Performance / Tour News

Rozanne Levine & Chakra Tuning at Yippie Cafe, NYC, May 7

Source: Michael Ricci
April 27, 2010

ROZANNE LEVINE & CHAKRA TUNING showcase music from their debut CD, Only Moment, and new compositions

ROZANNE LEVINE & CHAKRA TUNING featuring ROZANNE LEVINE - alto clarinet, clarinet, bamboo flute, compositions PERRY ROBINSON - clarinets MARK WHITECAGE - clarinet, soprano sax ROSI HERTLEIN - violin, voice

DATE: Friday, May 7

VENUE: Yippie Museum Cafe, in Greenwich Village at 9 Bleecker Street between Bowery and Elizabeth Street, New York ...

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The Charles Sharp Quartet and Alexcline/Will Salmon @ The Open Gate

Source: SoCal Creative Music
April 27, 2010

This Sunday, The Open Gate Theatre presents two great musical events. First up is Alex Cline/Will Salmon duo and next up is the Charles Sharp Quartet with an array of LA's primo improvisers. Come out and support this long running series!Alex Cline - percussionWill Salmon - flute, voice, movement-plus-Charles Sharp QuartetCharles Sharp - woodwindsAnthony Shadduck - bassJeff Schwartz - bassAndrew Lessman - drumsMay 2nd, 7-10pmEagle ...

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La Piano Unit @ Harbor College May 1st!

Source: SoCal Creative Music
April 27, 2010

The ladies of the LA Piano Unit are at it again on May 1st. Come out to hear a mixture of classical repertoire, contemporary compositions, and improvisation!From the LA Piano Unit: It's been 4 year since we founded this group and without your support, it wasn't possible. This concert is nothing but the expression of our appreciation to our supporters and love toward music.About us:Founded by Misuzu Kitazumi, Motoko Honda, and Masumi Urakami, the ...

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"New Music, New Works" at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

Source: Michael Ricci
April 27, 2010

This Sunday, May 2, the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis and the Mizzou New Music Initiative will present “New Music, New Works," the world premiere of three original compositions created by University of Missouri composition students Stephanie Berg, Michael Strausbaugh, and David Witter and performed by the University of Missouri New Music Ensemble.

The Ensemble is part of the Mizzou New Music Initiative, sponsored by the Sinquefield Charitable Foundation, and is directed by Stefan Freund, associate professor of music theory ...

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Chicago Live Jazz Music Schedule (April 23-April 30, 2010)

Source: JAZZzology by Richard Watters
April 27, 2010

Here is what's happening with the live Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates April 23rd thru April 30th, 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 pmApril23 & 24 Johnie Faren Trio / Von Freeman QuintetWeekly schedule starting at 7 pmSunday - $5 Admission All NightAndy's Jam SessionMonday - $5 Admission until ...

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Mexican Jazz Vocalist Magos Herrera at Sculler's in Boston on Thursday, April 29

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
April 27, 2010

Latin American jazz vocalist Magos Herrera and her band perform at Sculler's Jazz Club in Boston on Thursday, April 29, 2010, starting at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 Born in Mexico City, Herrera blends the styling of jazz standards with Latin American melodies to create a unique musical sound that is at once traditional and contemporary. Herrera's band includes Aaron Goldberg, piano; Ben Monder, guitar; Ricky Rodriquez, bass; and Alan Kautz, drums. For a list of upcoming jazz shows at ...

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Bradley Leighton Brings Fire and Flair on His Music for Life Tour

Source: Sound Visions Media
April 27, 2010

Ojai, CA -- “You may have never heard the flute played like this until you've heard Bradley Leighton," wrote Susan Frances of JazzReview.com. “He turns the flute into whatever instrument he wants it to be."A remarkable performer, Bradley Leighton kicks off his summer “Music For Life" tour schedule with fire and flair by being one of the featured artists at the Carlyle Club for the Pacific Coast Jazz label's All Stars Concert on June 11th. The event hosts ...

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Guitars and Saxes Returning to the Pageant on Friday, August 13

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
April 27, 2010

According to an article published today on smoothjazznetwork.com, the long-running Guitars and Saxes package tour is taking to the road again in the summer of 2010, and the itinerary includes a stop on Friday, August 13 at The Pageant in St. Louis.The 16th annual Guitars and Saxes tour will feature guitarists Peter White and Jeff Golub and saxophonists Kirk Whalum (pictured) and Gerald Albright, all of whom are veterans of previous editions of the tour. The 2010 tour ...

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