Performance / Tour News

Vocalist Lisa Hearns Upcoming Performances

Source: Two for the Show Media
February 4, 2009

Upcoming performances from Vocalist Lisa Hearns Sunday, February 8th 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM McCann's 948 First Avenue, NYC (212) 813-1280 Lisa Hearns Trio Saturday, February 14th VALENTINE'S DAY! The Cellar 304 Manor Road Staten Island, NY Lisa Hearns Trio Tuesday, February 17th National Arts Club, by Invitation 15 Gramercy Park South, NYC Performing from her ...

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Percussionist Orestes Vilat: The Beat Goes On

Source: Michael Ricci
February 4, 2009

Chatting with the Cuban-born, N.Y.-bred titan of timbales is like opening a history book of Latin music. Plays tonight at the Catalina Bar and Grill Hollywood.

Chatting with Orestes Vilat is like taking a verbal walking tour of a half-century of Latin music. Pluck a name from the annals of salsa, Latin rock, Cuban roots music or Latin jazz and the odds are strong that this Cuban-born, New York-bred percussionist has tapped out polyrhythms alongside them: Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana, ...

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Chalkers Pub in Toronto: February 2009 Calendar

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2009

John MacLeod Quartet Sat. Feb. 7, 2009 The John MacLeod Quartet appears in a cozy, comfy, classy lounge setting at Chalkers Pub, 247 Marlee Avenue, Toronto 6 p.m. till 9 p.m. Eric St. Laurent Sunday, February 8 The Eric St. Laurent Trio appears in a cozy, comfy, classy lounge setting at Chalkers Pub, 247 Marlee Avenue, Toronto 7 p.m. till 10 p.m Sisters of Sheynville 3rd Monday Monthly, Starting Mon. Feb. 16 The Juno-nominated ...

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The Chris Crocco Fluid Trio at "The Bar Next Door" on February 6th

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2009

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Jon Faddis & CJE Celebrate Great American Songbook 2/20, 8PM, Harris Theater

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
February 4, 2009

THE CHICAGO JAZZ ENSEMBLE AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JON FADDIS CELEBRATE THE 10th AMERICAN HERITAGE JAZZ SERIES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, at 8:00 pm at HARRIS THEATER Featuring THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK with BOBBI WILSYN, CURTIS FULLER, RON HAWKING and PREMIERE OF ASCAP SALUTE TO HANK JONES CHICAGO, IL - Artistic Director Jon Faddis and The Chicago Jazz Ensemble (The CJE) continue the celebration of the 10th American Heritage Jazz Series with The Great American Songbook featuring Bobbi Wilsyn, Curtis Fuller and ...

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Adam Deitch: New Band/Tour

Source: JamBase
February 4, 2009

Adam Deitch debuts Break Science

Adam Deitch This past weekend Adam Deitch debuted his latest project, Break Science, doing a few dates with Sound Tribe Sector 9 and Pretty Lights. It all jumped off in Boston (Paradise Rock Club), then on to Philly (The Note) and New York City (Bowery Ballroom). Break Science had two blessed, sit-in guest performances by Falu and Matisyahu. Break Science will hit the road for their first national tour, starting February 28 with The Disco ...

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Chocolate Tango - The Event - February 14th, 2009

Source: Two for the Show Media
February 4, 2009

Chocolate Tango -“The Event” is coming to Montclair State University Memorial Auditorium this Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2009. Chocolate Tango “The Event” is coming to Montclair State University this Valentines Day 2009. The event will take place at the Montclair State University Memorial Auditorium on Saturday February 14th, 2009 from 3pm-6 pm. Chocolate Tango is a variety show that brings together under one roof, the best chocolate makers in America, tango artists from Argentina, and today’s top stand-up comedians. The ...

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Jazz and Blues Vespers Series Schedules Concerts by Willie Akins, Ptah Williams, Steve Schenkel and Ashley Mason

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
February 4, 2009

St. Louis Jazz and Blues Vespers has scheduled the artists for the final three concerts in the current series, with saxophonist Willie Akins set to perform at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, February 15 at Second Baptist Church, 9030 Clayton Rd. Pianist Ptah Williams will perform on Sunday, March 14, and guitarist Steve Schenkel and singer Ashley Mason will wrap up the series with a concert on Sunday, April 19. The St. Louis Jazz and Blues Vespers concerts are free ...

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