Performance / Tour News

Nasheet Waits Band - Those Fading Sounds of Jazz Downtown

Source: Michael Ricci
November 28, 2008

Nasheet Waitss band Abraham Burton, Eric McPherson and Mr. Waits performed on a bill with Jagged Sky.

It felt just a bit like old times at the Tap Bar in the Knitting Factory on Tuesday night. The crowd was robust and youngish, half noisy, half rapt, enthusiastic. The music was willfully dynamic, high impact and given to steep crescendos. One band, led by the drummer Nasheet Waits, approached its tunes through a cloud of tumultuous action; the other, led by ...

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"Cosmic Soul Feast" Michael White Quintet Live @ Egan's in Seattle on November 29th

Source: All About Jazz
November 28, 2008

A Happy Thanks Giving! Feed your souls with music...

Since we announced our US trip, many people have asked if we will play any gigs. So here is a gig that just came up spontaneously. We are very much looking forward to play live music for you with Seattle's best musicians. Come and join us!

Saturday, November 29th 2008 - 11PM “Cosmic Soul Feast" Michael White Quintet Live @ Egan's Ballard Jam House in Seattle, WA

Featuring a ...

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Jazz Saxophonist Tim Warfield, Returns to Washington D.C. This Holiday Weekend

Source: All About Jazz
November 28, 2008

Critically acclaimed saxophonist Tim Warfield will be appearing with his quartet, at Twins Jazz, this coming Friday and Saturday, November 28 and 29. The group will feature pianist Andrew Adair, bassist Eric Wheeler, and drummer Chris Beck. Warfield, known for his demonstrative swagger and soulful improvisations, has worked with a wide range of artists such as Christian McBride, Nicholas Payton, Bill Cosby, the late Dizzy Gillespie and Isaac Hayes. His latest Criss Cross release, “One for Shirley," an homage to ...

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Performance: Man Mixes Jazz, Heart in Concert: Andrew Walesch at Pioneer Place on Fifth in St Cloud on Tuesday December 2

Source: All About Jazz
November 28, 2008

Music is more than notes and harmony for jazz singer and pianist Andrew Walesch. It's a tool that can build bridges as easily as it can break down walls. “Music is the most powerful way to teach children new things," Walesch said. Walesch will put his music to good use while studying abroad in South Africa next semester, where he also will teach children at Pendela Elementary School and volunteer at the AIDS Haven there. He will be one of ...

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A Guide to Holiday Jazz Concerts in St. Louis

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
November 27, 2008

StLJN has been getting a number of hits lately combining the search terms “Christmas" and “jazz," and so for the benefit of those visitors looking for more information on holiday jazz concerts in St. Louis, here's a quick overview of some noteworthy upcoming events:Sunday, November 30: Smooth jazz guitarist Peter White's Christmas show, featuring trumpeter Rick Braun and saxophonist Mindi Abair, at The Pageant.Thursday, December 4: Guitarist Steve Schenkel and singer Ashley Mason perform music from ...

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Roger Kellaway Shines on Live at the Jazz Standard Set

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 27, 2008

New York, New York-November 24, 2008- No one can make a piano sing like Roger Kellaway, and nowhere is that more true than on his new release, Live at the Jazz Standard. Beautifully performed and recorded at New York’s legendary Jazz Standard, Kellaway and his usual cast of virtuosos – including guitarist Russell Malone and vibist Stefon Harris – bring to life the classics of Nat King Cole, Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, and many others with ferocity. Clearly, Live at ...

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Pamela Hines Trio with Patrice Williamson at AJC on December 12

Source: Kari-On Productions
November 26, 2008

Patrice Williamson will sing songs from Pamela Hines's latest New Christmas. The Boston vocalist has made a name for herself with scat talents and with the vocal group ESP. $10.00 cover, Acton Jazz Cafe (MA) show starts at 7:00 pm.

Acton Jazz Cafe 452 The Great Road (Behind the Collage Mall) Acton, MA 01720 978-263-6161

About Patrice Williamson Some people are just born to music. Patrice Williamson’s childhood ...

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Shogun Warrior to Record Live at the Baked Potato

Source: All About Jazz
November 26, 2008

The jam band Shogun Warrior, celebrating six years of playing the first weekend of every month at L.A.'s famed Baked Potato, will be recording live for two nights at the legendary club on December 6th and 7th.

The band features founder Mike Elizondo on bass, who produced Rilo Kiley and Maroon 5, as well as co-writing 50 Cent's hit, “In Da Club." Keyboardist Jeff Babko and guiarist Toshi Yanagi appear nightly on ABC-TV's “Jimmy Kimmel Live" show, as well as ...

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