Performance / Tour News

Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang Make Duo Debut at the Hollywood Bowl

Source: Michael Ricci
July 22, 2009

Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang Duo Debut at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Friday, August 7 AND Saturday, August 8, 2009, AT 8:30 PM

Media Sponsor (Friday): Hollywood and Highland Center Media Sponsor (Saturday): KCET

On a tour inspired by their memorable performance at the 2007 Grammy Awards, Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang make their Hollywood Bowl debut appearance as a duo on August 7 & 8, at 8:30pm. The two pianists will be playing ...

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Woodenhead Guitarist Jimmy Robinson Touring Solo

Source: All About Jazz
July 22, 2009

New Orleans guitarist Jimmy Robinson is touring in support of his critically acclaimed solo, acoustic CD Vibrating Strings Mr Robinson formed the New Orleans long-running (1975-2009) fusion band Woodenhead, is a member of the New Orleans guitar all-star group Twangorama, with harp guitarist Phil deGruy and veteran player Cranston Clements. After cutting his musical teeth with rock bands, Mr Robinson studied classical guitar and composition at Loyola College Of Music in New Orleans, and at The Eastman School Of Music ...

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Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang to Perform with Philadelphia Orchestra at Mann Center

Source: Michael Ricci
July 21, 2009

On July 30, at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, The Philadelphia Orchestra will be joined by two very exciting guests; Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang, whose artistic partnership was inspired by their 2007 Grammy performance. Led by conductor John Axelrod, the Orchestra will perform Dvorak’s Carnival Overture, Vaughn Williams’ Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra, Bernstein’s “Mambo” from West Side Story and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, for two pianos and orchestra. In addition, Mr. Hancock and Lang Lang ...

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Bangalore Breakdown Returns! Premik Russell Tubbs and Uli Geissendoerfer Perform at Beanrunner Cafe

Source: PublicEye
July 21, 2009

BANGALORE BREAKDOWN Returns! Premik Russell Tubbs & Uli Geissendoerfer World Class Jazz at the BEANRUNNER CAFE Saturday, July 25th , 2009 @ 7:30 p.m. Peekskill, NY -- Internationally acclaimed composer, arranger, producer and accomplished multi-instrumentalist Premik Russell Tubbs, and Uli Geissendoerfer, the renown versatile and remarkable jazz pianist, return to the BeanRunner Cafe to perform on Saturday, July 25th at 7:30pm Admission is $10 pp. Seating is limited. To reserve seating, call the BeanRunner ...

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Jazzheads at Chris' Jazz Cafe on July 24 & 25, 2009

Source: All About Jazz
July 21, 2009

Chris' Jazz Cafe presents JAZZHEADS on Friday & Saturday, July 24 & 25, 2009. Their new CD Avant Wot Not features Philly's own Ari Hoenig on drums, jingle stick & shells, Chris Cuzme on saxophone, & didgeridoo, Tim Motzer on guitar, synth guitar, banjo, & mandolin, and Ben Bocardo on electric bass, & upright bass.

July 24 & 25, 2009 Sets @ 8 & 10 PM Chris' Jazz Cafe 1421 Sansom St ...

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Jam Band's Playful Signature in Earnest Jazz Notes

Source: Michael Ricci
July 21, 2009

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, from Tulsa, Okla., presents itself as a jam band, and over the last 15 years it has earned an avid following.

Led by the pianist Brian Haas, it tours widely and often, recording some shows for official purposes and leaving others for the bootleg market. And like, say, Phish whose bassist, Mike Gordon, has enlisted Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey as an opener in the fall the group seeks a mix of precision and looseness, gravity and ...

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Barbara Carroll at Feinstein's - Two Nights Only!!

Source: Michael Ricci
July 21, 2009

FEINSTEIN’S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed “Best of New York” by New York Magazine, and “an invaluable New York institution” by The New York Post, continues its 10th Anniversary season with the debut of renowned jazz pianist, composer and vocalist BARBARA CARROLL. The show, which will also feature Jay Leonhart on bass, runs Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street). For her show at Feinstein’s BARBARA CARROLL – hailed ...

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DSO/Keller Williams/Francis | 07.11 | NYC

Source: JamBase
July 21, 2009

Words by: Bill Clifford | Images by: TheBeachConcerts.com

Dark Star Orchestra/Keller Williams/Pete Francis :: 07.11.09 :: Beach at Governors Island :: New York, NY

Beach at Governors Island :: New York, NY by Brian Walter Since its transfer to the state of New York in 2003, Governors Island, off the southern tip of Manhattan, has been undergoing a gradual transformation into an arts and recreation district. The former Army Post and then Coast Guard installation now hosts a National ...

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