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John Pizzarelli to Play Benefit Gala for the Sheldon on Saturday, April 9

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
November 17, 2010

Guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli (pictured) and the Swing Seven will headline the Sheldon Concert Hall's 2011 benefit gala at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9 at the Sheldon. Pizzarelli, a frequent visitor to St. Louis who has performed in recent years at the Sheldon, the TouPAC, and Jazz at the Bistro, will feature music from his most recent CD Rockin' in Rhythm, a tribute to Duke Ellington that includes interpretations of songs such as “Don't Get Around Much Anymore," “I'm ...

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Delfeayo Marsalis Tours The U.S. With His Original Theatrical Jazz Production Sweet Thunder Honoring Duke Ellington And William Shakespeare

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
November 16, 2010

INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED MUSICIAN DELFEAYO MARSALIS TOURS THE U.S. WITH HIS ORIGINAL THEATRICAL JAZZ PRODUCTION SWEET THUNDER HONORING DUKE ELLINGTON AND WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Major U.S. Tour Will Stop in 36 Cities and Towns from January 19 to May 6, 2011 Featuring Marsalis, Actor Kenneth Brown, Jr., and Jazz Octet Simultaneous Release of Sweet Thunder CD on Troubadour Jass Records ..." a resoundingly skillful trombonist and composer."—Nate Chinen, NY Times “Technical excellence, an inventive mind and frequent touches of humor..."—Leonard Feather, Los ...

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This Week @ The Cornelia Street Cafe November 15-21, 2010

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
November 16, 2010

his Week @ The CORNELIA STREET CAFE—NOVEMBER 15-21, 2010 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) Admission: Cover charge varies, when known, indicated below November 15-21 @ The Cornelia Street Cafe: Tuesday, November 16 8:30PM BLUE TUESDAYS:PETER ELDRIDGE Peter Eldridge, vocals; Tim Lefebvre, bass; Ben Wittman, drums Peter Eldridge is returning to Cornelia Street in a ...

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“Christmas Tree-O: A Holiday Concert” by Litchfield Jazz Festival Artist-in-Residence Matt Wilson

Source: Lindsey Turner
November 16, 2010

Kent, CT—The Litchfield Jazz Festival is pleased to announce “Christmas Tree-O: A Holiday Concert" featuring Artist-in-Residence, drummer, Matt Wilson. The concert will be held at St. Andrew's Church in Kent on Saturday, December 11th at 3:00 PM featuring festive jazzy tunes from Matt's latest release, “Christmas Tree-O," out now on Palmetto Records. Matt Wilson kicked-off his stint as the Festival's first Artist-in-Residence last August, when he taught at Litchfield Jazz Camp, led Artist Talks with Dave Brubeck and Mario Pavone, ...

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Jazz Guitarist John McLaughlin and Fourth Dimension at Boston's House of Blues on November 16

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
November 16, 2010

Legendary jazz guitarist John McLaughlin is performing with the 4th Dimension at the House of Blues in Boston on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:00 p.m.). Tickets to the show are $29.50 to $39.50 and can be ordered online. Opening the show for McLaughin is the Jimmy Herring Band. Founder of the Mahavishnu Orchestra in the 1960s, McLaughlin's lifelong musical and spiritual journey was influenced by John Coltrane. His famous version of Good-bye Port Pie ...

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Robert Plant: U.S. Tour

Source: JamBase
November 16, 2010

BAND OF JOY OUT NOW Robert Plant has confirmed a 15-date North American tour. Beginning January 18 in Asheville, NC, this will be the first tour on these shores since the release of his latest album, Band of Joy. The touring band will once again be the same that made the record: Patty Griffin, vocals; Darrell Scott, multi instrumentalist/vocals; By ron House, bass/vocals; Marco Giovino, drums and percussion/vocals, and co-producer Buddy Miller, guitar/vocals. North Mississippi Allstars DUOLUCO (Luther and Cody ...

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East Meets West @ Cinema Arts Centre with World Music Performance featuring Steve Gorn, Premik Russell Tubbs and Mathias Kunzli

Source: Premik Russell Tubbs
November 16, 2010

Steve Gorn plays with liquid grace. He is a master of sound-magic; may the world discover his gift. ~Paul Winter I suddenly saw how this music went beyond notes, beyond what we think of as music. How it is, in truth, a yoga, a form of meditation, devotion, a form of love. ~Steve Gorn Multi-instrumentalist Premik Russell Tubbs with Cinema Arts Centre present a special Sunday afternoon concert. A 'jugalbandhi' composed of Premik, world renowned flutist Steve Gorn and master ...

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Chicago Live Jazz Music (November 12 - November 19, 2010) Schedule

Source: JAZZzology by Richard Watters
November 14, 2010

Here is what's happening with the live music Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates November 12th thru November 19th, 2010... (photo by JAZZzology: Richard Watters JAZZzology editor and John Bany Chicago Jazz Bassist at Andy's Jazz Club) 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 8:30 pm Upcoming performances Sundays 5pm—Jordan Baskin Trio 9pm—Andy's Jam Session withJohn Bany Mondays 5pm—Chicago Jazz Orchestra 9pm—Guy ...

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