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"The Story" at Cachaca October 23rd

"The Story" at Cachaca October 23rd

Source: All About Jazz

WHO: “The Story" featuring: Lars Dietrich (a.sax) Samir Zarif (t.sax) John Escreet (piano) Zack Lober (e&a bass) Greg Ritchie (drums)

WHEN: Thursday, October 23rd at 10PM

WHERE: Cachaca Jazz Club 35 W 8th St New York, NY 10011 Don't miss the performance of a lifetime. For the past 2 months the members of “The Story" have been on several tours independent of their exciting new group, touring in ...

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Anthony Braxton and Brass Quintet/Seven Trumpets at St. Mark's Church in Philadelphia on October 11

Anthony Braxton and Brass Quintet/Seven Trumpets at St. Mark's Church in Philadelphia on October 11

Source: All About Jazz

Saturday, October 11 | 8pm St. Mark's Church 1625 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA $10 General Admission Composition N.103 (for Seven Trumpets) with Taylor Ho Bynum, Tim Byrnes, Forbes Graham, Sam Hoyt, John McDonough, Nicole Rampersaud, Nate Wooley, trumpet Costume design by Rosemary Kielnecker Composition N.169 (for Brass Quintet) with Taylor Ho Bynum, trumpet Nate Wooley, trumpet Jeremy Thal, ...

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Anthony Braxton Falling River Quartet at the Settlement Music School in Philadelphia on October 10

Anthony Braxton Falling River Quartet at the Settlement Music School in Philadelphia on October 10

Source: All About Jazz

Friday, October 10 | 8pm Settlement Music School 416 Queen Street Philadelphia, PA $35 General Admission; all ticket holders will receive free admission to the October 11 brass music concert. Anthony Braxton Falling River Quartet Anthony Braxton, alto/soprano/ sopranino saxophone + contrabass clarinet Erica Dicker, violin Sally Norris, piano Katherine Young, bassoon This performance is part of ANW's Free/Form: Composer Portrait series. Please join us for ...

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Marco Benevento N.East Dates

Marco Benevento N.East Dates

Source: JamBase

MARCO BENEVENTO Announces Northeast Tour Dates In November With Two Trios: Marco Benevento, Reed Mathis & Andrew Barr Marco Benevento, Marc Friedman & Josh Raymer

Marco Benevento Marco Benevento continues a year long push behind his debut studio album, Invisible Baby, with a seven city Northeast tour in November. The Brooklyn-based pianist will lead a trio featuring bassist Reed Mathis and drummer Andrew Barr for the first three shows in Hartford, New York City and Burlington. ...

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Derek Trucks Band | 09.06.08 | Chicago

Derek Trucks Band | 09.06.08 | Chicago

Source: JamBase

Words by: Herschel Concepcion | Images by: Howard Kaplan

Derek Trucks Band & Lubriphonic :: 09.06.08 :: Vic Theatre :: Chicago, IL

Derek Trucks :: 09.06 :: Chicago With a delightful combination of American blues, jazz and world music, the Derek Trucks Band is redefining it all in an era where it seems like everything's already been done. Defined by Derek Trucks's raunchy, rippin' slide guitar, the band's sound taps into the realm of ...

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David Byrne | 10.07.08 | S.F.

David Byrne | 10.07.08 | S.F.

Source: JamBase

Words by: Chris Clark | Images by: Hippies Are Dead

David Byrne :: 10.07.08 :: Davies Symphony Hall :: San Francisco, CA

David Byrne :: 10.07 :: San Francisco

David Byrne is my new hero. In fully comprehending the boldness of that statement, I realize that I'll have to diligently describe why it is I've decided to coin the former Talking Heads frontman as the crme de la crme of musicians in my world. ...

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ESP-Disk' Live!

ESP-Disk' Live!

Source: Fumi Tomita

ESP-Disk' Live! A contemporary music series With MC & poet in residence: Steve Dalachinsky Tuesday October 14th 10pm Sound World News KALI Z. Fasteau (ESP 3018) soprano sax, flute, piano, voice, viola, drums, mizmar & sanza Clif Jackson - bass Ron McBee - percussion & berimbau + special guests 11pm present personic Patrick Brennan - saxophone Lisle Ellis - bass Bern Nix ...

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Marcus Goldhaber Preps New Album, Take Me Anywhere - Coming November 25th, 2008

Marcus Goldhaber Preps New Album, Take Me Anywhere - Coming November 25th, 2008

Source: AMP3 Public Relations

Singer/Songwriter Marcus Goldhaber is gearing up for the November release of his new album, Take Me Anywhere, with an Advanced CD Release Concert Series in his hometown, Boston, at French Bistro and Wine Bar, Les Zygomates, on October 15th & 16th, and an In-Store CD Signing and Live Performance at British Perfumery, Jo Malone, in the historical Flatiron Building, New York, on October 22nd. As an exciting string of pre-release events, a limited run of the newly arrived album will ...

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