Performance / Tour News

Hot & Cool: New England Conservatory Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Jazz Studies in 2009-10

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
April 29, 2009

Two Weeklong Series of Concerts in Boston and New York Feature Distinguished Faculty, Alumni, Students Headliner Performance at NEC Stars Wayne Shorter Quartet with NEC Philharmonia Clinics, Community Events Take the Festivities into Schools, Neighborhoods New England Conservatory will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of its first-in-the-nation Jazz Studies program during the 2009-10 academic year. Spotlighting some of NEC’s distinguished alumni, faculty and students, the festivities will be centered on a week each of ticketed and free concerts in Boston and ...

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Southport Records Presents George Flynn

Source: All About Jazz
April 29, 2009

SOUTHPORT RECORDS CD RELEASE PARTY: GEORGE FLYNN AMERICAN CITY (Pianist and Composer, Recording and Performing Artist, Educator)

IN A LIVE PERFORMANCE FEATURING: LARRY COMBS (Principal Clarinet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 1978 2008); with Julie DeRoche (Clarinetist performing regularly with the CSO and Chicago Chamber Musicians); Joanna Jamroziak (Soprano performs with Millennium Chamber Players); and special guest Janice Misurell-Mitchell (Composer, Flute and Voice member of CUBE Contemporary Chamber Ensemble).

DETAILS: Katerinas Saturday, May 2, 2009 6:30 ...

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MMW | 04.18.09 | Minneapolis

Source: JamBase
April 29, 2009

Words by: Will Nissen | Images by Al Nowatzki

Medeski Martin & Wood :: 4.18.09 :: Trocaderos :: Minneapolis, MN

MMW :: 04.18 :: Minneapolis I've seen MMW in a variety of settings: Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis, 10KLF in 2006, an ice rink in Vail, CO; indeed, the band forged their reputation by notoriously playing any and all venues they could. They approach the stage to play their ...

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Tim Kuhl Group Wednesday April 29

Source: Two for the Show Media
April 29, 2009

Just a reminder TONIGHT Wednesday April 29 the Tim Kuhl Group is playing at the hip, hot spot Monkey Town in Williamsburg Brooklyn.

Sharing the bill with very talented musician and composer Adam Klipple's Drive-By Leslie. Must see show!!

Tim Kuhl Group & Adam Klipple's Drive-By Lesile Wednesday April 29 @ 7:30pm -- $5 cover -- (TKG @ 8pm) Monkey Town 58 N. 3rd St. (btw Wythe & Kent) Brooklyn NY 11211 ...

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Sten Hostfalt / Blaise Siwula at Stain

Source: All About Jazz
April 29, 2009

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The Gramophone to Present Shows in May from Umoja Orchestra, David Fiuczynski's Kif

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
April 29, 2009

The Gramophone has announced a couple of shows in May featuring touring artists that may be of interest to St. Louis jazz listeners.On Tuesday, May 12, the club will present the Umoja Orchestra, a 12-member group from Gainesville, FL whose sound incorporates jazz, Latin, Afrobeat, funk, and more. You can see an excerpt from an Umoja Orchestra performance earlier this month in the embedded video window at the bottom of this post.Then on Saturday, May 16, ...

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Forbes Graham / Kevin Frenette Duo - April 30 @ Hyde Park Library

Source: All About Jazz
April 28, 2009

Thursday April 30, 2009

Hyde Park Library 35 Harvard Avenue Hyde Park, MA 02136 6:00 PM

Forbes Graham / Kevin Frenette Duo

Forbes Graham (trumpet) Kevin Frenette (guitar)

Forbes Graham is a composer, trumpet player, and electronic musician currently based in the Boston area. He has appeared on over 30 recordings, including studio appearances on such labels as Metal Blade, Tzadik, and Troubleman. Forbes has performed and recorded with a very diverse ...

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Westchester Jazz Orchestra to Perform Music from the ‘60s in Chappaqua on June 6

Source: All About Jazz
April 28, 2009

Westchester, NY – The Westchester Jazz Orchestra is a world-class ensemble that commissions its own arrangements and performs locally, and that is made up of some of America’s finest jazz artists. Members include legendary group leaders as well as seasoned performers who have played and recorded with renowned jazz, rock, Latin, Broadway and pop stars. On Sat., June 6 at 8 PM, this sixteen-piece big band will perform a program of Rock music from the ‘60s at the Seven Bridges ...

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