Performance / Tour News

Steve Ross to Preview New Show "Rhythm and Romance" on November 26 and 27

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
November 2, 2010

Pianist and singer Steve Ross (pictured) will preview his new cabaret show “Rhythm and Romance" in St. Louis over Thanksgiving weekend before taking it NYC's famed Algonquin Room in January. Ross will perform “Rhythm and Romance" at 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 26 and Saturday, November 27 at the Kranzberg Arts Center, 501 N. Grand Blvd. The show would seem to be a nice “get" for producers The Presenters Dolan, as Ross is a critically acclaimed performer and proven draw once ...

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Partisans at Berlin Jazz Festival

Source: Julian Siegel
November 1, 2010

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Barefoot Truth Expands Tour, Historic Theaters to be Visited, Pandora Radio over 7 Million

Source: Seth Cohen PR
November 1, 2010

Historic Theaters to be Visited, as Band's National Profile Grows With Spotlight coverage in DC, Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts and elsewhere, a recent sold-old concert Chicago, over seven million spins on Pandora Radio, and a new Rock Band version of their song 'Threads,' roots rockers Barefoot Truth confirm plans to expand their current U.S. tour, even as they continue work on their upcoming 2011 CD. Newly confirmed tour dates will include stops at the historic Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA ...

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Space in the Heart, a jazzopera by Bill Smith Nov. 5 and 6 NYC

Source: Gina Genova
November 1, 2010

The Pocket Opera Players present Space in the Heart, a jazzopera composed by Bill (William O.) Smith to an original libretto by Peter Monaghan Starring Rachelle Fleming, Nicole Pasternak, and Dominic Inferrera, with Bill Smith, clarinet; John Eaton, piano; Michael Bisio, bass; Alan Bergman, drums. Directed by Beth Greenberg Join the cast and musicians for a live concert of original songs and standards after intermission. Bill Smith is a composer and virtuoso clarinetist with several decades of experience in new ...

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Elmore James Jr. - Baby Please Set a Date (Wolf, 2010)

Source: Music and More by Tim Niland
November 1, 2010

Billing himself as the “undisputed" son of the blues immortal Elmore James, Junior certainly has the skills to keep the family banner waiving high. This album is filled with high energy traditional electric blues, sounds that wouldn't be out of place in the Chicago clubs of yore. James plays guitar and sings, filling out the band with Jake Dawson on guitar and Ed Williams on saxophone along with bass and drums. They start off strongly with the title track building ...

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Chicago Live Jazz Music (October 29 - November 5, 2010) Schedule

Source: JAZZzology by Richard Watters
November 1, 2010

Here is what's happening with the live music Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates October 29th thru November 5th, 2010... (photo by EYE: Alison Ruble—Chicago Jazz Vocalist) 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 October Sundays׫pm Jordan Baskin Trio / 9pm Andy's Jam Session Mondays׫ pm Chicago Jazz Orchestra / 9pm Guy King's Organ Trio Tuesdays׫pm Zona Sul ...

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Berklee Student Launches School’s First Ever String Showcase and Electric Violin Giveaway on November 4

Source: Berklee Public Relations
November 1, 2010

Violinist Jakub Trasak Plans Concert Highlighting Diverse String Talent at Berklee— One Audience Member Will Win an Electric Violin Boston, MA—Jakub Trasak, a seventh semester violin performance student at Berklee College of Music, is bringing the school's String Department into the spotlight with the first ever String Showcase to be held at the Berklee Performance Center on November 4 at 8:15 p.m. One lucky audience member will win a Yamaha electric violin. The concert—a series of performances by small ensembles—will ...

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Eddie Gomez Trio in Mexico, Tour 2010

Source: All About Jazz
October 31, 2010

Legendary bassist Eddie Gomez will be going on a brief 7-day tour in Mexico from November 30th through December 6th. Gomez will be touring with his trio including Stefan Karlsson on piano and Rodrigo Villanueva on drums. Dates & Venues:

Nov. 30: D'Polak Forum, Polanco, Mexico D.F. 8:00 pm Dec. 1: Centro Morelense de las Artes, Cuernavaca, Morelos, 6:00 pm Dec. 2: Masterclass at Universidad La Salle, Cuernavaca. 3:00 pm Dec. 3: Ziinco Jazz Club, Centro Histrico, Mexico D.F. 10:00 ...

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