Performance / Tour News

Kevin Frenette Trio / Carl Testa Trio on March 13 - New Haven, CT

Source: Michael Ricci
March 12, 2010

Never Ending Books 810 State Street New Haven, CT 06511 8PM The Kevin Frenette Trio Kevin Frenette (guitar) James Rohr (fender rhodes) John McLellan (drums) and The Carl Testa Trio Carl Testa (string bass) Mike McGinnis (clarinet) Aaron Siegel (percussion) Boston area guitarist Kevin Frenette has performed throughout the Northeast USA making music that is inspired by both avant-garde jazz and contemporary improvisation. He studied guitar, ...

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Bill Frisell Debuts New Trio at Largo

Source: All About Jazz
March 12, 2010

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Jeff Lofton's 1950's Miles Davis Tribute

Source: Michael Ricci
March 12, 2010

The arrival of jazz trumpeter Jeff Lofton By Michael Barnes | Thursday, March 4, 2010, 05:27 PM Austin American Statesmen Did jazz trumpeter Jeff Lofton really immigrate to Austin just three years ago? It seems like he and his writer/publicist wife, Dean Lofton, along with collaborating artists, have permeated local jazz for ages. Without the benefit of multiple jazz clubs -- the Elephant Room remains Austin's mainstay -- or dedicated radio stations -- KAZI, KOOP and KUT do their parts ...

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UK Blues Rock Legends Wishbone Ash to Play Select US Dates

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
March 12, 2010

Classic rock legends Wishbone Ash will be performing a select number of US dates on their current major world tour that began this past October. Wishbone Ash embarked on an intensive 6-month tour plan, a 'final fling' taking the band 'round to next July in celebration of the 40th anniversary of its long career. The October tour of the UK began on the 2nd and ended the first week of November. Then in January 2010 the band hit the road ...

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Jazz in New York

Source: All About Jazz
March 12, 2010

J. D. ALLEN TRIO / MARCUS STRICKLAND TRIO Wednesday At 8 and 10 p.m. Iridium 1650 Broadway, at 51st Street (212) 582-2121

MICHAL ATTIAS AND RENKU +2 Saturday At 9 and 10:30 p.m. Cornelia Street Caf 29 Cornelia Street, West Village (212) 989-9319

JON BATISTE Tuesday At 8 and 10:30 p.m. Blue Note

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Jorge Calandrelli Tapped to Arrange Music for Sting's Summer Tour

Source: Michael Ricci
March 12, 2010

Arranger and composer Jorge Calandrelli was recently tapped by Sting to arrange several songs for his upcoming world tour this summer.

Accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, the tour will find Sting performing his most celebrated songs re-imagined for symphonic arrangement. The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will be conducted by Maestro Steven Mercurio (Pavarotti, Bocelli).

Drawing from a diverse and illustrious career that has produced numerous multi-platinum albums, a staggering list of number one songs, countless accolades and worldwide ...

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Sings with the Stones, Parties with Prince: Not Your Average Fado Singer

Source: rock paper scissors, inc.
March 12, 2010

Outrageous Fortune: The Sultry Ana Moura's Fresh Take on Portuguese Fado

She sings the traditional three-song set at storied fado houses in Lisbon, picking her songs right before stepping out on stage in front of the candlelit room, following the call of her heart at that moment. She improvises vocal lines on stage with Mick Jagger in front of packed stadiums.

She grew up hearing her mom sing the serpentine songs of traditional fado while doing the dishes. She got ...

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March: In Like a Jazz Lion

Source: The Augmented Ear by John Patten
March 12, 2010

Thursday, March 11Join the fun at the Hopewell Inn with the jazz jam lead by Jim Popik, of Black Diamond Jazz. Bring your horn, ax or sticks anytime after 8 p.m. Friday, March 12The John Bianculli Trio, with vocalist Jackie Jones will be at Christopher's at the Heldrich Hotel, 10 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Dick Gratton is at the Chambers Walk Caf in Lawrenceville from 6 ...

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