs that showcase her stunning range. The sophisticated batch of new songs reveals her growth as a singer songwriter. Nicole took SXSW by storm this year, playing parties for Paste, Rolling Stone, Steve Madden and Sneak Attack, as ...

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Martial Solal Returns to the Village Vanguard for Intimate Show

Source: All About Jazz @ Spinner
April 22, 2011

We're the first to admit that we don't follow the European jazz scene nearly as closely as the one here in the US. Part of the reason is that we live in the US and see the artists play more often. Another part of it is we generally like the music in the American jazz tradition better. Call us provincial. There are exceptions of course, particular the outward-leaning people like Peter Brotzmann, the ICP members as well as some of ...

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Chart-topping jazz vocalist Shell Zimet to perform free show in New York on May 5th

Source: Lauren Rogers
April 22, 2011

Frank Sinatra lives. So does Dean Martin. In fact, Sammy Davis, Jr. is alive and well. This is no imaginary tale; rather, those Rat Pack legends can still be found in one person, New York-based entertainer Shell Zimet. For listeners of online jazz radio stations, the name should be familiar as Zimet was No. 1 on the Roots Music Report's Internet Radio Airplay Chart for jazz for over 26 weeks. Zimet's chart success with his new album Now and Forever ...

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Wayne Shorter Performing at Berklee's Jazz Summit in Boston on April 25

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
April 22, 2011

NEA Jazz Master and saxophonist Wayne Shorter is performing at Berklee's Global Jazz Summit for Humanity and Peace on Monday, April 25, 2011 at 8:15 at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston. The concert—which celebrates the one year anniversary of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute— features Shorter along with Danilo Perez, Joe Lovano, Terri Lyne Carrington and John Patitucci, all from Berklee's renowned faculty, and Berklee students. Tickets to the concert are $20, $15 reserved seating and can be ordered ...

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