Jazz News

Theo Croker Amazing Shanghai

Source: Mosnar Communications, Inc
November 21, 2007

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Pablo Ziegler Trio at the Kimmel Center on Saturday, December 8, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
November 21, 2007

Latin Grammy Award winning pianist Pablo Ziegler debuts with his Trio at the Kimmel Center performing new tango on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 7:30pm in Perelman Theater. Ziegler first began performing with renowned tango composer Astor Piazzolla in 1978 -a decade long musical collaboration that influenced Ziegler's musical aspirations to propel new tango to another level with jazz and classical elements. In 1990, he formed his own quartet for New Tango, and has traveled throughout the world, frequently collaborating ...

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National Jazz Museum in Harlem Presents New Orleans Brass Bands: From Second-Lines to Frontlines

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 21, 2007

New Orleans Brass Bands: From Second-lines to Frontlines

The Hot 8 Brass Band in workshop and discussion with Harlem high-school students, hosted by Larry Blumenfeld and presented by the National Jazz Museum in Harlem in collaboration with the Finding Our Folk Tour.

On Tuesday, November 27th from 1pm-3pm, the Hot 8 spends time with the students of the Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts in Harlem as part of the ongoing cultural and educational programming of The National ...

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Jazz Great Gerald Wilson to Speak at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Source: JazzStage Productions
November 21, 2007

DETROIT--The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in partnership with Detroit Jazz Fest will present “A Conversation with Gerald Wilson" in the General Motors Auditorium, Saturday, December 1, at 3pm, as part of the Noel Night festivities in the University District. The event is free and open to the public. Joining Gerald Wilson in a walk through his life and music will be WDET/Detroit's own “voice of jazz" Ed Love, and attorney Jeff Collins. The presentation is the ...

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The Jon Burr Band Live DVD Recording, Sunday Dec 9th 12 Noon! One Show Only! Free to the Public

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 21, 2007

New York, NY - Oct 26 2007 Bassist Jon Burr (formerly with Tony Bennett, Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Stephane Grappelli, the Hot Swing Trio) and the Jon Burr Band will be recording a DVD Live at Birdland of songs written by Jon Burr, and previously performed or recorded by Stan Getz, Chet Baker, The Hot Swing Trio, Roland Hanna and others. The project features a stellar collection of talent, including vocalists Laurel Mass (of Manhattan Transfer), Hilary Kole, Ty Stephens ...

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Iridium Jazz Club Revised Calendar December Through February

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 21, 2007

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121

Sets At 8:30 & 10:30PM Les Paul Sets Remain at 8:00 & 10:00PM Effective immediately, minimums are $10/person/set for all show except Les Paul - $15 mins.

EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS TRIO JOHN COLIANNI - PIANO - LOU PALLO - GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT - BASS

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Louis Hayes & the Cannoball Legacy Band New Year's Eve at Sweet Rhythm

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 21, 2007

New Year's Eve At Sweet Rhythm 88 7th Ave. So. NYC 212-255-3626

Legendary Drummer LOUIS HAYES & THE CANNOBALL LEGACY BAND w/ VINCENT HERRING; Alto Sax, RICK GERMANSON; Piano, RICHIE GOODS; Bass PLUS!!!! SPECIAL GUESTS; CURTIS FULLER ; Trombone & WALLACE RONEY; Trumpet Sets at 9 & 11PM $50 Music Charge & $25 Minimum: 9PM Show $75 Music Charge & $25 Minimum 11PM Show

Hard bop drummer Louis Hayes has often been heard in ...

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Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters Release New Live in the Studio CD,

Source: Mark Pucci Media
November 21, 2007

EDMONTON, AB - Stony Plain Records announces a November 6th release date for Hope Radio, the new CD from the celebrated guitarist Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters. Recorded and filmed live (with a separate DVD forthcoming) in the studio before an audience at Wellspring Sound in Acton, Mass in April of this year, Hope Radio features 11 songs that showcase Ronnie Earl at his amazing best, backed by long-time members of The Broadcasters: Dave Limina - keyboards, Jim Mouradian - ...

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