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Ledisi Plays for Obama | Ledisi | News

Source: All About Jazz
September 13, 2008

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Luba Mason Debuts Krazy Love with Kava Kava Band

Source: All About Jazz
September 12, 2008

Luba Mason's sneak preview performance of KRAZY LOVE at Birdland Tuesday, October 7th 8:30 PM and 11 PM 315 W 44th St New York, NY 10036 212-581-3080 LUBA MASON “KRAZY LOVE... a cool Brazilian mood" with her band KAVA: Dario Eskenazi (piano) John Benitez (bass) Sandro Albert (guitar) Adriano Santos (drums) Dende (perc) Rodrigo Urasai (flute/sax) Music Charge: $25 General Admission and $40 Orchestra Wife of Grammy-Award winner Ruben Blades, singer/ actress/ ...

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Steve Howe at Barrymore's Music Hall in Ottawa

Source: All About Jazz
September 12, 2008

Steve Howe--best known as the legendary guitarist for Yes, Asia, and GTR, and who almost singlehandedly is responsible for elevating Rock Guitar to an art form--will perform in Ottawa on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Barrymore's Music Hall - 323 Bank St. This tour coincides with the release “The Haunted Melody" and represents a new creative high for the guitarist. Howe's Progrock roots and the Hard Bop playing of his much younger band mates (his son, Dylan Howe on drums, ...

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Cuban Band-Leader/Flutist 'Maraca' Kicks Off 20-City U.S. Tour

Source: All About Jazz
September 12, 2008

Orlando “Maraca" Valle's album Lo Que Quiero Es Fiesta (Ahi-Nama Music) debuted to critical-acclaim on September 2nd. Lo Que Quiero Es Fiesta is Maraca's sixth album and will be the centerpiece of his U.S Tour, which includes two appearances at the Monterey Jazz Festival for a special jazz performance with an all-star band featuring Giovanni Hidalgo (Congas), David Sanchez (Sax), Miguel Zenon (Sax), Ed Simon (Piano), Murray Low (Keyboards), John Benitez (Bass) Horacio “El Negro" Hernandez (Drums) along with the ...

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John Heavens' London Launch for "Big City Calling"

Source: All About Jazz
September 12, 2008

Jazzizit Records are delighted to announce Big City Calling, the debut adult contemporary and jazz release by artist John Heavens. BBC Jazz Vocalist of the Year 2007, Ian Shaw says 'John Heavens' debut album is an impressive affair. Funky, witty and diverse... the songs are fresh and groovy. Heavens calls upon a stellar cast of musicians and a delightfully funky Andrea Vicari on piano'. John is collaborating with musicians who tour with Jamie Cullum and Jools Holland and you can ...

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Max Raabe and Palast Orchester in Chicago in October

Source: All About Jazz
September 12, 2008

The Paramount Theatre welcomes the Chicago Premier of nostalgic and unmistakable '20's big band sounds from Max Raabe & The Palast Orchester for one night only, on Saturday, October 4, 2008. Coincidentally, Max Raabe & The Palast Orchester were originally scheduled to perform at the Lyric Opera but had to cancel due to a schedule conflict. Upon hearing of their availability, Diana Martinez, Executive Director of Paramount secured the date. “We're thrilled to be the venue for the Chicago premier ...

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Hard Jazz & Funk! The Phibes, Cold Flavor Repair and Tom Phonic @ The Knitting Factory

Source: All About Jazz
September 12, 2008

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OK|OK CD Release Concert (Free Event) @ Roulette (NYC)

Source: All About Jazz
September 12, 2008

Reflecting the current economic climate, but determined to have some fun, ok|ok is doing a FREE show assisted by none other than Benton-C on live visual performance, to celebrate ok|ok's first ever CD “EATING MANTIS" from RKM Music. This coming Thursday, September 18th, 2008 @ 8pm (1 set only) No Cover, No Minimum, FREE Roulette @ 20 Greene Street (between Canal and Grand Streets) 212.219.8242 RKM Music presents a FREE multi-media event by the avant-jazz/avant-rock group ok|ok who will be ...

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