Performance / Tour News

John McLaughlin & the 4th Dimension "To the One"

Source: All About Jazz
March 30, 2010

With his new album To The One (Abstract Logix/Mediastarz), iconic guitarist and composer and 2010 Grammy Winner John McLaughlin looks backwards and forwards simultaneously. The six original songs are hauntingly evocative - with roiling rhythmic swells, modal expanses, and telepathic group interaction echoing the profound influence of John Cotrane's 1965 spiritual jazz masterpiece A Love Supreme.

Mostly written in July and August of 2009, the music composing To The One was set down in the studio in November and December, ...

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Caetano Veloso in Boston on April 12

Source: Sue Auclair Promotions
March 30, 2010

An Evening With Brazilian Superstar Caetano Veloso Monday, April 12 at The Orpheum Theatre

Veloso's New CD: Zii e Zie

“The Brazilian master remains in a league of his own. Forty years after injecting a rock beat into Brazilian pop (and earning the disapproval of the country's military rulers in the process), Veloso has returned to similar territory . . . fans won't be disappointed." --Times (UK)

HT Productions will present An Evening With Caetano Veloso Monday, April 12 at ...

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East Coast Homecoming Tour by Berkeley-Based Singer/Songwriter/Pianist Rachel Efron Runs April 30 - May 6

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
March 30, 2010

Singer/songwriter/pianist Rachel Efron will appear at venues up and down the East Coast, Friday, April 30th through Thursday, May 6th. The tour will include shows at The Nave Gallery, Somerville MA (Fri. 4/30), One Longfellow Square, Portland ME (Sat. 5/1), The Tin Angel, Philadelphia (Sun. 5/2), as220, Providence (Tues. 5/4), The Bitter End, New York City (Wed. 5/5), and PACE Theater, Easthampton MA (Thurs. 5/6). The tour will mark Efron's first appearances at The Nave Gallery, The Tin Angel, as220, ...

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Evening Spotlights History of Black Music

Source: Michael Ricci
March 30, 2010

"The night culminated with a grand finale -- a “cherry on top" in the form of an original composition incorporating elements from the three title genres of bebop, doo-wop and hip-hop. The mash-up of these instrumentations felt natural and uplifting. After all, they hailed from the same humble origin. The final performance, however, included a surprise element -- the inclusion of the USC Kazan Taiko Ensemble. Some, justifiably, felt that traditional Japanese drums were out of place amid brass and ...

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The Bill McBirnie Quartet at the Old Mill (Toronto) on April 8th

Source: Michael Ricci
March 29, 2010

Take this rare opportunity both to see and to hear The Bill McBirnie Quartet featuring highlights from Bill's new and highly-acclaimed album, Mercy, in what is a genuinely relaxed and enjoyable setting. Bill's quartet will consist of: - Bill McBirnie (flute), David Restivo (piano), Pat Collins (bass), John Sumner (drums). The time and venue are as follows: Thursday, April 8th 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The Old Mill - Dining Room Reservations (recommended) ...

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Tom Harrell New CD "Roman Nights" Release at the Village Vanguard

Source: All About Jazz
March 29, 2010

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Sonny Rollins 80th Birthday Concert in Boston

Source: Sue Auclair Promotions
March 29, 2010

Absolutely Live Entertainment Presents

SONNY ROLLINS' 80TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010, 7:00 PM BOSTON SYMPHONY HALL

“The last jazz immortal" --THE VILLAGE VOICE

“Nobody rivals his fluid mastery of the tenor sax." --BOSTON GLOBE

“Executing the impossible--shaping cogent poetic musical architecture on the tenor saxophone while navigating the high wire night after night--is the operative trope of Rollin's astonishing career." --DOWN BEAT

“He is still at the top of his game." --THE GLOBE AND ...

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Russ Lorenson Set for Tony Bennett Tribute in San Francisco, 5/27-6/27

Source: RL Productions
March 29, 2010

Russ Lorenson returns to San Francisco with his acclaimed show, Benedetto/Blessed: Celebrating the Life and Music of Tony Bennett, for five weeks beginning May 27th at The Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA, 94111. Performances are Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 6:00pm, and Sundays at 3:00pm. The shows are being presented as part of the 2010 Something C.O.O.L. Summer Cabaret Festival. The best is yet to come as singer and recording artist Russ Lorenso honors an ...

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