Performance / Tour News

Dazzling Autumn Lineup of Jazz Performers at Philadelphia Museum of Art

Source: All About Jazz
October 3, 2008

Friday nights are always something to celebrate at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where Art After 5 brings the top names in jazz and international music to the Museum's elegant Great Stair Hall. Each Friday evening the space becomes a lively concert hall, with table service, cocktails, elegant cafe-style appetizers, and desserts. The fall 2008 season features the return of popular favorite artists and several exciting newcomers, while the first-ever Art After 5 Halloween party brings the dark, ambient sound ...

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Branford Marsalis Pays Tribute to Heitor Villa-Lobos

Source: All About Jazz
October 3, 2008

Saxophonist Branford Marsalis will be joined onstage by conductor Gil Jardim and Philarmonia Brasileira for a special performance, featuring the work of Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, as well as French composer Darius Milhaud. The performance will take place on Friday, October 3, at 8 p.m. and tickets are still available. A giant of jazz who, in recent years, rededicated himself to exploring and performing classical music, Branford Marsalis is known for his unique interpretations and versatility as a performer of ...

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Marsalis Berklee Jams Continues with Sean Jones

Source: All About Jazz
October 3, 2008

Marsalis Berklee Jams, an ongoing series that brings outstanding working jazz ensembles to Berklee to perform with the college's finest students, continues with trumpeter Sean Jones, October 29-30, 8:00 p.m., at Cafe 939, 939 Boylston Street, Boston. In two public events, Jones and his band will play brief sets that will segue into jam sessions. Participation in the jam sessions will be open to all Berklee students. During the day, October 29-30, the quartet will present two master classes open ...

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Sten Hostfalt/Blaise Siwula @ Goodbye Blue on October 7th

Source: All About Jazz
October 3, 2008

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Headcount Party: ?uest, Moore...

Source: JamBase
October 3, 2008

HeadCount November 3 “Get Out and Vote Party" To feature Robert Randolph, ?uestlove, Stanton Moore and More!

Robert Randolph, ?uestlove (The Roots) and Stanton Moore (Galactic) will share the stage with a diverse and surprising group of musicians at the HeadCount “Get Out and Vote Party." The concert will be held on Election Eve, Monday, November 3 at the Highline Ballroom in New York City and streamed live on the Internet on iClips.net, spreading the “Vote" message to ...

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Allman Bros: Legend of Live

Source: JamBase
October 3, 2008

Allman Brothers Earn Billboard Legend Of Live Award

From www.billboard.com

Allman Brothers Band The Allman Brothers Band will receive the prestigious Legend Of Live award at the 2008 Billboard Touring Awards, set for November 20 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York.

The Legend Of Live award recognizes a touring professional who has had a significant and lasting impact on the concert industry. Previous Legend Of Live award winners include Rolling Stones promoter Michael Cohl (2004), Cellar Door Concerts founder ...

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Monty Alexander at Blues Alley

Source: Rifftides by Doug Ramsey
October 3, 2008

Rifftides Washington, DC, correspondent John Birchard went to the city's leading jazz club to catch a veteran pianist. Here is his review.

Jamaican pianist Monty Alexander has arrived at Washington, DC's Blues Alley for a four-night stand. If the US is looking for a source of renewable energy, we need seek no further than the bandstand in that venerable Georgetown jazz joint.

Gesturing to the wall behind the piano, Alexander told the opening night audience that he was ...

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Jazz This Week: Dave Brubeck, Jason Moran, Brett Stamps, Logan Richardson, Siue Friends of Music Benefit, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
October 3, 2008

It looks to be a nice, crisp fall weekend here in St. Louis, perfect weather for getting out of the house and hearing some live music. Here's a look at some of the noteworthy jazz and creative music performances coming up over the next few days.Due to the Vice-Presidential debate being held on campus, there's no Jazz at Holmes concert tonight at Washington University. However, if multi-media performance of a different sort piques your interest, Lemp Neighborhood Arts ...

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