Performance / Tour News

The Jazz Bakery is Moving

Source: All About Jazz
May 28, 2009

The Scott Colley Quarter plays the final weekend at the Culver City famed Jazz Bakery.

Ace bassist Colley (Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheney), terrific trumpeter Alessi (Charlie Haden), primo pianist Hays (Joe Henderson, Roy Haynes) and Wayne Shorters spectacular drummer Blade world-class leaders all -- collect for four nights of absolutely unbridled improvisation! Not to be missed!

SCOTT COLLEY QUARTET BRIAN BLADE -dr RALPH ALESSI -tpt KEVIN HAYS -pno

May 27-30, 2009 8 ...

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Crosby Stills Nash, Greek Theater Concert and Tour Dates Announced

Source: All About Jazz
May 28, 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 Nash just 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 ...

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Bebel Gilberto at the Town Hall June 15th

Source: All About Jazz
May 28, 2009

THE TOWN HALL PRESENTS GRAMMY-NOMINATED SINGER AND SONGWRITER BEBEL GILBERTO - FRIDAY, JUNE 19 AT 8PM

The Town Hall (Lawrence Zucker, Artistic and Executive Director), Times Squares landmark concert venue, is pleased to present Grammy-nominated Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto on Friday, June 19 at 8PM. Tickets are on sale now for $50 and $45. All tickets for The Town Hall shows are available through Ticketmaster, 212-307-4100, or www.ticketmaster.com, or by visiting The Town Hall Box Office (123 West 43rd Street) ...

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Andrea Claburn at the Jazzschool in Berkeley on June 6th

Source: All About Jazz
May 28, 2009

June 6, 2009 8:00 P.M. with Dan Zemelman - piano Peter Barshay - bass Rob Ewing - drums Sheldon Brown - saxophone Doors @ 7:00 PM Event @ 8:00 PM $12 The Jazzschool 2087 Addison St. Berkeley, CA 510-845-5373 About Andrea Claburn A pianist at age six, violinist at age eight, and singer since she could squeeze air through her vocal chords, ...

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The Shin: Georgian Music with Guitars but No Tattoos

Source: rock paper scissors, inc.
May 28, 2009

Caucasian Tunes from Georgia

At first listen, The Shin may sound like your average rocking band from Georgia. After all, they play the good ol' strings from way down South. And, of course, the funky drums from up North. But listen closely and you'll catch the crunchy consonant clusters of the Caucasus instead of a Southern drawl.

The Shin flies in the face of the purist revival ensembles that dominate in Georgia today, tweaking staid notions of what it means ...

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Andre Canniere Group @ Con Cellar Bar on June 1st

Source: All About Jazz
May 28, 2009

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Black Joe Lewis Tour

Source: JamBase
May 28, 2009

Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears Summer Tour

“With Redding, Pickett and Brown all long gone, young [Black Joe] Lewis has arrived to carry their torch with his hot and sweaty house-party ruckus." -LA Weekly

“In a live setting Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears are undeniable, with an explosive funk-soul boogie that frequently turns the audience into a stomping, sweaty mess" -Covert Curiosity

Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears Austin favorites, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, are once ...

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Legendary Pianist Randy Weston to Headline Grand Opening of Jazz Heritage Center Media and Education Center

Source: Maven Communications
May 28, 2009

The Jazz Heritage Center, San Francisco’s only permanent complex dedicated to jazz history and culture, today unveiled details for the highly anticipated grand opening of its Media and Education Center, the second phase addition to the non-profit, aimed at keeping the rich tradition of Jazz alive in the historic Fillmore District. The 39-seat state-of-the art theater, which will host films, presentations and speakers on jazz and other related topics, kicks off its programming on June 4 with a special evening ...

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