Performance / Tour News

Toots Thielmans Playing at Sculler's Jazz Club in Boston, March 12-13, 2010

Source: MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
March 12, 2010

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The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra to Present "Sweet Kansas City"

Source: Artists Recording Collective + the ARC Record Label
March 12, 2010

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of its recording, The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Jim Mair, will present “Sweet Kansas City" in the orchestra's third concert of the season Friday evening, April 30 at 8:00PM at the Folly Theater in Kansas City. This will be a multi-media concert performance of Benny Carter's Kansas City Suite along with music by Charlie Parker, Ernie Wilkins and Nat Pierce. The Kansas City Youth Jazz program's top performing ensemble, the “Reno" Band, ...

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Hudson River Meets Jazz in World Premiere by Westchester Jazz Orchestra April Concert in Irvington to Feature Musical Journey Down the River

Source: Michael Ricci
March 12, 2010

Irvington, NY - The 16-musician Westchester Jazz Orchestra will take a musical voyage down the Hudson River in April with the world premiere of a three-movement suite inspired by locations on the River. The concert, titled “Americana," will take place on Saturday, April 10 at 8 PM at the Irvington Town Hall Theater, 85 Main Street in Irvington, just a few blocks east of the Hudson. Reserved seating tickets are $35, $30 for seniors, $5 for students. westjazzorch.org, Irvington Theater ...

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Jazz at Lincoln Center at the Barbican: United in Swing 2010

Source: Michael Ricci
March 12, 2010

Featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and Special Guests The Barbican is proud to announce the details of its first International Residency Series. The partnership with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis along with a stellar group of JALC musicians offers audiences at the Barbican and in East London the opportunity to experience some of the best big band music in the world, played by a selection of America's finest jazz musicians. This ...

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Yellowjackets Featuring Mike Stern - Rose Theater - April 29 - May 1

Source: Michael Ricci
March 12, 2010

The Yellowjackets featuring Mike Stern Debut at Jazz at Lincoln Center Edmar Castaneda Trio Opens with Special Guest Andrea Tierra April 29-May 1 - Rose Theater The Yellowjackets demonstrate the sound that has made them international headliners for more than 30 years. For the first time in ten years, drummer Will Kennedy rejoins them. Rounding out the band is Russell Ferrante, keyboards; Bob Mintzer, tenor saxophone; and, Jimmy Haslip, bass. This performance provides a rare opportunity to see them perform ...

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Guitarist Clay Ross Debuts at the Legendary Blue Note Jazz Club

Source: CHC Network
March 12, 2010

Guitarist, vocalist, and composer, Clay Ross makes his Blue Note debut on Friday, April 30th as part of the clubs Late Night Groove Series with his band Matuto. The South Carolina native and Brooklyn resident released an album of the same name late last August on Ropeadope Records. The album is a mix of originals and covers that melds many musical traditions under one big, open umbrella. Appalachian fiddle tunes bounce with a Northeastern Brazilian lilt while the one string ...

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Ray Charles Musical Set for Broadway in November

Source: All About Jazz
March 12, 2010

A musical celebrating Ray Charles is headed for Broadway this fall.

“Unchain My Heart" will open Nov. 7 with preview performances beginning Oct. 8.

Producer Stuart Benjamin said Thursday the show would feature a book by Suzan-Lori Parks and direction by Sheldon Epps. Casting will be announced. Benjamin worked with the late singer for 15 years and produced “Ray," the hit movie about his life starring Jamie Foxx. Parks won a Pulitzer Prize for her play “Topdog/Underdog." An earlier ...

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John Butler Trio | 02.20 | San Francisco

Source: JamBase
March 12, 2010

Words by: Justin Gillett | Images by: Eric Lawson

John Butler Trio :: 02.20.10 :: Great American Music Hall :: San Francisco, CA

John Butler Trio :: 02.20.10 :: San Francisco, CA Last year John Butler started a new chapter in his storied career with the induction of two new musicians into his Trio. The new lineup signaled a change for Butler, who had been playing with his longtime bandmates bassist Shannon Birchall and drummer Michael Barker since 2003. ...

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