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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Jazz, October 29-November 4

Source: JazzINK by Andrea Canter
October 30, 2010

I just noticed this is my 300th post to this blog! So Happy Halloween! And the Twin Cities jazz community has a lot of treats, starting with a homecoming weekend for Kelly Rossum and the return of guitar virtuoso Paul Bollenback, with a much-anticipated return of Regina Carter's Reverse Thread project to spice up midweek. You can't go wrong on either side of the river this weekend. When trumpeter Kelly Rossum relocated to New York in fall 2009, he had ...

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Henry Grimes's Month of 75th Birthdays at the Stone in New York City!

Source: Just Roots PR
October 31, 2010

Acoustic bassist, violinist, and poet Henry Grimes continues his very active schedule of concerts, touring, and education with an informal month-long residency at the concert space called the Stone, northwest corner of Ave. C and 2nd St. in Manhattan, http://www.thestonenyc.com/calendar.php, playing various sets of music with many of his favorite musicians during the month. At the invitation of Stone proprietor John Zorn, Henry and Margaret Grimes curated the space for November, Henry's 75th-birthday month, and many of those booked asked ...

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Michael Burks - Rare UK Dates in November

Source: Just Roots PR
October 30, 2010

"Michael Burks is a flamethrower guitarist. He is the complete bluesman: songwriter, singer, riff-master, bandleader, and showman...Savage fury and heartfelt tenderness" —Chicago Sun-Times Michael Burks will be in the UK for three very rare dates and a session for BBC Radio 2's Paul Jones Show. Michael will be back in the UK and Ireland in September and is available for booking via us then. GIG DATES Thursday, 11/11/2010, Session Recording, BBC Radio 2's Paul Jones' Show, Broadcast date to follow ...

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Mud Morganfield (Eldest Son of Muddy Waters) Announces November UK Dates

Source: Just Roots PR
October 29, 2010

With the Dirty Aces featuring Giles Robson on Harp From the latest “Blues in Britain Magazine": Mud was then introduced in fine style, to take centre stage and just blow the audience away with his superb vocals and engaging manner. After instructing the band to “take their time," his rendition of “King Bee" and “You Can't Lose What You Never Had" was so similar to his father's vocal style and energy that it was downright spooky, in the most enjoyable ...

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DSO presenst Grammy and Tony Award-winning jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater at Orchestra Hall In: "To Billie With Love"

Source: Brandon Tennant
October 30, 2010

DETROIT, (Oct 20, 2010)—The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) will present Grammy and Tony Award-winning jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater at Orchestra Hall on Fri., Nov. 5, 2010 at 8 p.m. in her tribute to jazz legend Billie Holiday: “To Billie With Love." This 2010-11 Jazz Series performance is sponsored by MGM Grand Detroit, and will feature selections from Bridgewater's 2010 album Eleanora Fagan: To Billie With Love From Dee Dee. The quartet backing Bridgewater includes saxophonist Craig Handy, pianist Edsel ...

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Musical Friends of Jerry Garcia Come Together to Play His Music

Source: JamBase
October 29, 2010

LIVE AT THE FILLMORE ON DECEMBER 4; LIMITED NUMBER OF TIKETS ON SALE OCTOBER 31, 10:30 AM PST Set up in festive, intimate cabaret style with reserved seating on the floor, The Fillmore, with its beauty and iconic connection to Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead, sets the stage for The Wheel—A Musical Celebration of Jerry Garcia on December 4. There will be a pre-concert reception to enjoy hearty finger foods and beverages as you reconnect with friends and family. ...

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Either/Orchestra Celebrates 25th Anniversary with New CD + Shows

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
October 29, 2010

For 25 years, Boston's Either/Orchestra has been serving up musical repasts of savory, ever-evolving ingredients. Incorporating elements of American/Latin/Caribbean jazz and Ethiopian music with the big band format and the capacious musical vision of founder Russ Gershon, the 10-piece ensemble has long embraced a global array of influences and explored unforeseen improvisational frontiers. Now, marking their silver anniversary with the release of their first CD in five years (Mood Music for Time Travellers) and a series of celebratory shows and ...

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Stanford Lively Arts Presents Grammy-Winning Bassist Christian McBride & Inside Straight On Saturday, November 13

Source: Robert Cable
October 28, 2010

Following on last season's sold-out tribute to Herbie Hancock, the Grammy Award—winning bassist Christian McBride returns to Stanford at the helm of his acclaimed acoustic ensemble, Inside Straight, for a performance presented by Stanford Lively Arts on Saturday, November 13 at 8:00 p.m. in Dinkelspiel Auditorium. In this evening, McBride will be joined by some of the most in-demand players on the scene today: saxophonist Jaleel Shaw, vibraphonist Warren Wolf, Jr. (featured on the group's 2009 debut disc, Kind of ...

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