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Performance / Tour

Dominic Duval at the Stone, Sundary, March 18

Source: All About Jazz
March 16, 2007

Event

Westchester Jazz Orchestra to "Go Motown" in Chappaqua on June 2

Source: All About Jazz
March 16, 2007

Westchester County, NY - The Westchester Jazz Orchestra (WJO), a 15-piece nonprofit jazz orchestra featuring world-class jazz musicians who live in and near Westchester County, will perform newly-commissioned arrangements of hits from the Motown era on Saturday, June 2 at 8 PM. The concert will be held at the Seven Bridges School in Chappaqua. WJO will put its jazz spin on songs recorded by Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, The Supremes, as well as others who contributed to ...

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Performance / Tour

Frank Gambale & the Natural High Trio European Tour March-April 2007

Source: All About Jazz
March 16, 2007

Jazz/Fusion Guitar legend Frank Gambale will be commencing his European tour with the Natural High Trio this weekend. Tour dates as follows:

MARCH - 2007

18 - FG and Natural High Trio at Boerderij - Zoetermeer, Holland

20 - FG and Natural High Trio at New Morning - Paris, France

21 - FG and Natural High Trio at Teatro Metropolitano, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

22 - FG and Natural High Trio at Gioia D. Colle Ueffilo, Puglia, Italy

23 - FG ...

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Performance / Tour

Black Diamond Orchestra 1920's Costume Ball St. Patrick's Day Dance Party & Benefit Saturday, March 17th 9PM - 1am

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
March 16, 2007

Black Diamond Orchestra co-leaders Mark McGowan and Amy Wallin will lead the band as they perform the music of Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton, Cole Porter, Fats Waller and many other old time favorites from the 1920's and 30's for the audiences listening and dancing pleasure!

Vocalist: Julian Yeo

Musicians: Bill Easley Tenor Sax, Clarinet Dave Glasser Alto Sax, Clarinet Jay Brandford Baritone Sax James Zollar Trumpet Mark McGowan Trumpet ...

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Performance / Tour

Pat Martino @ Philadelphia's TLA on March 16, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
March 16, 2007

Guitar legend Pat Martino makes an appearance in his hometown, as his quartet plays the Theatre Of Living Arts on March 16, 2007. Joining Martino is the outstanding pianist Rick Germanson.

PAT MARTINO QUARTET Pat Martino - guitar Rick Germanson - piano Craig Thomas - bass Scott Allen Robinson - drums

March 16, 2007 1 show @ 8:00 pm Theatre Of Living Arts 334 ...

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Performance / Tour

Roni Ben-Hur on Tour!

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
March 16, 2007

Guitarist/Composer RONI BEN-HUR on tour

Saturday, March 24 - FREE The Roni Ben-Hur Quintet with Jeremy Pelt, Ronnie Mathews, Santi Debriano and Leroy Williams Child of the Sun Jazz Festival, Lakeland, Florida www.flsouthern.edu/academics/music/jazz.htm

Saturday, March 31, $18, 8 PM Roni Ben-Hur and Santi Debriano Linda Norris Auditorium-"The Linda" at WAMC 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY (518) 465-5233 ext. 4 www.wamcarts.org

On May ...

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Recording

On May 15, 2007 Motma Releases "Keepin' It Open" From Guitarist/Composer Roni Ben-Hur

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
March 15, 2007

The New Recording from Guitarist/Composer RONI BEN-HUR Featuring Jeremy Pelt, Ronnie Mathews, Santi Debriano, Lewis Nash and Steve Kroon “Everything Roni does is beautiful. He has the magic touch." - Russell Malone-Jazz Guitarist Extraordinaire “Roni's playing and control demands respect from the group as well the listeners. It is always a pleasure to make music with Roni Ben-Hur, anytime, anywhere!" - Rufus Reid-World Renown Bassist/Composer and fellow Motma recording artist On May 15, 2005 Motma proudly releases Keepin' It Open, ...

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Performance / Tour

Guitarist/Composer Miles Okazaki Live at the Jazz Gallery on April 12 with Special Guest Miguel Zenon

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
March 15, 2007

GUITARIST/COMPOSER MILES OKAZAKI LIVE At The Jazz Gallery-Thurs, April 12, sets at 9:00, 10:30, $12 290 Hudson Street FEATURING Miles Okazaki (guitar, compositions), Miguel Zenon (alto sax), David Binney (alto sax), Christof Knoche (reeds), Thomas Morgan (bass), Dan Weiss (drums) THIS SHOW IS PART OF A SERIES OF APPEARANCES TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF HIS DEBUT CD: Mirror (OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE IS APRIL 3) Available at www.milesokazaki.com or http://cdbaby.com/cd/milesokazaki “...Okazaki composed all of the music on ...

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