Performance / Tour News

Tortoise to Perform at the Firebird on Tuesday, September 29

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
September 19, 2009

The Chicago-based instrumental “post-rock" band Tortoise (pictured), whose members are also involved in their hometown's sprawling improvised music scene, is coming to St. Louis* on Tuesday, September 29 to perform at the Firebird, 2706 Olive, just west of Jefferson.Together since 1990, the members of Tortoise have developed a sound that incorporates influences from jazz and alt-rock to techno and dub, and as a result have attracted an equally diverse fan base, ranging from young people who frequent rock ...

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Ellen Johnson Sings the Vocal Music of Charles Mingus in Concert

Source: Sound Visions Media
September 19, 2009

Called “superior jazz singing by an artist of the highest quality" by Jazz Journal International, Ellen Johnson will be sharing her unique style and repertoire of jazz vocals joined by San Diego jazz artists, pianist Rick Helzer and bassist Rob Thorsen. The concert is scheduled for Thursday, October 15 with one show at 9:00 PM at Tango Del Rey located at 3567 Del Rey Street, San Diego. The admission price is $15 General and $10 for students with an ID. ...

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Minton's Playhouse Hosts Swing Night Every Friday

Source: Michael Ricci
September 18, 2009

Harlem jazz landmark The Uptown Lounge at Minton's Playhouse invites dancers and music lovers alike to join us on Friday nights for Swing Night.

Starting at 9:00 p.m. every Friday, Mike Davis' Harlem-Heritage Big Band, now celebrating 17 years of performances, will bring beloved classics by luminaries including Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, and Fletcher Henderson.

The Uptown Lounge at Minton's Playhouse is located at 208 West 118th Street in Harlem, between St. Nicholas Avenue and Adam ...

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James P. Johnson's Last Rent Party! October 4th, 2009 @ Smalls Jazz Club

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
September 18, 2009

October 4th, 2009 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM @ Smalls Jazz Club 183 West 10th Street @ 7th Ave South New York City, 10014 smallsjazzclub.com James P. Johnson, the father of stride piano, the composer of The Charleston and The Carolina Shout, and one of the founders of modern jazz piano, lies, shockingly, in an unmarked grave in Maspeth, Queens, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Please join the James P. ...

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Bassist/Composer Joe Martin @ The Jazz Standard October 7 + 8

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
September 18, 2009

Anzic Records To Release NOT BY CHANCE From Bassist/Composer JOE MARTIN Available September 15, 2009 on Anzic Records The Joe Martin Quartet – Live at The Jazz Standard in NYC – October 7 + 8 with Mark Turner, Brad Mehldau + Marcus Gilmore “Joe is one of the heavy bass players” --Kurt Rosenwinkel “...a versatile bassist and a thoughtful composer” --The New York Times “...a rock solid player” --The San Jose Mercury News If you are a jazz ...

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Vocalist Tessa Souter @ Blues Alley - September 21, 2009

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
September 18, 2009

Vocalist TESSA SOUTER @ BLUES ALLEY - SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 with with Jason Ennis (guitar), James King Junior (bass) + Nasar Abadey (drums) CD RELEASE CELEBRATION for OBSESSION Blues Alley Jazz Supper Club is located at 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007 $20 cover, $10 minimum, two sets: 8 and 10pm, Tel 202 337 4141 OBSESSION is hot at Radio this week: Most Added JazzWeek Chart Most added CMJ Jazz Chart On August 11, 2009 ...

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Bassist/Composer Alexis Cuadrado - World Premiere of Noneto Iberico

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
September 18, 2009

Bassist/Composer ALEXIS CUADRADO - World Premiere of NONETO IBERICO A New Nine Movement Composition Commissioned by The Chamber Music America-Doris Duke Foundation “New Works" grant program Friday + Saturday, October 2nd + 3rd @ The Jazz Gallery The Jazz Gallery is located at 290 Hudson St, NYC Tel (212) 242-1063 Sets are at 9:30 + 11:00 PM. Cover charge is $15 With: Perico Sambeat (Saxophones & Flute)

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Manhattan Jazz Dates

Source: Michael Ricci
September 18, 2009

DARCY JAMES ARGUES SECRET SOCIETY (Friday)At 9 and 10:30 p.m. Jazz Gallery 290 Hudson Street at Spring Street, South Village (212) 242-1063, jazzgallery.org

VICTOR BAILEY AND V-BOP Donald Harrison on alto saxophone, Joe Locke on vibraphone and Jeff (Tain) Watts on drums. (Wednesday) At 9 and 11 p.m. Iridium 1650 Broadway, at 51st Street (212) 582-2121, iridiumjazzclub.com

RYAN BLOTNICK/BEN MONDER AND BILL ...

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