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The Microscopic Septet Play Monk

Source: Gapplegate Music Review by Grego Edwards
March 1, 2011

As time goes by it becomes more and more clear that the music of Thelonious Monk has become a backbone of the jazz repertoire. At one time there was a great deal of lip service about his genius but not all that many covers. The more we go on in time, the less that is true. The long-lived, always interesting Microscopic Sextet have a sort of quirkiness to them that makes their full attention to Monk's music logical and fortuitous ...

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RTF IV Hymn of the 7th Galaxy Tour : First Stop, Australia

Source: Jazz (Jazzers Jazzing) by Carl L. Hager
March 1, 2011

Earlier this month the newly re-constituted jazz/rock supergroup Return To Forever kicked off its RTF IV Hymn Of The 7th Galaxy world tour with two weeks in the land Down Under. Jean-Luc Ponty's superb violin has been added and Al DiMeola's guitar has been replaced by Frank Gambale's. All five musicians in RTF IV possess famously world-class chops, but getting players who have the technical prowess to do the job has seemingly never been an issue for Chick Corea and ...

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Bob Seger: Six Dates Added

Source: JamBase
March 1, 2011

TICKETS GO ON SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 10 AM LOCAL Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band have added six more dates to their already busy itinerary. Tickets go on sale to the public starting next Saturday 3/5 at 10AM local. (* Little Rock and Chicago have presale/onsale at later dates). BobSeger.com Silver Bullet Club Members can enter a special advance presale ahead of the public on-sale. Members will be emailed details ahead of presale. Tickets for Toronto, Atlantic City, ...

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Smoothing Things out with Four80East at Exodus to Jazz Series

Source: Jazz@Rochester
March 1, 2011

Led by co-founders Rob DeBoer and Tony Grace, Toronto-based Four80East makes their highly anticipated return to the Exodus To Jazz series. With an infectious heavy-groove sound characterized by distinctive melodies, the group continues to be a very popular international phenomenon. In addition to garnering a Smooth Jazz Awards nomination—"Best International Group"—the group was honored by being invited to perform at the Smooth Jazz Awards ceremony in October 2010. The 480East sound lies within what is known as “nu jazz" movement—taking ...

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Charlie Hunter Trio: Live Stream this Friday

Source: Todd Altschuler
March 1, 2011

On Friday March 4, there will be another exciting “Live from the Llama" webcast. Presented by Telluride Jazz Celebration, the Live from the Llama webcast series gives music lovers from around the world a chance to enjoy concerts emanating from Telluride's premier live music venue. The next band to be beamed into cyberspace is the Charlie Hunter Trio. As always, Hunter will be demonstrating his virtuosity on a custom-made 7-string guitar on which he simultaneously plays guitar and bass lines. ...

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Beat Kaestli @ BAM Cafe Live, Sat. March 12th 2011

Source: Two for the Show Media
March 1, 2011

Originally from Switzerland, jazz vocalist, songwriter, arranger, and producer Beat Kaestli is a fascinating hybrid of American and European musical sensibilities, at once “suave and elegant, precise and stylish" (The Village Voice). He honed his skills in New York alongside artists like Jane Monheit, Jason Moran, and Stefon Harris, and the list of venues he's commanded—from the Blue Note to The Stone—is no less diverse. Get a sampling of that range at BAMcafé Live, as Kaestli sings tracks from his ...

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This Week at The Cornelia Street Cafe! February 28-March 7, + Upcoming Highlights for March & April!

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
February 28, 2011

Showtimes: Weeknights: 6:00 PM, 8:30 PM, 10:00 PM, Weekends: 6:00 PM, 9:00 PM and 10:30 PM (doors open @ 5:45 PM-early shows, & @ 8:30 PM-late shows) NEW Admission Charges: Sun-Thurs-$10 cover + $10 minimum, Fri-Sat-$15 cover + $10 minimum Cover charges may vary—please consult the website Monday, February 28, 8:30 PM 21ST CENTURY SCHIZOID MUSIC PRESENTS: FACE THE MUSIC QUARTET In the first of two shows tonight, Face the Music Quartet performs Dan Visconti's ...

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Chicago Live Jazz Music (February 25 - March 4, 2011) Schedule

Source: JAZZzology by Richard Watters
February 28, 2011

Here is what's happening on the Chicago Live Jazz Music Scene for February 25th, 2011 thru March 4th, 2011...(photo: Guy King Organ Trio-Monday Nights at Andy's Jazz Club)... Adelle's 1060 College Avenue Wheaton, IL 60187-5720 (630) 784-8015 Open Tue-Thu 4:30pm-8:30pm; Fri-Sat 4:30pm-9:30pm; Sun 4pm-8pm Jazz On Thursdays from 7PM-10PM THURSDAY 2/24 ~ John Avila Duo Andy's Jazz Club 11 East Hubbard St. Chicago, IL 60611 312.642.6805 ANDY'S WEEKENDS FRIDAY & SATURDAY HEADLINERS! $10 Admission until 8:30 pm; $15 Admission after ...

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