Performance / Tour News

Nu-Art Series to Present Eddie Henderson on Saturday, October 17 at Luna Bar

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
September 26, 2009

This just in: The Nu-Art Series will present trumpeter Eddie Henderson (pictured) in a performance on Saturday, October 17 at Luna Bar, 13 Maryland Plaza in the Central West End.Henderson, a licensed psychiatrist as well as a musician, is known for his work with Herbie Hancock, Pharoah Sanders, Art Blakey and others. Influenced early in his career by Miles Davis (who was a family friend) and Clifford Brown, Henderson first came to wide public attention as part of ...

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Robbie's Schedules "Rapology" with Troupe, Bell and Burrage, Plus Shows from Kahil El'zabar's Ritual Trio, Bobby Watson

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
September 26, 2009

Robbie's House of Jazz has announced some additions to their upcoming schedule.On Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, the club will present “Rapology," featuring a spoken word performance from poet Quincy Troupe with music from two St. Louis expats, guitarist Kelvyn Bell and drummer Ronnie Burrage, who will come back home for the gig. They'll perform sets at 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., with tickets priced at $20.On Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, ...

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Special Offer for Fans of the Bill Frisell Trio: Save $5 on Kennedy Center Concert!

Source: Michael Ricci
September 26, 2009

Guitarist Bill Frisell is renowned for his compositions that interpret American music. “Mixing rock, country, jazz, and blues, he's found what connects them: improvisation and a sense of play" (The New York Times). Fri., Oct. 16 at 9:30 p.m. Reg. $35- NOW $30 Kennedy Center Terrace Theater Purchase your specially priced tickets online IF ORDERING BY PHONE OR IN PERSON AT THE KENNEDY CENTER BOX OFFICE, MENTION OFFER NUMBER “44468" TO RECEIVE YOUR DISCOUNT. (202) 467-4600 ...

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Leonard Cohen's Legacy for His Concert in Israel

Source: Michael Ricci
September 25, 2009

TEL AVIV Leonard Cohen's path to his sold-out concert here Thursday night has been strewn with obstacles.

Those seeking to ostracize Israel through an international boycott demanded that he call it off. When he offered instead a matching concert in the West Bank, Palestinians said no thanks. Amnesty International agreed to help him distribute the concerts proceeds to peace groups; Amnesty International withdrew. Then last Friday, three days before turning 75, Mr. Cohen collapsed onstage in Valencia, Spain, in the ...

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Crosby Stills & Nash Rescheduled Concert Info

Source: Michael Ricci
September 25, 2009

Due to David Crosby being “under the weather," according to a press statement, the band has postponed its three Southland gigs this week.

A Sept. 22 show slated for Santa Barbara has been moved to Oct. 1, and all tickets will be exchangeable for the new concert date, or ticket holders may request a refund at the place of purchase.

A Sept. 23 gig at the Greek has been moved to Oct. 3, and tonight's (Sept. 25) performance in Indio ...

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Corea, Clarke and White | 09.08 | Minneapolis

Source: JamBase
September 25, 2009

By: Joe Lang

Corea, Clarke and White :: 09.08.09 :: Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant :: Minneapolis, MN

Chick Corea by Susan J. Weiand If 2008 was the year of reunions, 2009 has to be the year of spin-offs. While last year saw seminal bands including Van Halen, Return to Forever and The Police reunite, this year's answer has been fragments of super groups past. Instead of reforming the whole band, Blind Faith leaders Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood ...

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Joey Defrancesco, Alyssa Graham Switch 2010 Dates at Jazz at the Bistro

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
September 25, 2009

Jazz St. Louis has announced another change in the season schedule for Jazz at the Bistro. From the letter sent out to subscribers:“Due to scheduling conflicts, Joey DeFrancesco has been forced to reschedule his dates for March of 2010. To make things easier for everyone, we have switched his dates with those of Alyssa Graham. The new dates will be:Alyssa Graham: March 3 - 6, 2010Joey DeFrancesco: March 31 - April 3, 2010This will ...

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Uptown Nights at Harlem Stage Cabaret Chocolat

Source: All About Jazz
September 25, 2009

An Autumn Night's Soiree with Tamar-Kali and Her Psychochamber Ensemble

Tamar-Kali and her all-female Psychochamber Ensemble are joined by special guests, including The Main Attraction, Monstah Black, Keibpoli, Master of Ceremony “Marco the Magician," and a rare solo performance by chanteuse-accordioniste Marni Rice. The evening begins with an open bar mixer, followed by a theatrical night of serenades, burlesque, and illusion.

An Autumn Night's Soiree Tamar-Kali and Her Psychochamber Ensemble Saturday, November 21, 2009 ...

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