Performance / Tour News

Michael Buble to Perform Friday, June 25 at Scottrade Center

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
January 29, 2010

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Band Leader David Levy and Experimental Jazz Sextet "Out to Lunch" Launch Residency at Nublu NYC February 2010

Source: DP Public Relations
January 29, 2010

Band leader David Levy and New York City based Out To Lunch announce that they will be re-launching their residency at Nublu in NYC, performing every second Saturday of each month beginning on February 13, 2010. After three successful years of establishing themselves as a local favorite in the same venue, the adventurous jazz sextets live performances have become a mainstay on the underground NYC experimental jazz scene. Riding on the success of the bands recently released sophomore album, Melvin's ...

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Manhattan Jazz Scene

Source: All About Jazz
January 28, 2010

Manhattan Jazz Clubs

55 Bar 55 Christopher St. (btwn. 7th Ave. So. & Waverly Place) 212-929-9883 Leni and Mike Stern hold court, also Sweet Georgia Brown, Billy Bang and Wayne Krantz.

American Museum of Natural History On 81st St. off Central Park West (Hayden Planetarium) (212) 769-5100 Fridays under The Sphere at the Rose Center for Earth and Space. Musicians Jimmy Heath, ...

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Time in Transit - Feb 2, 2010 @ Spike Hill in Brooklyn

Source: Michael Ricci
January 28, 2010

Time in Transit Glenn White - saxophone, compositions Casper Gyldensoe - guitar Dmitry Ishenko - bass Rob Mitzner - drums Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 8:00 pm Spike Hill 184 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn, NY About Glenn White Described as “a brilliant gem," Glenn White's modern jazz compositions and skilled, interactive playing have been called “a thoughtful, remarkable style," which “stems from a deeper understanding." A graduate of New England ...

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Dvorak American Heritage Association Presents: An Evening of Jazz with George Mraz & Friends at the Bohemian National Hall Friday, February 26th at 7:30 PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 28, 2010

DVORAK AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION (DAHA) Presents: An Evening of Jazz with George Mraz & Friends at The Bohemian National Hall 321 East 73rd Street, NYC Friday, February 26th at 7:30 PM World-renowned jazz bassist George Mraz was presented The Medal of the President of The Czech Republic for Lifetime Achievement on his 65th birthday, June 10, 2009 at the Prague Castle. Known for his historic work with jazz icons Stan ...

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The Iridium Jazz Club Presents Blues for Tony, 1/28

Source: Michael Ricci
January 28, 2010

The Iridium Jazz Club presents 'Blues for Tony', a jazz-fusion super-group celebrating the life of jazz drummer and jazz-fusion pioneer Tony 'Lifetime' Williams. The group is led by Allan Holdsworth on guitar and includes Alan Pasqua on keyboards, Jimmy Haslip on bass guitar, and Chad Wackerman on drums. Alan Holdsworth is widely regarded by fans and contemporary musicians as one of the 20 th century's most prominent guitarists. He is one of a handful of musicians who has consistently proven ...

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Decades After His Death, Django Reinhardt is a Star

Source: Michael Ricci
January 28, 2010

The Gypsy jazz guitarist, who would have turned 100 this weekend, is the toast of tribute albums and festivals.

John Jorgenson on Django Reinhardt: “It was so underground. Nobody knew anything about this guy, the music, or how you play it, or what guitars you use. It was very much like an investigative thing." One of the world's leading proponents of the music of Gypsy jazz innovator Django Reinhardt, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday Saturday, guitarist John Jorgenson ...

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Larry Goldings' "Boogaloo & Beyond" February 1 at Vitello's

Source: All About Jazz
January 28, 2010

Larry Goldings will perform on his Hammond Organ with a stellar band including Anthony Wilson on guitar, Bob Sheppard Sax and Mike Green on drums Monday February 1, 2010 from 8p-11p. The night is called “Boogaloo & Beyond" and Vitello's is putting up a dance floor for the evening. Larry Golding's Hammond Organ is on long term loan at Vitello's and a Monday night organ trio night with guest hosts takes place when Golding's is unavailable. Reservations 818-769-0905 Vitello's Jazz ...

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