Event News

Gongzilla performing at World Cafe Live 8/21

Source: All About Jazz
August 4, 2005

Venue: World Cafe Live For tix or call 215-222-1400 Date of Show: 8/21 Sun Showtime: 9pm Dinner / Doors: 8pm Gongzilla with special guest The Fractals Artist Website: http://www.lolorecords.com/gongzilla.html Artist Bio: Another branch in the Gong family tree, Gongzilla was a reassembly of several of the members of early Pierre Moerlin's Gong and played a similar style jazz-rock fusion. Formed in 1994 by guitarist Ben Lozaga and bassist Hansford Rowe, ...

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Weekly Jazz and Improvised Music series in Los Angeles

Source: All About Jazz
August 3, 2005

Club Tropical and Banana Bread Records Announce « Ear Orchard » Music Series Los Angeles, CA, Wednesday, August 3, 2005 – Club Tropical and Banana Bread Records have inaugurated a new Monday jazz and improvised music series entitled “Ear Orchard.” “The series picks up where Sensound Music’s ‘Jazz on A Monday Vibe’ series left off. Our strategy is to extend the success of the existing Monday series and tighten the focus on providing fresh, provocative improvised music from emerging artists ...

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The Historic Jazz Foundation, Kansas City USA

Source: All About Jazz
August 2, 2005

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The new Saints

Source: All About Jazz
July 31, 2005

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Folk Songs: William Parker, Guillermo E Brown and Victor Gama

Source: All About Jazz
July 29, 2005

August 3rd: Galapagos, Brooklyn: Victor Gama and Guillermo E Brown August 9th: Tonic, New York City: William Parker, Guillermo E Brown & Victor Gama Victor Gama is an Angolan musician who creates intricate and beautiful instruments based upon traditional African structures. His last album was released on Aphex Twin’s Rephlex Records to international acclaim. This is the first time he has visited New York Over the course of two concerts, he will play a series of duet and trio performances ...

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Folk Songs: William Parker, Guillermo E Brown and Victor Gama

Source: All About Jazz
July 29, 2005

August 9th, Tonic, New York City Victor Gama is an Angolan musician who creates intricate and beautiful instruments based upon traditional African structures. His last album was released on Aphex Twin’s Rephlex Records to international acclaim. Tonight he plays with free jazz bass master William Parker, and electronic artist Guillermo E Brown, a pivotal force in Thirsty Ear’s seminal Blue Series. Expect a variety of duet and trio performances bridging the gulfs between avant-jazz, hip hop, Afro-Cuban and Reich-esque minimalism. ...

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Media Release: The Cellar Nightclub 5th Anniversary Celebrations

Source: All About Jazz
July 29, 2005

(Vancouver - July 29, 2005) -- The Cellar Restaurant / Jazz Club in Vancouver’s downtown core has earned a reputation with jazz aficionado’s the world over as one of the top jazz venues in North America. After three weeks of closure to complete a major renovation and redesign, The Cellar has flung open it’s doors to music lovers once again – just in time to celebrate the venues fifth anniversary.  

Under the leadership of Cory Weeds - who some ...

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Jazz Monsters Concerts Under the Stars at Soka University Debut

Source: All About Jazz
July 28, 2005

Soka University, Aliso Viejo is debuting a new 8 concert “Jazz Monsters Concert Series" with KJAZ-FM's Jose Rizo and his “Jazz on the Latin Side AllStars," 6-9 pm on August 13th at the Campus Green. $10 adults, free for under 18. Lawn seating -- bring blankets and low beach chairs. Come early and have dinner ($10 for adults for all you can eat including dessert and beverage.) Dinner reservations: [email protected]. No reservations necessary for concert -- pay at the event. ...

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