Performance / Tour News

Beat Kaestli @ Cachaca (NYC) March 17th on March 17th at 7:30/9PM

Source: All About Jazz
March 11, 2009

BEAT KAESTLI QUARTET @ CACHACA JAZZ CLUB, NYC

Before heading out on my his second tour to Mexico BEAT KAESTLI premiers his new French Music project at Cachaca Jazz Club on MARCH 17TH, featuring PAUL MEYERS, ARIA HENDRICKS and MAGOS HERRERA.

He’ll also include some great new American Standards and songs from his upcoming release “Far From Home – A Tribute to European Song” in his sets.

BEAT KAESTLI QUARTET @ CACHACA JAZZ CLUB, NYC feat. Paul Meyers ...

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Mark Berman: Piano Genius Behind "Sex and the City" and Hugh Jackman

Source: All About Jazz
March 11, 2009

Pianist Berman Leads Trio with Vocalist Ken Ard, Live at The Metropolitan Room, NYC, Mondays, March 16 & 23

New York, NY - March 11, 2009 - “Mark Berman is a rock of creativity, laughter and joy," says Hugh Jackman, Oscar host and Hollywood star, who spent over a year singing with Berman (on piano nightly) during his Tony Award-winning performance in The Boy from Ozon Broadway. Sarah Jessica Parker? Berman achieved pop culture glory when he played piano on ...

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March Jazz at Charlie O's

Source: All About Jazz
March 10, 2009

March jazz performances a birthday celebration for Bill Henderson on the 27th and a birthday celebration for Madeline Vergari Neumann on the 16th.

The official release of Brandinos Melodies and Songbook and the Brandino and Friends Live at Charlie Os CD (if you purchased the original CD, please bring it back and you will receive the new CD with additional tracks).

The return of the Skipper and his Crew on the 8th, the great Ernie Watts will be here on ...

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Luca Luciano in Concert at the National Portrait Gallery

Source: Chang Management
March 10, 2009

The Friday Evening concert series at the National Portrait Gallery of London is one of the most established and long-running series in the UK and on March 6th the Luca Luciano Duo amazed the audience with an outstanding performance of improvised music.

Luca Luciano specialises in small ensembles and performs in duo with piano featuring Mark Donlon and presenting a programme completely different from what is generally proposed by other jazz ensembles. The performance presents new and challenging music, unique ...

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Reptet Tour

Source: The Frank Agency
March 10, 2009

REPTET WEST COAST TOUR MARCH 2009

Reptet make new music by merrily hopping around the history of jazz. A stereotypical, finger-snapping walking bass lick can smartly mingle with a dissonant free-jazz freak-out, a moody, minor-key TV-cop-show melody, or an Anthony Braxtoninspired lamination of simultaneous layers. Best of all, Reptet make jazz fun. - The Stranger

(Reptet) create a Frank Zappa meets Dirty Dozen Brass Band atmosphere of wacky fun and highly skilled musicianship. - All About Jazz

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Mama Africa: Celebrate International Women's Month African Music Style

Source: All About Jazz
March 10, 2009

Wom@tt presents Mama Africa: African Women in Concert A host of wonderful UK based women celebrate International Women’s Month African women in music Style backed by Ray Carless and the inimitable Club Skaaville Lively Up crew:

An all too rare opportunity to enjoy world class UK based African female artists in full flow individually and together. A sonorous and joyful evening ramjammed with excellent music with Kora virtuoso MAYA SONA JOBARTEH (Gambia/UK) who enjoys a distinguished heritage - ...

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Chalkers Pub & Bistro in Toronto Line Up

Source: All About Jazz
March 10, 2009

March 11 and every Wednesday the Girls Night Out Jazz Jam hosted by Lisa Particelli and a fine band takes place 8-midnight in the cozy lounge.

Thursday March 12 is Torontos International Latin Night with Latin dance lessons from 7-9 pm and the band Son Ache starting at 9:30, with DJ Billy Bryans spinning Latin tunes between live sets, takes place in the grand showcase room.

On Sat. March 14 Fern Lindzon Quartet appears 6-9 p.m. in the cozy lounge. ...

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Miami Music Prodigy, Kawan Debose, Takes His Act to the Top at Van Dyke Caf

Source: PRemiere Public Relations
March 10, 2009

Local R&B/soul singer, songwriter and pianist, Kawan DeBose, will headline Upstairs at The Van Dyke Caf, 846 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach this Saturday, March 14. Showtime is at 9:00pm and admission is free.

Kawan will be performing sultry original R&B, soul and jazz pieces, as well as classic crowd favorites. The show will also feature such talents as producer/songwriter Dave Siegel on keys, bass player extraordinaire Kirk Green, and Rudy Bacon on drums.

Having found great success amongst the Miami ...

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