Performance / Tour News

Tatsuya Nakatani / Kevin Frenette Ensemble at Outpost 186 on July 23

Source: Kevin Frenette
July 19, 2010

World renowned master percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani, bassist Carl Testa (from Anthony Braxton's 12+1tet) and Boston's own avant-jazz co-conspirators Kevin Frenette (guitar) and James Rohr (fender rhodes) present an evening of improvised music centering on exceptionally intricate interplay, texture and timbre. Please come by the Outpost and be part of this one-of-a-kind event! With Tatsuya Nakatani and Carl Testa on the bill --- it is sure to be SPECTACULAR!! Friday July 23, 2010 OUTPOST 186 186 1/2 Hampshire Street ...

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Darius Jones Returns to Roulette for Three Nights Starting July 28th

Source: Improvised Communications
July 19, 2010

AUM Fidelity recording artist Darius Jones (Darius Jones Trio, Little Women) will return to Roulette on July 28th for a three-night run featuring his longstanding working trio and a new quartet. Here's the itinerary: Wednesday, July 28th at 8:30 p.m. Darius Jones Trio Darius Jones, alto saxophone Adam Lane, bass Jason Nazary, drums Thursday, July 29th at 8:30 p.m. Darius Jones Trio Darius Jones, alto saxophone Adam Lane, bass Jason Nazary, drums Darius Jones ...

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Mary Halvorson Trio on Tour in August

Source: Improvised Communications
July 19, 2010

This August, guitarist/composer Mary Halvorson and her working trio with bassist John Hébert and drummer Ches Smith will play three concerts in three countries. The mini-tour begins Thursday, August 5th with a two-set performance at New York's Cornelia Street Café, which will serve as a hometown warm-up for dates later in the month at Switzerland's Jazz Festival Willisau (August 25th) and Austria's Saalfelden Jazz Festival (August 26th). These concerts will focus on selections from Ms. Halvorson's October 2010 release, Saturn ...

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Taylor Ho Bynum to Introduce Revamped Sextet in August

Source: Improvised Communications
July 19, 2010

This August, cornetist/composer Taylor Ho Bynum will unveil the latest incarnation of his five year-old working ensemble, the Taylor Ho Bynum Sextet, when he and the group hit the road to perform a brand new book of music. These pieces are made possible with support from Chamber Music America's 2010 New Jazz Works: Commissioning and Ensemble Development program funded through the generosity of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. The four-city tour will begin Friday, August 20th at Ryles Jazz Club ...

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New Black Eagle Jazz Band Performing at South Shore Conservatory on Saturday, July 17

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
July 18, 2010

New Orleans-style jazz is on the menu tonight at the popular band, the New Black Eagle Jazz Band takes to the stage at the Jane Carr Amphitheatre in Hingham, Massachusetts on Saturday, July 17, at 7:00 p.m.

The show is part of the Evenings under the Stars series sponsored by the South Shore Conservatory.

The band has been together for nearly 40 years and has a vast repertoire of over 600 songs, ranging from Scott Joplin tunes and gospel music ...

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Howard "Flagga" Duperly Plays Reggae on Florida's Serious Jazz Radio

Source: JamaicaMusic Offbeat
July 18, 2010

Jamaican Howard “Flagga"Duperly hosts a reggae show, The Reggae Ride, on predominantly jazz radio WDNA 88.9FM in Florida. The non-profit radio, known worldwide as South Florida's premier jazz station utilizes two words, Serious Jazz, that, in a nutshell, brands its varied programming. But, while jazz is its foundation, the station musically satisfies the multicultural Florida broadcasting a rich kaleidoscope that includes Latin, Brazilian, Indian, Afropop, alternative/world beat, and other public-centric music. North Coast Jamaica born Howard ...

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Vana Gierig's group joined by Paquito D'Rivera - summer festival dates

Source: Vana Gierig
July 18, 2010

Vana is taking his group and Paquito D'Rivera to Brazil and Italy: July 20th '10: Vana's group joined by 9-time Grammy Award winner Paquito d'Rivera for a concert at the Amazonas Jazz Festival, at the historic Opera House in Manaus, Brazil. Also featuring Marcello Pellitteri (drums), Sean Conly (bass), Vinicius Barros (perc). July 21st '10: Vana Trio plus Brazilian Percussion concert at the Amazonas Jazz Festival, at the famed Opera House (Fitzcarraldo) in Manaus, Brazil. Featuring Marcello Pellitteri (drums), Sean ...

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Open Gate Presents: "Strange Events" July 29th

Source: SoCal Creative Music
July 17, 2010

Here's a great performance that should have many surprises:“Strange Events"--An evening of performance and music in a great little theater.Featuring Mitsu Salmon (back from Kyoto etc.), the OGT Band, and some great guest artists.Artists include: Mitsu Salmon, Jones Welsh, Doug Knott, Will Salmon, George McMullen, Bill Casale, Spencer Ludwig, Vinny Golia ...and Joe Berardi.$15 tickets ($10 students and seniors)limited seating, parking is on the streets (plan ahead)Information and Reservations at [email protected]

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