Performance / Tour News

Bowled over by L.A.s New Maestro

Source: Michael Ricci
October 4, 2009

And so, Saturday, it came to pass. After all the extraordinary buildup the billboards and the bilingual media frenzy 18,000 people from every corner of the city came to the Hollywood Bowl to bear witness.

He goes by many names: Gustavo the Great. Gustavissimo. The Dude. Some have taken to referring to the new music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic by his initials, thus: G*D. Its all too much, we critics judiciously caution. But in his first return to ...

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Oleg Kireyev and Nicolas Bearde Quartet, Yoshis Jazz Club, Oakland, October 12th.

Source: All About Jazz
October 4, 2009

Combine Bay Area Jazz/R&B recording artist Nicolas Bearde---whose big, velvet tone and perfectly controlled vibrato frequently complements Bobby McFerrins vocal ensemble Voicestra

With Russian born tenor sax/composer, Oleg Kireyev, and youll be treated to a collaboration of world-class jazz greats together on a single stage!

Earlier this year, these two critically acclaimed jazz icons paired up to perform numerous shows in Russia and Siberia and are now bringing their East Meets West tour to the United States. Backing the duo ...

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Denise Donatelli Plays Charlie O's

Source: All About Jazz
October 4, 2009

Denise Donatelli Quartet at Charlie O's Jazz Club

Denise Donatelli is a mesmerizing jazz vocalist, in command of her expressive instrument while offering her heart and soul with each note. There is kind-heartedness and a quiet beauty to these songs, which allow a true sense of artistry to emerge. Quite simply, her new CD, What Lies Within is an elegant, beautiful album.

Thurs., Oct. 8 8p-12a 13725 Victory Blvd Van Nuys, CA 91401

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Patricia Adams Quartet Celebrates Six Years Playing Ryles Jazz Club Sunday Brunch

Source: Patricia Adams Ensembles
October 4, 2009

The first Sunday of every month finds The Patricia Adams Quartet center stage at Ryles Jazz Club in Cambridge for their popular jazz brunch from 10:00am to 3:00pm The Friday before, Patricia drives from her home in Somers, New York to the Days Hotel in Boston which hosts her stay. Saturday she rehearses with her music director, international jazz legend and Berklee College of Music professor Ray Santisi. Sunday, they hook up with the rest of the band, Greg Loughman ...

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Gustavo Dudamel: ready for the spotlight

Source: Michael Ricci
October 3, 2009

The day finally is here and L.A. is ready for him.

Gustavo Dudamel conducts his first concert today as the new music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. A live audience of 18,000 awaits him for the welcome party -- titled “Bienvenido Gustavo!" -- at the Hollywood Bowl. Many more are expected to watch and listen to him online and on the radio.

The nearly five-hour event -- which includes performances by several classical and pop groups -- begins at ...

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Josh's King Froopy Allstars AKA Extended Constellations

Source: All About Jazz
October 3, 2009

JOSH ROSEMAN’S EXTENDED CONSTELLATIONS AT BAMcafe Friday October 9th, 9pm. Trombonist, composer, producer and band leader Josh Roseman is presenting his most ambitious project, his 12 piece ensemble Extended Constellations at BAMcafe. The group features live electronics, a trombone choir, two drummers and an array of innovative soloists including Shane Endsley, Andrew D'Angelo, and Barney McAll. Their program is a blend of electronic and acoustic timbres, creative song structures and adventurous improvisation, with new long-form compositions commissioned by SF JAZZ, ...

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On Ka'a Davis Plays the Stone!

Source: All About Jazz
October 3, 2009

On Ka'a Davis with the Famous Original Djuke Music Players will gig at NuBlu

Saturday night, November 21st! during the series being billed as the 'Nublu Jazz Festival'.

Davis will be bringing his sounds of pulse beat jazzes he calls djuke music to the popular night spot. The guitarist who also is working electric violin will lead his group, the Famous Original Djuke Music Players.

Featured musicians with the 'Players' have been David 'Riddim-Athon' Pleasant (drums), Electric Meg ...

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Alex Mathias Residencies in Dublin

Source: All About Jazz
October 3, 2009

Saxophonist Alex Mathias is the up and coming new talent on the Irish jazz scene. Since graduating as a scholarship student from Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA) in 2006 he has already performed and toured extensively around Ireland, Europe and America with groups such as The Commitments, Republic of Loose and The RTE Concert Orchestra. His new group 'The Alex Mathias Quartet' features some of Ireland's most notable jazz musicians, Johnny Taylor (piano), James Little (bass) and Dominic ...

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