Performance / Tour News

Critically Acclaimed Vocalist Gregory Porter Will Perform at Smoke on May 3 to Celebrate Upcoming Release of Water, His Motema Music Debut

Source: GoMedia PR
May 2, 2010

Vocalist Gregory Porter, who has been lauded by Wynton Marsalis as “a fantastic young singer," will celebrate the release of his Motema Music debut CD, Water, at Smoke Jazz Club this Monday, May 3.Water will be released on May 11. Although it his Porter's debut, Water flows with a sense of timelessness that reflects the seasoned talents of the giants of blues, gospel and soul that have influenced Porter throughout his career. Some of the singers that Porter ...

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Simon and Garfunkel Tour Postponed

Source: JamBase
May 2, 2010

TOUR SCHEDULED TO BEGIN 4/29 PUSHED BACK DUE TO “VOCAL STRAIN" MOVED TO MIDDLE OF SUMMER

Simon & Garfunkel Simon & Garfunkel have rescheduled their entire tour due to “vocal strain," according to the duo's official website. Originally scheduled to begin on April 29, the tour now starts in the middle of summer on July 3 in Vancouver.

From SimonandGarfunkel.com:

“The Simon & Garfunkel tour originally scheduled for April - May is being postponed due to a ...

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Bonham to Recreate Zeppelin Experience

Source: JamBase
May 2, 2010

Jason Bonham To Recreate Led Zeppelin Experience

Theagencygroup.com has announced plans for Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience. The son of Led Zeppelin's departed drummer John Bonham, Jason will recreate the Zep experience with help from Annerin Productions, the production team responsible for “The Pink Floyd Experience" and “Rain, A Tribute To The Beatles."

TheAgencyGroup.com has stated:

Using hand picked session players to fill the roles of the original members, like Rain, Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience will perform the ...

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Jazz This Week: Count Basie Orchestra, John Patitucci, Jeff Beck, Curtis Roads and Bryan O'Reilly, Steve Tyrell, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
May 2, 2010

It's going to be another busy weekend for jazz and creative music in St. Louis, with shows on tap ranging from classic big-band swing to experimental electronics, along with several stops in between. Let's go to the highlights:Starting tonight, bassist John Patitucci (pictured) leads his trio for two sets per night through Saturday at Jazz at the Bistro. Considered one of the top bass players in jazz since the mid-1980s, Patitucci has played St. Louis before, most recently ...

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Charlie O's May Jazz Dates

Source: All About Jazz
May 2, 2010

Charlie O's is an intimate jazz club and restaurant originally established in 1987. We have been presenting live jazz performances seven nights a week from 8 PM to Midnight since August 17, 2000.

A great Intimate jazz club in the Valley Chuck Niles

Charlie O's May 2010 Schedule

May 1 Lanny Morgan John Heard Trio with Kevin Brandon, Roy McCurdy May 2 Closed Sundays May 3 Theo ...

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Jazz Dates in New York City

Source: All About Jazz
May 2, 2010

Music of Jazz in the City

RALPH BOWEN (Friday) Walter White on trumpet, Lage Lund on guitar, Kenny Davis on bass and Adam Cruz on drums. 9 and 10:30 p.m. Jazz Gallery 290 Hudson Street, at Spring Street, South Village (212) 242-1063 GEORGE COLLIGAN TRIO (Wednesday) with the bassist Josh Ginsburg and the drummer E. J. Strickland. 9 p.m. to midnight

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Massachusetts Summer Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
May 2, 2010

Live jazz shows taking place in the central Connecticut valley, primarily the Hartford area, as well as western Massachusetts.

April, 2010

Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 8 pm - FREE ANTHONY BRAXTON LARGE ENSEMBLE Crowell Concert Hall Wesleyan University - Middletown 860-685-3355

Friday, April 30, 2010 - 7 pm JOSH BRUNEAU TRIO The PolytechnicON20 One State Street - Hartford 860-722-5161

Friday, April ...

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Hot Summer Nites at the Greek

Source: All About Jazz
May 2, 2010

Live music under the stars in the heart of Los Angeles. The Greek Theatre, Los Angeles premiere outdoor theatre, is nestled in the picturesque tree-enclosed setting of Griffith Park.

This award-winning theatre is one of Los Angeles' most historic entertainment venues and has played host to some of the biggest names in entertainment, from pop to classical, reggae to rock.

The legendary Greek Theatre offers entertainment to every segment of the population. Recent seasons have featured performances by ...

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