Event News

Three Nights of Darius Jones @ Roulette!

Source: Michael Ricci
January 21, 2010

PointofDeparture.org's Ed Hazell writes, “alto saxophonist Darius Jones delivers one of the most impressive debuts in recent memory, displaying a remarkably well-developed concept and individual sound. Jones has a big, fleshy, lived-in tone, with a vibrato that owes as much to Johnny Hodges as it does to Albert Ayler. It's defiant, vulnerable, proud, and weary; there is laughter and sobbing in it." JAN 25 Darius Jones Trio: Adam Lane, Jason Nazary, Drums Darius Jones JAN 26 ...

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Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Brings Their Southern California Grooves to Carnivail, Vail's Annual Mardi Gras Festival

Source: Michael Ricci
January 21, 2010

KARL DENSON'S TINY UNIVERSE BRINGS THEIR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GROOVES TO CARNIVAIL, VAIL'S ANNUAL MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Will Perform a Free Concert at Checkpoint Charlie in Vail, Colo. on Fri., Feb. 19, 2010 VAIL, Colo. -- Vail Mountain in partnership with Highline Sports & Entertainment announced today that eclectic funk band Karl Denson's Tiny Universe will perform a free, outdoor concert on Fri., Feb. 19 as a part of Vail Mountain's annual Mardi Gras celebration, CarniVail. Known ...

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Brooklyn Bowl Concert for Haiti: Randolph: 1/20 and Q-Tip, ?uest 1/21

Source: JamBase
January 21, 2010

BROOKLYN BOWL ANNOUNCES CONCERT FOR HAITI WITH ?UESTLOVE AND Q-TIP

Q-Tip Brooklyn Bowl has announced a second Haiti relief benefit to take place tomorrow, January 21. Brooklyn Bowl regulars Q-Tip and ?uestlove will team up at the Williamsburg venue/bowling alley/restaurant this Thursday offering a pair of DJ sets. Additionally, Blue Ribbon will prepare special Haitian-themed dishes for the evening. All concert proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross Haiti Fund and Yele Haiti.

“Our team was eager to do ...

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Annual Newport Beach, CA, Jazz Party Scheduled Feb. 11 Through 14

Source: Michael Ricci
January 20, 2010

By Larry Taylor

Big bands and an array of jazz stars will be featured at the 10th Annual Newport Beach Jazz Party, held Feb. 11 through 14, at the Marriott Hotel in Newport Beach, California.

Kicking off the Valentine's/Presidents Day weekend event Thursday night will be Ken Peplowski's Big Band Music of Benny Goodman. Clarinet player Peplowski, an alumnus of Goodman's last band, has put together an assemblage to salute the King of Swing. Also to be on hand opening ...

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Brattleboro Arts Initiative and Vermont Jazz Center Benefit Cocert

Source: Michael Ricci
January 20, 2010

"Have To Help Haiti", a collaboration between Brattleboro Arts Initiative and the Vermont Jazz Center, is a benefit concert to raise desperately needed funds to support Haiti in the aftermath of the recent devastating earthquake. The event will take place on Thursday February 4, 2010 at the Latchis Theatre in downtown Brattleboro, and is being produced on a volunteer basis with 100% of the proceeds going to Pure Water for the World (PWW). Pure Water for the World started its ...

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Steve Wilson Performs Haydn with Leipzig String Quartet

Source: Seth Cohen PR
January 20, 2010

Steve Wilson To Perform Haydn's “Seven Last Words of Christ" with Leipzig String Quartet

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Rose Live Music in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Celebrates Its 4th Anniversary with Who's Who of New York Drummers

Source: Fully Altered Media
January 20, 2010

Rose Live Music kicks off its fourth anniversary celebration with a series of weekly performances featuring some of New Yorks preeminent drummers leading their own groups. On February 2, exactly four years since Rose first opened its doors, the club will host an all-star jam session hosted by

visionary crossover pianist Jason Lindners Now Vs. Now, featuring a cast of jazz heavyweights who have performed at Rose in years past.

Every Tuesday through March, the Williamsburg jazz haunt will turn the ...

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NY Haiti Benefits: Patti Smith Yo la Tengo, Cash and More

Source: JamBase
January 20, 2010

EMERGENCY BENEFIT CONCERTS FOR HAITI AT NEW YORK'S CITY WINERY PATTI SMITH, THE SWELL SEASON, LEWIS BLACK, VERNON REID & COREY GLOVER from LIVING COLOUR

ROSANNE CASH, CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS, YO LA TENGO AND MORE SUPPORT HAITI OVER 4 NIGHTS AT CITY WINERY

City Winery Hosts 4 nights: Wednesday, January 20, Thursday, January 21, Sunday, January 24, Monday, January 25.

Felix Augustin, Haiti's Consul General in NY will join on Wednesday, January 20.

100% of funds ...

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