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Cres O'Neal: Live At The Metropolitan Room on Saturday, July 16, 2016

Source: Cres O'Neal
July 7, 2016

It is said that music never leaves the soul. No one knows this more than jazz vocalist and radio personality, Cres O'Neal. On Saturday, July 16, 2016, at 4 pm, Cres will make her long awaited return to the stage at the Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd Street, New York, New York. Joining Cres will be Grammy nominated percussionist, Wilson “Chembo" Corniel; award winning pianist, Dawrin Noguera; acclaimed bassist, Paul Beaudry; and acclaimed drummer, Willie Martinez. Tickets are $24. Space ...

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Jazz this week: Some picks for Independence Day weekend

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
July 1, 2016

To be candid, it's a relatively thin week for live jazz and creative music in St. Louis. But even with no major touring artists visiting our town; venues including Jazz at the Bistro, The Sheldon, and Casa Loma Ballroom going dark for the holiday weekend; and the recent demises of a couple of smaller neighborhood spots (Tavern of Fine Arts and Thurman Grill) that regularly featured live jazz, there still are a few options for those who'd like celebrate Independence ...

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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, July 1-7

Source: JazzINK by Andrea Canter
June 30, 2016

Coming off a fabulous Twin Cities Jazz Festival, now I'm gearing up for the Iowa City Jazz Festival over the holiday weekend, but I'll be back in time for Chick Corea and Trilogy at the Dakota on Tuesday! If you are staying in town, there will be enough jazz to keep your ears buzzing, and more to enjoy in the coming week. Big Gigs This Week Friday, July 1. On Fridays at Jazz Central, there's usually a double header with ...

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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, June 24-30

Source: JazzINK by Andrea Canter
June 24, 2016

The 2016 Twin Cities Jazz Festival is in full swing, filling four outdoor stages and 18 club/bar venues throughout Lowertown and downtown St Paul and beyond. But there's more music around the metro even before Jazzfest ends, with some artists who could be (or have been) headliners at this or any other festival. For complete jazz festival line-up, schedule, artist info etc., see the festival website. Big Gigs This Week Friday, June 24. JazzFest dominates! Starting at 4 pm, Mears ...

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Jazz-Fusion Legends Brand X Reunite To Tour U.S. Fall 2016 And Spring 2017

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
June 23, 2016

Legendary Jazz-Rock-Fusion band BRAND X has reunited and is preparing to celebrate their reunion with a Fall 2016/Spring 2017 U.S. tour, including a headline performance at Progtoberfest in Chicago on October 21st. Also on this initial run will be shows in Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland and Boston to name a few. BRAND X are recognized as true musical pioneers, as they helped create an entire musical genre and influenced a broad spectrum of musicians and bands, from Phish to Dream Theatre. ...

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Jazz this week: Erin Bode, Wine Dine & Jazz Festival, Chesterfield Jazz Festival, and more

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
June 22, 2016

This week's calendar of jazz and creative music performances in St. Louis includes an event celebrating the release of a popular singer's latest album, two free outdoor festivals taking place at opposite ends of the metro area, and more. Let's go to the highlights.... Wednesday, June 22 The Chick Corea Trio with Christian McBride and Brain Blade will finish their sold-out two-night engagement at Jazz at the Bistro. If you're determined to hear them but don't already have tickets, you ...

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Vocalist Tiffany Austin Announces Summer Shows In NYC, San Francisco, San Jose

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
June 19, 2016

Raves began pouring in upon the release of jazz singer Tiffany Austin’s debut CD, Nothing But Soul, on her own Con Alma Music label last summer. Yoshi Kato gave the disc four stars in his glowing DownBeat review. Kevin Whitehead called her “a vocalist to keep an ear on” during his radio review for NPR’s Fresh Air. “She’s magnetic on stage, always finding fresh insights on the American songbook, and yet always in touch with the singers and traditions who’ve ...

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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, June 17-23

Source: JazzINK by Andrea Canter
June 17, 2016

We have some impressive visitors this week, a fitting prelude to the Twin Cities Jazz Festival which officially gets underway next Thursday. Big Gigs This Week Friday, June 17. You have to decide between New York Hip and Norwegian Cool: Alto saxophonist David Binneyand his quartet finish off the 8 O'Clock Jump Season at Walker West Music Academy. Admired for his compositions as well as sax, Binney brings in an elite New York cast with Jacob Sacks on piano, Eivind ...

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