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Guitar Duo From Montnegro In Carnegie Hall on October 18th
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Danijela Milic/LeitmotivArts
Guitar duo Bulatović-Nikčević from Montenegro will have its Carnegie Hall debut on October 18th, presented by LeitmotivArts Renowned guitarists from Montenegro, Srjdan Bulatović and Darko Nikčević will have their New York debut at world famous Carnegie Hall on October 18, 2016, in a concert organized by LeitmotivArts . They will perform original compositions from their new album “The Best of Montenegro", compositions inspired by traditional Montenegrin music and recorded by Radio Montenegro. The duo Bulatović-Nikčević has performed for both national ...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, October 14-20
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
There's definitely a nip in the air now, which makes it more important to keep our ears and souls warm with great music. We don't have to look far to find it this week— veterans and young guns alike take the stages of area bars, clubs and concert venues, with a smattering of outstanding visitors throughout the week. Friday, October 14. At Jazz Central, drummer Alex Burgess (Group 47) leads his organ quartet, featuring fellow River Falls-connected musicians, Thomas Strommen ...
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Jazz this week: Dweezil Zappa, Lettuce, Marilyn Maye, Project/Object, and more
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
This week's calendar of jazz and creative music in St. Louis includes one grande dame of cabaret; a couple of danceable funk/jazz acts; two pianists sharing one stage at the city's most prestigious jazz club; and not one, but two tributes to the music of the eclectic guitarist and composer Frank Zappa, plus more. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, October 12 Promoting their latest recording, Within You, The People's Key begin a two-night stand that marks their debut at ...
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Brazil’s Michel Nirenberg Announces Fall Tour Dates In Mid-Atlantic
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The Phillips Agency
Saxophone master and composer Michel Nirenberg returns to the United States for his 2016 fall tour. In October and November, he’ll share the vibrant melodies and rhythms of his native Brazil with world music and jazz fans in the Maryland cities of Laurel, Baltimore and Annapolis and in Washington, D.C. In recent months, Nirenberg has been making music in his hometown, Rio de Janeiro, collaborating with friends and performing tunes from his 2015 debut album, Retrato/Portrait. First released in the ...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, October 7-13
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
Cooler nights are becoming the norm, but in jazz terms, “cool" is always a good thing, and we have plenty of cool coming our way on the Twin Cities Jazz scene—including two opportunities to hear former resident bassist Brian Courage, a visit from Benny Green to honor the new Steinway in the Dunsmore Room, and a reunion of the cast of Joan Griffith's Sambanova. Other favorites pair up for some duo magic. Big Gigs This Week Friday, October 7. Bassist ...
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Jazz this week: Jamison Ross, Mardra and Reggie Thomas, and more
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
Though not nearly as packed as last week's calendar, this week's schedule of jazz and creative music performances in St. Louis still offers listeners here their first look at a much-praised, up-and-coming jazz talent; the return of a couple of local favorites who have moved away; and a variety of shows from our own hometown performers. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, October 5 Drummer and singer Jamison Ross makes his St. Louis debut with the first of four nights ...
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French Music Legends Magma To Perform With The Mëtalïk Orkestra At The Olympia In Paris - February 2 & 3, 2017
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Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
Bands and trends might come and go, but some of it is meant to stay. Far beyond a mere jolt to the music world or a fad phenomenon, Magma imposed themselves as early as the 1970's thanks to their unconventional and cliché-free approach to music. An unparalleled music, which is as violent as it is clever. Founded by drummer and singer Christian Vander, the band quickly set itself apart from its contemporaries through heavy and ruthless polyrhythmic beats. With a ...
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, September 30-October 6
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
Looks like some fine fall weather and some very fine fall jazz coming our way, from our local stars to visiting masters and former residents. We also can enjoy one jazz season finale and another season opener. Big Gigs This Week Friday, September 30. it's the wrap-up of the third All Originals Jazz season at Studio Z, with Davu Seru leading his No Territory Band with Noah Ophoven Baldwin on trumpet, Tyler Cessor on tenor sax, Cole Pulice on baritone, ...
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