Performance / Tour News

Trumpet Legends Terence Blanchard and Hugh Masekela to Perform over the Course of Two October Evenings at the Annenberg Center

Source: AAJ Staff
September 29, 2010

The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents not one but two Grammy award-winning trumpet players over the course of two October evenings. First, Grammy award-winning trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard takes the stage on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at 7:00 PM to perform music from his beautifully haunting and impassioned song-cycle, A Tale of God's Will (A Requiem for Katrina), about the physical and emotional ravages visited upon the city of New Orleans and its residents by Hurricane Katrina. ...

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Celebrating Bob Hammer at the New Orleans

Source: Seattle Jazz Scene
September 30, 2010

Next week we are celebrating Bob Hammer at the New Orleans Restaurant on Tuesday, October 5th from 7pm-10pm. Some of you have worked with Bob, or have played from his charts. Those of you who don't know him, and all, please read on. The main reason we are celebrating, is because Bob Hammer is 80 years old and has made his living, solely in music for OVER 60 (sixty years). And he has many ultra-high honors to his name, including ...

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Levon Helm: NYE Ramble

Source: JamBase
September 29, 2010

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Kenny Wayne Shepherd to Tour with Experience Hendrix

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
September 29, 2010

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band has released LIVE! In Chicago, which showcases Kenny and his band, Noah Hunt, Chris Layton, Scott Nelson and Riley Osbourn, along with special guests, blues legends Hubert Sumlin, Willie “Big Eyes" Smith, Buddy Flett, Bryan Lee and Tommy Shannon (of Double Trouble).

While Kenny's musical career has been nothing short of phenomenal, his passion for cars easily matches his passion for guitars. To celebrate the release of LIVE! In Chicago, Roadrunner Records has posted a video ...

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Mike Clark Russia Tour to Begin, as Owl CD Earns Raves from JAZZIZ and JazzTmes

Source: Seth Cohen PR
September 28, 2010

JAZZTIMES Magazine and JAZZIZ Magazine have weighed in with rave reviews for legendary drummer Mike Clark's Owl Studios debut, 'Carnival of Soul.' JazzTimes' Bill Milkowski described it as “emotionally charged...very satisfying." Jazziz's Ed Kopp added: “His masterful drum work should advance Clark's reputation as an all-around rhythm ace." Clark has confirmed plans for a tour of Russia in October, to promote cultural diplomacy and to introduce audiences in Moscow, Siberia, St. Petersburg and elsewhere to his acclaimed music. Clark's Russia ...

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Tamir Hendelman Set To Perform At Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola On Monday, October 18

Source: DL Media
September 28, 2010

Pianist Tamir Hendelman is set to perform at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola in New York City on Monday, October 18. Hendelman—touring in support of his new Resonance Records release, Destinations—bassist Marco Panascia and drummer Lewis Nash. Additionally, The performances, which are part of the Monday Nights with WBGO series, will be hosted by Rhonda Hamilton of WBGO's “Mid-day Jazz." A symbiotic serenade that artfully combines jazz, Latin and classical sonorities, Hendelman's Destinations artfully merges past and present, crafting an album that ...

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Jerome Sabbagh/Laurent Coq Quartet - Miles Café - New York

Source: Jerome Sabbagh
September 28, 2010

Jerome Sabbagh/Laurent Coq Quartet—Miles Café Saturday, October 2nd @ 9:30 PM Jerome Sabbagh: saxophone and compositions; Laurent Coq: piano and compositions; Hans Glawischnig: bass; Reggie Quinerly: drums; Miles Cafe 212 E. 52nd St. 3Fl. (b/2nd & 3rd Ave.) E/V train to 53rd St. Lexington, 6 train to 51st St. I will be playing with a longtime friend and musical associate of mine, pianist Laurent Coq, this Saturday. A ...

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Jakob Dylan: U.S. Dates

Source: JamBase
September 28, 2010

WOMEN AND COUNTRY OUT NOW Jakob Dylan has announced a run of exclusive live shows in support of his critically acclaimed solo effort, Women and Country. The intimate dates will kick off in New York City on October 23 with a three night stint at City Winery and will wrap with a performance at the acclaimed Voodoo Experience Music Festival on October 30 (see full routing below). TOUR DATES: Oct 23rd New York, NY City Winery Oct 24th New York, ...

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