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Jim Desalvo Quartet Featuring Eliot Zigmund, June 10, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
June 2, 2007

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The Ron Kobayashi Trio Takes Center Stage at the OC Pavilion

Source: All About Jazz
June 2, 2007

The world class OC Pavilion is pleased to welcome to the main stage the Ron Kobayashi Trio on July 14th at 8:00 PM. Doors to the OC Pavilion and Ambrosia Restaurant open at 5:00 PM for dinner and cocktails. The Ron Kobayashi Trio consists of three uniquely talented musicians from the Southern California area. Pianist and leader Ron Kobayashi has performed with Mel Torme, Margaret Whiting, Eric Marienthal, Phil Upchurch, Teddy Edwards, Tim Weisberg, Kenny Burrell, Paula Kelly Jr., Herb ...

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Amphis-Baena Returns to Bar4, June 10th at 9 and 10:30PM

Source: All About Jazz
June 2, 2007

BROOKLYN, NY - Amphis-Baena's unique sound returns to Bar4 on June 4th with sets at 9 and 10:30pm Comprised of effected saxophone, guitar, keyboards and drums, Amphis- Baena freely intepretes their original material, rhythmic songs pulled apart with group improvisation. The Amphis-Baena is a mythical two headed serpent. The word derives from the Greek words amphis, meaning “both ways", and bainein meaning “to go". In many ways Amphis-Baena, the music group, embodies both of these concepts; improvisation linked to composition, ...

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Nils Tour Guaranteed to Heat up the Summer

Source: All About Jazz
June 1, 2007

Smooth jazz guitarist Nils will be heating things up this summer with a huge national tour. Nils kicks things off at BB King's at Universal City in Los Angeles, CA on May 26, 2007. He has scheduled appearances from California to New York to Europe. Nils latest CD, “Ready to Play," which follows his smash “Pacific Coast Highway" is sure to heat up the airwaves as well.

Born and raised in Germany, Nils (pronounced Neels) began playing guitar as a ...

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Wright/Palier/Toutlemonde with Frenette/McQuire - Subconsciouscaf @ Pierre Menard Gallery

Source: All About Jazz
June 1, 2007

subconsciouscaf @ Pierre Menard Gallery presents Thursday, 7 June, 8:00pm WRIGHT/PALIER/TOUTLEMONDE - free improv Jack Wright - muted saxes (Easton PA) Agnes Palier - wordless vocals (Rambouillet, France) Olivier Toutlemonde - glasses, kitchen objects, springs and paper (Bourg en Bresse, France) Opening: KEVIN FRENETTE - guitar & RYAN MCGUIRE - bass Pierre Menard Gallery 10 Arrow St., Harvard Sq. Cambridge 617.868.2033 ~ All Ages ~ $5/10 donation This ...

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Michael Buble's "Call Me Irresponsible" out Now

Source: Special Ops Media
June 1, 2007

Call Me Irresponsible highlights include Buble's energy infused interpretations on standards from a variety of eras including songs by such greats as Leonard Cohen, Eric Clapton, Cy Coleman, Gamble and Huff, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer and others. The first single from the new album, the Buble penned “Everything", has just been released and will be performed by the artist on The Today Show on the day of the release, May 1st. Buble' is also scheduled to make a special appearance ...

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JD Walter June 4th Dizzy's @ Lincoln Center

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 1, 2007

Please Join us on June 4th At Dizzy's @ Lincoln Center J.D. Walter Quintet featuring Tim Warfield & Jean-Michel Pilc Featuring J.D. Walter, vocals; Tim Warfield, tenor saxophone; Jean- Michel Pilc, piano; Mark Kelley, bass; Donald Edwards, drums. Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola Frederick P. Rose Hall Jazz at Lincoln Center Broadway at 60th Street 5th Floor Reservations Call: 212 258-9595 or -9795. Seating is available ...

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Annie Ross Sunday, June 3rd at the Iridium Jazz Club Sets at 8:30 & 10:30PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 1, 2007

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