Performance / Tour News

Erykah Badu: Tour w/ ?uestlove N.E.R.D., Monae, Maxwell

Source: JamBase
April 21, 2010

“OUT MY MIND, JUST IN TIME" TOUR INCLUDES N.E.R.D., JANELLE MONAE, MAXWELL, ?UESTLOVE OF THE ROOTS

Hot on the heels of the headline-making video for “Window Seat" which resulted in a disorderly conduct charge, Erykah Badu has announced a North American summer tour in support of her new album, New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh). The “Out My Mind, Just In Time" tour will feature opening acts including N.E.R.D., Janelle Monae, Maxwell and ?uestlove ...

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Introducing Melanie Charles and The Journey at Nublu (NYC) on April 23rd

Source: The Bloom Effect
April 20, 2010

With a tone reminiscent of Sarah Vaughan, melodic lines inspired by John Coltrane and Miles Davis coupled with soulful yet funky vibes, Melanie Charles is the quintessence of soulful Jazz. Along with her band, The Journey, she transports her listeners back in time to the Harlem jazz clubs of the twenties while at simultaneously breathing a fresh new life into the popular neo-soul sounds of today. In order to truly understand her music you have to hear it for yourself. ...

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A Mischievous Convergence of Past and Present Jazz

Source: Michael Ricci
April 20, 2010

Erimaj, a band led by Jamire Williams, the young jazz drummer from Houston, features a lot of information being knocked around. There are rising and falling vamps and solos; a bit of rock and pastoral-sounding, post-Pat Metheny guitar harmony; some careful falsetto R&B; and, from Mr. Williams, fluid narrative improvising, as well as beats like fragmented hip-hop. At the Jazz Gallery on Friday Mr. Williams kept a mischievous smile through almost all of Erimajs set. (The bands name is his ...

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Michael Jackson Estate, Cirque Du Soleil Team up for Tour

Source: Michael Ricci
April 20, 2010

Michael Jackson's estate and Cirque du Soleil will team up for a concert-like production that will tour sports arenas starting in the fall of 2011 to be followed late in 2012 with a permanent show in Las Vegas akin to existing Cirque productions built around the music of the Beatles and Elvis Presley. Having attended Cirque du Soleil performances with Michael, I know he was a huge fan, John Branca, co-executor of Jacksons estate, said in a statement issued Tuesday. ...

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King Sunny Ade Cancels Tour

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
April 20, 2010

After canceling the first five dates of their North American tour last week, singer and guitarist King Sunny Ade and His African Beats now have scrapped the entire tour. Ade was scheduled to perform in St. Louis tomorrow night (Tuesday April 20), at the Old Rock House. A statement released today by Ade's management said:“On March 26th 2010 a tragic car accident took the lives of two members of the African Beats, talking drummer Gabriel Ayanniyi and percussionist Omo ...

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Rick Stone Trio at the Bar Next Door, Friday, May 7th, 2010 at 7:00 and 10:00PM

Source: Michael Ricci
April 19, 2010

The Rick Stone Trio at the Bar Next Door Friday, May 7th at 7:00 & 9:00pm. Rick Stone (guitar) Sean Smith (bass) Sylvia Cuenca (drums) Friday, May 7th the Rick Stone Trio presents an evening of jazz standards and originals at the Bar Next Door. Performing with Rick will be bassist Sean Smith and drummer Sylvia Cuenca. The Bar Next Door is located in the basement of La Lanterna Caffe at 129 MacDougal Street. Shows at ...

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Francois Bourassa Quartet Tours the States June 14-16

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
April 19, 2010

"A pianist and composer of high stature in his native Montreal, Mr. Bourassa favors avant-gardism of a liquid and often lyrical sort. He has an established rapport with the saxophonist Andre Leroux" --The New York Times (Nate Chinen) “Elegant and concise compositions... full of rhythmic energy... generous lyricism... a true collaborative effort... Invites you to watch out for the next live performances of this excellent band" --Jazz Magazine (France, October 2008) 2007 Oscar Peterson Prize Recipient at Festival International de ...

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Los Angeles Soundings

Source: All About Jazz
April 19, 2010

LA gets the Blues and Sounds

Pat Metheny Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, CA A Grammy award winner 17 times over, Metheny is a living legend in the realms of progressive jazz and jazz fusion. April 19, 2010 8:00 p.m.

Playboy Jazz Festival Hollywood Bowl 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA The 32nd annual summer music party at the bowl returns

Monterey Jazz ...

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