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Belgrave, Gabriel Will Introduce CD at Bert's

Source: JazzStage Productions
January 15, 2009

When Detroit trumpet hero Marcus Belgrave and veteran multi-reedman Charlie Gabriel share the bandstand, they bring remarkable stylistic sweep to bear on the music.

They can channel the spirit of early New Orleans, bebop down 52nd Street or strut with a distinctly bluesy stride. On Sunday afternoon, the two artists, with versatile singer Joan Belgrave along for the ride, will celebrate the release of their latest recording, “Once Again." The album honors some of Marcus Belgrave's mentors, among them the ...

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Birdland Jazz Club Announces February 2009 Schedule

Source: O&M Co.
January 14, 2009

LEWIS NASH QUINTET, HILARY KOLE CD RELEASE w/ special guest John Pizzarelli, BOBBY CALDWELL AND HIS BIG BAND, GARY PEACOCK TRIO w/Marc Copland & Bill Stewart, THE MUSIC OF DUKE ELLINGTON w/ David Berger & The Sultans of Swing, CHICO OFARRILLS AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA, CAST PARTY, & MORE! Birdland (315 West 44th Street between 8th & 9th Aves.) is pleased to announce an exciting line-up of extraordinary entertainment for the month of February. A detailed schedule follows: Who's Worse Than ...

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Art After 5: Friday Nights at the Philadelphia Museum of Art: Winter 2009

Source: All About Jazz
January 14, 2009

The New Year brings a new reason to celebrate every Friday night at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where Art After 5 brings the top names in jazz and international music to the Museum’s elegant Great Stair Hall. Each Friday evening the space becomes a lively concert hall, with table service, cocktails, elegant caf-style appetizers, and desserts. The winter 2009 season features popular favorite artists and several exciting newcomers. In addition to presenting engaging performers from around the world the ...

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Railroad Earth & New Riders of the Purple Sage at Keswick

Source: Seth Cohen PR
January 14, 2009

An Uplifting Night of Music at an Affordable Price, as Railroad Earth Co-Headlines with New Riders of the Purple Sage, March 7th at Keswick.

Livestock Kicks Off the Festival Season with an Extended Concert For Jam Band Fans to Enjoy for Only $25 / $31

On March 7th, Philly fans can leave their cares behind and enjoy a night of inspiring, uplifting music, as Railroad Earth co-headlines a Festival-style, multi-hour concert with New Riders of the Purple Sage, at Keswick ...

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Leonard Cohen to Perform First U.S. Show in 15 Yrs

Source: JamBase
January 14, 2009

LEONARD COHEN TO PERFORM FIRST U.S. SHOW IN FIFTEEN YEARS PERFORMANCE AT NEW YORK CITY'S BEACON THEATRE ON FEBRUARY 19 BRINGS COHEN'S HIGHLY CELEBRATED INTERNATIONAL TOUR TO U.S.

Leonard Cohen For the first time since 1993, Leonard Cohen will perform in the U.S. on February 19 at The Beacon Theatre in New York City. For one night at the 2,800 seat venue Leonard Cohen will perform the show that earned more than 80 five-star reviews during ...

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Revolution | 12.31.08 | San Francisco

Source: JamBase
January 14, 2009

By: Chris Clark

Revolution :: 12.31.08 :: 1015 Folsom :: San Francisco, CA

1015 Folsom :: 12.31.08 :: San Francisco by Arrow One With the promise of a fresh start in the New Year, San Francisco came alive on New Year's Eve, boasting some of the nation's premier parties to close out a rather tumultuous 2008. Nowhere in the Bay was the frenetic energy as explosive as inside the multi-room confines of 1015 Folsom. Being the closest thing the ...

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Johnathan Kreisberg Quartet at VCU Thursday

Source: RVAjazz
January 14, 2009

Guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg and his quartet featuring saxophonist Will Vinson, bassist Matt Penman, and drummer Mark Ferber will be performing at VCU's Vlahcevic Concert Hall of the W.E. Singleton Center on Thursday at 8pm. Tickets are $5 for general admission and free for VCU students. The quartet will also give a workshop for VCU students on Friday, and Kreisberg will give a guitar master class.From Kreisberg's biography:Born in New York City, guitarist and composer Jonathan Kreisberg ...

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Arturo O'Farrill January 2009 Dates

Source: Two for the Show Media
January 13, 2009

Arturo O’Farrill will be performing the following dates during the month of January. Jan 17th, 2009 – Arturo O’Farrill Sextet Live Broadcast on WBGO from J & R Music World - Downtown NYC 4:00 PM Jan 21st, 2009 – Arturo O’Farrill will be joining Laurie Anderson for the Laurie and Friends series at The Brooklyn Academy of Music. 8:00 PM Jan 27th, 2009 – Arturo O’Farrill Quintet with Claudia Acuna at The Blue Note Jazz Club – NYC 8:00PM & ...

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