Performance / Tour News

Sam Sadigursky's Words Project III: Miniatures NY Debut Friday Jan. 29th at Galapagos Art Space (Dumbo, Brooklyn)

Source: Fully Altered Media
January 23, 2010

Sam Sadigurskys Words Project III: Miniatures NY Debut Friday Jan. 29th at Galapagos Art Space (DUMBO, Brooklyn)

The highly anticipated New York debut of Sam Sadigurskys Words Project III: Miniatures, the NY-based saxophonist and composers third installment in the critically acclaimed Words Project series on New Amsterdam Records, will take place Friday January 29th at Galapagos Art Space in DUMBO (16 Main St. at the corner of Water St and Main St. Brooklyn, NY 11201) as part of New Amsterdams ARCHIPELAGO Series. These ...

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Boxley's February Music Schedule

Source: Seattle Jazz Scene
January 23, 2010

WEDNESDAYS: PIANO @ NIGHT 3rd: Bob Hammer, piano; Chris Clark, bass 10th: Craig Hoyer, solo piano 17th: Randy Halberstadt, solo piano 24th: John Hansen, solo piano

THURSDAYS: STABLEMATE HORNS 4th: Jay Thomas Trio 11th: Gary Shutes Quartet 18th: Greg Williamson Trio feat Alexey Nikolaev 25th: Pete Petersen Quartet

FRIDAYS: Cuban and World Jazz OCHO PIES 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th. Cuban ...

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JFJO West Coast/Europe Dates

Source: JamBase
January 23, 2010

JACOB FRED JAZZ ODYSSEY TOUR WEST COAST AND EUROPE

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey has announced Winter 2010 tour plans. The band will head out for a 12-date West Coast run in February marking the hard touring quartet's first shows since selling out The Eclipse on New Year's Eve in their hometown of Tulsa. In March, JFJO makes a return trip to Europe for ten dates spanning eight countries, including their second appearance at the prestigious Turku ...

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Up-Coming Ben Thomas Performances

Source: Seattle Jazz Scene
January 23, 2010

from Ben Thomas:

I have several gigs this week with some great groups.

Thursday, Jan 21, 6 PM Ill be playing tango duets with Ludmilla Valershteyn at Dulces Latin Bistro. We have a couple hours of beautiful piano/bandoneon duets and Dulces is one of my favorite places to play in Seattle. http://www.dulceslatinbistro.com/ 1430 34th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122

Friday, Jan 22, 9 PM Tangabrazo plays at Sonny Newmans Dance Hall. ...

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Michael Wolff Calls Knickerbocker 'Home' for Feb & March

Source: Seth Cohen PR
January 22, 2010

Michael Wolff Calls Knickerbocker 'Home' for February & March; NYU Master Class Confirmed as Well Wolff Experimenting With New Style of Improvisation, with Bigger Arpeggios, “A Saxophone Approach to Piano" Acclaimed jazz pianist Michael Wolff follows his triumphant appearance at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. (a performance that will soon be broadcast on NPR,) with a return to his hometown of New York City and a multi-show stand at his beloved Knickerbocker club in lower Manhattan. Wolff has a ...

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Feinstein's Presents Jazz Band Braden-Rapp in Their Debut CD Release of "The Strayhorn Project."

Source: Miller Wright & Associates
January 22, 2010

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed Best of New York by New York Magazine, and an invaluable New York institution by The New York Post, will continue its star-studded Winter/Spring 2010 season with the debut of the new band led by world-renowned saxophonist, flautist and composer DON BRADEN and MARK RAPP, one of Downbeat Magazines top emerging trumpeters. Their show at Feinstein's will celebrate the release of their debut recording The Strayhorn Project a tribute to jazz composer, arranger ...

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Gov't Mule | 01.15 - 01.19 | Jamaica

Source: JamBase
January 22, 2010

Words & Images by: Dino Perrucci

Gov't Mule Island Exodus :: 01.15 - 01.19 :: Negril, Jamaica

Gov't Mule :: 01.18 :: Jamaica Gov't Mule held its first ever Island Exodus at the all-inclusive Grand Lido Resort in Negril, Jamaica. The event featured three headlining shows from Gov't Mule as well as a Warren Haynes solo show, three sets from Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, guests Ron Holloway (sax), “Mean" Willie Green (drums) and DJ Logic. The weekend fiesta ...

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Brooklyn Bowl Concert for Haiti: Q-Tip, ?uestlove 1/21

Source: JamBase
January 22, 2010

BROOKLYN BOWL ANNOUNCES CONCERT FOR HAITI WITH ?UESTLOVE AND Q-TIP

Q-Tip Brooklyn Bowl has announced a second Haiti relief benefit to take place tomorrow, January 21. Brooklyn Bowl regulars Q-Tip and ?uestlove will team up at the Williamsburg venue/bowling alley/restaurant this Thursday offering a pair of DJ sets. Additionally, Blue Ribbon will prepare special Haitian-themed dishes for the evening. All concert proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross Haiti Fund and Yele Haiti.

“Our team was eager to do ...

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