Event News

Auction to Benefit Alex Chilton Family

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
September 24, 2010

Bid on Autographed St. Blues Guitar From the Big Star Concert & Tribute to the Late Alex Chilton On a beautiful night this past Spring in Memphis, many friends, family, and fans gathered for the season opening of Memphis' historic Overton Park Shell, now called Levitt Shell. This special kickoff concert was the highly anticipated homecoming performance of Memphis' beloved sons, Big Star. Only the most beloved son, Alex Chilton, had passed away very unexpectedly two months earlier on St. ...

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Free-Jazz Guitar Pioneer to Be Honored by Hometown

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
September 24, 2010

Free-Jazz Pioneer, Miles Davis Sideman Warren “Sonny" Sharrock Gets His Due, Oct. 2, in Ceremony Conducted by Bill Hanauer, Mayor, Village of Ossining; Special Performance by Sons of Sharrock 2010 Marks What Would Have Been Master Guitarist's 70th Birthday WHAT: The Village of Ossining, in conjunction with the family and friends of the late, great guitar legend Warren “Sonny" Sharrock (August 27, 1940—May 26, 1994), is pleased to announce that South Malcolm Street in Ossining, NY will be renamed “Sonny ...

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Marian McPartland & Friends to Perform at Generations in Jazz Festival, Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Mon. Oct. 4

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
September 23, 2010

The esteemed pianist Marian McPartland will headline the First Annual Coca-Cola Generations in Jazz Festival on Monday, October 4, at Dizzy's Coca-Cola. McPartland will be performing with her regular trio—bassist Gary Mazzaroppi and drummer Glen Davis—as well as in duet with the young piano phenom Taylor Eigsti and the elegantly swinging pianist/vocalist Carol Welsman. One of the highlights of this multifaceted evening will be a duet performance by jazz master Kenny Barron with his rising star protegee Helen Sung. Also ...

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Danny Frankel w/ Nels Cline and Larry Goldings - The Interplanetary Note/Beat Conference (Self-Released, 2010)

Source: Music and More by Tim Niland
September 22, 2010

On this short, spontaneous album, drummer and percussionist Danny Frankel draws on a wide variety of musical inspirations. From the open ended cosmos exploring improvisations to abstract inner-space ruminations, the music he creates with guitarist Nels Cline and organist Larry Goldings has a curious and exploratory edge. The most successful passages include “That Spider on the Wall" in which mysterious and haunting organ swirls around jagged guitar accents and light, ever shifting percussion. “Apple Cider Vinegar" touches on film and ...

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The Light Riders featuring Premik Russell Tubbs

Source: Premik Russell Tubbs
September 23, 2010

Over the years, many are familiar with Premik Russell Tubb's performances coupled with a diversity of top musicians known as 'Premik & Friends.' This being said, his audience will likely recognize the players named here. To clarify, the The Light Riders are a separate and distinct group; the result of Premik's concentrated effort over time to both refine his sound and those who might work best as base members of this new quartet. The Light Riders consists of Nathan Peck, ...

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"Take Five" Gala Honors Dave Brubeck

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
September 22, 2010

WHAT: “Take Five" honors jazz icon Dave Brubeck in an evening that includes a champagne reception,a concert and a “moveable feast" of offerings from noted Greenwich restaurants. Mr. Brubeck will receive the prestigious Silver Baton award from the Russian National Orchestra (RNO) for his lifetime contributions to cultural diplomacy. The evening benefits the RNO Instrument Fund and Jazz'd 4 Life, an organization that builds opportunities for young people around the world.

WHERE: Hosted by the Mitchell Family at Richards of ...

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The Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz Are Proud to Present Poncho Sanchez and His Group Sunday, Oct 17th at the the Hilton Harrisburg , Beginning at 6 P.M.

Source: Michael Ricci
September 21, 2010

The Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz are proud to present Poncho Sanchez and his group Sunday, Oct 17th, beginning at 6 p.m. A Youth band from an area high school or college will open the Concert's with a 5 pm performance. The concert will take place at the The Hilton Harrisburg located at 1 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg PA 17101. Phone: 717-233-6000. Tickets are always available at the door after 4:00 pm on the day of the concert. Check out ...

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An Evening with The Light Riders featuring Premik Russell Tubbs

Source: Premik Russell Tubbs
September 20, 2010

Over the years, many are familiar with Premik Russell Tubb's performances coupled with a diversity of top musicians known as Premik & Friends. This being said, his audience will likely recognize the players named here. To clarify, the The Light Riders are a separate and distinct group; the result of Premik's concentrated effort over time to both refine his sound and those who might work best as base members of this new quartet. The Light Riders core ensemble consists of ...

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