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Billy Martin of Medeski Martin & Wood Schedules Percussion Duets Tour with Grant Calvin Weston

Source: Allegro Media
November 5, 2007

Billy Martin / G. Calvin Weston Duo Billy Martin: drums and percussion G. Calvin Weston: drums, percussion, trumpet and vocals

Billy Martin and G. Calvin Weston met in 1988 during a rehearsal with John Lurie's legendary “downtown" band the Lounge Lizards (NYC). That day sealed the percussive rhythm section for the Lounge Lizards and the great-but-short-lived avant garde trio, The John Lurie National Orchestra. They toured Europe and Japan as well as some historic performances in ...

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Abigail Riccards Live at Enzo's on November 7th

Source: All About Jazz
November 5, 2007

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Michael Weiss Trio Performs at the Village Vanguard November 9, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
November 5, 2007

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Sue Graham Mingus, Torch-Bearer for the Legacy of Charles Mingus, Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
November 5, 2007

Charles Mingus was a larger than life figure on the music scene, crashing. Volatile. Complex. Swinging. Intense. Delicate. Raucous and joyous. Depending on who you talk to, and maybe even what day, different images might be conjured up. Different words used to describe him by those who knew and performed with him.

In addition to all the albums made when he was alive, recordings have been cropping up and repertory bands are taking the music all over the world. That ...

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Blueprint of a Lady: The Once & Future Life of Billie Holiday

Source: All About Jazz
November 4, 2007

Featuring Evidence/A Dance Company with Nnenna Freelon Saturday, November 10, 8PM Experience an evening of compelling vocals, evocative dance & stunning visuals celebrating the myth & majesty of Apollo Legend Billie Holiday when Ronald K. Brown's Evidence/A Dance Company takes the stage with dynamic jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon & her band. During this memorable performance, Lady Day's legendary blues & jazz songs come to life through spoken word; dance styles ranging from ballet to Hip-Hop; & the vocal stylings of ...

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Chris Crocco Duo in Hell's Kitchen - Every Tuesday!

Source: All About Jazz
November 4, 2007

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November and December at the Drum Room in Kansas City

Source: ASR Records - Publicity Division
November 3, 2007

The Drum Room Calendar : November and December 2007 11.03.07 :: Featured Artist: CHRIS BURNETT 11.09.07 :: SKIP HAWKINS 11.10.07 :: Featured Artist: EVERETTE DEVAN 11.16.07 :: MAX GROOVE 11.17.07 :: BALD HEADED ANDY'S 11.23.07 :: DJ SWEENEY 11.24.07 :: ANNA LEE AND THE LUCKY SO AND SO's 11.30.07 :: GRAND MARQUIS 12.01.07 :: Featured Artist: CHRIS BURNETT ...

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The Very Hot Club Featured on KJAZZ 88.1

Source: All About Jazz
November 3, 2007

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