Event News

Tiff Jimber at Jazz Central, Syracuse NY, April 15

Source: All About Jazz
April 9, 2007

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Kawan Debose Hits the Stage for Live Recording at Arturo Sandoval's April 12

Source: PRemiere Public Relations
April 9, 2007

MIAMI - In lieu of an intimate, successful first appearance, jazz singer, songwriter and pianist, Kawan DeBose, is proud to announce his second performance at Miami's newest and hottest jazz venue, Arturo Sandoval's on Thursday, April 12th at 8:30pm.

Under the musical direction of Jason Sweeting and including such talents as trumpeter Jean Zaze, this performance will be a live recording for DeBose's upcoming album.

Having found great success amongst the Miami jazz music scene and beyond, Kawan is excited ...

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Cotton Club West Ongoing Youth Showcase Kicks Off April 14, 2007 in Long Beach

Source: All About Jazz
April 8, 2007

In keeping with Cotton Club West's mission to provide a platform for upcoming young jazz musicians, 27 year old saxes Aaron Fletcher, and smoky jazz vocalist Sheree Dunn, in a growing line of new jazz artist come to mind.

Trombonist Isaac Kaplan, the youngest to artist to perform at the Cotton Club West, along with two Poly High star instrumental alumni Chris Darjany and Dustin Moore will kick off Cotton Club West's Spring Youth Concert Series.

Seventeen-year-old trombonist extraordinaire Kaplan, ...

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OC Pavilion in Orange County, California Announces the Edmund Velasco Latin Jazz Ensemble May 5

Source: All About Jazz
April 8, 2007

The OC Pavilion is pleased to welcome The Edmund Velasco Latin Jazz Ensemble to perform on Cinco de Mayo, May 5, 2007 at 8:00 PM. Ticket prices range from $25-$35 and are on sale now through the OC Pavilion box office at 714-550-0880.

This one-night event will feature the talents of Edmund Velasco, Ruben Estrada, Rene Camacho, Mike Bennett, Bryan Brock and Mark Massey. Edmund Velasco has played professionally for the past fifteen years with such top names as Mel ...

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18th & Vine Comes to Johnson County

Source: All About Jazz
April 6, 2007

Bacchanalia Hosts a Benefit for The Mutual Musicians Foundation Overland Park, KS. - The Mutual Musicians Foundation has been operating in the 18th & Vine Jazz District since 1917. Many call it the cradle of Kansas City Jazz. On April 13 and 14th, Bacchanalia, brings the music to 124th and Newton in Johnson County. The Mutual Musicians Foundation was there for Lester Young and Count Basie. Charlie Parker began his musical education in the alley out back. Mary Lou Williams ...

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Misha Piatigorsky Trio at the Iridium in NYC April 11

Source: Two for the Show Media
April 6, 2007

Pianist, Composer, and Bandleader Misha Piatigorsky will be performing with his Trio at The Iridium Jazz Club in New York City on April 11th, 2007 Two Sets 8:30PM & 10:30 PM

FEATURING: Misha Piatigorsky (piano) Hans Glawischnig (bass) Ari Hoenig (drums)

“Straddling the line between Modest Mussorgsky and Vince Guaraldi, Russian-born, NYC-based pianist Misha Piatigorsky separates himself from the slew of jazz pianists through his ability to produce strong and ...

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Tim Ries' Rolling Stones Project in Pittsburgh - April 13-14

Source: All About Jazz
April 6, 2007

The Rolling Stones and Jazz music aren't two terms one usually expects to see in the same sentence. But Tim Ries does more than introduce audiences to the idea of rock and jazz mingling: he showcases his talent at melding the two in new and interesting ways, proving that good music always makes boundary lines irrelevant. Having just returned from a second world tour with the Rolling Stones playing saxophone, keyboard and organ, his other recording and performance credits include ...

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The Max Perkoff Band CD Release Concert: Thursday, April 12, 2007 in San Francisco

Source: All About Jazz
April 6, 2007

The Max Perkoff Band at Jazz At Pearls 256 Columbus Ave San Francisco, CA 94133

High-Spirited, Straight-Ahead Trombone Stylist

Two Shows: 8pm & 10m

Please see web links for ticket information. “Max Perkoff plays jazz laced with surprising twists. His expressive trombone technique searches the possibilities of the instrument" - Nick Bensen, Bay Area Arts & Music Magazine

Trombonist/pianist Max Perkoff can blow with the best of them. For example, he matched up beautifully ...

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