Event News

Harlem Living History Jazz Tour

Source: All About Jazz
March 7, 2009

From Gordon Polatnick, Big Apple Jazz For the first time in my 12 years running Big Apple Jazz, I am offering a comprehensive tour of Harlem's Living Jazz History on select Sundays including March 15, April 5, 19; May 3, 24; June 7, 28 from 3:30PM - 8:30PM. Reservations can be made on a first come first served basis while seats last. Call me at 718 606-8442. Or you can sign up at bigapplejazz.com. We will hear the stories ...

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Memphis-Bound Get-Down Blues Show Comes to Columbus

Source: Just Roots PR
March 7, 2009

Special blues event features the band and solo winners of the 2009 River City Ohio Blues Competition.

On Saturday, March 28, Award-winning Columbus act Long Tall Deb and the Drifter Kings will team up with Detroits celebrated musician Paul Miles for a special blues presentation at the Thirsty Ear Tavern in Columbus, Ohio, from 9:30pm- 1am.

This will be the first in a series of shows in Detroit, Columbus, and Marietta throughout 2009 as they get ready to compete in ...

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Bachsters Meet Bopsters for a Second Show!

Source: All About Jazz
March 5, 2009

Hello Friends, the miraculous flexibility of the web has once again illuminated the possibilities of this new world. Dig this, yesterday we had the idea of expanding the music and as a result of your enthusiastic and kind response we’re going for a SECOND SHOW!!! Hahaahhhaa, we’re on! So, to recap—our String Consort group, which brings together some Bachsters and bopsters, is playing tomorrow, Thursday March 5th at the Powerhouse Building in Del Mar right on the ocean next ...

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Mardi Gras | 02.20-02.24 | Nola to New York

Source: JamBase
March 5, 2009

Words & Images by: Dino Perrucci

Mardi Gras 2009 :: New Orleans to New York

Dr. John :: 02.20 :: Terminal 5 :: NYC New York and New Orleans have always shared a special bond, especially in the music community. While New Orleans is the unquestioned center of Mardi Gras celebration in North America, this year New York welcomed some of the Crescent City's finest musicians to start the celebration. I was lucky enough to photograph the fun ...

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Kansas City Jazz Orchestra to Present "Celebrating Kansas City"

Source: Artists Recording Collective + the ARC Record Label
February 27, 2009

The music of Basie, Brookmeyer, Bird and others. With a special appearance by the vocal quartet, the Wild Women of Kansas City FRIDAY April 3rd – 8:00 PM Folly Theater 12th and Central KCMO SATURDAY April 4 –8:00PM Olathe Northwest High School Concert Auditorium 21300 College Boulevard Olathe, Kansas 66061 The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Jim ...

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Apollo More Than Just a Theater, with More Than Just an Audience

Source: Michael Ricci
February 27, 2009

From the 1930s to at least the 1960s the Apollo was a combination town meetinghouse, “American Idol” and La Scala for black American music. It celebrated the democratic impulse and the aristocratic impulse; it was where you could see comedians play the oaf and Duke Ellington play the genius.

From vaudeville through swing, bebop, doo-wop, R&B, rock ’n’ roll, soul and funk, numerous stars have played the Apollo, including, from top, Lionel Hampton, Little Richard and Stevie Wonder.

Since the ...

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The Apollo Uptown Shrine’s Upbeat Anniversary

Source: Michael Ricci
February 27, 2009

JAMES BROWN, the Godfather of Soul, pressed huge tips into his hand for errands and urged him to read. The comedian Jackie (Moms) Mabley sent him to the store to buy chitlins or pork chops, to be shared with everyone, cooked on a hot plate. Flip Wilson sent him out for food too but locked the door to his dressing room for privacy as he washed and ironed (badly) his polyester suits between acts.

These memories belong to Billy Mitchell, ...

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Diana Krall Included as Special Guest to Stevie Wonder's White House Event | Diana Krall | News

Source: All About Jazz
February 27, 2009

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