Performance / Tour News

Jeff Tweedy | 02.13.09 | Chicago

Source: JamBase
February 24, 2009

By: Charley Borneman

Jeff Tweedy :: 02.13.09 :: The Vic Theatre :: Chicago, IL

Jeff Tweedy This was the first of two shows for Jeff Tweedy at The Vic Theatre. The solo acoustic benefit show was a medley of comedy, folk and rock music. Initial ticket prices started at $250.00 and $300.00, but interest was low and prices were adjusted to $50.00 and $100.00. Call it a thermometer of today's recessionary times but the end result was 1,400 fans ...

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John Hollenbeck's Large Ensemble at the Painted Bride Art Center on February 28 and March 6

Source: All About Jazz
February 24, 2009

Critics sometimes describe John Hollenbeck's music as “beyond jazz” for its breadth of sounds and influences, ranging from chamber music to field recordings of regionally-diverse folk traditions. The nineteen members of his Large Ensemble, including such respected names as Chris Speed, Garry Versace, Tony Malaby, and Matt Moran, nearly all come from jazz backgrounds, but as a whole they migrate into otherworldly territory not defined by genre. Surprising, ethereal, and witty juxtapositions define much of their music, like bowed vibraphone ...

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Andy Hess, Joe Russo, Eric Krasno, Eric Deutsh at Sullivan Hall (NYC) on February 28th

Source: All About Jazz
February 23, 2009

On Saturday, February 28th, Sullivan Hall will be host to a collaboration between some of the music scene's best performers... from jazz, funk, blues and rock! This will be the musicians' first time playing on the same stage, so don't miss it! Eric Krasno (of Soulive, Lettuce) on Guitar Joe Russo (of Benevento/Russo duo) on drums Erik Deutsh (of Charlie Hunter Trio) on keys Andy Hess (ex Govt Mule) on Bass The venue is ...

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Jazz at Chalkers Pub & Bistro (Toronto) This Week, Feb. 23-March 2

Source: All About Jazz
February 23, 2009

Another exciting week of Jazz is coming up at Chalkers Pub & Bistro, 247 Marlee Ave., in Toronto (between Eglinton W. and Lawrence W., one block west of Alle Expressway and around the corner from the Glencairn subway station). Tonight, Monday Feb. 23, the Humber College Jazz Ensemble performs from 7-10. Wednesday is the weekly Girls Night Out Jazz singers jam 8 p.m. till midnight, with host Lisa Particelli and a superb backing band Thursday sees the Latin band Cache ...

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Jazz It up at the Kimmel Center in March and April: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Saxophonist Bobby Watson and Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary Tour

Source: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
February 23, 2009

Formative voices in American jazz come together on the Kimmel Center’s stages in March and April, as performances of timeless works by jazz luminaries share the stage with fresh, new additions to the jazz canon.

Click on the name of the artist below for more information on each Kimmel Center performance:

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with trumpeter-composer Wynton Marsalis delivers an evening of big band standards and newly-commissioned works (Friday, March 20, 2009 at 8pm).

Saxophonist Bobby Watson honors ...

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Trumpeter/Composer Tom Harrell at the Hilton Harrisburg & Towers on March 15th

Source: All About Jazz
February 23, 2009

Renowned Trumpeter and Composer Tom Harrell in Concert

It is with great pride that the Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz (CPFJ) welcomes Tom Harrell and his Quintet on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 5:00 pm at the Hilton Harrisburg & Towers, Second Floor Ballroom, One North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA. Ben Goldsbrough brings the Cedar Cliff High School Jazz Band to open the show.

Tom Harrell was born in Urbana, Illinois and began playing the trumpet at age eight. He ...

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Bill Frisell Sits in with Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey in Seattle

Source: Calabro Music
February 23, 2009

Bill Frisell sat in with Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey for about 20 minutes of improvisatory magic last night (2.22) at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle, WA. You can view Stebmo's opening set as well as the full JFJO set on the archived webcast at jfjo.com, JFJO's set starts at about the 1:15 mark. JFJO's tour pick back up in Colorado on the 25th for a show at Hodi's Halfnote in Ft.Collins. Wed. Feb. 25th - Ft.Collins, CO - Hodi's Halfnote ...

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Sten Hostfalt Trio at the Annex (NYC) on February 25th

Source: All About Jazz
February 23, 2009

Internationally acclaimed New York Jazz guitar virtuoso and composer Sten Hostfalt appears live in concert with his trio at The Annex, New York City on Wednesday February 25th 2009 at 10pm $10 cover / one set only Sten Hostfalt - guitar, bass, compositions Ole Mathisen - tenor saxophone Marko Djordjevic - drums “Intense" - Time Out NY “Inimitable" - PM NYC/Paper Magazine “Groundbreaking" - Jazz Review “Rants & Raves" - Guitar Player “Takes you on a ...

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