Jazz News

Edward Simon Quartet Coming to the Village Vanguard

Source: Two for the Show Media
February 4, 2009

Pianist, Composer, & Bandleader Edward Simon will be performing with his Quartet (featuring Ben Street on bass, Adam Cruz on drums & Mark Turner on Saxophone) at The Village Vanguard in NYC from Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 thru Sunday, March 1st, 2009 Edward Simon Quartet: Edward Simon - Piano Ben Street - Bass Adam Cruz - Drums Mark Turner - Saxophone The Village Vanguard- 178 7th Ave. South, New York City

Continue Reading

Chico Hamilton Live at the Rubin Museum/NYC

Source: Two for the Show Media
February 4, 2009

Drummer/Bandleader Chico Hamilton will be performing in concert at The Rubin Museum in NYC on Friday, Febraury 20th, 2009 at 7:00PM as part of the 2009 Winter/Spring Harlem in the Himalayas Series. Chico Hamilton - drums Cary DeNigris - guitar Paul Ramsey - bass Evan Schwam - flute, tenor & soprano saxophones Eddie Barbash - flute, soprano & alto saxophones Jeremy Carlstedt - percussion ”An astonishing burst of creativity.” --Richard ...

Continue Reading

Erik Friedlander Will Tour with Broken Arm Trio

Source: GoMedia PR
February 4, 2009

Works Inspired by Jazz Legend Oscar Pettiford's Cello Work Will Be Performed by Innovative Cellist's Trio “Effervescent small group jazz, executed with wit and soul.” --The New York Times “A real sonic vibrancy.” --Dusted.com “ Broken Arm Trio...is stunning – both in what it does and how well they do it.” --The Village Voice “Incredible musicianship and vast improvisational vocabulary.” --All About Jazz The critics have spoken, and the accolades are unanimous in support of cellist Erik Friedlander’s recently released ...

Continue Reading

Scott Miller's Next Album Features Help from Patty Griffin, Tim O'Brien

Source: conqueroo
February 4, 2009

Patty Griffin, Tim O’Brien help Miller start 2009 independently

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Scott Miller is best known for non-stop touring with his band the Commonwealth, and for his eight prior critically acclaimed albums including the recent Appalachian Refugee Demos. In fact it was with proceeds from Internet sales of that album (demos from a Marantz hard-disc recorder with handmade cover art for each copy) that he financed his forthcoming release titled For Crying Out Loud. The album, due out ...

Continue Reading

Peter Zak Trio to Perform at the Iridium Jazz Club/NYC

Source: Two for the Show Media
February 4, 2009

Pianist/Composer Peter Zak will be performing with his Trio at The Iridium Jazz Club in NYC on February 18, 2009 in celebration of his new CD “Seed of Sin”- Set Times are: 8:30 PM and 10:30 PM. Peter Zak Trio: Peter Zak – Piano Paul Gill – Bass Quincy Davis – Drums “One of the most polished, intelligent, swinging piano trios in New York or anywhere else." --Thomas Conrad, Jazz Times “...Vibrant and singular... ...

Continue Reading

"'Tis Autumn, the Search for Jackie Paris" Set for March 31 DVD Release

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2009

Tis Autumn - The Search For Jackie Paris is not just a documentary about a great but unheralded jazz singer, it explores the very nature of what it is to live the life of any artist--too many of whom share the same fate--the explosive debut, followed by the years of ups and downs, and the constant hope that success, though out of reach, is just around the corner, the private tragedies that grow out of artistic frustration, and the final, ...

Continue Reading

Live Nation and Ticketmaster Prepare to Merge

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2009

Live music behemoths Live Nation and Ticketmaster are apparently negotiating a proposed merger, according to the Wall Street Journal after the ticketing contract between the two companies ended at the beginning of the year. Although neither board has approved the deal, the talks are said to be in a fairly late stage.

Late last fall, Live Nation representatives said they were excited about rolling out their own ticketing service to replace their contract with Ticketmaster. Instead, Live Nation, the biggest ...

Continue Reading

Vocalist Lisa Hearns Upcoming Performances

Source: Two for the Show Media
February 4, 2009

Upcoming performances from Vocalist Lisa Hearns Sunday, February 8th 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM McCann's 948 First Avenue, NYC (212) 813-1280 Lisa Hearns Trio Saturday, February 14th VALENTINE'S DAY! The Cellar 304 Manor Road Staten Island, NY Lisa Hearns Trio Tuesday, February 17th National Arts Club, by Invitation 15 Gramercy Park South, NYC Performing from her ...

Continue Reading