Performance / Tour News

More on the New Peter Martin Music Series

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
November 24, 2009

The new concert series announced on Friday by jazz pianist and St. Louis native Peter Martin looks to be an interesting and welcome addition to the local jazz scene. Yesterday, I talked with Martin by phone and got a few more details:* Martin will be directly involved with all the productions, selecting the artists and, at least initially, performing in all the concerts. “It's going to be all stuff that I dig, and people I like to play ...

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Greg Murphy Quartet at the Zinc Bar (NYC) on December 2nd

Source: Michael Ricci
November 24, 2009

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Bill Cunliffe's "It's a Wonderful Life" Holiday Jazz Concert on December 13th

Source: All About Jazz
November 24, 2009

Bill Cunliffe's “It's A Wonderful Life" Holiday Jazz Concert, Reception and Movie Screening Sunday December 13, 2009. Grammy nominated pianist/composer Bill Cunliffe will put on his “It's A Wonderful Life" Holiday Jazz Show on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Glendale located at 209 North Louise (at Wilson) Glendale, CA. The concert will be from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. followed by a Holiday Reception, Photographs and snacks.Free Movie Screening at 7:00 p.m. of the 1946 ...

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Either/Orchestra to Celebrate 24th Birthday at the Center for Arts in Natick (MA) on December 5

Source: Michael Ricci
November 23, 2009

The Massachusetts-based Either/Orchestra will be celebrating it 24th birthday with a performance at 8 pm on December 5 at the Center for Arts in Natick (MA). The ten-piece group, of six horns, piano, bass, drums and congas, whose first show was on December 17, 1985 in the Children's Room of the Cambridge MA Public Library, will feature its distinctive mix of original jazz flavored with Latin and Ethiopian grooves. Only bandleader/saxophonist Russ Gershon and trumpeter Tom Halter remain from the ...

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Pat Martino Quartet, featuring saxophonist, Eric Alexander @ Chris' Jazz Cafe Dec 4 & 5, 2009

Source: All About Jazz
November 22, 2009

Pat Martino, & His Organ Quartet featuring saxophonist, Eric Alexander, will perform at Chris' Jazz Cafe on December 4 and 5, 2009.

One of the most original of the jazz-based guitarists to emerge in the '60s, Philadelphia's own Pat Martino has been recognized as one of the most exciting virtuosos in jazz. Pat is known for his distinctive, fat sound and gut-wrenching performances and fully embodies thoughtful energy & soul.

PAT MARTINO QUARTET Pat Martino - guitar

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Jon Anderson | 11.15 | Santa Barbara

Source: JamBase
November 22, 2009

Words & Images by: L. Paul Mann

Jon Anderson :: 11.15.09 :: SOhO :: Santa Barbara, CA

Jon Anderson :: 11.15 :: Santa Barbara, CA A special last minute show was added to the calendar at Santa Barbara's premiere live music restaurant and bar venue, SOhO. Jon Anderson played an acoustic set of new and old material, at the intimate spot last Sunday night. As the quintessential lead ...

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Last Waltz Ensemble Atlanta Holiday Show 11/28

Source: JamBase
November 22, 2009

THE LAST WALTZ ENSEMBLE TO CELEBRATE ITS SIXTH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SHOW IN ATLANTA ON NOVEMBER 28

The Last Waltz Ensemble The Last Waltz Ensemble will celebrate rock-n-roll history, The Band, and the music of Bob Dylan when they perform their Sixth Annual Thanksgiving Holiday Concert Celebration at Smith's Old Bar in Atlanta on November 28.

In the tradition of The Band's 1976 final performance, the group will be joined by musical guests and friends. Expect performances by The ...

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Hiromi's Sonicbloom | 11.14 | Tel Aviv

Source: JamBase
November 22, 2009

Words by: Kevin Schwartzbach

Hiromi's Sonicbloom :: 11.14.09 :: Hangar 11 :: Tel Aviv, Israel

Hiromi Uehara by Muga Miyahara As if there aren't enough things being exported out of Japan these days. It's no surprise, of course, given that the Japanese have a habit of taking things invented by Americans and making them smaller, better, and more efficient. First it was cars, then electronics, and now jazz. Hiromi Uehara certainly is small (standing at no more than five ...

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