Jazz News

Erwin Helfer, Legendary Chicago Jazz/Blues Pianist, in Performance!

Source: Michael Ricci
July 29, 2010

IF YOU'RE IN CHICAGO, THEN YOU'RE IN FOR A TREAT!

Legendary pianist, Mr. Erwin Helfer, a jazz/blues/boogie-woogie master, will appear at The Greenhouse Theater (2257 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, 773-404-7336) on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Helfer appears in conjunction with a benefit for the non-profit group, Chicago End-of-Life Care Coalition (CECC), at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $25 and are available at greenhousetheater.org. Discounted parking across the street at the Children's Memorial Hospital parking gargage.

Your ticket includes 2 cocktails, appetizers, ...

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Dave Brubeck at Verizon Hall on Tuesday, October 26

Source: Michael Ricci
July 29, 2010

Kimmel Center presents: Dave Brubeck Officially named a “living legend" by the Library of Congress, Brubeck's influence on jazz and classical music is immeasurable. His trailblazing sound--experiments in odd time signatures, improvised counterpoint, polyrhythm and polytonality--remain hallmarks of innovation. The jazz master returns to the Kimmel Center for a concert sure to appeal to aficionados of all ages. Catch this opportunity to experience a genius in action. “Jazz, like the country of its birth, is forever a dazzling work in ...

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Ben Heppner to Host on JAZZ.FM91

Source: Ruth Winker
July 29, 2010

BEN HEPPNER HOSTS ON JAZZ.FM91 Toronto, Ontario (July 29th, 2010)--He's recognized worldwide as the finest dramatic tenor around today. Ben Heppner will bring those famous pipes to JAZZ.FM91, as host of his own radio show on Sunday, August 1st. Heppner is one of more than 100 station supporters who donated to the station since the Fall of 2009 for the opportunity to host their own show on JAZZ.FM91. Host Your Own Radio Show participants select their favourite music, write their ...

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Chicago Jazz Vocalist Milton Suggs Releases "Things to Come," New CD on His Skiptone Label, Sept. 28

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
July 29, 2010

Simply put, Milton Suggs's new CD, Things to Come, marks the arrival of a major jazz vocal talent. Blessed with a sumptuous baritone, the 27-year-old Chicago native also displays his prodigious skills as arranger and composer on the disc, which his Skiptone Music label will release on September 28. Things to Come was recorded in November and December of 2009 with some of Chicago's finest young instrumentalists, including trumpeter Marquis Hill, trombonist Vincent Gardner, and pianist Willerm Delisfort. The album's ...

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Premik & Friends with Premik's Annual Birthday Bash Celebration

Source: Michael Ricci
July 29, 2010

Premik together with friends will bring you a very special night at the Bean Runner Cafe this Friday night.

All invited to join in the party as this has been the decided night for Premik's annual BIRTHDAY BASH!

As always there will be top line-up of musicians giving voice to their instruments to be sure to break any preoccupation remaining from the grind of your work week. Let the music transport you to another place and time of rhythms and ...

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About the Backstage Jazz Cafe In Cleveland

Source: William Gibson
July 29, 2010

Backstage Jazz Cafe opened June 3rd; Every Thursday, Friday, after work happy hour, doors open 4pm; No cover charge. Saturday night showcase events start at 8pm. Sunday gospel brunch events start in August. Location: 5000 Euclid Ave; Inside the Historic Agora Ballroom; Free Parking Lot Entrance off Prospect Ave. Excellent Small Plate Kitchen Menu available; Full Bar service. Live Jazz begins after 6pm: featured artist every Thursday/Friday: Skip Gibson Trio. Skip, a Cleveland born keys artist has performed with Wynton ...

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Ryan Montbleau Band's Martin Sexton-Produced Album out September 21

Source: conqueroo
July 28, 2010

New album by Boston band produced by Martin Sexton, with whom they toured for much of the year

BOSTON, Mass.--"Time hangs heavy on the vine/Let's make wine," Ryan Montbleau sings in the lulling, sensual verse that gives his group's new album its title. Ryan Montbleau Band has been tending its own musical vineyard for a few years, on the patient cusp of a breakthrough. Their distinctive, long-fermenting blend of neo-folk, classic soul, and kick- out-the-jams Americana finally comes to full ...

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Chico's House of Jazz Presents an Evening with Stanley Jordan August 6th

Source: Rouse Public Relations
July 28, 2010

Chico's House of Jazz presents an evening with Stanley Jordan August 6th August 6TH, 2010 (ASBURY PARK, NJ)--Chico's House of Jazz is pleased to have Stanley Jordan as our forth act in our Smooth Summer Concert Series. There will be one show on the evening on August 6th at 9:30pm. Tickets are available now for our Smooth Stars Concert Series by logging on to ChicosHouseofJazz.com or at our box office at the club. One way to attack the daunting task ...

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