Jazz News

Mose Allison at Largo at the Coronet

Source: All About Jazz
January 14, 2010

Regarded as “the William Faulkner of jazz," pianist and songwriter Mose Allison counts Elvis Costello, Van Morrison and Ray Davies among his legion of fans. Possessed with a honeyed voice and a humorist's eye for detail, Allison is midway through a six-city tour previewing the spring release of his first album in 12 years, The Way of the World, produced by Largo favorite Joe Henry.

Mose Allison Largo at the Coronet 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., ...

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Danilo Perez Heads Berklee Global Jazz Institute in Boston

Source: Michael Ricci
January 14, 2010

Berklee announces the inaugural class for the Berklee Global Jazz Institute, a unique center at the college designed to foster creativity and musicianship through various musical disciplines. World-renowned pianist Danilo Perez serves as its artistic director. Students may pursue a performance degree, diploma, or a two-year certificate through the Institute. BGJI has three main goals: to provide an interdisciplinary music program where students may explore their creativity to the highest level; to explore the social power of music as a ...

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Tiptons Sax Quartet US Tour; 1/27/2010 - 2/6/2010

Source: Michael Ricci
January 14, 2010

TIPTONS SAX QUARTET & DRUMS US TOUR PERFORMERS: Amy Denio: alto sax, clarinet, voice Jessica Lurie: alto & tenor sax, voice Sue Orfield: tenor sax, voice Tina Richerson: baritone sax, voice Lee Frisari: drums TOUR: Weds 27 Jan: Brooklyn, NY 9pm Rose Live Music 345 Grand Street Brooklyn, NY 11211-4465 (718) 599-0069 Thurs 28 Jan: Baltimore, MD An Die Musik ...

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Landon Knoblock Realistic Band at Rose Live Music, Sunday Jan. 24

Source: Michael Ricci
January 14, 2010

The Landon Knoblock Realistic Band will perform at Rose Live Music on Sunday, Jan. 24. at 8:30pm. The Realistic Band features Oscar Noriega and Noah Preminger on saxophones, Matt Pavolka on bass, Jeff Davis on drums, and Landon Knoblock on rhodes. Following the Realistic Band will be Noah Preminger's Group at 9:30pm. Rose Live Music is located at 345 Grand st. between Havermeyer and Marcy, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, near the Lorimer L/Metropolitan G. Click here for Google maps. There is ...

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A Great Night in the Fillmore Benefit Concert at Yoshi's (SF) on February 21

Source: Michael Ricci
January 14, 2010

"A GREAT NIGHT IN THE FILLMORE" Benefit Concert for The California Jazz Foundation John Handy, Bobby Hutcherson, Tuck & Patti, Denny Zeitlin, The Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet, Cultural Heritage Choir with Linda Tillery Hosted by Rita Moreno, Academy Award, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winner, legendary singer, dancer, and actress Master of Ceremonies: Chuy Varela (KCSM) Sunday, February 21, 2010 7-10pm Yoshi's 1330 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94115 ...

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All Jason Parker Quartet CD Sales Donated to Haiti Quake Relief Through Jan. 22nd

Source: Michael Ricci
January 14, 2010

As you know, there is severe devastation in Haiti right now in the aftermath of the 7.0 earthquake that hit the island. This is a tragedy not only for the people in Haiti but also for those around the world that have family and friends there. One of our own is just such a person.

David, my good friend and the owner of Lucid Jazz Lounge in Seattle, has family in Haiti. He is leaving tomorrow to go down there ...

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Cindy Blackman Explorations - Live at the Zinc Bar 1/26-27/2010

Source: Two for the Show Media
January 14, 2010

Drummer, Bandleader, & Recording Artist, Cindy Blackman will be performing with her Group, Explorations at The Zinc Bar in New York on January 26th & 27th, 2010. Cindy Blackman Explorations Antoine Roney- saxes Rashaan Carter- bass Zaccai Curris- fender Rhodes Marc Cary - synth Cindy Blackman - drums Cindy Blackman is one of the most creative and versatile drummers on the scene - a complete musician who can shift effortlessly ...

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Artists Recording Collective (ARC) January 2010

Source: Two for the Show Media
January 14, 2010

Initiation, the dynamic new Artists Recording Collective CD by pianist

Sumi Tonooka (pronounced To-NO-ka) and tenor saxophonist Erica Lindsay, showcases their shared skills as composers and bandleaders. Though they've been playing together since they first met in the spring of 1994, this is their first in-studio collaboration. “We wanted to document and reveal something of our musical dynamic together," says Tonooka.

Initiation features bassist Rufus Reid and the late drummer Bob Braye, both of whom were on Tonooka's previous trio ...

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