Performance / Tour News

Kendra Shank Quartet on Tour in Support of New CD - "Mosaic"

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
March 5, 2009

Kendra Shank Quartet - Mosaic Available April 14 on Challenge Records Featuring Frank Kimbrough, Dean Johnson, Tony Moreno, with special guests Billy Drewes and Ben Monder Kendra Shank embarks on national tour this Spring in support of Mosaic “Kendra is Kendra, and there’s no one else quite like her” – Will Friedwald, The Village Voice “Kendra Shank's delectable voice--warm-toned, fine-grained, quietly sexy--sets her well apart from the crowd, as does her knack for picking unhackneyed, slightly off-center material. ...

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Guitarist/Composer Will Sellenraad Live at the 55 Bar - Monday, March 23 + Wednesday, April 29

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
March 5, 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 Will Sellenraad with Abraham Burton (saxophones), Kiyoshi Kitagawa (bass) + Eric McPherson (drums) CD release celebrations and performance for Balance The 55 Bar 55 Christopher St. 212-929-9883 55bar.com Monday, March 23 Wednesday April 29 10:00 PM ...

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Sten Hostfalt Trio at Greenpoint Jazz Festival (NYC) March 7

Source: All About Jazz
March 5, 2009

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Xiomara Laugart in Concert! March 28 at Miami Dade County Auditorium

Source: All About Jazz
March 5, 2009

FUNDarte presents XIOMARA LAUGART IN CONCERT

Dont miss Xiomara Laugart, “the Voice of Cuba," in her first solo concert in Miami. Adored as the lead singer of new-wave Latin funk band Yerba Buena and her star-turn in the Broadway premiere production of Celia: The Life & Music of Celia Cruz, Xiomara Laugart's solo performances are marked by her soulful singing and accomplished virtuosity. Her repertory spans a cappella to performing with a full-band accompaniment, from songs like “F" to “Hoy ...

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This Thursday & Friday! Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra

Source: Two for the Show Media
March 5, 2009

Musica Nueva II: Latin Jazz Across the Americas - Arturo O’Farrill and the GRAMMY WINNING Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra return to Symphony Space for a multicultural exploration of the future of Latin jazz, featuring guest composers and artists! Thursday March 5th, 2009 & Friday March 6th, 2009. Showtime: 8:00 PM “Mr. O’Farrill is a magnificent player sharp, splashy, and driving.”
 --The New York Times 

 “The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra sounds great with precision brass and saxophone work… a warm, cohesive ...

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Cape Town's "Jazz in the Park" with Amanda Tiffin and her little BIG band on March 29

Source: All About Jazz
March 5, 2009

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Vincent Ector Performs at The Baird in South Orange, NJ on March 28

Source: All About Jazz
March 5, 2009

Jazz at The Baird presents drummer Vince Ector Quartet on Saturday, March 28 at 8:00pm. The second of a four concert series held the last Saturday of each month, this event brings jazz greats up-close and personal. The Baird is located on 5 Mead Street, South Orange, NJ. As one of the most in-demand jazz drummers on the contemporary music scene, Ector has worked with jazz luminaries that include Freddie Hubbard, Gloria Lynne, Charles Earland, and Bobby Watson to name ...

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The Tragically Hip Tour

Source: JamBase
March 5, 2009

THE TRAGICALLY HIP HEAD TO AMERICA FOR NATIONAL TOUR

The Tragically Hip The Tragically Hip - the much-revered quintet known for their “vigorous and often improvisational live shows" (WXPN)- will kick off their 11-city, 19-date tour May 7 at Philadelphia's Fillmore at Theatre of Living Arts (TLA) and wrap June 17 at Seattle's Moore Theatre.

The band, of whom one pundit said “If the Rolling Stones and R.E.M. were to have sex, the result would be a five-headed baby called ...

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