Performance / Tour News

Diana Krall Dazzles with Summer Blockbusters | Diana Krall | Home

Source: All About Jazz
June 23, 2009

DIANA KRALL DAZZLES WITH SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS: CAMEO IN ANTICIPATED NEW FILM PUBLIC ENEMIES, QUIET NIGHTS TOUR AND FUNDRAISER WITH THE PRESIDENT From the big screen to the White House, Diana Krall is everywhere this summer.   •Catch the GRAMMY-winning jazz musician in a cameo in the Michael Mann-directed film 'Public Enemies,' singing “Bye Bye Blackbird", opening nationwide July 1. Krall's rendition of the jazz classic will also appear ...

Continue Reading...

Bolokada Conde performs with special guests

Source: All About Jazz
June 23, 2009

Bolokada Conde - Malinke Djembefola. Bolokada will perform songs from his latest CD M'memba Fakoli. With Wadaba Korouma, Karamba Dioubate, Mohamed Kouyate, Rafael Forestieri, Josh Tabije, Vijay Rakhra & Sean Araneda. West African Percussion & Dundunba Party after the show. 8pm | $20 For reservations: (510) 849-2568 ext. 20 Wed-Sat 1:00-6:00 Also: Drum Workshops with Bolokada at La Pena: $20 per class - $100 for 6 classes July 18 Classes: 10:30am-12pm * 1:30-3pm * 3-4:30pm

Continue Reading...

Jamie Cullum Rocks Carnegie Hall in NYC | Home

Source: Michael Ricci
June 23, 2009

The brash British piano man Jamie Cullum specializes in quick changes. At his Carnegie Hall concert on Saturday evening this charismatic 29-year-old star with the hyperkinetic energy of a 15-year-old skateboarder was pounding on his Yamaha one minute; the next he was jumping on top of it (a little shakily). At one point he slid across the stage without a board under his sneakers, as though he were riding a wave. Later he and several band members descended into the ...

Continue Reading...

Women Drum Maestras: Born to Drum

Source: All About Jazz
June 23, 2009

Women Drummers International presents Women Drum Maestras: Born to Drum. A herstoric concert featuring the faculty of the womens' drum camp: Lora Chiorah-Dye, Linda Tillery, Nurudafina Pili Abena, Jackie Rago, Mabiba Baegne, Nydia Mata, Carolyn Brandy, Adwoa Kudoto, Virginia Lopez, Susu Pampanin, Michaelle Goerlitz, Janet Koike, Suki, Elizabeth Sayre & Ojala. The Born To Drum women's drum camp will take place at Walker Creek Ranch in Petaluma, July 2, 3, 4, 5. This concert will present the international faculty gathered ...

Continue Reading...

Jazz Benefit Concert for Swim Strong and Aids Free Africa!

Source: All About Jazz
June 23, 2009

New York, NY -- On Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 6:00 PM, New York-based and internationally acclaimed jazz pianist, vocalist and composer Rick DellaRatta, will perform a special benefit concert to raise funds for the Swim Strong Foundation and AIDSfreeAFRICA. The benefit will take place at Iguana NYC located at 240 W. 54th Street in New York City. To purchase advance tickets, online please visit theswimstrongfoundation.org and click on the jazz concert poster. Tickets will also be available at the ...

Continue Reading...

Tribute to Legendary Jimmy McGriff

Source: All About Jazz
June 22, 2009

Creole Restaurant & Music Supper Club Proudly Presents Jazz: The Legacy Series Continues TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY JIMMY McGRIFF

June 26th and 27th 8:00pm & 10:00pm Reuben Wilson, Organ Melvin Sparks, Guitar Bill Easley, Sax Vince Ector, Drums

Creole Restaurant and Music Supper Club continues to invigorate the Harlem Jazz scene proudly presenting a Tribute To The Legendary Jimmy McGriff with Reuben Wilson, Melvin Sparks, Bill Easley, and Vince Ector as part ...

Continue Reading...

Rare NY Area Appearance: Drummer Alvin Queen Quintet Featuring Terell Stafford at Theturning Point Cafe Piermont, NY

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 22, 2009

MONDAY JAZZ at the Turning Point Cafe Piermont, NY (South of Tappan Zee Bridge, North of GWB in Rockland. Only 25 minutes from NYC, NJ, CT, Westchester, and Orange. A great intimate setting ideal for Jazz.) Mondays 8pm-11pm World Class Jazz Mondays 8pm-11pm Monday June 22 Rare NY Area Appearance Drummer Alvin Queen Quintet featuring Terell Stafford, trumpet and Dado Moroni, piano ...

Continue Reading...

Alvin Queen Quintet at Turning Point Cafe (Piermont NY) on June 22nd

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2009

Jazz great Alvin Queen will make a rare NY area appearance leading a group featuring trumpeter Terell Stafford and Italian pianist Dado Moroni, who is also making a rare appearance in this area. Included in the group will be saxophonist John Richmond and Danton Boller, bass. This special performance is part of the Monday Jazz series at the Turning Point Cafe. Sets at 8pm and 9:30pm. $15 music charge, no minimum, one charge for the evening. Turning Point Cafe

Continue Reading...