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Ed Neumeister (All Star) Quintet at Vitello's September 9

Source: Ed Neumeister
August 17, 2010

Veteran cutting edge composer, arranger, trombonist Ed Neumeister brings his newest quintet into Vitello's Jazz and Supper Club on September 9th. Featuring: Bob Mintzer—saxes, Peter Erskine—dr, John Beasley—pno, Edwin Livingston—bs Neumeister has picked the right people for this gig. He called the players first and then found an available date, rather than getting a date and finding available players. “We had to move through 2 months before we found a date we could all make." Ed wanted to showcase his ...

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Chicago Live Jazz Music (August 13-August 19, 2010) Schedule

Source: JAZZzology by Richard Watters
August 16, 2010

Here is what's happening with the live music Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates August 13th thru August 19th, 2010...(image: JAZZzology Editor Rick Watters jazz'in around ChiTown) 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 Trio Tuesdays׫pm Dan Trudell Trio ...

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Ralph Alessi in a Quartet at the Jazz Standard

Source: AAJ Staff
August 16, 2010

Ralph Alessi has never had a problem with precision or grappled publicly with the mechanics of his art. His trumpet tone conveys a rounded luminescence, like the moon in full phase, and his technique is an astonishment of fluency. The challenge for him, at least as a bandleader, revolves around emotional expressiveness, along with the issue of purpose. At times it can seem as if Mr. Alessi favors open-endedness because he doesn't trust his own conclusions or his means of ...

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Dave Valentin at Chico's House of on August 28, 2010

Source: Rouse Public Relations
August 16, 2010

Chico's House of Jazz presents a night with Dave Valentin on August 28th, 2010 August 28th, 2010 (ASBURY PARK, NJ)—Chico's House of Jazz is pleased to host Mindi Abair in our Smooth Stars Concert Series. There will be two shows on August 28th at 8:00 pm and 10pm. Tickets are available now by logging on to ChicosHouseofJazz.com or at our box office at the club. Tickets are $25 and going fast. Grammy award winner Dave Valentin, who has recorded 25 ...

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Mindi Abair at Chico's House of Jazz - August 27, 2010 - Asbury Park, NJ

Source: Rouse Public Relations
August 16, 2010

Chico's House of Jazz presents a night with Mindi Abair on August 27th, 2010 August 27TH, 2010 (ASBURY PARK, NJ)—Chico's House of Jazz is pleased to host Mindi Abair in our Smooth Stars Concert Series. There will be two shows on August 27th at 8:00 pm and 10pm. Tickets are available now by logging on to ChicosHouseofJazz.com or at our box office at the club. Tickets are $25 and going fast. Saxophonist Mindi Abair has reached that critical juncture. After ...

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Jennifer Hartswick Band at Chico's House Jazz - Sept. 14th

Source: Rouse Public Relations
August 15, 2010

Chico's House of Jazz presents a night with Jennifer Hartswick Band on September 14th (ASBURY PARK, NJ)—Chico's House of Jazz is pleased to host Jennifer Hartswick Band. There will be one show on September 14th at 8:00 pm. Tickets are available now by logging on to ChicosHouseofJazz.com or at our box office at the club. Jennifer Hartswick is one of the most exciting, best-kept secrets in jazz today. A skilled trumpeter and versatile vocalist, Jennifer's soulful, dynamic performances are known ...

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Vocalist Jackie Ryan at Chris' Jazz Cafe on August 20 & 21, 2010

Source: All About Jazz
August 15, 2010

Vocalist Jackie Ryan will be performing at Chris' Jazz Cafe on August 20 & 21, 2010, with the Larry McKenna Quartet. “Listen to Jackie Ryan's voice and consider this: how important is it to you that vocal jazz come from the heart? Ryan's latest release proves that nothing works better on your soul than the real thing....a charm seldom seen in today's crowded singers' market. She's genuine."—Jim Santella, All About Jazz August 20 & 21, 2010 Sets starting ...

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