Performance / Tour News

Piano Jazz Series Debuts at Loews Madison Hotel in DC Three Nights a Week

Source: All About Jazz
July 6, 2009

The Loews Madison Hotel Announces a New “Pianists-in-Residence" Program Featuring Washington, DC's Top Jazz Pianists

Washington, DC -- Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evening The Loews Madison Hotel is pleased to host the series Piano Jazz at The Madison, where there will be live piano jazz in an intimate club-like setting from 6:30 9:30pm.

One of six pianists from the hotel's “Pianists-in-Residence" program will perform. Bob Smith, with a cabaret style, will perform on Mondays. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays the ...

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Nicole Mitchell's Black Earth Strings' Recording Debut- Delmark CD Release Party!

Source: All About Jazz
July 6, 2009

Chicago Jazz Flutist supreme, Nicole Mitchell, will celebrate her new Delmark release and her debut recording of her BLACK EARTH STRINGS group Nicole Mitchell's Black Earth Strings' RENEGADES at the Velvet Lounge on Wednesday, August 5 67 E. Cermak Rd, Chicago's South Loop area which will lead into her exciting performance at the upcoming 2009 Chicago Jazz Festival! Saturday, September 5, 2009 Jazz on Jackson stage, Grant Park - Downtown Chicago - FREE! • 2:20–3:15 pm - Nicole Mitchell Black ...

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Shirley Johnson, Blues Attack, Delmark CD Release Party & Rockin' Johnny's 40th BDay Party!

Source: All About Jazz
July 6, 2009

Hey Chicago Blues Fans! I wanted to let you know about some special shows coming up, including the Delmark CD release party for Shirley Johnson's Blues Attack and Rockin' Johnny's 40th Birthday Party Friday, Saturday, July 10, 11 SHIRLEY JOHNSON, Blues Attack! Delmark CD release party for the “Queen of Blue Chicago", Shirley Johnson! Friday, Saturday, July 10, 11 - Blue Chicago, 736 N. Clark, Chicago Come out and celebrate the success of Shirley's recent release on ...

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World of Jazz II Concert Series

Source: All About Jazz
July 6, 2009

July 11 – August 1, 2009, every Saturday at 12 PM The Chelsea Art Museum (CAM) is proud to present for the second consecutive year World of Jazz, a concert series, developed in collaboration with jazz saxophonist Lars Haake. World of Jazz features talented emerging artists on the New York Jazz scene, who focus on the distinctly international character of contemporary jazz. Concerts take place in the museum’s exhibition space, where the visual and performing arts come together to create ...

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Tim Warfield Appearing at the Bohemian Caverns July 17 and 18

Source: All About Jazz
July 6, 2009

Critically acclaimed saxophonist Tim Warfield, is returning to Washington D.C. this month with a cast of vibrant musical newcomers, including the electrifying pianist Neil Podgurski, Washington D.C. native and in the pocket bassist Eric Wheeler, and powerhouse drummer Chris Beck. The hefty toned tenor saxophonist known for his swaggering soulful tone, and emphatic style, will be debuting new original compositions, as well as arrangements of some classic standards. Showtime begins at 8:30 p.m. The Bohemian Caverns is located at 2001 ...

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David Byrne | 06.26.09 | Berkeley

Source: JamBase
July 6, 2009

Words by Nick Boeka | Images by: Josh Miller

David Byrne :: 06.26.09 :: Greek Theatre :: Berkeley, CA

David Byrne :: 06.26 :: The Greek David Byrne is the kind of visionary artist where a simple label is irrevocably a denial of the character and stature that he has built for himself and embodies. The outspoken and wildly charismatic Talking Heads leader and alum, Byrne has continued his infatuation with the wittier and finer things in life, and ...

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That Hollywood Bowl Magic

Source: Michael Ricci
July 6, 2009

Three longtime Hollywood Bowl-goers share sweet memories of music under the stars, be it in a box down in front or on a bench seat on high.

Cars didn't have seat belts back in the 1940s -- but then, nobody was thinking too hard about safety when Charla Janacek and her pals from Glendale's Hoover High showed up for volunteer usher duty at the Hollywood Bowl with six to eight kids piled into one vehicle.

As Janacek describes it, the ...

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Onward and Upward with Jazz Criticism

Source: Rifftides by Doug Ramsey
July 6, 2009

For some time--years--I have been bothered by the further deterioration of a craft that too often has not achieved the status of serious criticism. I write, sad to say, of jazz reviewing, in which assignments all too often go to the lowest bidder, or to no bidder. These days, they go less frequently than ever to those who know something about music or are willing to learn about it, or who have qualifications beyond an eagerness to get free records ...

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