Performance / Tour News

Things That Go Jazz in the Night NY

Source: Michael Ricci
September 11, 2009

Weekend Jazz Haunts in Manhattan

AMBROSE AKINMUSIRE QUARTET Gerald Clayton on piano, Harish Raghavan on bass and Justin Brown on drums. Friday & Saturday At 9 and 10:30 p.m. Jazz Gallery 290 Hudson Street, at Spring Street, South Village (212) 242-1063, jazzgallery.org

CIRCLE DOWN/BENEFIT BAND The pianist Angelica Sanchez, the bassist Chris Lightcap and the drummer Chad Taylor share responsibility for the output of Circle Down. ...

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Peter Erskine, Alan Pasqua and Darek Oles Play in Red Carpet Jazz Series Upstairs at Vitello's Studio City

Source: All About Jazz
September 11, 2009

Peter plays with his current band with Alan Pasqua and Darek Oles. Whatta TRIO! Upstairs at Vitello's is becoming known as “one of LA's best listening rooms". This combination will present a stellar evening for music aficionados on Wednesday September 16, 2009 in Studio City. Reservations 818-769-0905 concert 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. 4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, Ca 91604. Peter Erskine began playing the drums at the age of four, and has now been at the forefront of world-class ...

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Vocalist Beat Kaestli Live at the Zinc Bar - October 5th, 2009

Source: Two for the Show Media
September 11, 2009

Vocalist & Bandleader Beat Kaestli will be performing with his group at The Zinc Bar in New York City on October 5th, 2009 in celebration of his newest release “Far From Home - A Tribute to European Song" - Set Time 7pm to 9 pm “Soulful, sensitive singing. I am impressed by Beat Kaestli’s CD and I look forward to hearing more!" -Legendary Vocalist Jon Hendricks Beat Kaestli - voice Victor Prieto - accordion Guilherme Monteiro ...

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Peace Ambassador James Cannings Performs at Central Park Bandshell

Source: All About Jazz
September 11, 2009

JAMES CANNINGS PERFORMS AT CENTRAL PARK BANDSHELL AT ANNUAL VIGIL 4 INTERNATIONAL PEACE

Saturday, September 19, 2009 9:00am - 6:00pm Central Park Bandshell Entrance at 72nd Street and 5th Ave or 72nd Street and Central Park West New York, NY Price: FREE

MUSIC, ART, DANCE, POETS, MARTIAL ARTS INTERFAITH LEADERS ETC.

MISSION The Vigil for International Peace is a transformational, grassroots effort dedicated to promulgate peace through participation in art, ...

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ASCAP to Co-Sponsor 39th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Jazz Concert

Source: All About Jazz
September 11, 2009

ASCAP TO CO-SPONSOR 39TH ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION JAZZ CONCERT SEPTEMBER 24TH: WASHINGTON, DC EVENT TO FEATURE JIMMY COBB'S “SO WHAT" BAND AND THE LOUIS “SATCHMO" ARMSTRONG SUMMER JAZZ CAMP ALUMNI ALL-STARS

Congressman John Conyers, Jr., Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Dean of the Congressional Black Caucus, will host the 24th Annual Jazz Issue Forum and Concert during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 39th Annual Legislative Conference, September 23-26, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 ...

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Tim Kuhl Super Band @ Zebulon, 09.15.09

Source: Two for the Show Media
September 11, 2009

A special evening of original music with the Tim Kuhl “Super Band" at Williamsburg hot spot music venue, Zebulon. The band will feature a fantastic ensemble of amazing musicians. We are opening for good friends Good and Angry. A must see!! TK SUPER BAND: Jon Irabagon - Tenor Sax Russ Johnson - Trumpet Rick Parker - Trombone Nir Felder - Guitar Jesse Stacken - ...

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Jazz This Week: A Jazz Tribute to Woodstock; Music at the St. Louis Art Fair; a New Book About the ST. Louis Blues; and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
September 11, 2009

While this weekend in St. Louis offers no shows featuring big name jazz musicians - think of it as a chance to save up a bit for next weekend's concerts by Sonny Rollins, Trio 3 and/or Chris Botti - there are still some jazz-related events over the next few days that may merit your attention. Here's a look at some highlights:Tonight, the fall series of free weekly Jazz at Holmes concerts at Washington University begins with guitarist William ...

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Montreux Jazz Winner/Cole Porter Fellow, Dan Tepfer, Tours Midwest and Toronto 9/09

Source: Lampkin Publicity Service
September 10, 2009

Critically acclaimed pianist/composer, Dan Tepfer, will return to the Midwest for a tour of Chicago, South Bend, Toronto and Ann Arbor, Michigan. After stops in Poland, New York, Greece and France earlier this spring/summer, Dan is touring this current work, “The Goldberg Project" , which is a celebration of the J.S. Bach “Variations on Goldberg" mixed with jazz improvisation styling's from Dan himself. Described as a “remarkable musician" by the Washington Post and praised for his “brilliant career “ by ...

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