Performance / Tour News

Ahmad Jamal | 05.21.09 | New York

Source: JamBase
June 3, 2009

Words by: Kevin Schwartzbach | Images by: Nate Kratchman

Ahmad Jamal :: 05.21.09 :: The Blue Note :: New York, NY

Ahmad Jamal :: 05.21.09 :: New York When Miles Davis sites you as one his biggest influences you know you're kind of a big deal. Few people alive today can make such a remarkable claim, and fewer still are actually playing shows. So, when legendary jazz pianist ...

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Drummer/Composer Tim Kuhl's Upcoming Performance Dates

Source: Two for the Show Media
June 3, 2009

Tim Kuhl Group Sunday June 7th @ 9pm Rose 345 Grand St. Brooklyn NY 11211 Tim Kuhl 4 Thursday June 18th @10p Goodbye Blue Monday 1087 Broadway Brooklyn NY 11221 Tim Kuhl Group + Eivind Opsvik “Over Seas" Friday June 26th @ 7pm Glasslands Gallery 289 Kent Ave Brooklyn NY 11211 Tim Kuhl 3 ...

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Precision High Jinks from a Veteran Jazz Quartet

Source: Michael Ricci
June 3, 2009

During the final moments of their early set at the Blue Note on Monday night, the members of Fourplay engaged in a bit of musical horseplay. First Bob James, the keyboardist, tossed off a pithy phrase. Nathan East, the bassist, picked it up, followed in turn by the guitarist Larry Carlton and the drummer Harvey Mason. The cycle repeated and quickened until the band was frantically circulating just one note, like a hot potato. It was cute. But then cuteness ...

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Peter Brotzmann to Perform Friday, June 12 at Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
June 3, 2009

Via the RFT's Annie Zaleski and her blog “A to Z," news comes that German free jazz saxophonist and clarinetist Peter Brotzmann will make his long overdue St. Louis debut as the first half of a double-header of shows next Friday, June 12 at the Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center. Brotzmann and his Full Blast Trio will perform at 7:00 p.m., followed at 9:00 p.m. by a separate concert featuring St. Louis-based Yowie along with touring acts Aleuchatistas and Upsilon Acrux.

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Motema Launches Live Performance Series at Concertino

Source: All About Jazz
June 3, 2009

Motema Music & Concertino Productions invite you to a very special evening of acoustic music on June 9th at the Concertino studio featuring the world premiere of the exciting new jazz/world music duo: Jana Herzen & Charnett Moffett

Motema founder, president and recording artist Jana Herzen and Motma recording artist Charnett Moffett will proudly celebrate the completion of their new CD, Here With You, with their debut performance at one of New York City's most acoustically perfect venues.

The Performance ...

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Rebeca Vallejo to Debut Euro-Latin Jazz at Zinc Bar, June 15th

Source: All About Jazz
June 3, 2009

Rebeca Vallejo brings her unique blend of flamenco, jazz, and Brazilian music to the Zinc Bar (82 West 3rd Street, between Thompson & Sullivan) with her CD EuroLatinJazz on June 15th at 7:30PM.

Born into a family of singers in Madrid, Spain, Rebeca was immediately immersed in the rich musical language of flamenco, hand in hand with her grandfather, himself a flamenco singer. In Britain, she discovered a deep passion for Jazz, and in New York (where she has been ...

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Tiempo Libre Performing at Dizzys at Lincoln Center on June 30th

Source: All About Jazz
June 3, 2009

The sizzling, dance-inducing, two-time Grammy-nominated Cuban music group Tiempo Libre will perform at Dizzys Club Coca-Cola on Tuesday, June 30th at 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased by calling 212 258-9595 and online at www.jalc.org/dccc. Dizzy's is located in the Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, 5th floor, 60th Street and Broadway.

Tiempo Libre's show is a dynamic, high-voltage and passionate performance of timba music - an exciting and engaging ...

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B.B. King and Chickenfoot Hit the UK This Month

Source: Noble PR
June 3, 2009

B.B. King returns to the UK to embark on four arena concerts from June 24th at the Manchester MEN Arena. Special guest is John Mayall. Dates include Manchester MEN Arena (June 24), Birmingham NIA Arena (June 25), Cardiff CIA (June 27), London Wembley Arena (June 28). National Credit Card Hotline: 0871 424 4444, www.ticketline.co.uk.

Chickenfoot, the all-star rock band that consists of 2 parts Van Halen, 1 part Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Joe Satriani, release their eponymous debut album ...

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