Performance / Tour News

Eileen Ivers: The Warmth & Mirth of an Irish Christmas

Source: rock paper scissors, inc.
October 21, 2010

The Warmth and Mirth of an Irish Christmas: Fiddler Eileen Ivers, Tricky Wrens, and Troublesome Cakes on US Tour

Recalling the roaring hearths and roars of laughter that are part and parcel of Christmas in Irish families, virtuoso fiddler Eileen Ivers interweaves age-old Wren Day songs, beloved American carols, and even a jigging Bach in An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas. With her signature warmth, Ivers invites listeners in for a tuneful, soulful celebration that's as comforting as a favorite carol ...

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Robert Randolph/NMAS: New Year's Eve in Chicago

Source: JamBase
October 21, 2010

PRE SALE TODAY AT 10 AM CDT THROUGH THURSDAY 10 PM CDT Robert Randolph and the North Mississippi Allstars will celebrate the new year with a December 31 performance at the House of Blues in Chicago. Pre-sale starts today at 10 AM CDT and ends on 10 PM CDT on Thursday. General on sale begins Friday, October 22 at 10 AM CDT. The pre-sale password is “JamHOB"

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Trombone Shorty Jams w/Kravitz; Directs Red Hot + N.O. Concerts

Source: JamBase
October 21, 2010

TROY JOINED BY LENNY KRAVITZ IN PARIS JAM SESSION; GUESTS ON NEW KRAVITZ ALBUM In the midst of his second European tour in the last six months Trombone Shorty (Troy Andrews) was joined by his mentor and former bandleader Lenny Kravitz, who surprised Troy's fans onstage in Paris on October 13 to sit in on drums. This was followed by a late-night session in the studio, where Andrews added some touches to Mr. Kravitz' upcoming CD, which already includes horn ...

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Jazz Around Town: Rochester Jazz Listings for You, Served up Hot (or Cold Depending on the Day)

Source: Jazz@Rochester
October 21, 2010

Don't have much time to dawdle here, so without much intro I'm going to serve up listings for live jazz in and around Rochester over the next seven days.

Thursday, October 21, 2010 Ted Nicolosi and Shared Genes @ Bistro 135, 6:30 pm Mike Allen AKOS' Avatars @ Beale Street Cafe, 7:00 pm The Russell Fielder Trio @ Little Theatre Cafe, 7:30 pm Open Stage Jazz Jam @ Tala Vera Cantina, 8:00 pm Katie Ernst Duo @ The Grill at ...

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The Future of Jazz Comes to the Michener Art Museum

Source: Michael Ricci
October 20, 2010

DOYLESTOWN, PA—Jazz Nights at the James A. Michener Art Museum will offer a taste of the future with the Nazir Ebo Jazz Group November 20. Ten-year-old Nazir Ebo started playing his brother's drums when he was 5. Last year, filmmaker Ken Burns selected the fifth-grader for a jazz program. Since then he has performed at the Philadelphia Clef Club, fundraising parties for WHYY, Philadelphia' West Oak Lane Jazz Festival, Chris' Jazz Café, Friends Select School in Germantown, the Firehouse Café ...

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Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews Joined by Lenny Kravitz

Source: conqueroo
October 20, 2010

Red Hot + New Orleans Announces Trombone Shorty as Musical Director LOS ANGELES, Calif.—In the midst of his second European tour in the last six months Trombone Shorty (Troy Andrews) was joined by his mentor and former bandleader Lenny Kravitz, who surprised Troy's fans onstage in Paris on October 13th to sit in on drums. This was followed by a late-night session in the studio, where Andrews added some touches to Mr. Kravitz' upcoming CD, which already includes horn parts ...

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Michele Rosewoman's New Yor-Uba featuring Pedro Matinez in "A Musical Celebration of Cuba in America," Saturday October 23rd at the Painted Bride (Philadelphia)

Source: Michael Ricci
October 20, 2010

"With delicate beauty and intensity, Michele's music bends the borders of cultures, not just notes. ...She has picked up a variety of torches and created a bonfire." —JAZZIZ MAGAZINE Painted Bride's Jazz on Vine series in association with Habana | Harlem presents world-renowned pianist-composer Michele Rosewoman's New Yor-Uba ensemble: A Musical Celebration of Cuba in America—a 10-piece ensemble including featured member, Grammy-nominated Pedro Pablo Martinez alongside fellow masters from the contemporary jazz and Cuban folkloric scenes. The performance takes place ...

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Jamie Davis Tours Malaysia Helping For The Dalat Kuala Lumpur Vision

Source: Jamie Davis
October 20, 2010

Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor Dalat International School is expanding its' world class college preparatory international school into Kuala Lumpur. When US vocalist Jamie Davis, heard about the KL Vision he said, “I believe in your project, let me know how I can help" and that generous offer from Jamie is taking him to Malaysia. The Dalat KL Vision for a school in Kuala Lumpur where children have quality teachers, a safe environment, and excellent academics. Kuala Lumpur needs a school ...

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