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Acclaimed Composer Maria Schneider And Her Orchestra Tour To 10 European Cities, November 6 – 20
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Braithwaite & Katz Communications
“...this magnificent, nature-drunk masterpiece, one of the great jazz records period, not just one of the great recent jazz records.” –Jeff Simon, Buffalo News 5-stars. “...a sound world of rare eloquence… the singularly most beautiful record I’ve heard this year.” –Peter Quinn, The Arts Desk (London) “...an extravagant show of her strengths: precise, expressive harmony; ribbons of diaphanous texture; a rhythmic momentum that doesn’t feel propulsive so much as wind-borne. Her new pieces, inspired by various ecological and personal epiphanies, ...
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New England Conservatory Presents Realization Of A Dream: An 80th Birthday Tribute To Ran Blake
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Braithwaite & Katz Communications
New England Conservatory celebrates the artistic vision of NEC’s founding Contemporary Improvisation Department Chair Ran Blake, and the evolution of his music in Realization of a Dream: An 80th Birthday Tribute to Ran Blake at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 13. The concert takes place at NEC’s Jordan Hall, 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston and is free and open to the public. NEC also hosts a symposium on Blake’s work on Sunday, November 15 at 11 a.m. at Pierce Hall. For ...
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Internationally Renowned Saxophonist/Composer Miguel Zenón And His Quartet Tour To Ten European Cities From October 30 To November 13, 2015
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Braithwaite & Katz Communications
“Two words: cultural treasure!” —Sandra Guzman, NBC News Internationally acclaimed saxophonist/composer Miguel Zenón performs in ten European cities from October 30 to November 13, 2015. Zenon will be joined by his quartet featuring drummer Henry Cole, pianist Luis Perdomo and bassist Hans Glawischnig, performing new music as well as music from his highly acclaimed 2014 recording Identities are Changeable, a groundbreaking project focusing on the cultural identity of the Puerto Rican community in NYC. Performance dates: Friday, October 30
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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, October 30-November 5
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
Along with assorted ghosts and goblins, we have some of the area's best jazz musicians delivering their own tricks and treats this week. Big Gigs This Week Friday, October 30. Tonight (and tomorrow night), start your evening at Crooners where accordionist/keyboardist Denny Malmberg plays the Happy Hour sets— featuring polkas! Dinner sets at the Icehouse tonight feature the sublime duo of Bryan Nichols (piano) and James Buckley(bass). At Jazz Central, the trio was initially scheduled as Hipster Farm Supply, and ...
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Jazz this week: Kat Edmonson, Houston Person, Dave Dickey Big Band, and more
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
While goblins, ghosts, vampires, werewolves, and zombies may rule the upcoming Halloween weekend, there's also plenty of live jazz and creative music to be found in and around St. Louis over the next few days. Here's a brief look at some of the most noteworthy shows... Wednesday, October 28 Multi-instrumentalist Lamar Harris and singer Anita Jackson will team up for the first of two nights of what's billed as a tribute to Nina Simone at Jazz at the Bistro. Thursday, ...
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Legendary Jamaican Piano Master Monty Alexander Harlem-Kingston Express at Catalina's On November 13-14
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
A REGGAE-JAZZ PARTY! Plus Special Surprise Guests Rare L.A. Appearance! Catalina Bar & Grill in Los Angeles November 13-14, 2015 Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge in Denver November 11-12, 2015 Monty Alexander is on a roll having a sold-out European summer tour, then bringing his Harlem-Kingston Express roaring into the Motor City for the 2015 Detroit Jazz Festival in September, he now leads this rockin' crew to Los Angeles' famed Catalina's. One of ...
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Guitarist/Composer Pete McCann On Tour In Support Of "Range"
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Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
GUITARIST/COMPOSER/BANDLEADER PETE MCCANN ON TOUR IN SUPPORT OF HIS FIFTH RECORDING, RANGE Range is available now on Whirlwind Recordings. CD RELEASE CELEBRATION TOUR Nov 3 - 8PM - Marshall University, Huntington, WV Nov 4 - 9PM - Denison University, Granville, OH Nov 5 - 3:30PM - Clinic at Kent State Univ. Recital Hall, Kent, OH Nov 5 - 8PM - Blu Jazz, Akron, OH Nov 6 - Clinic for Jazz Arts Group, Columbus, OH Nov 7 - 10PM - Natalie's, ...
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The National Jazz Museum In Harlem Fall 2015 Benefit Concert Next Week October 28 Featuring Jon Batiste with Guest Michela Marino Lerman!
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
JON BATISTE, THE BANDLEADER FOR LATE NIGHT WITH STEPHEN COLBERT October 28, 8pm - Alhambra Ballroom - Reserve Now JUST ADDED OPENING ACT: TAPDANCER MICHELA MARINO LERMAN Jon Batiste, National Jazz Museum in Harlem's Artistic Director at Large brings his legendary energy and great music to the intimate and historic Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem on October 28 at 8pm to benefit the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. Adding to the excitement is the incredibly talented tapdancer Michela Marino ...
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