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Jazz St. Louis Benefit Scheduled for Thursday, June 25 at Sol Lounge

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
June 5, 2009

A benefit event for Jazz St. Louis will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 at SOL Lounge, 4241 Lindell Blvd in west St. Louis. “Dr. Matt German's SOLful Evening of Jazz" will feature drinks made with Stoli vodka; appetizers from Bar Italia, Bryan Young, and Agave; a silent auction; and live music from the Jazz St. Louis All-Stars, Gene Dobbs Bradford and the Blues Inquisition, and Kim Massie.Tickets are $25 in advance, ...

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Bill Cunliffe's "Imaginacion" Live! CD Party on June 18th 2009 at Upstairs, Vitello's New Jazz Room with Bill Cunliffe's Septect!

Source: 2media
June 5, 2009

JUNE 18TH 2009 CD JAZZ PARTY! Reservations 818-769-0905 Grammy Nominated pianist/composer Bill Cunliffe will perform his CD Imaginacion with Bill Cunliffe-piano, Kye Palmer-trumpet, Ramon Banda-drums, Joey De Leon-percussion, Bob Sheppard-Sax, Francisco Torres-trombone, John Belzaguy-bass. $15 Cover Complimentary Wine Tasting 6:30 p.m. Show 7:30 p.m. & 9:15 p.m. Imaginacion review by Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz Bill Cunliffe loves a good melody. He's recorded a couple of sets of Reed Kotler's beautifully lyrical tunes, Tomo (Torii, '05). In this ...

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Boston Area Welcomes Genre Shattering Microtime Tour, June 11/12

Source: Just Roots PR
June 3, 2009

FreeNote Music announces the MicroTime Tour featuring New York City's Harmonically Tuned electric blues ensembles, 13 O'Clock Blues Band and Willie McBlind, both led by innovative guitarist and composer, Jon Catler. MicroTime will cut a swath of the Northeast, with appearances slated in Jersey City, Boston and New York City. As part of the MicroTime Tour. Willie McBlind will kick off the release of its second CD, Bad Thing. 13 O'Clock Blues Band and Willie McBlind will play a double ...

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Arabic Classics at Alwan: An Evening with Anwar Diab Agha & Gaida

Source: Fully Altered Media
June 2, 2009

Gaida & Anwar Diab Agha with Faisal Zedan

SATURDAY JUNE 6 AT 9:00 PM

This performance marks the world premiere collaboration between the Syrian master oudist/violinist and composer, Anwar Diab Agha and rising star vocalist Gaida. They will perform the classics from the Arab world that people know and love, including songs of Oum Kalthoum, Shadya, Najat, and Fairouz among others. Joining them for this performance will be California-based virtuoso percussionist, Faisal Zedan. This is a rare opportunity ...

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Matt Wilson Quartet at Katonah Museum with John Scofield

Source: Fully Altered Media
June 2, 2009

The Matt Wilson Quartet will be opening the Shades of Jazz Series at the Katonah Museum this Thursday June 4 at 6:30 PM. They will be performing music from their July release on Palmetto Records, That's Gonna Leave a Mark.

Curated by legendary guitarist John Scofield, the three-part series will once again feature sensations in the international jazz scene. The SOJ concerts all begin at 6:30pm and include complimentary wine and beer; attendees traditionally bring picnic dinners, lawn chairs and ...

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The Nu-Art Series to Present Three Events in June

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
June 2, 2009

The Nu-Art Series has announced three events to wrap up its spring 2009 “Jazz and the Visual Arts" presentations at the Metropolitan Gallery, 2936 Locust St. in downtown St. Louis.On Saturday, June 13, the gallery will open an exhibition of works by local mixed media artist Dail Chambers. Chambers, who studied at The Memphis College of Art and has exhibited in St. Louis, Memphis, Philadelphia and Chicago, will give a demonstration workshop from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m, ...

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Tuesdays on the Terrace: Fred Anderson

Source: All About Jazz
June 2, 2009

Tuesdays on the Terrace presents another inspiring season of free evening jazz concerts on the MCA's terrace and sculpture garden. Hosted by local radio personalities, visitors are invited to enjoy gourmet cuisine created by Puck’s Caf. In case of rain, the events take place inside Puck's Caf. Dinner reservations are recommended, call 312.397.4034.

Tuesday on the Terrace: Fred Anderson Tuesday, June 2, 5:30 - 8 pm MCA Terrace and Sculpture Garden Free

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San Francisco-Jazz Jam Session!

Source: All About Jazz
June 1, 2009

The culturally under-represented Central Sunset District in San Francisco, California has a new music event, and it is jazz. Heralding a classic musical institution, the Uptime Jazz Group, along with Mocha 101 Cafe at 1722 Taraval Street, are hosting an open Jazz Jam Session every Saturday from 3:30 to 5:30pm. Players that attend should be in the intermediate to advanced category, and the material will be mostly standards. Straight ahead in San Francisco. The venue is all ages and listener ...

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