Performance / Tour News

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, January 1-7

Source: JazzINK by Andrea Canter
December 31, 2015

Young musicians dominate the weekend as we recover from a jazz-packed New Year's Eve. Yet it's an old favorite tickling the ivories in the new Dunsmore Room; and a favorite NOLA-style band releasing a new recording at the end of the week. Not a bad start to 2016. Big Gigs This Week Friday, January 1. New Year's Day is always a bit slow for live music, but Orchestra Hall is open and pianist Chris Lomheim is in the lobby (e.g., ...

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Jazz this week: New Year's Eve jazz in St. Louis, and more

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
December 30, 2015

This week's list of jazz and creative music performances in and around St. Louis is relatively short, in part because some presenters are still on holiday, and in part because several local venues that regularly present jazz have yet to publish their schedules for the new month beginning on Friday. So, while the StLJN calendar will be updated with new information as soon as it comes in, there still are some noteworthy performances to talk about, including a list of ...

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Artists Find Success Playing Online Shows Through Concert Window

Source: HypeBot
December 26, 2015

For many artists, the hurdles which must be overcome in order to successfully book a tour can be quite intimidating. Hosting an online concert series, however, is a much more straightforward process, and also has a significantly reduced price tag. Guest Post by Chris Robley on The DIY Musician

Are you interested in taking your live show online? Online concerts can be a great (and profitable) way to deepen your relationship with fans. For attendees, there are far fewer barriers. No traffic. ...

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The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, December 25-31

Source: JazzINK by Andrea Canter
December 24, 2015

This must be the super-holiday edition of the Lead Sheet, with the “week" extending from Christmas Day to New Year's Eve. And as such, some venues will be closed or have atypical hours, so jazz fans are urged to check calendars and showtimes and plan accordingly. Fortunately, the holidays also bring some special gigs to town, most notably the now-annual four-night run of The Bad Plus at the Dakota, a “Pre-New Year's Eve" party with Connie Evingson in the new ...

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Jazz this week: Good 4 The Soul, Midwest Quintet, Cara Dineen, and more

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
December 24, 2015

While big-name touring musicians generally are off the road during major holidays, there still are some notable performances by local jazz and creative musicians happening over the next few days in and around St. Louis. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, December 23 The Jazz St. Louis Big Band offers their third and final performance of Duke Ellington’s “Nutcracker" at Jazz at the Bistro; guitarist Tom Byrne's Yule Vibe Trio plays at Thurman Grill; and singer Ralph Williams presents a ...

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Vocalist Allison Adams Tucker Performs At The Blue Note Sunday Brunch January 17, 2016 In Connection With JazzConnect & APAP Conferences In New York

Source: Mouthpiece Music
December 20, 2015

Allison Adams Tucker, the California-based multi-lingual jazz vocalist, will perform at the Blue Note Sunday Brunch in New York City on January 17, 2016 for two sets at 11:30am & 1:30pm. Tucker will be previewing selections from her upcoming album WANDERlust, as well as presenting a program of Brazilian-infused jazz tunes that she sings in six different languages. Her New York appearance is timed to coincide with the annual JazzConnect and APAP Conferences that week as she showcases her music ...

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Jazz this week: Holiday shows from Kirk Whalum, Jim Manley, and more

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
December 10, 2015

This week's schedule of jazz and creative music in St. Louis is highlighted by a lot of holiday-themed performances and several tributes marking Frank Sinatra's centenary, but there's also traditional jazz and swing, an evening of solo free improvisations, and much more. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, December 9 The Route 66 Jazz Orchestra plays a Christmas concert at the Ozark Theatre, and funk quartet The Service will take the stage for the first of two nights at Jazz ...

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Jack Kleinsinger Announces Highlights In Jazz 2016 - 44th Season

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
December 5, 2015

Jack Kleinsinger’s Highlights In Jazz, New York’s longest running jazz concert series, proudly announces the schedule for its 44th season featuring four monthly star-studded Thursday night concerts taking place at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center of Borough of Manhattan Community College, 199 Chambers Street, NYC 10010. Each show begins at 8:00 PM. The season kicks off on February 4, 2016 with Highlights In Jazz 43rd Anniversary Gala featuring the swinging jazz and blues of vocalist Catherine Russell and her band ...

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