Performance / Tour News

An Edifying Evening of Gerry Mulligan Gold

Source: Michael Ricci
August 4, 2009

Bill Charlap waited until almost the last possible moment in The Gerry Mulligan Songbook, a tribute at the 92nd Street Y, before divulging a sentimental piece of trivia. It was in that room, he said, where he played his first concert with Mulligans quartet, in 1988.

The evidence suggests that it was a fine debut: a review in The New York Times singled out Mr. Charlap as a particularly enlivening element in the group, adding that broad gestures, even incipient ...

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Crosby, Stills and Nash at the Greek Theatre

Source: All About Jazz
August 4, 2009

Four decades after their first concert together in front of the multitudes at Woodstock, Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN) take to the road again for four months of dates in the U.S. Canada, Europe and the U.K.

The group David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nashjust announced a second North American leg for their 2009 tour, which extends the itinerary through September. The Los Angeles stop will take place at the Greek Theatre on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:30 PM. ...

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Grammy Nominated Chris Walden Big Band 10th Anniversary Show August 9 in Hollywood

Source: Costa Communications
August 4, 2009

THE GRAMMY NOMINATED CHRIS WALDEN BIG BAND 10TH ANNIVERSARY ALL-STAR CONCERT FEATURING TIERNEY SUTTON, CAROL WELSMAN, COURTNEY FORTUNE & CHRISTOPHER CROSS PERFORMS AT CATALINA JAZZ CLUB SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 (Los Angeles, CA) Grammy nominated composer Chris Walden and the Chris Walden Big Band will celebrate their 10th anniversary with an all-star concert featuring Tierney Sutton, Carol Welsman, Courtney Fortune, Christopher Cross, along with special guests. The 10th Anniversary All-Star Concert will be held at the Catalina Jazz Club on Sunday, ...

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August Jazz at Charlie O's

Source: All About Jazz
August 3, 2009

Charlie O's is celebrating nine years of presenting the best in live straight ahead jazz in August. We thank all of you - musicians and fans alike and our wonderful staff for making it all possible.

We have some very special performances with new groups, old favorites and two CD release parties.

Friday and Saturday evening performances this month include guests Scotty Barnhart on the 1st, Don Menza on the 14th, Rickey Woodard on the 15th, Mike Price o the ...

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McCartney Dedicates "Michelle" to First Lady

Source: All About Jazz
August 3, 2009

Paul McCartney dedicated a very fitting song to Michelle Obama during his Washington, D.C. concert on Saturday night. The former Beatle sang “Michelle" in honor of the first lady.

However, the real-life Michelle was not in attendance at Pauls FedExField show, having left for vacation at Camp David hours earlier. Last November, McCartney told reporters at the MTV Europe Music Awards that he would love to perform for President Obama and his wife.

“I hope to get the opportunity to ...

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Jonathan Batiste Performs at the Rubin Museum on August 28th

Source: Two for the Show Media
August 3, 2009

Pianist, composer, and bandleader Jonathan Batiste will be performing with his trio as part of the Harlem in the Himalayas series at the Rubin Museum in New York City on August 28th, 2009 at 7:00 PM The Jonathan Batiste Trio Harlem in the Himalayas Series @ Rubin Museum 150 West 17th Street NYC August 28th, 2009 – Showtime- 7:00 PM Admission $18 in advance/$20 at the door For information call ...

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Jerry Vivino's NY Quartet Plays Upstairs at Vitello's

Source: All About Jazz
August 3, 2009

April Williams Presents Jerry Vivino's NY Quartet from the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Plays Thursday August 6, 2009 Studio City. Jerry's First West Coast Gig!

Complimentary Wine Tasting 6:30 p.m. Show 7:30 & 9:15 p.m. $10 music charge. Jerry can still be heard nightly, playing in the Max Weinberg 7 on NBC's Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien.

Jerry Vivino is a master musician, recording artist, session player and a long-term member of the Max Weinberg 7 (now the Tonight ...

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Music Legends Nektar to Play Select Concerts in Europe

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
August 3, 2009

Hot on the heels of their new live CD 'Fortyfied', music legends Nektar will be playing several select concerts in the UK and Germany in celebration of their 40th anniversary.

Nektar's contribution over the past 40 years has quite rightly earned them their place in any 'Progressive Rock Hall of Fame'. But the band is much more than a 'Prog Legend', the Nektar brand of innovative composition, performance and visuals is simply unique. Recorded on their 2008 tour of Europe, ...

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