Performance / Tour News

Blanchard Reschedules Bistro Dates Again

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
April 28, 2009

If you were looking forward to hearing Terence Blanchard perform at Jazz at the Bistro at the end of May, you're going to have wait just a little bit longer - seven days longer, to be precise, as the trumpeter's upcoming St. Louis gig has bumped to the following week. Here's the message sent out today by Jazz St. Louis:“Due to circumstances beyond our control, Terence Blanchard has been forced to reschedule his dates at Jazz at the Bistro ...

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Guitarist/Composer Will Sellenraad Live at the 55 Bar on April 29 in Celebration of "Balance"

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
April 27, 2009

Guitarist/Composer Will Sellenraad Live at The 55 Bar - Monday, March 23 + Wednesday, April 29 In Celebration of Balance CD Available Now at Beezwaxrecords.com and to be officially released on March 31, 2009 Sellenraad will be appearing with Abraham Burton (saxophones), Kiyoshi Kitagawa (bass) + Eric McPherson (drums) The 55 Bar 55 Christopher St. 212-929-9883 55bar.com “...you will definitely be hearing more from Will Sellenraad" - Kenny Barron “sleek original themes..." - The ...

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Krystian Zimerman's Shocking Disney Hall Debut

Source: Michael Ricci
April 27, 2009

Poland's Krystian Zimerman, widely regarded as one of the finest pianists in the world, created a furor Sunday night in his debut at Walt Disney Concert Hall when he announced this would be his last performance in America because of the nation's military policies overseas.

Before playing the final work on his recital, Karol Szymanowskis “Variations on a Polish Folk Theme," Zimerman sat silently at the piano for a moment, almost began to play, but then turned to the audience. ...

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Rick Stone Trio at the Garage

Source: All About Jazz
April 27, 2009

Acclaimed guitarist Rick Stone leads his trio with bassist Corin Stiggall and drummer Tom Pollard for an evening of jazz originals and standards.

From fresh interpretations of jazz standards, to lyrically evocative originals, New York City based guitarist Rick Stone is an artist with a clear musical vision. His fluid, full-bodied sound pays homage to the great jazz guitar masters of the past while maintaining a personal style with a contemporary edge. Rick's latest release “Samba de Novembro" showcases his ...

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Richie Havens Concert to Mark Woodstock Anniversary

Source: All About Jazz
April 27, 2009

First act at 1969 festival will perform 40 years later on same site. Richie Havens is going back to the garden — again.

The veteran singer-songwriter, who was the first act on stage at the original Woodstock Music & Art Fair in 1969, will perform at noon on August 14 at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on the original festival site in Bethel, N.Y.

Havens frequently has appeared at Woodstock anniversary celebrations on the former Yasgur farm — ...

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Mountainside Mardi Gras: Dr. John, DDBB, Porter at Red Rox

Source: JamBase
April 27, 2009

MOUNTAINSIDE MARDI GRAS BRINGS SPIRIT OF NEW ORLEANS TO THE ROCKIES

Dr. John Experience Mardi Gras a mile above sea level on Saturday, August 8, 2009 as For/Sure Productions presents the first annual Mountainside Mardi Gras Music Festival. The day-long event will be held at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado.

Grammy Award-winning recording artist Dr. John & The Lower 911 will be headlining the festival of multiple New Orleans-based acts including Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk. ...

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Jazz This Week: Trio Globo, Box Deserter Trio, Jazz St. Louis All-Stars, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
April 27, 2009

After a veritable banquet of musical activity last week, the menu of jazz, improvisation and creative music this weekend in St. Louis is a bit shorter, but still offers some potentially tasty choices. Also notable in these recessionary times is the fact that the two touring attractions in town are both doing shows with no admission fees or cover charges, which is certainly good news for anyone who may have already spent their live music budget for the month.

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"Visions of Sound" Extended Until August 29

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
April 27, 2009

If you're interested in seeing the Sheldon Art Galleries' “Visions of Sound" exhibit but haven't yet had the chance to check it out in person, you're in luck. The display of jazz and African instruments from the Hartenberger World Music Collection has been extended through August 29. The Sheldon Art Galleries will host a all-gallery reception for its summer exhibitions from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12. Admission is free. Regular gallery hours are noon ...

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