Performance / Tour News

Michael Buble Reviewed, Erin Bode Previewed

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
June 28, 2010

Singer Michael Buble was in St. Louis on Friday night to perform at the Scottrade Center, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch sent veteran freelancer (and pal o' this website) Terry Perkins to cover the show. You can read his review online here. The Post also just published a short interview Terry did with singer Erin Bode about her new CD Photograph, and the release party for the disc that will take place next weekend at Jazz at the ...

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Giuseppi Logan to Play 1st Annual Albert Ayler Festival

Source: Michael Ricci
June 28, 2010

Legendary saxophonist Giuseppi Logan will perform at the 1st Annual Albert Ayler Festival, July 10th 2-10pm Riverwalk Commons, Roosevelt Island. FREE. Logan, who knew ESP labelmate Ayler in the 60's, has released his first album in 45 years, The Giuseppi Logan Quintet, featuring Dave Burrell, Francois Grillot, Warren Smith and Matt Lavelle. “With Giuseppi, it's always fresh. He's going to do things that no other saxophone player does." --Dave Burrell “There's a vibrancy to the music that's unexpectedly touching" --WIRE ...

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The Holmes Brothers Celebrates New Release with Live Performance in Camden

Source: Michael Ricci
June 28, 2010

The Holmes Brothers -- bassist/vocalist Sherman Holmes, his brother, guitarist/vocalist Wendell Holmes, and drummer/vocalist Popsy Dixon -- will celebrate the release of their new CD, Feed My Soul, with a live performance in Camden on Sunday, July 18, 2010. Feed My Soul features the band's exhilarating, spine-tingling harmonies, boundless energy and telepathic musicianship over the course of nine originals (the most they've ever penned for an album). Concert information is as follows:

Sunday, July 18: 88.5 WXPN presents: Xponential Music ...

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Manhattan Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
June 27, 2010

J. D. ALLEN QUARTET (Tuesday through Thursday) The tenor saxophonist J. D. Allen with Gregg August on bass, Rudy Royston on drums, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, and a more aggressive drummer, Rodney Green. (Through July 4.) At 9 and 11 p.m., Village Vanguard 178 Seventh Avenue South, at 11th Street, West Village (212) 255-4037, villagevanguard.com

CYRUS CHESTNUT-ERIC REED QUARTET (Friday through Sunday) Mr. ...

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Dave Pell with Med Flory Band Play the Backroom at Henri's

Source: All About Jazz
June 26, 2010

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Chicago Live Jazz Music (June 25-July 2, 2010) Schedule

Source: JAZZzology by Richard Watters
June 26, 2010

Here is what's happening with the live music Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates June 25th thru July 2nd, 2010...(image: drummer Isaac Redd Holt-of Ramsey Lewis Trio fame, with JAZZzology Editor Rick Watters and Joe Hurt Trio bassist Ken Haebich at the East Bank Club's restaurant Maxwell's at the Club gig in June of 2010)Andy's Jazz Club11 East Hubbard St.Chicago, IL 60611312.642.6805ANDY'S WEEKENDSFRIDAY & SATURDAY HEADLINERS!$10 Admission until 8:30 pm; ...

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DjangoFest NW - Sep 22-26, 2010

Source: Michael Ricci
June 26, 2010

Nearly 60 years after his death, legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt is still one of the most respected players of all time. This season, DjangoFest NW will pull out all the stops to celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth.

DjangoFest NW is the premier showcase of Gypsy Jazz in North America, having presented some of the biggest names in the genre to thousands of enthusiastic participants. In celebration, this year continues that tradition with a fantastic line-up comprised of many ...

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Michael White Quintet Unit2 Live @ Blue Whale, Los Angeles

Source: Michael Ricci
June 26, 2010

The MWQ UNIT2 First JAZZ Club Appearances in Los Angeles! For experiencing Michael White Quintet UNIT2's music and live performance as well as the newly opened live Jazz bar “Blue Whale" in Little Tokyo which has a great acoustic listening environment, separate modern ambience bar area where friendly bartenders serve beautiful cocktails with delicious korean fusion dishes!

Friday July 2nd, 2010 : 9 PM - Midnight @ Blue Whale in Little Tokyo 123 Astronaut E S ...

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