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A little piece of Europe in Manly with Viva the duo

Source: Peter Rappolt
August 27, 2010

Manly in NSW Australia has a very interesting lane way eatery which is also a small intimate bar with seating for just 20 people. The Venue is a real slice of urban bohemia, oozing European ambiance with classic German biers, a boutique wine list and fully imported Schnapps menu to work your way through. When it comes to dining, Das Kaffee Haus offers contemporary comfort food at its best. To add to the authentic charm of the furnishings, food and ...

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Dave Liebman & his NY Quartet Perform Two Nights at Vitellos on September 24 & 25

Source: April Williams
August 23, 2010

2011 RECIPIENT OF THE NEA MASTERS OF JAZZ AWARD (National Endowment of the Arts) Dave Liebman will perform with his New York Quartet Iive at Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club in Studio City on September 24th and 25th 2010. Official statement: “It is an honor to be recognized by the country where jazz was born and raised. Most of all, it is gratifying to join such a select and prestigious group of past Jazz Masters recipients. Among this group are ...

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Manhattan Transfers' Vocalist Janis Seigel performs at Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club on September 10, 2010

Source: April Williams
August 23, 2010

The Manhattan Transfers' vocalist Janis Seigel will perform at Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club in Studio City on September 10th 2010. There will be two shows each night at 8p and 10p. Tickets are avilable at ticketweb.com or 818-769-0905. The Janis Siegel Quartet will feature Alan Pasqua (piano) Darek Oles (bass) and Steve Hass (drums &percussion) Over the past three decades, the voice of Janis Siegel—a nine-time Grammy winner and a seventeen-time Grammy nominee—has been an undeniable force in The ...

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Brad Mehldau to Perform with John Mayer

Source: AAJ Staff
August 21, 2010

Brad Mehldau will be performing with John Mayer this Sunday, August 22, at the Hollywood Bowl. John Mayer Tweeted about the show: This Sunday night's show at the Hollywood Bowl will feature a mini-set of music with pianist Brad Mehldau. It'll take place between Owl City's and my normal set. The Bowl is such an historic venue that I had to make sure something special went down there. Just a piano, guitar and some classic covers... maybe one of my ...

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Chicago Live Jazz Music (August 20-August 27, 2010) Schedule

Source: JAZZzology by Richard Watters
August 21, 2010

Here is what's happening with the live music Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates August 20th thru August 27th, 2010...(image: Hey it's Lynn, everybody's favorite greeter at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago!) 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 August Sundays׫pm Jordan Baskin Trio / 9pm Andy's Jam Session Mondays׫ pm Chicago Jazz Orchestra / 9pmGuy King's Organ ...

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Blues Legend John Lee Hooker Jr. Plays at the Iron Horse in Northampton on August 24

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
August 21, 2010

John Lee Hooker Jr, Detroit's legendary bluesman, is performing at the Iron Horse in Northampton on Tuesday, August 24 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 in advance and can be purchased online, or $15 at the door. As a child in the 1970s, Hooker learned the blues from Delta blues masters, including his father John Lee Hooker and blues harp legend Jimmy Reed. His 2004 album, Blues with A Vengence received a Grammy nominiation and marked his transition as a ...

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Ars Nova Workshop Announces 2010-11 Season

Source: Elliott Sharp
August 20, 2010

Featuring Rare Performances by Marc Ribot, Merzbow, Fennesz, Matthew Shipp and ECM Recording Artists Michael Formanek Quartet and Dans Les Arbes (Philadelphia, PA)—Ars Nova Workshop (ANW) just concluded its 10th Anniversary season—bringing over 40 jazz and experimental music performances to Philadelphia, including a sold-out show by the legendary Art Ensemble of Chicago, the late-Bill Dixon's first ever Philadelphia appearance, Composer Portrait events celebrating the work of Don Cherry and Tim Berne, multiple Wilco side projects, and an 86th birthday celebration ...

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Jazz This Week: Euge Groove, Andre Delano, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
August 20, 2010

With many summer concert series having run their course, and the fall presenting season yet to get underway, it's a relatively light week for live jazz in St. Louis. All the more reason, then, to turn out for saxophonist, vocalist, and East St. Louis native Andre Delano (pictured). who's back home to perform Friday night on a bill with Euge Groove at The Pageant. For more about Delano and some video clips of him in action, see this post. For ...

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