Performance / Tour News

Firehouse 12 to Present Ben Allison & Man Size Safe May 29th

Source: Improvised Communications
May 28, 2009

On Friday, May 29th, New Haven's Firehouse 12 will present acclaimed bassist/composer, and New Haven native, Ben Allison, with his newest ensemble, Man Size Safe, as part of the venue's ongoing 2009 Spring Jazz Series. The band, which takes its name from a secret storage vault in former Vice President Dick Cheney's office, mixes joyous exuberance and good-humored irreverence with textured grooves and the occasional political jab. Allison will be joined for this two-set performance by Jenny Sheinman (violin), Shane ...

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Jimmy Herring Band Announces Summer Tourdates

Source: Abstract Logix
May 27, 2009

If you live west of the Mississippi, it's time to get your jam on. Guitarist Jimmy Herring has announced 15 shows this summer, including stops in Wakarusa Festival on June 4 and Telluride Jazz on June 7. Pioneering a daring hybrid which crosses rock energy with the sophistication and improvisational fire of jazz, Herring's dynamic, exploratory guitar playing has been a key component of such renowned groups as the Aquarium Rescue Unit, Jazz is Dead, Project Z, and, most recently, ...

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The Microtime Tour Kicks Off Tri-City Tour in Jersey City, NJ at the Historic Barrow Mansion, June 5th

Source: Just Roots PR
May 27, 2009

The MicroTime Tour Kicks Off Tri-City Tour in Jersey City, NJ at the Historic Barrow Mansion, June 5th

FreeNote Music announces the MicroTime Tour featuring New York City's Harmonically Tuned electric blues ensembles, 13 O'Clock Blues Band and Willie McBlind, both led by innovative guitarist and composer, Jon Catler. MicroTime will cut a swath of the Northeast, with appearances slated in Jersey City, Boston and New York City.

On Friday, June 5th, at 8pm, the MicroTime Tour will kick off ...

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The Donny McCaslin Group to Perform at Smalls (NYC)

Source: Two for the Show Media
May 27, 2009

Saxophonist/Composer Donny McCaslin will be performing with his Group at Smalls in New York City on Friday & Saturday June 19th & 20th, 2009 – Sets at: 10:30 & 12:00 AM
 Donny McCaslin - Tenor Sax Lage Lund - Guitar Hans Glawischnig - Bass Adam Cruz - Drums SMALLS 183 West 10th Street New York City June 19th & 20th, 2009 Show times: 10:30 pm & 12:00 PM ...

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Sten Hostfalt / Blaise Siwula @ Freddys NYC May 29

Source: All About Jazz
May 27, 2009

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Tim Hagans Quintet Coming to Birdland (NYC)

Source: Two for the Show Media
May 26, 2009

Trumpeter & Composer Tim Hagans will be performing with his Quintet at Birdland in New York City from July 8th thru 11th, 2009 @ 8:30 & 11pm. Tim Hagans Quintet Tim Hagans: trumpet John Abercrombie: guitar Marc Copland: piano Bill Stewart: drums, 7/8-9 Billy Hart: drums, 7/10-11 Drew Gress: bass Composer and Trumpeter Tim Hagans is one of the most unique and influential modern voices on trumpet. His ...

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The New Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Ensemble to Play Cafe 939

Source: All About Jazz
May 26, 2009

by Nick Balkin Hear the latest crop of young Thelonious Monk Institute wizards five of them Berklee alumni in their only public performance before heading off to New Orleans for studies with Terence Blanchard, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and other jazz greats. The event takes place on Wednesday, June 17, at Cafe 939, 939 Boylston Street, Boston. To date, 49% of all students in the New Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance program have been Berklee alumni. Class of 2011 ...

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Jacob Fred: Summer Tour

Source: JamBase
May 26, 2009

JFJO HEADS WEST THEN EVERYWHERE AS WEATHER TURNS WARMER

Mistah Haas Evolution defines the spirit of Tulsa, Oklahoma's Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey. Greater than the sum of its parts, JFJO is hitting new creative peaks in an already historic 15-year career. Founding pianist Brian Haas and drummer Josh Raymer with new members lap steel guitarist Chris Combs and upright bassist Matt Hayes will be hitting festivals and clubs this summer on a new tour sure to exhibit their always restless, ...

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