Performance / Tour News

Dave Holland: At Sprague, Sextet Hits the Spot for Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
September 24, 2008

Not too often does the audience at a jazz concert applaud with such persistent determination to force the performers back on stage for an encore, even against their will. But such was the case when the Dave Holland Sextet hit the stage Sunday night in Sprague Hall. Led by renowned acoustic bassist Dave Holland, the Sextet played music from its new release, “Pass It On,” which comes out today, along with other material. Even while performing behind a semi-circle of ...

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Vocalist Beat Kaestli at the Blue Note, NYC

Source: All About Jazz
September 24, 2008

Vocalist BEAT KAESTLI at The BLUE NOTE Featuring MAGOS HERRERA and special guest ARIA HENDRICKS Sunday, October 12th 2008, 12:30 and 2:30 PM 131 W. 3rd St New York, NY 10012 212-475-8592 - bluenote.net Cover: $24.50 (incl. brunch and a drink) Directions: A, B, C, D, E, F and V Train to West 4th

Line up: Beat Kaestli - voice Magos Herrera ...

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Hornman Chuck Mangione Brings Jazz to Ridgefield

Source: All About Jazz
September 24, 2008

Most recognized for his hit “Feels So Good," Chuck Mangione's lightweight and uplifting jazz has brought standing ovations around the globe. With his boundless energy, unabashed enthusiasm and pure joy radiating from the stage, Chuck Mangione will blow that horn at The Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts on Friday, October 24 at 8 p.m. as part of the Danbury Audi Jazz Series. An AllShows.com VIP Party Pass ($50 upgrade), which includes a cocktail and hors d' oeuvres ...

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Westchester Jazz Orchestra to Perform Music of Dave Brubeck on November 15th

Source: Michael Ricci
September 24, 2008

Westchester, NY -- The Westchester Jazz Orchestra has been called a local orchestra in about the same way as, say, the New York or Berlin Philharmonic Orchestras are local. On Saturday, November 15, this world-class big band will perform the music of the legendary pianist and composer Dave Brubeck at 8 PM at the Irvington Town Hall Theater, 85 Main Street, Irvington, NY. WBGOs Gary Walker is set to host the concert. Reserved seating is $35/$30 for seniors/ $5 for ...

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Killer Shrimp at Pizza Express Jazz Club

Source: All About Jazz
September 23, 2008

Just the other day, in one of those quick-fire Q&As beloved of newspaper editors, that fine actress Anna Chancellor was asked if there was any art form that left her cold. Her answer? “British jazz. It makes me think of warm beer and white men with beards.” That's a bit rich coming from someone who got her break in Four Weddings and a Funeral, the last word in warm, homegrown Liebfraumilch. But I do know what she means. There certainly ...

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The Historic Salsa Meets Jazz Series is Back!

Source: Two for the Show Media
September 23, 2008

WHAT: The Village Gate & Le Poisson Rouge present: 'SALSA MEETS JAZZ'

WHO: The Multi-Grammy nominated Bobby Sanabria Big Band with special guests Jon Faddis (trumpet) Candido (congas)

WHEN: October 13th, 2008 -7:00 PM Show Time

WHERE: Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10012 (212) 505-FISH

COST: Admission $35

Bobby Sanabria is equally adept at ...

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Tonight! Maria Neckam Live at 55bar in NYC

Source: All About Jazz
September 23, 2008

Tuesday, September 23, 7-9pm @ 55 BAR (55 Christopher St, 1 to Chr. St or A,C,E,B,D,F,V to W4 St) No cover. Maria Neckam - voice and songs Lars Dietrich - alto sax Samir Zarif - tenor sax Aaron Goldberg - keys Zack Lober - bass Greg Ritchie - drums Also, here's a video from Maria's last 55 Bar gig in August! Coming up: Maria's Music live @

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Milton Nascimento Exclusive at NJPAC, Paquito D'Rivera

Source: All About Jazz
September 23, 2008

NJPACs Alternate Routes & Arts Education present Encuentro!, a Latin Jazz Weekend

With Milton Nascimento & The Jobim Trio in a NY/NJ Exclusive (10/26) Paquito D'Rivera (10/25) Latin Jazz Dance Party (10/24)

10/24/08 Baila Mi Gente Latin Jazz Dance Party, 7:30pm, Victoria Theater, $28 10/25/08 Paquito DRivera, 7:30pm, Victoria Theater, $39 10/26/08 Milton Nascimento & The Jobim Trio, 5pm, Prudential Hall, $18-$60

NJPACs Alternate Routes Series and Arts Education Department team up ...

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