Performance / Tour News

Peter Martin to Present New Jazz Concert Series

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
November 22, 2009

Pianist and St. Louis native Peter Martin (pictured) has announced the first in a proposed series of jazz concerts he plans to present here in his hometown. From Martin's Web site:“I'm excited to announce my new series: Peter Martin Music. I've been looking forward to bringing home to St. Louis some of my musical friends and experiences in an intimate, casual, and interactive experience.I'm pleased to partner with one of my favorite venues, the Dianne Reeves on ...

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Saxophonist Danny Lerman Returns to USA for Three Special Shows

Source: Lampkin Publicity Service
November 22, 2009

DANNY LERMAN BACK IN THE U.S.A. FOR THREE SHOWS ONLY! CZAR'S IN MICHIGAN, TRIO'S IN SOUTHBEND AND THE IRIDIUM IN NEW YORK! DIRECT FROM HOLLAND,FINLAND AND ISRAEL! On Saturday, December 19th, 2009, Danny Lerman will returns to the well known club, Czar's 505, 505 Pleasant Street, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085. Time: 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. 1-269-983-1166. Music Charge: $5.00. Food menu available. Joining Danny will be staple band members: Tim Gant as Musical Director, Dale Pasco on guitar, John ...

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Anat Cohen at the Berklee Performance Center on New Year's Eve

Source: Michael Ricci
November 22, 2009

First Night Boston, Berklee College of Music, and WGBH 89.7 present Anat Cohen, performing at the Berklee Performance Center on New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31, kicking off NPR's annual worldwide broadcast, Toast of the Nation. The concert is a centerpiece of this year's First Night Boston festival. Entrancing audiences on both clarinet and saxophone, Berklee alumna Cohen is one of jazz's brightest young stars. She recently completed a week-long engagement at the legendary Village Vanguard in New York, and ...

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Jazz Vocalists, Michelle Walker and Sachal Vasandani Tour Russia, November 22-29

Source: Michael Ricci
November 22, 2009

Michelle Walker Embarks on Double Bill Russian Tour with singer Sachal Vasandani. November 22 - November 29th.

DATES & CITIES: TUES, NOV. 24TH - Stavropol, RU WED, NOV. 25TH - Moscow, RU THURS, NOV. 26TH - Moscow, RU FRI, NOV. 27TH - Perm, RU SAT, NOV. 28TH - Ekaterinburg, RU SUN, NOV. 29TH - Tumen, RU

Joining Michelle will be:

SACHAL VASANDANI Double Bill Vocalist

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Willerm Delisfort Live in Michigan, December 3-5

Source: Michael Ricci
November 22, 2009

After a successful 3 week tour of his debut Album “Freedom Riders", Willerm Delisfort is back on the road on December 3, 2009 to visit the state of Michigan along with his Quintet The “Willerm Delisfort Project" for 1 Night in Ann Arbor and 2 Nights Detroit. Since the release of “Freedom Riders", the word around town has been have simply one question “Have you gotten your Willerm Delisfort Experience yet?" If not, and you live in the near by ...

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Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola December Lineup

Source: Michael Ricci
November 20, 2009

Tuesday-Sunday, December 1-6 Arturo O'Farrill Sextet Celebrating the CD release of Risa Negra (ZOHO) Featuring Arturo O'Farrill (piano), Jim Seeley (trumpet), David Bixler (alto saxophone) Boris Kozlov (bass), Vince Cherico (drums), Roland Guerrero (percussion). After Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, December 1-5 - The Curtis Brothers Monday, December 7 - UPSTARTS! MONDAY NIGHTS WITH WBGO NYU Jazz Orchestra w/ Chris Potter & Gil Goldstein Tuesday-Sunday, December 8-13 Randy Weston African Rhythms Sextet w/ Lewis Nash Featuring Randy Weston (piano), Lewis Nash (drums). After ...

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Jazz Singer, Alison Ruble, Ends Year with Three Special Shows

Source: Lampkin Publicity Service
November 20, 2009

ALISON RUBLE ENDS THE YEAR WITH THREE SPECIAL SHOWS IN THE MIDWEST! Appearances at Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, Michigan, Trio's Restaurant and Jazz Club in South Bend and Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago. COME JOIN ONE OF CHICAGO'S RISING STARS AT THESE INTIMATE DATES. Alison will appear as special guest at the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, Michigan on Friday, December 18th, 2009, as part of the launch of Rick Kogan's new book with photographer Charles Osgood. “Sidewalks II: ...

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Jazz up Close with Sheila Jordan and Kurt Elling Paying Tribute to Billie Holiday at the Kimmel Center, Nov. to Dec.

Source: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
November 20, 2009

The Kimmel Center's Jazz Up Close series continues its season-long tribute to Philadelphia-born icon Billie Holiday, one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time, fifty years after her passing. The featured artists represent today's gifted jazz vocalists who celebrate Holidays unforgettable stage presence and signature emotion in a style all their own. Each artist will cover a selection of songs from the Holiday catalogue as well as original works.

American jazz singer-songwriter Sheila Jordan channels Holidays emotional timbre and ...

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