Performance / Tour News

Groove Collective/Logic/Worrell Haiti Benefit 01/19 in NYC

Source: JamBase
January 19, 2010

Groove Collective Join Forces with DJ Logic, Bernie Worrell & Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio For Haiti Benefit on 01/19 at Le Poisson Rouge in NYC

New York-based Grammy nominated jazz artists, Groove Collective are putting together an impromptu benefit concert for Haiti this Tuesday January, 19. Le Poisson Rouge has donated their venue for the event. DJ Logic, Bernie Worrell and Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio will perform and the event will feature various other special guests. Suggested donation ...

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo Tour

Source: JamBase
January 19, 2010

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO RETURNS TO U.S. WITH 2010 TOUR

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Ladysmith Black Mambazo, “South Africa's long-running musical treasure" (New York Times), returns to the U.S. in 2010, bringing the nine-man a cappella group's high energy live show to over 40 cities nationwide, including two dates in New York City. The group will perform songs from their 2009 Grammy Award-winning album Ilembe, in addition to selections from their wide catalog.

“There is an honesty and integrity in their music ...

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Jazz at Holmes Announces Winter/Spring 2010 Schedule

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
January 19, 2010

The Jazz at Holmes series at Washington University has announced its schedule of free concerts for the winter/spring semester.Guitarist Matthew Von Doran, backed by bassist Bob DeBoo and drummer Steve Davis, will get things started for 2010 at 8:00 p.m. this Thursday, January 21.In keeping with the pattern of the last several semesters, the Jazz at Holmes series this spring also will feature a visiting performer along with the lineup of St. Louis talent: singer Jan ...

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The Dodos | 12.19.09 | Spain

Source: JamBase
January 19, 2010

By: Ryan Torok

The Dodos :: 12.19.09 :: Club Nasti :: Madrid, Spain

The Dodos by Scott Galbraith On December 19, the San Francisco folk-rock trio The Dodos unexpectedly conquered Madrid. Since the beginning of the month, they had been touring in support of Time to Die, their recent full-length album. The two-hour show was full of extended and improvised versions of songs spanning their five year, three ...

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Myron Walden Comes Full Circle with Smoke Debut Jan. 29 and 30

Source: Michael Ricci
January 18, 2010

Myron Walden has achieved acclaim with his dynamic, propulsive and evocative jazz compositions, but on January 29 and 30, the saxophonist returns to his roots, playing two nights at New York City's Smoke. As a teenager, Walden spent every Friday and Saturday night in the snug jazz club Smoke (then Augie's), immersed in the music of bebop saxophonist Jesse Davis. “I remember listening to Jesse Davis and being awed by his spirit. Well before I had training to understand the ...

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Tiptons Sax Quartet US Tour: January 27 to February 6, 2010

Source: Michael Ricci
January 18, 2010

TIPTONS SAX QUARTET East Coast Tour

Through the years, the Tiptons have developed a rich & unparalleled sound for sax, voice and drums. They play high-energy and soulful world music, ranging from Latin to African, Eastern European to New Orleans-style second line, all thrown into the mix of mainly original material. They have toured festivals in Europe and the U.S. for 16 years, and have released CDs on Knitting Factory, New World Records, No Man's Land, and on their own ...

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Marvin Horne, Greg Bandy and David Certain to Perform Sunday, March 14 at BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
January 18, 2010

Bassist David Certain sends word that he's put together a trio show with guitarist and St. Louis native Marvin Horne (pictured) and drummer Greg Bandy for Sunday, March 14 at BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups.Born in St. Louis in 1953, Horne has worked with Chico Hamilton, Freddie Hubbard, Stanley Turrentine, The Dells, Nancy Wilson, Billy Eckstine, James Spaulding, Jack McDuff and many others. He can be heard on recordings with Pucho and His Latin Soul Brothers and on ...

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Live Jazz Music Schedule - Chicago - 15jan2010 to 22jan2010

Source: JAZZzology by Richard Watters
January 17, 2010

Here is the Live Jazz Music Schedule for Chicago from January 15th to January 22nd, 2010...>>>The Green Mill 4802 N. Broadway Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 773.878.5552 http://www.greenmilljazz.com This Weekend's Headliners Friday, January 15 and Saturday, January 16 9pm - 1am Fareed Haque's Flat Earth Ensemble 12 am-4 am After Hours Jazz Party with Sabertooth Sunday, January 17 matinee 2 to 5pm New Music Winter Concert presented by George Flynn! Featuring 22 composers and performers. Only $5 Cover Charge ...

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