Performance / Tour News

Gene Walker Leads Hot Times Jam Session

Source: All About Jazz
September 10, 2009

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Drum! Magazine Traps Travis Barker's Fly Kit in Sept. Issue

Source: JCM Media
September 10, 2009

Travis Barker is receiving rave reviews for his new “fly” drum kit, which MTV described in a July 29 report as “gravity-defying and head-spinning.” DRUM! Magazine, one of Enter Music Publishing's hip, drum/percussion magazines, however, had the scoop when DRUM! contributing photographer, Robert Downs, was invited to the Forum in Los Angeles on July 21 for a pre-drum premiere of Barker's new kit, which flies the friendly skies with ease. And then some. “I had no idea what Travis was ...

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Jackson Tribute in Vienna: A Thriller Gone Bad?

Source: All About Jazz
September 10, 2009

VIENNA, Austria - It was supposed to be a thriller. Now it just looks bad. Big names were promised, but right now fans arent happy with lineup.

Jermaine Jackson promised some of the planet's biggest stars would take the stage in front of a 17th century palace in Vienna for what's been billed as the major global tribute to Michael Jackson. So far, though, he hasn't delivered top acts like Madonna for the Sept. 26 outdoor concert. And two of ...

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Omar Sosa Update, "Tales from the Earth"

Source: Michael Ricci
September 10, 2009

New CD Release, Tales from the Earthfeaturing: Mark Weinstein: concert, alto and bass flutes; Omar Sosa: vibraphone, marimba, piano, percussion; Jean Paul Bourelly: guitar; Aly Keita: balafon; Marque Gilmore: drums; Stan Michalak: bass; Aho Luc Nicaise: lead vocals, percussion; Mathias Agbokou: vocals, percussion.

Tales From The Earth: A thoroughly cosmopolitan outlook rooted in the rhythmic intensity and improvisatory, call-and-response spirit of Africa writ large. Artists of Cuban, Haitian, West African (Bnin, Ivory Coast), European, African American and Jewish American heritage, ...

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Sinan Bakir Trio at Puppets Jazz Bar on September 15th, 2009

Source: Michael Ricci
September 9, 2009

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Tonight - Saxophonist/Composer Sarah Manning's Shatter the Glass at Cornelia Street Cafe

Source: Michael Ricci
September 9, 2009

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Tonight, September 9th, at 8:30PM, Sarah Manning's Shatter the Glass debuts at the Cornelia Street Cafe in Manhattan’s West Village. Catching fire on the West Coast, alto saxophonist Sarah Manning was recently reborn from the ashes onto the New York scene. With bassist Linda Oh, pianist Art Hirahara and drummer Kyle Struve, the group will deconstruct and reconstruct Manning’s compositions against the red velvet backdrop of the Cornelia Street stage.

According to Grammy nominated ...

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Frank Rosaly to Play Thursday, October 1 at Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
September 9, 2009

Chicago drummer and composer Frank Rosaly is coming to St. Louis to perform on Thursday, October 1 at the Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center.Rosaly, who is touring to promote his forthcoming LP Milkwork, is a a frequent participant in Chicago's diverse improvised music scene, performing with groups such as Ingebrigt Haker-Flaten Quintet, the Jeff Parker/Nels Cline Quartet and Matana Robert's Chicago Project and playing with Ken Vandermark, Michael Zerang, Peter Brotzmann, Fred Lonberg-Holm and others.His performance in ...

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Eric Person to Perform at the Ambassador on Saturday, October 3

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
September 9, 2009

Saxophonist and St. Louis native Eric Person (pictured) is coming home next month to perform Saturday, October 3 at the Ambassador, 9800 Halls Ferry Rd in St. Louis.Backed by bassist John King and pianist Adaron “Pops" Jackson of Good 4 The Soul and drummer Kevin Kelly, Person will do two sets, at 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.Tickets are $15 and will be available for purchase in person at all Metrotix outlets or the Ambassador box office, ...

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