Performance / Tour News

Dom Minasi Sextet: In Garden Concert (NYC)

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 20, 2010

Continue Reading...

Kansas Jazz Collective with NYC Guest Vibraphonist

Source: Chris Greco
September 20, 2010

Kansas Jazz Collective September 29, 2010 7:30 pm Benedictine College—O'Malley-McAllister Auditorium 1020 N. Second Street Atchison, KS USA This is the first concert of a new jazz series to be held at Benedictine College (KS) under the direction of Chris Greco. The 2010 Kansas Jazz Collective will be comprised of Kansas City area jazz musicians and guest player Eldad Tarmu. KJC will present a straight-ahead modern jazz quintet representing the ...

Continue Reading...

Avishai Cohen North American Tour

Source: rock paper scissors, inc.
September 19, 2010

Avishai Cohen, Aurora (EMI Music): Ladino Jazz and Clave Cantatas: Bassist Avishai Cohen Sings Roots into Gold

Israeli bassist Avishai Cohen is an alchemist at heart. Finding inspiration in musicians ranging from Bach to Stevie Wonder, Avishai can transform a tired Israeli school tune back into poetic gold. He can take the Sephardic melodies his grandfather sang in prayer, or his mother hummed while washing dishes, and make them groove. He can take a sinuous and spontaneous jazz ...

Continue Reading...

And then Miles Davis and John Lennon Started Playing Basketball....

Source: Miles Davis Online
September 19, 2010

There's this most excellent footage floating around the 'net of a John Lennon / Yoko Ono party from 1972 that features Andy Warhol, Phil Spector and Miles Davis. The 16mm color film was shot by filmmaker Jonas Mekas (the date was specifically October 9, 1972). Great. Party footage. Looks like they had fun. Good for them. But what makes this unearthed party film so extra special is that it features Miles Davis and John Lennon shooting hoops. Miles shows up ...

Continue Reading...

Chicago Live Jazz Music (September 17 - September 24, 2010) Schedule

Source: JAZZzology by Richard Watters
September 18, 2010

Here is what's happening with the live music Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates September 17th thru September 24th, 2010... (image: JAZZzology editor Rick Watters hanging with his cousin Laurie (Watters) Morvan after her guitar rockn' blues show by The Laurie Morvan Band at Fitzgerald's in Berwyn, IL) Andy's Jazz Club11 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 September & October Sundays׫pm ...

Continue Reading...

Marco Benevento: Fall Tour Dates

Source: JamBase
September 18, 2010

SOUNDTRACKS, SOLO SHOWS AND TRIOS KEYBOARD KID HAS A HAND IN IT ALL Marco Benevento will tour the U.S. and Canada this Fall in support of his latest release, Between The Needles & Nightfall. The run begins with four nights in Canada and five nights in New England. The stretch includes a stop at the Massachusetts Museum Of Contemporary Art where Benevento will reprise his new score to the '60s cult film House Of Usher that he debuted in August ...

Continue Reading...

Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra - Puerto Rico, More Than Salsa. November 6th, 2010 @ Symphony Space.

Source: Two for the Show Media
September 19, 2010

Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra explore new and existing trends in Puerto Rican music. Special attention is paid to folkloric and traditional forms, especially Bomba and Plena. The traditional instruments of Bomba and Plena are employed and special guest percussionists are invited. Repertoire will highlight the works of William Cepeda with arrangements by Michael Webster, William Cepeda,Papo Vazquez, and others. Highlights will include Mombrogo, Iron Jungle, and new works. Special guests include Miguel Zenon and William Cepeda. ...

Continue Reading...

Eric Alexander at the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Chris’ Jazz Café, on September 24 & 25, 2010

Source: All About Jazz
September 19, 2010

Chris' Jazz Café celebrates its 20th anniversary on September 24 and 25, 2010, with an all-star band featuring Eric Alexnader and Pete Bernstein.

20th Anniversary Band Eric Alexander—saxophone Bootise Barnes—saxophone Larry McKenna—saxophone Peter Bernstein—guitar Dan Kostelnik—organ Rodney Green—drums

September 24 and 25, 2010 Sets starting @ 8:00 PM Admission, Friday $20 per show, Saturday, $25 per show Chris' Jazz Cafe ...

Continue Reading...