Performance / Tour News

Vocalist Denise Donatelli Plays Crowne Plaza Lax

Source: All About Jazz
October 15, 2009

Vocalist, Denise Donatelli with Otmaro Ruiz, piano; Hamilton Price, bass; Steve Hass, drums.

Donatelli blows other pretenders away. Don Albert, Financial Mail, South Africa

Thursday, October 22 7:00pm - 11:00pm Crowne Plaza LAX Hotel “Brasserie Jazz Lounge" 5986 W. Century Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045 310.642.7500

No Cover; $15.00 Food & Beverage Minimum; Validated Parking; Los Angeles Jazz Society Card Members Receive 15% off Food & ...

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Bob Dylan at the Hollywood Palladium

Source: Michael Ricci
October 14, 2009

He ignores songs from his new album -- that's nothing new. Neither is his attempt to define himself through his changing set list.

Bob Dylan opened his three-night stand Tuesday at the Hollywood Palladium, essentially in the backyard of his Malibu residence, on the same day his latest studio album was released. How many songs did he play from the new collection for the hometown crowd? Zip. Nada. Zilch. That's not a huge surprise given that the album happens to ...

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5th Ave Fashion Show Features Trumpeter Mark Rapp's CD

Source: All About Jazz
October 14, 2009

Blanc de Chine, located on New York's prestigious Fifth Avenue, is a high-end fashion retailer whose clothing and accessories rival Armani, Prada, Gucci, Hugo Boss and others. Devotees of this Hong Kong-based fashion house -- including celebrities Tiger Woods, Eva Longoria, Michelle Yeoh, Juliette Binoche, and Chris Tucker -- are attracted to the label for its gorgeous designs, undeniable mystique and sophisticated take on international fashion. At this week's Fall Fashion show, Blanc de Chine has ...

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Kevin Frenette Trio @ Third Life Studios on 10/17

Source: All About Jazz
October 13, 2009

Opensound and the Somerville Arts Council Presents: The Frenette / Rohr / McLellan Trio

Kevin Frenette (guitar) James Rohr (fender rhodes) John McLellan (drums)

Saturday, October 17, 2009 Third Life Studios 33 Union Square Somerville, MA

Boston area guitarist Kevin Frenette has performed throughout the Northeast USA making music that is inspired by both avant-garde jazz and contemporary improvisation. He studied guitar, composition, and music theory at UMASS-Dartmouth ...

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Kristina Train Announces Tour Dates with Keb MO and Susan Tedeschi

Source: Special Ops Media
October 13, 2009

On October 20, Blue Note Records will release Spilt Milk, the stunning debut album from singer Kristina Train. After a run of opening dates with Chris Isaak last month, Kristina will be hitting the road again in the coming weeks opening for Keb Mo and Susan Tedeschi, giving audiences around the country an early chance to hear her perform the affecting songs from her debut in a live setting. In showbiz you need flashy costumes and talent, said Isaak. I ...

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Steve Griggs Ensemble Plays 'Seresta - Brazilian Serenade' November 19

Source: Michael Ricci
October 13, 2009

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009 Time: 8:00pm Location: Good Shepherd Center Chapel Address: 4649 Sunnyside Avenue N, Seattle WA Tickets: $15 advance admission at Brown Paper Tickets, $20 at the door Seresta is the Portuguese word for Serenade. Serenades are music that express love by declaring deep personal feelings of longing and hope. Serenades are performed publicly so that the declaration of love is heard not only by the beloved ...

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Ken Vandermark Resonance Band October 2009 European Tour

Source: Michael Ricci
October 13, 2009

Oct. 19 :: Krakow - Alchemia, Krakow, Poland (small groups) Oct. 20 :: Krakow - Alchemia, Krakow, Poland (small groups) Oct. 21 :: Krakow - Manggha Hall (Resonance band) Oct. 23 :: Cormons, Italy (Resonance band) Oct. 24 :: Szekesfehervar, Hungary (Resonance band) Oct. 25 :: Lublin, Poland (Resonance band) Oct. 27 :: Zaporozhye, Ukraine (Resonance band) Oct. 30 :: Torun, Poland (Resonance band) ...

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South Orange Performing Arts Center Announces 2009-2010 Jazz Concert Schedule

Source: AMT Public Relations
October 12, 2009

2009-2010 Season JAZZ @ SOPAC

South Orange Performing Arts Center One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ, 07079

All artists and prices are subject to change at the time of this release. For more details on the upcoming season, including a complete schedule and ticket information, visit SOPACnow.org, or contact the SOPAC Box Office at 973.313.2787 (ARTS).

Luis Bonilla, Afro-Cuban Latin Jazz Tuesday, October 20 at 7:30pm Tickets: $25, $15, $8

Jazz 'n the Hall ...

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