Performance / Tour News

Masters at the Greek & Sharp's Gathering at the Bakery

Source: All About Jazz
November 15, 2008

MASTERS AT THE GREEK WITH ELLIS MARSALIS, MCCOY TYNER, MARC RIBOT, BRAD MEHLDAU

There is a lot of jazz this week, but if we have to pick a fave its Jesse Sharps Gathering at the Jazz Bakery this Sunday. Jesse, a key player in the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra, released The Gathering a few years back, an excellent slice of Leimert Park jazz featuring a couple dozen of the neighborhoods finest all blowing like mad on some great compositions and ...

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Bonnie 'Prince' Billy: Beware

Source: JamBase
November 15, 2008

BONNIE 'PRINCE' BILLY'S BIGGEST & MOST AMBITIOUS ALBUM TO DATE - BEWARE TO BE RELEASED MARCH 17T ON DRAG CITY

Bonnie “Prince" Billy Breaking through the dirt and shooting upward into our atmosphere is a new variety of exotic Bonnie “Prince" Billy plant. Stronger. Stinkier. It blooms in low light and cold but thrives in the sun as well, showing enticing spots and eating small creatures as they wander into its jaws. They had it coming, they were ...

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Everest | 10.25.08 | San Francisco

Source: JamBase
November 15, 2008

Everest :: 10.25.08 :: Hotel Utah Saloon :: San Francisco, CA

Everest :: 10.25 :: SF, CA Everest is a band poised to make it big. They are in the middle of the first leg of a national tour, playing to thousands of screaming fans every night. Okay, so the fans are actually screaming for the headliners of the show, Neil Young and Death Cab for Cutie, but Everest is opening for them, which is still a huge milestone ...

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Will Sellenraad @ Smalls NYC, Featuring Kiyoshi Kitagawa & Darren Beckett

Source: All About Jazz
November 14, 2008

Will Sellenraad Trio Will Sellenraad- guitar Kiyoshi Kitagawa- bass Darren Beckett- drums Saturday November 15th · 7:30pm–10:00pm Smalls Jazz Club – 183 w. 10th St. @ 7th Ave. NYC

About Will Sellenraad

Hailed as a “hidden gem,” Willem Sellenraad has earned a fast growing reputation of being at the forefront of a new generation of jazz musicians. Known for his brilliant solos and innovative improvisations, this ...

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Vibraphonist Tom Beckham at the Bar Next Door November 15th

Source: Powderfinger Promotions
November 14, 2008

WHO: TOM BECKHAM TRIO Tom Beckham - vibraphone Chris Higgins - bass Ferenc Nemeth - drums

WHEN: Saturday, November 15th sets at 9pm & 11:15

WHERE: The Bar Next Door (a.k.a. LaLanterna) 129 MacDougal St New York, NY 10012 (212) 529-5945

COST: $10.00 cover all night

Copies of the new CD “Rebound" will be available for purchase. UPCOMING DATES 12/10 - TOM ...

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Bjorn Solli Trio at The Inkwell Cafe on November 13th

Source: All About Jazz
November 14, 2008

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Giada Valenti to Perform at Lorenzo's Cabaret

Source: Impress Media - Jennifer Niederhoffer
November 14, 2008

Vocalist showcases her Celebration of the European Divas on December 5

Italian vocalist Giada Valenti will perform at Lorenzo’s Cabaret, 1100 South Avenue (at Lois Lane), on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $35. For tickets and more information, visit lorenzosdining.com. Giada will charm audiences with Celebration of the European Divas, her tribute to Edith Piaf, Dusty Springfield, Marlene Dietrich, Shirley Bassey, and Mina.

Transporting her audience from Paris, to Milan, to London, to Berlin, and back, Giada ...

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Genesis Holding out Hope for Gabriel Gigs

Source: Billboard Magazine
November 14, 2008

With a third box set of catalog upgrades looming, a reunion of Genesis' revered 1971-75 lineup is still in the ether -- but hardly in stone. “We've never said never about it, you know," keyboardist Tony Banks tells Billboard.com. “I know Phil (Collins) would be quite happy with the idea of just playing the drums; it would be quite fun for him. Mike (Rutherford) and I are certainly happy to do it. I know Steve (Hackett) is keen as well. ...

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