Performance / Tour News

Albert Rivera Trio to Feature Master Drummer Ralph Peterson This Weekend in NYC!!

Source: All About Jazz
December 22, 2008

Saxophonist Albert Rivera will be joined with drummer Ralph Peterson for two shows at The River Room Of Harlem on December 26th and 27th and show time starts at 7:30 p.m Mr.Peterson was featured early this year on Albert's debut recording “Re-Introduction" (Turnaround Records) along with Christian Scott, Luques Curtis, Zaccai Curtis, Jimmy Greene, Nick Roseboro and Andrew Lipow. Here's what the critics are saying! “Three young artist(Albert Rivera, Luques and Zaccai Curtis) who are part of the next wave ...

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Pianist Peter Delano in NY for APAP Showcase on January 10

Source: Kim Smith Public Relations
December 22, 2008

One of the original New York young lions, pianist Peter Delano, makes a welcome, much-anticipated return to his New York stomping grounds with a special appearance at the APAP Convention on Saturday, January 10th, 2008 at 4:20pm in the Harlem Suite of the Hilton Hotel, in celebration of the 1996 recording with Dewey Redman, just released on Sunnyside Records, For Dewey.

New York pianist Peter Delano thrived in the nineties...a leader of the pack, a photogenic child prodigy, an impossible ...

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Handels Sacred Arias Intimate and Affirming

Source: Michael Ricci
December 22, 2008

Christine Brewer, a leading dramatic soprano who will sing Brnnhilde in the Metropolitan Operas production of Wagners Ring this spring, does not leap to mind as a Handel interpreter. So the prospect of hearing her sing sacred arias by Handel in the final concert of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Centers annual Baroque Festival was very intriguing.

Because of a family emergency, Ms. Brewer, sadly, had to withdraw from Friday nights concert, titled Baroque Collection: The Beautiful ...

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Bag II to Present Final Event Next Sunday, December 28

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
December 22, 2008

BAG II has scheduled its final event as a presenting organization for 7:00 p.m. next Sunday, December 28 at the Scott Joplin House State Historic Site's Rosebud Cafe. From the e-mail announcement:“On Sunday, December 28th BAG II is Out! with its final presentation: an evening of performance and visual art dedicated to the memory of Vincent Terrell and Ajule “Sonny" Rutlin, original founding members of both BAG and BAG II. The presentation will highlight the spirit of Ujima (Collective ...

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Joel, John Tour Tickets Selling Briskly

Source: All About Jazz
December 21, 2008

In a positive sign for the 2009 touring season, sales for the upcoming Billy Joel/Elton John co-headlining tour are “through the roof," according to Wilson Howard, president, Live Nation Music Southeast, who calls the tour “a smash."

The configuration for the upcoming tour, which begins March 2 in Jacksonville, Fla., is 360 degrees, significantly boosting capacity in the arenas. Tickets range from $49.50-$175. In addition to Jacksonville, the tour will play Tampa (March 5), Charlotte (7), Cincinnati (10), Atlanta (14), ...

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Denis Diblasio Quartet at Jazz in the Wood

Source: All About Jazz
December 21, 2008

Appearing at the Jazz in the Wood concert series in Collingswood, NJ, will be saxophonist Denis DiBlasio and his band on Thursday January 8, 2009, at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 Collings Avenue, Collingswood, NJ. Admission: $10/$5 for students. One show. 7:30-9PM Free sodas. BYOB. For info: 856-858-8914 Appearing with him will be: Guitarist Brian Betz, bassist Steve Varner, and drummer Jim Miller Denis DiBlasio served as the musical director for the legendary trumpeter Maynard Ferguson for five years. During ...

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B.B. King Warms the Holidays at the Club Nokia

Source: All About Jazz
December 20, 2008

B.B.King plays the holiday season bright at the Los Angeles Club Nokia December 27th and 29th.

His reign as King of the Blues has been as long as that of any monarch on earth. Yet B.B. King continues to wear his crown well. At age 76, he is still light on his feet, singing and playing the blues with relentless passion. Time has no apparent effect on B.B., other than to make him more popular, more cherished, more relevant than ...

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Harlem in the Himalayas Jazz Series Schedule

Source: Two for the Show Media
December 20, 2008

The 2009 Harlem in the Himalayas Jazz Series schedule at The Rubin Museum has been released. The schedule will include some additions before January, however below is the line up to date. If you have not been to the Rubin Museum, please make it a point to join us for the new season. The performances are in one of the most advanced acoustical rooms in New York City. Tickets prices are very reasonable, and each show has the artist presenting ...

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