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All About Jazz Embedded With Asian Jazz All-stars Power Quartet For European Tour

Source: Ian Patterson
November 11, 2012

The Asian Jazz All-Stars Power Quartet brings together—as the name suggests— four of Asia's leading jazz musicians—Singaporean pianist/organist Jeremy Monteiro, Philippine saxophonist Tots Tolentino, Hong Kong guitarist Eugene Pao and Thai drummer, Hong Chanutr Techatana-nan. The quartet is about to embark on its first tour outside Asia, following the launch last year of the electrifying Live at the Living Room Jazz Festival, Bangkok (Jazznote Records, 2011). All About Jazz contributor Ian Patterson will be on the road with the Asian ...

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Casa Karen Hosts Gato 6 on Nov. 17th!

Source: suzi stern
November 8, 2012

Jazz Vocalist Suzi Stern and her partner pianist George Oldziey have been producing amazing jazz concerts for the past two years in central Austin at Casa Karen. Eddie Gomez, Ed Soph, Stefan Karlsson, Alex Sipiagin, Donald Edwards, Rich Harney, Elias Hasslanger, Peter Stoltzman, David Amram, Peggy Stern the list goes on and on. This month Oldziey is finally hosting his own vibrant latin jazz band, GATO 6 on November 17th at Casa Karen. The band features Dennis Dotson (of Woody ...

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Dave Holland Big Band - Live In Ann Arbor, November 17 @ 8 PM

Source: Truly Render
November 4, 2012

Saturday, November 17, 2012, 8:00 pm Michigan Theater Dave Holland, double bass Antonio Hart, alto saxophone Mark Gross, alto saxophone Marcus Strickland, tenor saxophone Jason Marshall, baritone saxophone Robin Eubanks, trombone Jon Arons, trombone Josh Roseman, trombone Taylor Haskins, trumpet Alex “Sasha" Sipiagin, trumpet Duane Eubanks, trumpet Steve Nelson, vibraphone and marimba Donald Edwards, ...

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Gilberto Gil - Live In Hill Auditorium on November 16 @ 8 Pm

Source: Truly Render
November 4, 2012

Friday, November 16, 2012, 8:00 pm Hill Auditorium (825 N. University Ave, Ann Arbor) Gilberto Gil, vocals and guitar Sergio Chiavazzoli, guitars Arthur Maia, bass guitar Jorge Gomes, zabumba/drums Toninho Ferragutti, accordion Gustavo di Dalva, percussion Nicholas Krassik, violin/ rabeca Gilberto Gil has modernized – and continues to modernize – Brazilian popular music. From musical revolutionary to international pop star to beloved statesman, Gilberto Gil has ...

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Classic Jazz Duets: Donald Smith and Tulivu-Donna Cumberbatch at House of Art Gallery on November 14

Source: RICHARD BEAVERS
November 4, 2012

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 7:00pm - 10:00pm Admission: $10.00 Donald Smith and Tulivu-Donna Cumberbatch have had long standing performing, touring and recording careers that span over sixty years combined. They have worked together for twenty years. Musically, they breathe together. His virtuosity on piano is unparalleled and her voice is exhilarating yet sublime. Not since Wynton Kelly and Dinah Washington has there been such a profound musical love affair between these two instruments - piano and ...

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Dee Lucas Brings His Rebirth Of The Smooth Concert To The Metropolitan Room

Source: Cres O'Neal
November 3, 2012

Dee Lucas Brings His Rebirth Of The Smooth Concert To The Metropolitan Room In New York, NY Washington, DC: National recording artist, Saxophonist, Dee Lucas, takes center stage at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, NY, NY, Wed, January 2-Friday, January 4, 2013. Considered one of the Jazz’s best kept secrets, soprano saxophonist Dee Lucas has evolved and catapulted onto the music scene. After launching his well-received 2004 debut CD, “Remembrance”, a tribute to legendary saxophonist George Howard, Lucas ...

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The Delton Walker Band Performs At The Metropolitan Room on December 21

Source: Cres O'Neal
November 3, 2012

Washington, DC: Jazz sensation, Saxophonist, Delton Walker, takes center stage at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, NY, NY, on Friday, December 21, 2012, for a one night only performance. Joining Delton will be Jon Mernyk, Adrian Fields, Greg Taylor, James Collins, and special guests, Danie Ocean, and American Idol contestant, JCurtis. Delton’s music is immeasurable as it fully embodies the depth of his listeners’ souls. His highly acclaimed CD, “Back In Your Arms Again” is nestled in an ...

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Dianne Reeves Quartet with special guest Raul Midón on Saturday, December 8th at 8PM

Source: Truly Render
November 3, 2012

Saturday, December 8, 2012, 8:00 pm Hill Auditorium (825 N. University Ave, Ann Arbor) Dianne Reeves Quartet Peter Martin, Piano Romero Lubambo, Guitar Reginald Veal, Bass Terreon Gully, Drums TICKETS START at $10: 734.764.2538 Born in Detroit to a musical family, Dianne Reeves is now considered one of the pre-eminent jazz vocalists in the world today with unique jazz and R&B stylings and four Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Vocal ...

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