Performance / Tour News

Anthony Braxton and Walter Thompson New Soundpainting Composition @ Irondale

Source: All About Jazz
March 24, 2009

The Irondale Center Presents: Anthony Braxton and Walter Thompson premiere a new soundpainting composition performed by Anthony Braxton, Walter Thompson, and the Walter Thompson Orchestra.

When: April 16, 17 & 18, 2009 @ 7:30pm

Where: The Irondale Center, Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, 85 South Oxford St., Brooklyn, NY

Cost: $20/$15, 212.352.3101

In celebration of their recent opening, the BAM cultural districts first new performing arts destination, The Irondale Center, premieres an exciting new work from two highly acclaimed ...

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Landon Knoblock Trio @ Chris' Jazz Cafe

Source: All About Jazz
March 24, 2009

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Van Morrison Will Bring 'Astral Weeks' Show Back to California

Source: Michael Ricci
March 24, 2009

The resurrection of Van Morrisons watershed 1968 album Astral Weeks in concert continues to expand with the Irish singers announcement of plans to bring it back to California in May for several more performances.

Morrison will present the work in its reconfigured entirety at Berkeleys Greek Theatre on May 2 and 3 and then will return to Los Angeles for three more nights at the 2,000-seat Orpheum Theatre downtown May 7-9. The band and orchestra that will accompany him includes ...

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Jazz de Montral Jazz All Year Series

Source: All About Jazz
March 23, 2009

JAZZ ALL-YEAR ROUND SERIES CONCERTS

Sailing proudly towards its 30th edition, the Festival International de Jazz de Montral is still expecting some major names for the 2008-2009 season of its popular Jazz All-Year Round series.

Habib Koite & Bamada Club Soda Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 8:00 PM

Five Peace Band with Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Christian McBride, Kenny Garrett and Brian Blade Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier - PdA Tuesday, April 28, ...

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New Orleans Helsinki Connection Performs at the 40th New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Source: Spirit Of New Orleans Productions
March 23, 2009

The New Orleans, LA and Helsinki, Finland based group “New Orleans Helsinki Connection" will perform at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 2, 2009 under the leadership of trombonist Katja Toivola.

One of the biggest jazz festivals in the United States, the esteemed NOJHF will be celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The seven-day, two-weekend event gathers an estimated 650.000 music fans each year to enjoy the music played on 12 stages.

In addition to the NOHC, ...

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Texas Instruments Jazz Band Concert with Special Guest Saxophonist Tim Ries in Plano (TX) on March 27th

Source: All About Jazz
March 23, 2009

TI Jazz Band Concert with Special Guest, Saxophonist Tim Ries Friday, March 27th at 8pm John Anthony Theater Collin County Community College 2800 E Spring Creek Pkwy Plano, TX 75074 972.881.5790 Tickets: $8 at the door TI Jazz Band Contact: 214-567-7311 About Tim Reis A versatile and thoughtful saxophonist and composer, Tim Ries has collaborated with such jazz artists as Phil Woods, Tom Harrell, Al Foster, John Patitucci, ...

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Elisabeth Lohninger at Blue Note Sunday, March 22nd

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
March 23, 2009

Elisabeth Lohninger at Blue Note, NYCSpecial Guests: Donny McCaslin (sax), Max Pollak (tap dance/body percussion)Sunday, March 22ndSets: 12:30pm and 2:30pmCover: $24.50 (includes Brunch, the show and a drink)with:Walter Fischbacher, pianoEvan Gregor, bassJordan Perlson, drumsBlue Note Jazz Club 131 W. 3rd StNew York, NY 10012212-475-8592bluenote.net/Hailing from Austria, and now residing in New York City, Elisabeth Lohninger's distinctive, alto jazz sound pays homage to the ephemeral ...

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Ken Fowser/Behn Gillece Quintet at Smalls on March 26, 2009

Source: All About Jazz
March 23, 2009

The Ken Fowser/Behn Gillece Quintet, will have a CD release party for their debut CD Full View, on March 26, 2009, at Smalls Jazz Club.

Ken Fowser/Behn Gillece Quintet Ken Fowser - tenor Behn Gillece - vibes David Hazeltine - piano Adam Cote - bass Jason Brown - drums

Smalls Jazz Club 183 West 10th Street New York, NY Sets @ 9PM ...

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