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MMW | 04.18.09 | Minneapolis

April 29, 2009

Words by: Will Nissen | Images by Al Nowatzki Medeski Martin & Wood :: 4.18.09 :: Trocaderos :: Minneapolis, MN MMW :: 04.18 :: Minneapolis I've seen MMW in a variety of settings: Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis, 10KLF in 2006, an ice rink in ...

Frankie Manning Dies at 94; Helped Popularize the Lindy Hop

April 29, 2009

Frankie “Musclehead" Manning, a Harlem dancer and Tony Award-winning choreographer widely celebrated as one of the pioneers of the Lindy Hop, a breathlessly acrobatic swing dance style of the 1930s and '40s, died April 27 at New York City's Lenox Hill Hospital of pneumonia. He was 94. The effortlessly nimble Manning was a star attraction of ...

Tim Kuhl Group Wednesday April 29

April 29, 2009

Just a reminder TONIGHT Wednesday April 29 the Tim Kuhl Group is playing at the hip, hot spot Monkey Town in Williamsburg Brooklyn. Sharing the bill with very talented musician and composer Adam Klipple's Drive-By Leslie. Must see show!! Tim Kuhl Group & Adam Klipple's Drive-By Lesile Wednesday April 29 @ 7:30pm -- $5 ...

Sten Hostfalt / Blaise Siwula at Stain

April 29, 2009

Monterey Jazz Festival Announces Members of 2009 Next Generation Jazz Orchestra

April 29, 2009

22 High School Musicians From 6 States Comprise MJF's Renowned National Big Band NGJO To Perform On 10-Day US Tour from Kansas City To Washington DC's Kennedy Center, July 5 - 15, 2009 NGJO Performs With Wynton Marsalis At 52nd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, Premiering Winning Piece By Next Generation Festival’s Composition Competition Winner Andy Clausen ...

Kermit Ruffins: Shake and Bake

April 29, 2009

By: Jim Welte There's only one thing that New Orleans jazz man Kermit Ruffins handles better than a trumpet - a barbecue. And if that barbecue happens to have a smoker with a handle shaped like a trumpet? Fuhgeddaboutit. Ruffins' barbecue, so big that it's attached to a hitch hooked onto the back of his pickup ...

Riverfront Times Announces 2009 Music Award Nominees

April 29, 2009

The Riverfront Times has announced the slate of nominees for its 2009 Music Awards. The nominees this year in the “Best Jazz" category are tenor/soprano saxophonist Willie Akins, baritone saxophonist Hamiet Bluiett, singer Erin Bode, tenor saxophonist/multi-reedman Dave Stone, and singer Jeanne Trevor.Some names familiar to StLJN readers popped up in other categories, too ...

The Gramophone to Present Shows in May from Umoja Orchestra, David Fiuczynski's Kif

April 29, 2009

The Gramophone has announced a couple of shows in May featuring touring artists that may be of interest to St. Louis jazz listeners.On Tuesday, May 12, the club will present the Umoja Orchestra, a 12-member group from Gainesville, FL whose sound incorporates jazz, Latin, Afrobeat, funk, and more. You can see an excerpt from ...

Denise Brigham Releases "Hotel Lafayette"

April 29, 2009

Denise Brigham officially released her new standards album Hotel Lafayette on Monday, April 27th. It features eleven classic songs all done with sparkling modern arrangements by Carey Deadman. It was recorded in Chicago with a 70 piece all professional orchestra and mixed and mastered by Chris Steinmetz at the multimillion-dollar Chicago Recording Company. The songs range ...

Chick Corea & John McLaughlin Release Five Peace Band Live

April 29, 2009

The new Chick Corea & John McLaughlin live release Five Peace Band Live is available on 2-CD today 4.28.09 via Concord Records. Five Peace Band Live, was recorded during Corea & McLaughlin’s European tour last fall. The double-disc CD was originally made available early at performance venues on tour during March as well as via the ...