Performance / Tour News

Alison Krauss and Union Station to Play Telluride Bluegrass

Source: JamBase
February 6, 2010

ALISON KRAUSS AND UNION STATION TO PLAY TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

Alison Krauss & Union Station Planet Bluegrass has announced the addition of Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas to the lineup for the 37th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival, June 17-20 in Telluride, CO. This festival performance will be one of a very select number of 2010 shows for the band and among their first full-length sets since 2007.

Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas has been ...

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Jeff Beck U.S. Tour Dates

Source: JamBase
February 6, 2010

JEFF BECK ANNOUNCES FIRST LEG OF U.S. TOUR

Jeff Beck Multi-Grammy winning and legendary guitarist Jeff Beck has announced plans for the first leg of his U.S. tour, beginning April 16 in San Francisco and wrapping up at the world famous New Orleans Jazz Festival on May 1. Beck will be showcasing songs from his latest and first album in seven years, Emotion & Commotion, due out April 13. More dates for the second U.S. leg will be announced soon. ...

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Kyle Hollingsworth Band March Dates/Sci Live Vid

Source: JamBase
February 6, 2010

KYLE HOLLINGSWORTH OPENS 2010 WITH COLORADO MOUNTAINS

Kyle Hollingsworth Following the band's 2009 premier, Kyle Hollingsworth Band will open 2010 in the mountains of Colorado. Denver four-piece Yamn will join KHB on all dates. Tickets will be on sale Monday, February 8, at Noon MT at kylehollingsworth.com and on sale at venue outlets Wednesday, February 10, at 10 a.m. MT.

Tour Dates March 12 The Eldo Crested Butte, CO March 13 Agave Avon, CO ...

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Gail Pettis CD Release Party - Wed, Feb 10

Source: Seattle Jazz Scene
February 6, 2010

Singer Gail Pettis will celebrate the release of her new CD, Here in the Moment, currently #5 on the JazzWeek chart, with a performance at Tulas on Wednesday, February 10 at 7:30pm.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 TULAS JAZZ CLUB 2214 2nd Ave, Seattle 7:30pm, $10 Reservations: 206-443-4221

With an exquisitely subtle three-and-a-half-octave approach to the Great American Songbook, Gail Pettis developed a loyal following as her debut recording May I Come In? received ...

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Sounds Forged to Sharp Edges

Source: Michael Ricci
February 6, 2010

The Jazz Standard wasnt nearly full for the tenor saxophonist David Sanchez's early show on Thursday night, so it's important to get the word out that his current band--new as of two years ago--has settled into its music, swapped out a drummer and become quite great. At the moment there's no new album to illustrate or adhere to. A year and a half's worth of performances since the last one (Cultural Survival, on Concord) have chased away tentative playing. Theres ...

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Ernie Watts at Jazz Alley with New Stories

Source: Seattle Jazz Scene
February 6, 2010

ERNIE WATTS AND NEW STORIES JAZZ ALLEY February 9-10, 2010

2033 6th Avenue, Seattle WA 98121 Reservations: 206.441.9729

The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitrious Jazz Alley presents two-time Grammy-Winning saxophonist Ernie Watts, touring in support of his latest release Four plus Four, for two nights. Band members joining Mr. Watts are Marc Seales (piano), Doug Miller (upright bass) and John Bishop (drums). Show times Tuesday & Wednesday at 7:30pm. Doors Tuesday at 6pm & ...

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The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra Goes Carioca

Source: Two for the Show Media
February 6, 2010

This February 26th & 27th, 2010 - The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra goes Carioca featuring guest Music Director Cliff Korman, and friends. The evening will be a celebration of the Samba, the Bossa Nova, and other Afro Brazilian rhythms. The Orchestra will explore the genius of Hermeto Pascoal and feature special guests Vanderlei Pereira and Paul Leiberman, amongst many others.

“Mr. O'Farrill is a magnificent player sharp, splashy, and driving." --The New York Times

“The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra sounds ...

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Harlem in the Himalayas Series @ Rubin Museum

Source: Two for the Show Media
February 6, 2010

Harlem in the Himalayas Series @ Rubin Museum 150 West 17th Street NYC Admission $18 in advance/$20 at the door For information call (212) 620-5000

Feb 12th, 2010

Sunny Jain Quartet 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM $18.00 in advance / $20.00 day of Member Price: $16.20

From the resounding hall of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway, to the intimate setting of Smalls Jazz Club ...

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