Performance / Tour News

Holy Kimoto: Kimock, Hann, Travis Hollingsworth 01/08 in FL

Source: JamBase
December 24, 2009

HOLY KIMOTO Featuring: Steve Kimock, Kyle Hollingsworth, Michael Travis and Jason Hann AT THE WHITE ROOM IN MIAMI, FL JANUARY 8

Steve Kimock Glitterglu Productions is proud to announce the debut performance of Holy Kimoto, a brand new supergroup featuring jam heavy hitters Steve Kimock, Kyle Hollingsworth (The String Cheese Incident), and Michael Travis and Jason Hann (EOTO, SCI). This very special event takes place on January 8 at the White Room in Miami, FL. The ...

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Sofia Rei Koutsovitis at Drom Jan 7, 2010 - CD Release for "Sube Azul"

Source: DL Media
December 24, 2009

Sofia Rei Koutsovitis releases Sube Azul (World Village / Harmonia Mundi)CD Release Party @ Drom, NYCJanuary 7, 2010On January 7 at DROM, NYC, Argentine vocalist and composer Sofia Rei Koutsovitis will celebrate the release of Sube Azul , her sophomore CD on World Village/Harmonia Mundi. She will joined byJuancho Herrera (guitar), Eric Kurimski (guitar), Dana Leong (cello/trombone), Dan Blake (soprano sax), Jorge Roeder (bass), Yayo Serka (drums), Samuel Torres (percussion), and Jorge ...

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Groundation Announces 10th Annual Bob Marley Tribute Tour

Source: JamBase
December 23, 2009

Groundation Announces 10th Annual Bob Marley Tribute Tour

Groundation What compels an internationally successful music group to set out on a tribute tour? Why would a constantly in-demand touring band with a diverse and growing fan base spend what little time they have available playing someone else's music? Well, Groundation is no ordinary band and the music of Robert Nesta Marley is not just any other collection of music.

Groundation began their annual Bob Marley Tribute Tour in ...

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Eight More Cabaret Shows Coming to Kranzberg Arts Center

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
December 23, 2009

Impresario Jim Dolan has announced a schedule of eight cabaret performers who will play the Kranzberg Arts Center in February and March under the auspices of his Presenters Dolan organization. The lineup of shows, which features all St. Louis performers and, for the most part, leans toward the theatrical end of the cabaret spectrum, is: Wednesday, February 17 & Thursday, February 18Robert Breig - “Feels Like Home" with Carol Schmidt, music directorFriday, February 19 ...

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NEC Announces Jazz Highlights for January--March 2010

Source: Michael Ricci
December 23, 2009

Featured Events Include NYC Installment of Jazz40 Celebrations; Gunther Schuller Conducting NEC Jazz Orchestra; Fred Hersch Recital; Residencies by Jason Moran and Dave Holland or call the Concert Line at 617-585-1120. The Box Office number is 617-585-1260. NEC's Jordan Hall, Brown Hall, Williams Hall and the Keller Room are located at 30 Gainsborough St., corner of Huntington Ave. St. Botolph Hall is located at 241 St. Botolph St. between Gainsborough and Mass Ave. All halls except Brown are handicapped accessible. ...

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Three Jazz Pianists Pay Tribute to Oscar Peterson

Source: All About Jazz @ Spinner
December 22, 2009

By Tad Hendrickson

Oscar Peterson will always be remembered as one of jazz's greatest pianists thanks to an indelible career that spanned seven decades. An artist of prodigious technique, Peterson was influenced by the great Art Tatum, turning the stride master's voracious style into something workable for bebop. One of the most-recorded pianists in jazz history, he inspired several generations of players, continuing to do so even after his death in 2007. Three pianists came together ...

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Greyboy Allstars: Northwest Dates

Source: JamBase
December 22, 2009

The Greyboy Allstars: Northwest Dates

The Greyboy Allstars The Greyboy Allstars kick off 2010 with several dates throughout the Northwest. The band returns to the Showbox in Seattle on January 20, hits The Venue in Vancouver BC on January 21, The Crystal Ballroom in Portland on Friday January 22 and The Nightlight in Bellingham, WA on Saturday January 23. Orgone will be supporting The Allstars on all dates. GBA plays The Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco ...

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Mike Lorenz/Chris Covatta Quartet at Chris' Jazz Cafe on December 23, 2009

Source: All About Jazz
December 22, 2009

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