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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, June 9-15
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
We have another fine summer week of jazz as we build momentum toward the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, including pre-fest performances, the opening of a new Jazz in the Jungle season, continuing celebration of the 5th anniversary of the Icehouse, another visit from Wayne Horvitz, and a lot more. Big Gigs This Week Friday, June 9. The weekend kicks off in style with Patty Peterson and mostly Family at Crooners Lounge. Patty joins sister Linda (voice and piano), brother Billy ...
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Jazz this week: Tony Bennett, two Miles Davis tributes, U City Jazz Festival, and more
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
This week's calendar of live jazz and creative music in St. Louis includes the return of a legendary vocalist; two different events paying tribute to this city's most influential jazz musician ever; several free outdoor events featuring live jazz, and more. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, June 7 Singer Tony Bennett, who remarkably is still touring regularly as a nonagenarian, returns to perform at the Fox Theatre. Some tickets are still available as of this writing; for details, visit ...
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Grace Note Productions Presents Amina Claudine Myers In Concert in Manassas, VA on June 3
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Cynthia Cotton
Grace Note Productions is pleased to announce that they are sponsoring jazz pianist and vocalist, Amina Claudine Myers in Concert on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 3 PM at the Wyndham Garden Manassas Hotel in Manassas, VA. Accompanying Amina will be Alto Saxophonist Antonio Parker, Bassist James King, and Drummer Nasar Abadey. Also, to open the concert will be The Cristian Perez Trio, featuring Jazz Guitarist Cristian Perez, Flutist Yana Hristova, and Bassist Dan Brown. “Jazz is America’s only indigenous ...
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To Commemorate Keystone Korner's 45th Anniversary, Producer Todd Barkan Hosts 3 All-star Bay Area Shows July 7-8
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Terri Hinte Publicity
The great pianist/composer Mary Lou Williams referred to Keystone Korner as “the Birdland of the Seventies.” Art Blakey, Miles Davis, and Stan Getz all agreed that Keystone Korner was “the best jazz club in the world.” Producer and former Keystone proprietor Todd Barkan feels strongly that “the club most definitely had a transformational effect on the jazz scene of its day. The consistent inspiration and intensity of the classic live recordings made there continue to provide a living legacy we ...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, May 26- June 1
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
We start off the weekend with our first “summer" holiday, and there's plenty of music to fit in around any barbecues, picnics, or gardening activities. In addition to a good range of local artists, we welcome the return of Chris Potter to the Dakota, with a new quartet celebrating a new release. Big Gigs This Week Friday, May 26. At Jazz Central, the cross-generational Schmid/Lewis Ensemblegets back together— 19-year-old guitarist Will Schmid joins forces with veteran trumpeter Greg Lewis and ...
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Texas Jazz Crooner Ken Slavin Makes Don’t Tell Mama Debut With Acclaimed Saloon Show, “Shaken, Not Stirred”
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Ken Slavin
The number-one male jazz singer in the home of the Alamo makes his Don’t Tell Mama debut during Tony Award Weekend with “Shaken, Not Stirred – With A Tony Twist!” Slavin’s first engagement at the legendary cabaret at 343 W. 46th Street in the heart of the Theater District will feature two shows: Friday, June 9 at 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 10 at 8 p.m. $20 plus a two-drink minimum. And there is a $5 discount for MAC members. ...
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Heritage/Evolution: PRISM Quartet With Joe Lovano in Philadelphia (June 3) and New York City (June 4)
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Matthew Levy
Joe Lovano: “My new work, 'Super Sonix,' is inspired by and dedicated to the genius and Third Stream pioneer Gunther Schuller, as well as modern jazz master Ornette Coleman, both of whom I’ve been associated with. I also drew from my personal experiences playing within some great saxophone sections: The Woody Herman Band, Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra, Carla Bley Band, and The Charlie Haden Liberation Music Orchestra. ‘Super Sonix’ is a piece which explores the natural beauty found in the ...
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Walter Beasley, Ronnie Laws, Willie Bradley At McGlohon Theater At Spirit Square On June 9th
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Art and Health Awareness Foundation, Inc.
Friday, June 9, 2017 at 8:00 pm Ticket Price: $45 McGlohon Theater At Spirit Square 345 N. College St Charlotte, NC 28202 Featuring Walter Beasley, Ronnie Laws, Willie Bradley and Shawn Marie Allen. Walter Beasley acclaimed saxophonist and vocalist intended to teach for just one year after graduating from the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Beasley’s professorship spanned nearly 30 years: He admits getting hooked when he saw students grasp the musical prowess he was imparting. ...
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