Performance / Tour News

Metrotix Offering Online Ticket Presale for Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Del McCoury

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
May 26, 2010

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Denise Donatelli Birthday Bash

Source: All About Jazz
May 26, 2010

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Los Angeles' Club Nokia Presents: Basia on Friday, June 11

Source: Michael Ricci
May 25, 2010

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 9

Los Angeles' CLUB NOKIA has announced a Friday, June 11 show by multi-platinum Polish global pop/jazz singer BASIA. Her timeless influences include the rhythms and styles of Latin music, the sound of classic American soul and R&B, and the polish of '50s and '60s jazz. Tickets, ranging in price from $19.50 to $49.50, go on sale this Friday, April 9 at 10:00 AM Pacific.

Poland-native Basia Trzetrzelewska was introduced as a vocalist with the ...

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Stanton Moore Trio | 05.06 | Los Angeles

Source: JamBase
May 25, 2010

Words by: Jamie Dewaele | Images by: Brigitte Bard

Stanton Moore Trio with Anders Osborne :: 05.06.10 :: The Mint :: Los Angeles, CA

Stanton Moore Trio :: 05.06 :: S.F. Funk is a genre of music that emphasizes the 'down' or 'off' beat. It is usually played with the expressed purpose of inciting the audience to get up and dance. Music legends like James Brown, Little Richard, George Clinton, and the Funky Meters are credited with creating 'funky' ...

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Chicago Live Jazz Music (May 21-May 28, 2010) Schedule

Source: JAZZzology by Richard Watters
May 24, 2010

Here is what's happening with the live Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates May 21st thru May 28th, 2010...Andy's Jazz Club11 East Hubbard St.Chicago, IL 60611312.642.6805ANDY'S WEEKENDSFRIDAY & SATURDAY HEADLINERS!$10 Admission until 8:30 pm; $15 Admission after 8:30 pmUpcoming perfomancesSundays - 5pm Jordan Baskin Trio / 9pm Andy's Jam SessionMondays - 5 pm May-Hal Tsuchida Trio / 9pm Guy King's Organ Trio5 pm June - Chicago Jazz ...

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If Not 76 Trombones, Everything else a One-Man Band Can Handle

Source: Michael Ricci
May 24, 2010

Imagine a player piano. Now imagine you're a guitarist and composer named Pat Metheny and that you have a kind of player piano that can both play what you've composed for it.

Not through perforated paper but digital technology and also replicate whatever you're playing on the guitar. You can also play a long phrase on the guitar and command the piano to loop the phrase, so that you can play against the loop. Now for the big leap. There's ...

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David Sanborn @ Catalina Bar & Grill

Source: Michael Ricci
May 24, 2010

David Sanborn best known for agreeable crossover jazz and R&B, the saxophonist has also recorded with the avant garde-leaning Tim Berne and the powerhourse Paul Butterfield Blues Band. (at Woodstock, no less).

Here he will be joined by organist Joey DeFrancesco in a groove-ready trio setting. (May 27th through May 30th)

David SANBORN Trio feat Joey DeFRANCESCO

Catalina Bar & Grill 6725 West Sunset Blvd. Hollywood 323-466-2210 davidsanborn.com ...

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Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra - Musica Nueva 3: Latin Jazz Across the Americas -June 4th and 5th, 2010

Source: Two for the Show Media
May 23, 2010

Musica Nueva 3: Latin Jazz Across the Americas

“Musica Nueva 3: Latin Jazz Across the Americas" showcases new works from composers throughout the Americas, including world premieres, part of the ongoing commitment of Symphony Space and the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance to new music through the Sonidos de Colores initiative. This concert has traditionally been an audience favorite and promises to be a peek into the future of the music we call jazz and Latin jazz. Be there when new ...

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