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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, December 23-29
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
Even for Minnesota, our recent weather has created a wild ride, from way below zero to over 40 above, and maybe our music reflects this as well—in this coming week, you can hear it all, from Bourbon Street to Gershwin to the Bad Plus, from our veteran elders to our youngest upstarts. What a way to end the year! Big Gigs This Week Friday, Sunday and Monday, December 23, 25-26. The annual Bad Plusholiday residency, which got underway Thursday, returns ...
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Jazz this week: Christmas jazz in St. Louis
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
With Christmas Eve and Christmas Day filling the weekend, the calendar of upcoming jazz and creative music events this week in St. Louis is understandably rather modest, though there are a few noteworthy shows in the days leading up to the holiday. Let's take a look... Thursday, December 22 Singer Feyza Eren, who has just released a new album of holiday music, will lead a quartet at Evangeline's, and trumpeter Jim Manley will play his weekly Thursday show at Momo's ...
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Eli Yamin And The Astro-Intergenerational Arkestra At Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola January 17, 2017 - "Message From Saturn"
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Eli Yamin and the Astro-Intergenerational Arkestra Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola January 17, 2017- 2 Sets One Night Only! Message From Saturn A Space Odyssey “I just got a message from Saturn. We are not playing enough blues!"—Sun Ra Eli Yamin and the Astro-Intergenerational Arkestra recently returned from their triumphant performances in Russia that amazed audiences with standing ovations, now brings his inspiring Sun Ra blues to Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola for one night only on Tuesday, ...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, December 16-22
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
As we head into the week before Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanza, our jazz options seem to increase exponentially! Not only do we have area favorites, we also have some special visitors back in town for annual holiday performances, including the start of the annual Bad Plus residency at the Dakota. The weather outside is expected to be frightful over the weekend, but as intrepid Minnesotans, don't let some flakes and a deep freeze interfere with your jazz moments!! Big Gigs ...
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Jazz this week: Tim Warfield's Jazzy All-Star Christmas, Goran Ivanovic Trio, and more
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
This looks like the week when the St. Louis jazz and creative music calendar hits “peak holiday music," with seasonally themed shows taking place every night and/or day for the next seven days. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, December 14 “Tim Warfield's All-Star Jazzy Christmas," will open a four-night engagement at Jazz at the Bistro. A touring holiday-themed production led by the saxophonist and Philadelphia native (pictured), the Philly-centric ensemble includes trumpeter Terell Stafford, vibraphonist Stefon Harris, pianist Cyrus ...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, December 9-15
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
What's the best way to deal with the onset of winter weather? Keep warm with great jazz, of course! And we don't have to look far this week as new recordings, fabulous visitors, and holiday festivities add warmth to snow and windchills. Big Gigs This Week Saturday, December 10. About two years ago, Illicit Productions released volume one of the Twin Cities Jazz Sampler, featuring single tracks from recent recordings of 13 metro area bands. The long-awaited Volume will be ...
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55 Best Live Music Venues In NYC
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HypeBot
While it's difficult to pick and choose from a city so rich in live music venues, this list highlights at least some of the best places to catch show in the The Empire City. Guest post by Jennifer Anderson, originally published at GoodDeedSeats When it comes to live music, New York, New York is arguably the greatest city in the world. The Five Boroughs doesn't have a few places to listen to live music, it literally has hundreds. Creating a ...
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Jazz this week: Matt Wilson's Christmas Tree-O, Karl Denson, and more
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
This week's calendar of jazz and creative music in St. Louis includes a generous helping of holiday music; the long-awaited return of a popular jam-band performer; a tribute to one of St. Louis' all-time jazz greats; and more. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, December 7 Drummer Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O returns to spread their particular brand of holiday cheer for the first of two nights at Jazz at the Bistro. For more about the Tree-O and some video samples ...
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