Event News

CD Release Party for Urban Funk's "Heroes and Legends" at Clydes of Chevy Chase, MD

Source: Michael Ricci
March 6, 2010

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All-Star Jazz Tribute and Benefit for Bassist Charles Fambrough

Source: Michael Ricci
March 5, 2010

It is well known in the Philadelphia jazz community that bassist Charles Fambrough has been bravely battling some life threatening health problems. Although he has insurance, the co-pays and limitations that his insurance company have placed on his treatment options has forced his family to pay outrageous sums of money to help him. Like many American families, legendary bassist Charles Fambrough is suffering from our broken health care system. He needs our help.

On Thursday March 11th, at Chris' Jazz ...

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Lionel Loueke Live Interview with Dave Schroeder at Barnes & Noble (NYC) on Friday, March 5th at 4:00 P.M.

Source: Michael Ricci
March 5, 2010

Lionel Loueke Live Interview with Dave Schroeder at Barnes & Noble (NYC) on Friday, March 5th at 4:00 p.m. Join us this Friday, March 5th, for an in-store Barnes & Noble interview with guitar sensation Lionel Loueke. Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Barnes and Noble 150 East 86th Street New York, NY 10028 Lionel Loueke Bio Originally from the small West African nation of Benin, guitarist Lionel Loueke has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past several ...

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Mardi Gras | 2.12-2.16 | New Orleans

Source: JamBase
March 5, 2010

By: B. Getz

Mardi Gras :: 02.12-02.16 | :: New Orleans, LA

Trombone Shorty :: Mardi Gras By Dino Perrucci Descending on New Orleans five days after the Saints' enormous Super Bowl victory, we encountered a city boiling with elation. Despite the frigid temperatures, this city was as hot as ever, with deafening chants of “Who Dat?" reverberating night and day, bouncing off walls of venues, up and down parade routes, at dinner tables and tailgates. I ...

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Rob Mullins/Joe Anderies Clinic and Concert on March 28th at Pierre's Fine Pianos (LA)

Source: Michael Ricci
March 4, 2010

Noted Colorado jazz educator Joe Anderies will be in Los Angeles for a special collaboration with longtime colleague Rob Mullins on Sunday, March 28th at the performance auditorium of Pierre's Fine Pianos. Joe has been on the forefront of the jazz and music education scene for over 20 years having developed his mentoring concepts and “Music Beyond Borders Project" in the elementary schools where he teaches band and orchestra. His concepts have been extended to older students in many jazz ...

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Cabaret Singer Etta Abramson "Sings for Change", 3/10 in NYC

Source: Seth Cohen PR
March 3, 2010

Cabaret singer/actor Etta Abramson will perform an evening of folk music, Jewish liturgy and Broadway songs, inspired by the yearning for change/progress, at The Duplex in NYC, March 10th. Etta Abramson March 10, 2010: Etta Sings for Change @ The Duplex West Village, NYC, 7:00 PM Etta Abramson performs an evening of folk music and Broadway songs inspired by the yearning for change. Directed by Yoni Oppenheim. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved ...

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Bill Cosby Joins Herbie Hancock's Birthday Concert Celebrations

Source: Michael Ricci
March 2, 2010

Comedian Bill Cosby will help to celebrate pianist Herbie Hancock's 70th birthday at an upcoming concert held in the jazz icon's honour. The gig, part of New York's CareFusion Jazz Festival, is set to feature The Cosby Show star alongside trumpeter Terence Blanchard and saxophonists Joe Lovano and Wayne Shorter. Festival producer George Wein says, “That will be a very exciting night - perhaps one of the unique nights in the history of the festival with a lot of people ...

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Live Jazz Every Tuesday at the Mix in Georgetown (Seattle)

Source: Michael Ricci
March 1, 2010

Located in the historic Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle, the Mix hosts live music five nights a week. Every Tuesday is jazz night and features Don Mock, Steve Kim and Jacques Willis. Check out our newly expanded beer and wine selection and enjoy what is truly one of Seattle's best kept secrets.

Live jazz every Tuesday at the Mix featuring: Don Mock, Steve Kim and Jacques Willis $5 - 8-11pm - 21+ Mix ...

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