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Chris Thile & Brad Mehldau Play National Concert Hall, Dublin, November 9
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All About Jazz
The National Concert Hall plays host to one of the most thrilling American musicians of his generation, Chris Thile of Punch Brothers in a new duo with the acclaimed pianist Brad Mehldau. Both artists are inspired by a wide range of composers and songwriters, from Bach to Radiohead. Now these kindred spirits combine their dazzling imaginations in an evening of classical transcriptions, pop covers, and original songs. One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano, Brad ...
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Coco Montoya With Sol Roots Perform In Washington DC
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9th Floor Music
Coco Montoya with Sol Roots perform Saturday November 15 at Gypsy Sally’s in Washington DC. Coco Montoya’s explosive guitar playing and soul-driven voice have propelled him to the upper reaches of the blues-rock world. Sol Roots has toured with funk, blues, and roots legends and performs an unique blend of energetic rock, raw blues, and greasy funk- all delivered with deep soul. COCO MONTOYA “Smoldering blues and southern-fried rock ‘n’ roll with a master touch and killer soloing”
—GuitarOne
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Jost Project to Perform at First Jazz Near You House Concert
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All About Jazz
Philadelphia, PA: The Jost Project with Paul Jost, Tony Miceli and Kevin MacConnell will appear at the home of All About Jazz and Jazz Near You founder, Michael Ricci on Friday, October 24th. The house concert program represents a new direction for Jazz Near You which plans to develop additional performance opportunities for musicians while creating a more intimate and enhanced listening experience for jazz fans worldwide. Seating is limited, so secure your tickets now at closeup.fm (preferred) or EventBrite. ...
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When Haiku Inspires Music: Bobby Zankel Ensemble Performs Original Composition Celebrating Peace
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Victor L. Schermer
Cecil Taylor and John Coltrane inspired saxophonist and composer Bobby Zankel is usually heard with his Warriors of the Wonderful Sound big band performing large-scale compositions such as his recent re-setting of Coltrane’s A Love Supreme. Here, on the occasion of a celebration of mural art, which has turned numerous outside walls of Philadelphia buildings into high art, Zankel was inspired to produce a more compact piece for six instrumentalists and singer. The stimulus for the composition was a wall ...
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Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra Kicks Off Its "Jazz For Kids" Program on October 19th
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AMT Public Relations
JAZZ FOR KIDS Ongoing, every Sunday Oct 19-May 17 (except for 12/21, 12/28 + 2/1). Doors open at 1:00pm; show from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Jazz Standard, 116 East 27th Street (between Park & Lexington); Train 6 to 28th/Lex. FREE! In lieu of a cover charge, guests may give a $5 donation that benefits the Jazz Standard Discovery Program. Jazz Standard donates $1 from each kid's menu sold to Spoons Across America, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating children, teachers, and ...
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NEC’s Jazz Studies Department Presents The Music of George Russell with the NEC Jazz Orchestra on October 16
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Ann Braithwaite
Conducted by Ben Schwendener and Featuring Saxophonist George Garzone Thursday, October 16 at Brown Hall NEC faculty member Ben Schwendener will lead the NEC Jazz Orchestra in The Music of George Russell, a program featuring excerpts from several of Russell’s most ambitious works, as well as “All About Rosie,” traditionally included in all Russell programs. The concert takes place at 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 16 at NEC’s Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough Street, Boston, MA. The concert is free and ...
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Cécile Mclorin Salvant Performs At The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
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Meryl Cates
Jazz singer Cécile McLorin Salvant gives a passionate one-night-only concert of her finest hits at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Friday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. On stage in The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium, one of the most celebrated young jazz vocalists, Cécile McLorin Salvant, performs some of her most dynamic and theatrical songs on this unforgettable evening. Salvant is the winner of the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Vocals Competition. Salvant’s style combines precise technique, a playful sense of ...
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John Lee Sanders, Multi-instrumentalist, Vocalist And Recording Artist, To Perform With San Jose-based Jazz Ensemble “nineteen”
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Eric Bolvin
2014 “Jazz Nights with Nineteen” Concert Series Features Jazz, Blues and Roots Music Artist Performing Original Compositions SARATOGA, CA – Today, the South Bay-based big band, Nineteen, directed by Eric Bolvin, announced a guest- artist concert featuring the talents of jazz, blues and roots music artist, John Lee Sanders, on Saturday, November 1, 2014, at the Theatre on San Pedro Square in San Jose, California, at 8:00 p.m. Multi-instrumentalist, Emmy nominated composer, and arranger, John Lee Sanders comes from deep ...
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