Event News

Austin Jazz Legends Steam Heat, Starcrost, and 47 XS Its Own Weight Reunite

Source: Press Dept
August 8, 2008

Fable Records, Texas' oldest Jazz record label, is pleased to announce the re-release of the Steam Heat album, Austin Funk. On August 21st, 2008, members of Steam Heat--as well as legendary jazz icons Starcrost and 47 X Its Own Weight--will reunite for the first time in 30 years for a special live performance with Beto and the Fairlanes.

The show, titled A MIGHTY BLOW, is in memory of “Mambo" John Treanor and pianist/composer Bill Ginn.

These legendary Austin bands were ...

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Jazz Jams at Pasadena Jazz Institute

Source: All About Jazz
August 6, 2008

Monday night on Colorado Boulevard is not exactly a hot spot. Traffic on the Boulevard was non-existant.

But, that doesn't stop Paul Lines, Executive Director of the Pasadena Jazz Institute, from bringing in a 16-piece jazz band, led by trumpeter Winston Bird, to jam at his Institute headquarters upstairs on the Colorado Terrace in Paseo Colorado.

Nor can it be said that word has gotten out that the band, being nominally called The Pasadena Jazz Orchestra, is performing each Monday ...

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Tuesdays on the Terrace: Fred Lonberg-Holm

Source: All About Jazz
August 6, 2008

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 cocktails, Puck's Express snacks, or a dinner buffet from Puck's Cafe while listening to Chicago's finest jazz musicians. Dinner reservations at Puck's are recommended, call 312.397.4034. In case of rain, the event takes place in Puck's.

WHAT: Tuesdays on the Terrace

WHO: Fred Lonberg-Holm

WHEN:

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New York Concert Ensemble: Jammin' on the Hudson

Source: All About Jazz
August 4, 2008

Sunday August 10th 2008; features the re-emergence of an All Star Band

Our Trombonist is an Original Member of The Concert Ensemble, who was also featured on “Sentimental Mood", on “Early Bird" Records. His long, and illustrious career has led him to play, and record with Artists such as Slide Hampton, James Moody, Mongo Santomaria, Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie, and Aretha Franklin. He has recorded on the “Blue Note", “Impulse" and “Strata East" Record labels. We are more than happy ...

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Still Black, Still Proud: African Tribute to James Brown at Kimmel Center

Source: All About Jazz
July 31, 2008

Kimmel Center Presents brings a welcoming respite from the dog days of summer with weekly Global Grooves world music dance parties in Perelman Theater. Global Grooves series showcases a hot lineup of international bands in the Perelman Theater, which is transformed into a nightclub with an open dance floor and cash bar. Pancontinental funk/soul ensemble Still Black, Still Proud delivers an explosive African Tribute to James Brown on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 7:30pm in Perelman Theater. The extraordinary line-up ...

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NYC's VJ Lady Firefly to Perform with Members of Psychic TV and Tuxedomoon

Source: All About Jazz
July 30, 2008

NYC'S CUTTING-EDGE VJ TO PERFORM WITH MEMBERS OF PSYCHIC TV AND TUXEDOMOON - THUR JULY 31 Unusual video content created with Nam June Paik's analog synthesizer, the “Wobulator" NYC-based Filipino video artist and VJ Zarah Cabanas (aka Lady Firefly) performs two live audiovisual pieces using original content created with Nam June Paik's analog video synthesizer the “Wobulator" at Brooklyn's Issue Project Room on July 31st 2008 at 8pm with ZGT - musical duo of Dok Gregory of Psychic TV, Amoeba ...

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Vocalist Chris Williams Performs for Special Engagement Steamers Event

Source: All About Jazz
July 30, 2008

Chris Williams, local award winning jazz vocalist, will be performing at the prestigious Steamers Jazz Caf on Friday, August 8 at 8 PM to record a new CD and DVD. The special engagement concert also celebrates Chris' 30th birthday. Seating for the performance is limited with a $10 cover charge and 2-item minimum. Canadian-born jazz vocalist Chris Williams has impressed audiences with his intense passion, vocal proficiency and musical maturity. He has built a loyal following, as his highly entertaining ...

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Bachata Roja Legends on the Santa Monica Pier

Source: All About Jazz
July 30, 2008

The Santa Monica Pier Twilight Dance Series presented by Amoeba Records which takes place on the Naked Juice Stage is a nice place to take a date. One can score a trifecta on any given Thursday evening. First,you can enjoy an eclectic mixture of music to kick off the evening, afterwards you can have dinner at one of the nice restaurants on the pier and then spend some time in Pacific Park for some fun amusement games.

On July 24th, ...

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